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Wind your way from Beijing to Shanghai in style, discovering China's natural grandeur and imperial wonders en route - see the Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors before cruising down the Li and Yangtze Rivers.
Wind your way from Beijing to Shanghai in style, discovering China's natural grandeur and imperial wonders en route - see the Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors before cruising down the Li and Yangtze Rivers.
Arrive at the airport by chauffeured transfer and fly overnight to Beijing. On arrival, you will be accompanied by one of our experienced guides to the hotel.
Begin the day like many locals with gentle exercise, as you partake in a private Tai Chi lesson with a master in the Temple of Heaven Park. Cross vast Tiananmen Square to the Forbidden City and enter the intimate Treasure Hall, a glittering showcase of royal life. In the evening, dine on Peking duck and enjoy an optional Kung Fu show.
Ride the cable car up the beautiful Mutianyu section, stopping at an ideal spot to enjoy a glass of champagne whilst admiring the views of the Wall as it snakes over craggy peaks. Return to Beijing via the Jade Factory, then take a rickshaw ride through the hutongs where you will stop for a lesson in calligraphy with a learned scholar. Enjoy a free evening at lively Houhai Lake.
Fly to Xian. Walk on the 14th Century walls for an excellent overview of the city and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy an optional exuberant and colourful Tang Dynasty dance performance.
View the enigmatic ranks of the Terracotta Warriors and horses in the company of an expert. We have exclusively arranged for you to meet one of the farmers who stumbled upon them in 1974 to hear his story. Visit the Xian Art Ceramics and Lacquer Workshop before returning to the city. Later, study with local dumpling chefs to learn the art of creating these cultural delicacies and enjoy these for dinner. Take an optional night tour of the city which includes the dazzling fountain display in front of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
Explore Hanyangling Mausoleum and visit the restoration laboratory. The artefacts recovered here, viewable from the glass walkways above, give a fascinating insight into daily life during the Western Han Dynasty. Fly to Guilin and enjoy time at leisure.
Take a relaxing cruise on the Li River to Yangshuo. On arrival, enjoy a delicious dinner before taking your VIP seats for Impression Liu Sanjie', a light spectacular that perfectly utilises the karst landscape as a theatre and the Li River as a stage.
Take a walking tour of Yangshuo's idyllic, karst-studded countryside and stop for a photo opportunity on the banks of the Li River and meet a cormorant fisherman. Spend the afternoon relaxing or enjoy an optional activity including cycling or rafting.
Return to Guilin by road. Take a walking tour to see the Sun and Moon pagodas and stroll around Guilin's vibrant West Lake area before visiting the South China Pearl Factory to discover the fascinating 1,700 year history of pearling in the South China Sea.
Fly to Chongqing, where you will visit China's celebrated bear at Chongqing Zoo's dedicated Panda House. Later, board your Century Yangtze cruise ship.
The Yangtze has played a pivotal role in the history, culture and economy of China - this voyage is the perfect way to get an insight into its importance. The first excursion will be to Shibaozhai, a hilltop pagoda beside the river. This evening the captain will host a welcome reception before a lavish dinner is served.
Prepare for breathtaking vistas as we sweep through the Wu and Qutang gorges before heading up the scenic Shennong Stream on a sampan to explore further.
The Three Gorges Dam is a massive feat of engineering that saw the century-old dreams of Chinese luminaries come to fruition. Created to harness the power of the Yangtze, it is difficult to not be awestruck as you stand on the viewing platform. Travel by coach to Wuhan, then fly to the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai.
Travel to the 1,700-year-old water town of Zhujiajiao which boasts old stone bridges, woodpanelled houses and numerous atmospheric waterways once used to transport goods. Return to Shanghai and enjoy an optional acrobatic show or a stunning cruise on the Huangpu River.
Sightseeing today begins with a visit to the Yu Gardens, the old town and the Silk Factory. Also take a stroll along the Bund to see the colonial architecture, before admiring the collections of the Shanghai Museum. Enjoy a farewell dinner this evening before toasting the end of the tour with a cocktail at Cloud 9 in Jin Mao Tower with views of the Pudong skyline.
Transfer to the airport for your flight back home, arriving the same or following day. On arrival you will be transported home by chauffeured transfer.
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