Enjoy The Wonders Of China On This Fantastic 16 day Fully Inclusive Tour From Only £3799pp! This fabulous tour offers the chance to visit China’s many wonders incorporating modern, ancient, natural, and man-made. Journey with us and visit some of the most iconic sights from the Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, and the mighty Yangtze River. The price includes all flights, breakfast, lunch and dinner, tour guides and entrance fees, accommodation in 4-star accommodation and transport including three River Cruises. Marvel at the Three Gorges, enjoy a sumptuous feast of Peking Duck in Beijing and head to the atmospheric Hutongs and visit a traditional courtyard house and meet with a family and explore their daily life.
Itinerary:
DAYS 1-2 Departure
Fly Overnight to Beijing, China’s historical Capital
DAY 3 Discover Imperial Beijing -
This morning, head to Beijing's symbolic heart, Tiananmen Square, and stroll into the sprawling magnificence of the Forbidden City. Entering through the Gate of Supreme Harmony, you will find a complex full of imperial riches. Take a leisurely stroll through the narrow alleys of the warren-like hutongs and learn more about living in this traditional area. Later, soak up the harmonious ambience of the Temple of Heaven, an orderly oasis in a bustling urban landscape, where you can mingle with the locals and watch or participate as they practise Tai Chi, dance or play cards. This evening, sit down to a traditional dinner of Peking duck.
DAY 4 Explore The Great Wall Of China -
This morning is dedicated to China's most iconic sight – the Great Wall. Taking a walk on this incredible structure is the best way to appreciate both the wall itself and the dramatic scenery that it crosses. You will then have an opportunity to visit a jade factory, where you have the opportunity to buy a small, handcrafted piece. Jade is revered throughout China, it is said to bring fortune and prosperity to those who wear it. Enjoy the afternoon strolling through the idyllic gardens of the Summer Palace and admire the traditional Chinese landscapes and exquisite architecture. This evening, enjoy an optional kung fu show.
DAY 5 Enjoy Tang Dynasty Dancing -
Fly to Xian, the ancient former capital. Take a walking tour of the narrow and winding streets of the lively Muslim Quarter and gain an insight into the city's fascinating culture and significance as the start of the Silk Road. In the evening, enjoy a dumpling feast and Tang Dynasty dancing show.
DAY 6 Come face to face with the Terracotta Warriors -
After their fortuitous discovery in the 1970s, the Terracotta Army of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, has intrigued visitors ever since. Spend the morning viewing the enigmatic ranks of life-sized warriors and horses. Also visit the workshop to see where the warriors are intricately recreated in the style of their ancient counterparts and stroll on the beautifully preserved 14th-century city walls that enclose Xian's old town.
DAY 7 Board Cruise -
Fly to Yichang and then travel by road to Maoping Dock to board your Yangtze River Cruise vessel.
DAYS 8-10 Enjoy the Yangtze River Cruise -
A man-made marvel, the Three Gorges Dam showcases this massive feat of engineering. But as you cruise upstream nature takes over, revealing some of the world’s most dramatic scenery. Over the next three days prepare for one breathtaking panorama after another, take a side trip to the attractive Shennong or Goddess Stream and enjoy various shore excursions.
DAY 11 Visit Chongqing Panda House -
Disembark from the cruise vessel and visit the Panda House in Chongqing. Later, board the bullet train to Guilin.
DAY 12 Board the Li River Cruise -
Take a relaxed cruise along the Li River to the charming town of Yangshuo. Around every river bend is a view to take your breath away as jagged karst peaks loom over rural scenes of lush greenery, grazing buffalo and local fishermen.
DAY 13 Explore rural China in Yangshuo -
Yangshuo sits in an exquisite rural location, surrounded by landscapes of emerald-green paddy fields and dramatic limestone karsts. Spend the morning exploring the countryside before returning to Guilin by road. Explore the impressive Reed Flute Cave and visit the South China Pearl Factory before stopping for a photo opportunity on the banks of the Li River to meet a cormorant fisherman.
DAY 14 Head To Shanghai -
Take a walk around the picturesque Ronghu Lake and admire the Sun and Moon pagodas and then fly to the exuberant and cosmopolitan city of Shanghai. This evening, view the city from the Huangpu River on a panoramic cruise.
DAY 15 Discover Shanghai -
Visit the charming Yu Garden, the old town and a silk factory and admire the colonial architecture with a stroll along the Bund. This evening, enjoy some tasty traditional Shanghainese cuisine.
DAY 16 Depart from Shanghai back to UK -
Fly to the UK, arriving home the same or following day.
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