Day 01 London/Beijing
Begin your unique holiday by making your own way to London Heathrow for an overnight flight to Beijing with British Airways.
Day 02 Beijing
On arrival into the vibrant city of Beijing you are met and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon will be at leisure to overcome any jetlag. D
Day 03 Beijing
This morning view the iconic picture of Chairman Mao by visiting Ti’ananmen Square and venture into the Forbidden City. In the afternoon, view first-hand Chinas pandas at Panda Hall and wander around the Summer Palace. Tonight enjoy an evening of traditional Chinese culture with the Legend of Kungfu show. B/L/D
Day 04 Beijing
Today it is time to visit the awe-inspiring Great Wall of China at Badaling. Here immerse yourself in its history and walk along a section of the wall. Following this, visit the Ming Tombs, specifically Chang Ling and also walk along the Sacred Road. B/L/D
Day 05 Beijing
Get a glimpse of authentic China by rickshaw, riding through local Hutongs. This is followed by a lesson in dumpling making and lunch with a local family. Tonight savor the local specialty of a Peking Duck Dinner. B/L/D
Day 06 Beijing/Xian
This morning have a look at the Temple of Heaven, a jewel of Chinese architecture, and then transfer for your flight to the Ancient city of Xi’an. Tonight acquire a taste for the Mutton Paomo, a local soup which is made with mutton, vegetables and spices, served with wheat flour flat bread. B/L/D
Day 07 Xian
Today get ready to visit the fascinating archaeological discovery of the Terracotta Warriors. This afternoon continue on to the Muslim quarter and enter the Great Mosque. A Dumpling Banquet has been arranged for tonight. B/L/D
Day 08 Xian/Shanghai
This morning visit the City Wall and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Later in the day, transfer to the airport for your flight to the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai. Visit the Bund, an area on the banks of the Huangpu River that gives you a captivating riverside view of 52 skyscrapers, such as futuristic Oriental Pearl Tower before dinner. B/L/D
Day 09 Shanghai
Begin the day with a visit the Shanghai Museum. In the afternoon relax in the Yu Garden, built in 1559 in both Ming and Qing Dynasties styles. Later explore the Old Town, Jade Buddha Temple, built in 1882 and housing the mesmerizing jade statue of Sakamuni. An evening Acrobatic Show has been arranged. B/L/D
Day 10 Shanghai/Yichang/Cruising
You have the morning to relax followed by a transfer to the airport for your flight to Yichang. Here board a Victoria Cruise’s ship for your upstream cruise. B/L/D
Day 11 Cruising
Relax and let the Yangtze carry you away, visit the Three Gorges Dam and learn about the largest water conservancy project ever undertaken. Continue sailing through the Three Gorges Shiplocks and Xiling Gorge. B/L/D
Day 12 Cruising
Continue cruising down the Yangtze, sailing through Wu and Qutang Gorge. An excursion has been arranged to the Lesser Gorge along the Daning River or Shennong Stream. B/L/D
Day 13 Cruising
Continue cruising down the Yangtze, shore excursions are available to the ghost city of Fengdu or Wanxia. B/L/D
Day 14 Chongqing/Guilin
On arrival into Chongqing, transfer to the airport for your fight to the Limestone Mountain region of Guilin. B/L/D
Day 15 Guilin
Begin the day with a half day Li River Cruise. The 45-mile journey to Yangshuo glides through a landscape of natural beauty of mist, shrouded crags and bamboo groves that have inspired painters and poets for centuries. After your lunch onboard, sightseeing has been arranged in Yangshuo. Transfer back to Guilin in the afternoon. Dinner has been arranged at Longze Restaurant, famous for its local dishes. B/L/D
Day 16 Guilin/Beijing
A morning tour includes the Reed Flute Cave and Fubo Hill for a picturesque view of the city and countryside. Afterwards transfer to Guilin airport for your flight to the vibrant city of Beijing. B/L/D
Day 17 Beijing/London
Your China experience has come to an end and it is time to say goodbye to your new friends. You have a transfer to the airport for your flight home to Heathrow with British Airways. Arrive in London later the same day. B
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