Itinerary

Day 1

Depart from Heathrow or your preferred airport for a scheduled flight to Beijing. Meals on board.

Day 2

Upon arrival in Beijing, you are greeted at the airport by our English speaking guide and transferred to hotel by private transport. The rest of the day is at your leisure to recover from jetlegs and get ready for the adventure to come! (China is 8 hours ahead of UK)

Day 3

Day 3 Beijing
A full day city tour to soak up the atmosphere of Beijing. This includes visiting historical sites such as Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City. Then we will go to watch an entertaining acrobat show. (includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Our welcome dinner in the evening presents one of the special Chinese cuisine with live music, singing and dancing entertainment.

Day 4

Day 4 Beijing
The highlights of today's tour include a visit to the Great Wall, the only man-made wonder on earth visible from the moon. Then to the Ming Tombs, walk on the Sacred Way and see the resting place for thirteen Chinese Emperors of the Ming Dynasty. Enjoy the famous Peking Roasted Duck dinner upon your return. (Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

We will visit Juyongguan section of the Great Wall, which was originally constructed in the 5th century and holds the most strategic section of the Wall. The section is quieter and less commercial than some other and it provides the opportunity to visit Sacred Way, another highlight of the Great Wall heritage.

Day 5

Day 5 Beijing to Xian
Today, our tours include the Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), the site goes back to the 12th century when the Jin ruler built his Gold Mountain Travelling Palace. Walk along the Long Corridor beside Kunming Lake. A detour to the Garden of Harmonious and return by taking a ferry from close to the Marble Boat. A Hutong tour to visit old residential area and local people's life on Rickshaw ride. Then the guide will escort you to Houhai, a popular relaxing and eating out place for both Western and Chinese tourists. For ones that would like to experience shopping in China, we can take you to the popular shopping street - Xiushui Silk Market. (Includes: Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 6

Day 6 Xian
As an ancient capital of China for many dynasties, Xian has a lot historical sites to offer. We will take a city tour including Xian's well reserved Ancient City Walls, built in the early Ming Dynasty (about 600 years ago) and the Bell Tower where you can overlook the entire city. Our tour guide will also escort you to Fanggu Street which is right in the city centre. The shops on the street are rebuild as in the ancient time of China. (Includes: Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 7

Day 7 Xian
Today, the highlights include Terra-cotta Warriors. You will visit the luxury underground palace of Emperor Qinshihuang, The Archaeological Museum of 6,000 life-size Terracotta Warriors and their horses. The warriors were the after life protectors the first emperor who united China (221BC-206BC). Following this we will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, built as a Buddhist Monastery during the Tang Dynasty. In the evening we attend a re-enactment of the royal arts performance of a 7th century Tang Dynasty Show, with a special Dinner of dumplings included. (Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 8

Day 8 Xian to Guilin
Flight to Guilin. Guilin is a beautiful city with picturesque mountains in surrounding. Many of our travellers loved the place so according to their suggestions we spend a bit more time in here. Tours to the delightful Fubo Hill or Elephant Trunk Hill (depends on local situation), and a visit to Reed Flute Cave, an underground cavern of exotic rock formations. (Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 9

Day 8 Xian to Guilin
Flight to Guilin. Guilin is a beautiful city with picturesque mountains in surrounding. Many of our travellers loved the place so according to their suggestions we spend a bit more time in here. Tours to the delightful Fubo Hill or Elephant Trunk Hill (depends on local situation), and a visit to Reed Flute Cave, an underground cavern of exotic rock formations. (Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 10

Day 10 Guilin
Today we take the opportunity to relax close to your hotel. Mulong Wharf is the perfect place for you if you fancy a refreshing walk in this charming city. (Includes: Breakfast)

Day 11

Day 11 Guilin to Shanghai
We take a flight to Shanghai. Today our visit includes Yu Garden, famous for its rock gardens, pavilions, halls and ponds. Sightseeing on the famous promenade along the Huangpu River, the Bund, Nanjing Road. Then we will go to Xin Tian DI (Heaven on Earth), a conservation area of traditional low-rise homes, formerly the French quarter. (Includes: Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 12

Day 12 Zhujiajiao / Shanghai
We take an hour and half drive to the village of Zhujiajiao, 'the Venice of China', unspoiled for hundreds of years. There you have the opportunity to take winding through the village whilst being serenaded. Drive back to Shanghai in the evening. (Includes: Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 13

Day 13 Shanghai
We leave today free for you to explore the cosmopolitan city. (Includes: Breakfast)

Day 14

Day 14 Shanghai to UK
Our Guide will meet you at the hotel and see you off at the airport. You will arrive UK the same day. (Includes: Breakfast)