Wonders of China

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

Days 4-5  Beijing to Xian    
Board the bullet train to Xian, the ancient former capital. Take a walking tour of the narrow and winding streets of the lively Muslim Quarter, a street food and knick-knack heaven, and gain an insight into the city's fascinating culture and significance as the start of the Silk Road. In the evening, enjoy a dumpling feast and Tang Dynasty dancing show. After their fortuitous discovery in the 1970s, the Terracotta Army of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, has intrigued visitors ever since. Spend the morning viewing the enigmatic ranks of life-sized warriors and horses. Also visit the workshop to see where the warriors are intricately recreated in the style of their ancient counterparts and stroll on the beautifully preserved 14th-century city walls that enclose Xian's old town.

Day 6  Xian to Yangtze River        
Fly to Yichang where you will board your Yangtze River cruise vessel.

Days 7-9  Yangtze River Cruise        
A man-made marvel, the Three Gorges Dam showcases this massive feat of engineering. But as you cruise upstream nature takes over, revealing some of the world's most dramatic scenery. Over the next three days prepare for one breathtaking panorama after another, take a side trip to the attractive Shennong or Goddess Stream and enjoy various shore excursions.

Day 10  Yangtze River        
Disembark from the cruise vessel and visit the Panda House in Chongqing. Later, board the bullet train to Guilin.

Day 11  Guilin to Yangshuo        
Take a relaxed cruise along the Li River to the charming town of Yangshuo. Around every river bend is a view to take your breath away as jagged karst peaks loom over rural scenes of lush greenery, grazing buffalo and local fishermen.

Day 12  Yangshuo to Guilin        
Yangshuo sits in an exquisite rural location, surrounded by landscapes of emerald-green paddy fields and dramatic limestone karsts. Spend the morning exploring the countryside before returning to Guilin by road. Explore the impressive Reed Flute Cave before stopping for a photo opportunity on the banks of the Li River to meet a cormorant fisherman.

Day 13  Guilin to Shanghai        
Take a walk around the picturesque Ronghu and Shanhu Lake and admire the Sun and Moon pagodas. Fly to the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai. This evening, view the city from the Huangpu River on a panoramic cruise.

Day 14  Shanghai      
Visit the charming Yu Garden, the old town and a silk factory and admire the colonial architecture with a stroll along the Bund. This evening, enjoy some tasty traditional Shanghainese cuisine.

Day 15  Shanghai
Your tour comes to an end after breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward journey.