IMPERIAL CHINA & YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE

Itinerary

• Flight Inclusive itinerary
• Land Only itinerary

Day 1

Depart London.

Day 2

Arrive Beijing. Free time; Beijing Duck dinner.

Day 3 - 5

Three full days sightseeing in China's capital: the Forbidden City, Hutongs, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace, plus an unforgettable visit to the Great Wall at Simatai; overnight train to Xi'an on day five.

Day 6 - 7

Visit the Terracotta Warriors and enjoy a mix of organised sightseeing and free time; overnight sleeper train to Chengdu on day seven.

Day 8

Drive to Leshan and visit the Grand Buddha by boat; on to Emei Shan.

Day 9

Sightseeing including a trip to the summit of Mt. Emei, one of China's four holy Buddhist sites; return to Chengdu.

Day 10

Visit the Giant Panda Breeding Research Centre; to Chongqing, board cruise boat.

Day 11 - 12

Two full days cruising the spectacular Yangtze River including the Three Gorges and a visit to the dam.

Day 13

Disembark at Yichang; overnight sleeper train to Guilin.

Day 14

Arrive Guilin; transfer to Yangshuo; free afternoon.

Day 15 - 16

Two free days in Yangshuo, surrounded by towering limestone scenery; optional cycle/walk to Moon Hill, boat trip on the Li River or cooking/calligraphy classes.

Day 17

To Guilin for flight to Shanghai; free time to explore Shanghai.

Day 18

Free day; chance to visit the French Quarter, Jade Buddha Temple and Shanghai Museum.

Day 19

Morning train to Suzhou, famous for its canals and silk industry; tour of gardens. Drive to Tongli water town.

Day 20

Morning tour of mediaeval village, criss-crossed by canals and tiny bridges; afternoon return to Shanghai.

Day 21

Fly to London.