Itinerary

Days 1 to 2: UK - Shanghai
Fly overnight to the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai, also known as the 'Paris of the East'.

Day 3: Wuzhen Day Tour
Visit the ancient canal town of Wuzhen. Home to an intricate system of canals, old wooden waterside houses, arch stone bridges and narrow cobblestone streets, Wuzhen is renowned for its old-world charm and picturesque setting. Return to Shanghai and enjoy a dinner of traditional Shanghai cuisine.

Day 4: Shanghai
Stroll through the beautiful Yu Gardens and Old Town, before visiting the Shanghai Museum which houses over 120,000 pieces of bronze, coins, jade, ceramics, paintings and calligraphy. Walk along the famous Bund, with its colonial architecture, 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 5: Shanghai to Xian
Fly to Xian, the former ancient capital. 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. The figures were created 2,000 years ago to accompany Qin Shihuang into the afterlife. We also walk along the Ancient City Wall.

Day 7: Xian to Beijing
Visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda and the renowned Shaanxi Museum, home to thousands of priceless relics. We also walk through the lively Muslim Quarter to explore the Islamic food markets. Later, fly to Beijing, China's capital city.

Day 8: Beijing
Stroll through Tiananmen Square, past Chairman Mao's Mausoleum to the treasure-filled Forbidden City, the largest and best preserved collection of ancient buildings in China. Visit the unique Temple of Heaven and enjoy a fascinating Chinese Acrobatic show in the evening.

Day 9: 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. After touring the exquisite Summer Palace enjoy an evening meal of Peking Duck.

Day 10: Beijing 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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