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IMPERIAL CHINA & YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE

21 days from GBP2,499 to GBP2,799 including flights
Tripcode: ACE

Countries Visited: China

A comprehensive China itinerary covering its length and breadth

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.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Depart London.

Day 2

Arrive Beijing; traditional Beijing Duck dinner.

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

Walking tour visiting the Old City Wall, local markets, Grand Mosque and Muslim area.

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 a visit to 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

Free morning; 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.

Day 20

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

Day 21

Fly to London.

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Li River and karst limestone scenery, Yangshuo

River near Guilin

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Average Review Rating:
based on 23 reviews.

Like nothing I've ever experienced before. Mixture of amazing experiences on a grand scale.

Ruth Stevens
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An excellent holiday and one I would recommend to anyone.

Paul Bateman
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Totally amazing trip, but you're cramming an awful lot of a huge country into a short time, so be prepared…

Nicola Dawson
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