Itinerary

Days 1 to 2: UK to Beijing
Fly overnight to Beijing, China's capital.

Day 3: Beijing
Stroll through Tiananmen Square, past Chairman Mao's Mausoleum to the treasure-filled Forbidden City, which has the largest and best preserved collection of ancient buildings in China. We also visit the unique Temple of Heaven and sample the local delicacy, Peking Duck.

Day 4: Beijing
Walk on the 2,000 year old Great Wall and admire the panoramic views. It's China's most iconic attraction, stretching over 4,000 miles from the Shanhaiguan Pass on the east coast to the Gobi Desert in the west. Also tour the exquisite Summer Palace and enjoy a fascinating Chinese Acrobatic show in the evening.

Day 5: Beijing to Xian
Fly to Xian, the former ancient capital and visit the Shaanxi Museum. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Shui Jiao dumpling meal followed by a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing.

Day 6: Xian
Visit one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century - the Terracotta Warriors - and walk along the Ancient City Wall. Stroll through the lively Muslim Quarter to explore the Islamic food markets.

Day 7: Xian to Yangtze River Cruise
Fly to Wuhan and transfer to Yichang to board the Yangtze River Cruise vessel.

Days 8 to 10: Yangtze River Cruise
Enjoy a tour of the Three Gorges Dam before cruising upstream through some of the most dramatic scenery in the world. Over the next three days, we will take a trip to the striking Shennong Stream, in a peapod boat, or visit the Lesser Three Gorges. We also enjoy various shore excursions along the way, including the 'Ghost City' of Fengdu.

Day 11: Chongqing to Guilin
Disembark from the cruise vessel and visit the Panda House at Chongqing Zoo. Fly to the beautiful city of Guilin.

Days 12 to 13: Guilin to Yangshuo - Guilin
Cruise the stunning Li River to Yangshuo and enjoy the breath-taking landscape of beautiful limestone hills, tranquil fishing scenes and picturesque villages. The next day, return to Guilin and visit the colourful stalagmites and stalactites of Reed Flute Caves and see an evening display of traditional cormorant fishing.

Day 14: Guilin to Shanghai
Fly to the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai, also known as the 'Paris of the East'. See the superb antiquities and fine arts of the Shanghai Museum, wander around neighbouring People's Square and in the evening enjoy traditional Shanghai cuisine.

Day 15: Shanghai
Sightseeing today includes a stroll through the beautiful Yu Gardens, the Old Town and a walk along the famous Bund with its colonial architecture. We also visit the modern Pudong area and explore the restored Xintiandi area with its unique 1920's style shikumen buildings. In the evening, enjoy a cruise on the panoramic Huangpu River.

Day 16: Shanghai to UK
Fly to the UK, arriving home later the same day or the following morning depending on the chosen airline.

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