ESSENTIAL CHINA
11 days from GBP1,699 to GBP1,849 including flights
Tripcode: ACW
A short trip encompassing modern and ancient China
Visiting all that is China: the Terracotta Warriors, the Great Wall, the Forbidden City on this introductory exploration of one of the world's most diverse countries. Starting in Beijing our journey provides contrasting experiences at every turn. The frantic pace of life in the cities is complemented by discovering markets in Xi'an, and sitting down for a cup of tea with the locals or trying your hand at calligraphy. Rural Yangshuo with its spectacular karst scenery, much beloved by Chinese poets and painters, offers a tranquil change before ending our trip in the bright lights of Hong Kong.
| Day 1 | Depart London. |
| Day 2 | Arrive Beijing. Free time to relax or take in the sights. Beijing Duck dinner. |
| Day 3 | Full day sightseeing to the Great Wall at Simatai. Optional acrobatic show. |
| Day 4 | Day sightseeing in Beijing, visiting Tian'anmen Square, Hutongs, Forbidden City and Summer Palace. Evening overnight sleeper train to Xi'an. |
| Day 5 | Arrive Xi'an. Full day visiting the Old City Wall, local markets, Grand Mosque and Muslim area. |
| Day 6 | Morning visit the famed Terracotta Warriors. Afternoon flight to Guilin and transfer to stunning Yangshuo. |
| Day 7 | Free day: optional boat or bike ride, cooking lesson or calligraphy class available. |
| Day 8 | Free morning, afternoon drive to Guilin for overnight sleeper train to Guangzhou. |
| Day 9 | Catch ferry to Hong Kong. Afternoon orientation tour including Victoria Peak and Stanley Market. |
| Day 10 | Free day to explore or shop. |
| Day 11 | Fly to London. |
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