Day 01 – Thursday London/Beijing
Begin your introduction to China by making your own way to London Heathrow for an overnight flight to Beijing with British Airways.

Day 02 – Friday Arrive Beijing
On arrival into the vibrant city of Beijing you are met and transferred to your hotel. Take an afternoon tour to visit the largest temple complex in China, the Temple of Heaven. D

Day 03 – Saturday Beijing
This morning view the iconic picture of Chairman Mao by visiting Ti’ananmen Square, then 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 - Sunday 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. After dinner, you are transferred to the station for an air-conditioned soft sleeper train to the ancient city of Xian.  B/L/D

Day 05 - Monday Beijing/Xi’an
Arrive into Xi’an in the morning and get ready to explore the City Wall and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. 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 06 - Tuesday Xi’an
Get ready to visit the fascinating archaeological discovery of the Terracotta Warriors today. This afternoon continue on by visiting the Muslim quarter and enter the Great Mosque. A Dumpling Banquet has been arranged for tonight. B/L/D

Day 07 - Wednesday Xi’an / Guilin
Take the morning flight to the Limestone Mountain region city of Guilin. On arrival, take a tour to the Reed Flute Cave and Fubo Hill giving you a picturesque view of the city and countryside. B/L/D

Day 08 – Thursday 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. B/L/D

Day 09 – Friday Guilin/Beijing
Transfer to the airport for a morning flight back to Beijing. Spend your afternoon to explore Beijing. Tonight savour the local specialty of a Peking Duck Farewell Dinner B/L/D

Day 10 – Saturday 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