Wonders of China

Days 1-3  Beijing  
Arrive in the exciting city of Beijing and explore its history. Visit Tiananmen Square and walk through The Gate of Supreme Harmony that leads to the magnificent Forbidden City. On day 3, head north and see the iconic Great Wall that stretches across the country.  

Days 4-5  Beijing to Xian  
Travel by high speed bullet train to Xian, wander around the Muslim quarter and in the evening enjoy a Tang Dynasty dancing show. The next day take in the vast number of life-sized and intricately carved Terracotta Warriors.  

Day 6  Xian to Yangtze River Cruise  
Fly to Yichang where you’ll board your cruise ship and spend the next four nights travelling down the Yangtze River, one of the world’s great waterways.  

Days 7-9  Yangtze River Cruise  
While cruising down the Yangtze River, take in the beautiful setting of the forest filled mountains and dramatic gorges. See the largest hydroelectric dam in the world, Three Gorges Dam, before visiting the Jade Mountain Scenic Area.  

Day 10  Yangtze River Cruise to Guilin  
Disembark your cruise at Chongqing and visit The Panda House where you can see these magnificent animals feeding on bamboo and playing together before taking a high speed bullet train to Guilin.  

Day 11  Guilin to Yangshuo  
Relax on a picturesque cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo, known for its breathtaking landscapes. Perhaps visit the local markets to get an insight into life in this small rural town.

Day 12  Yangshuo to Guilin  
Explore the countryside in the morning before heading back to Guilin. On the way visit Reed Flute Caves with its mesmerising grotto of multi-coloured stalactites and stalagmites.  

Day 13  Guilin to Shanghai  
In the morning visit the Sun and Moon Pagodas, before taking a flight to the dynamic city of Shanghai. Enjoy an evening river cruise that will highlight both the historical and modern sides of this city that are separated by the Huangpu River.

Day 14  Shanghai  
Spend the day exploring the city, visiting the tranquil Yu Gardens, strolling around the Bund, formally considered Shanghai’s ‘Wall Street’ and learning about one of China’s most luxurious exports at the Silk Factory.  

Day 15  Shanghai  
Today your tour comes to an end, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward journey.