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Imperial China & Yangtze River Cruise

Tripcode: ACE

Countries visited: China

Adult Group Holidays Leisurely / Moderate Relaxed Itinerary Culture Solo Departures Available

A comprehensive China itinerary covering its length and breadth

Giant Buddha, Leshan

The Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors and Giant Pandas - China's iconic sights need little introduction and we visit them all on this comprehensive and varied journey. Equally inspiring are China's great scenic attractions including the breathtaking Three Gorges on the Yangtze River and the serene limestone mountains around Yangshuo.

China remains one of the world's 'must-see' destinations; from ultra-modern Shanghai to the wizened faces of ancient Chinese villagers, this trip reveals a country as fascinating and beguiling as ever.

What makes this trip responsible?

We use Chinese owned and run accommodation and the hotels display notices advising that not changing linen or towels daily helps reduce the environmental impact of your stay and most hotels have automatic keys that turn off lights air conditioning. These initiatives we believe will enable the wide community to benefit financially from our visits and will help with cross cultural understanding. During this tour we make three journeys by overnight sleeper train; using public transport is far more economical than the alternative of using internal flights and helps to minimise our carbon footprint.

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Countries visited: China

IMPERIAL CHINA & YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE
Day 1
Depart London.
Day 2
Arrive Beijing.
Day
3 - 5
Three full days sightseeing in China's capital; including the Forbidden City, Hutongs, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace, plus an unforgettable visit to the Great Wall; overnight train to Xi'an on day five.
 
Day 6
Morning walking tour of the Muslim area and mosque. Free afternoon or optional cycle ride on city walls.
Day 7
Visit the Terracotta Warriors; overnight train to Chengdu.
Day 8
Drive to Leshan and visit the Grand Buddha; 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 see the dam.
 
Day 13
Disembark; overnight sleeper train to Liuzhou.
Day 14
Arrive Liuzhou; transfer to Yangshuo; free afternoon.
Day
15 - 16
Two free days in Yangshuo, surrounded by towering limestone scenery; various optional activities available.
 
Day 17
To Guilin for flight to Shanghai; drive to Tongli water town for orientation walk.
Day 18
Drive to Suzhou, famous for its canals and silk industry; tour of gardens; late afternoon return to Shanghai.
Day 19
Morning city tour; afternoon free; evening depart.
Day 20
Arrive London.
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Giant Buddha, Leshan Tongli Terracotta warriors, Xi\'an Shanghai Great wall of China Li River and karst limestone scenery, Yangshuo

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