IMPERIAL CHINA & YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE

21 days from GBP2,044 to GBP2,314 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 - 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; 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; 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

Sunset on the Yangtze River, China

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Average Review Rating:
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This was a fantastic trip with a brilliant guide and a great group. It's action packed and exhausting but worth…

Elizabeth Horler
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Having seen all the amazing sights whilst watching the Beijing olympics last summer, I thought I'd have some of that.…

Melinda Jones
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Tour itinerary was very varied and allowed me to leave China with much more insight into this fascinating country than…

Susan Darnton
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