Iconic China with Yangtze Cruise

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12 daysDuration

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5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Highlights

Visit the UNESCO-listed Great Wall of China, Tiananmen Square and the UNESCO-listed Forbidden City

Visit the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors

Sail through the Three Gorges; the narrow Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge

Visit the Bund, a Silk Factory Outlet and Nanjing Road

Itinerary

A showcase of China's wonders: visit the majestic Great Wall, marvel at the Terracotta Warriors and journey down the Yangtze River and its Three Gorges on this Iconic China trip. This trip will tick all your travel boxes and then some, unlocking the journey you’ve been waiting for. From magnificent natural and man-made icons mixed with ancient culture, fascinating history and world-class cities to explore - this is China, done your way.

day 1 - Arrive Beijing

Welcome to China's sprawling, high flying and innovative capital city, Beijing. With one foot in the future and the other in the past, Beijing is nothing if not unique. An impressive six UNESCO World Heritage sites and a splurge of temples make the city a historian's dream, whilst modern masterpieces like the CCTV Building and the Galaxy Soho ensure Beijing is a city taking its place as one of the front runners in contemporary design. At your hotel, meet up with your Travel Director before getting to know the rest of your travel companions over dinner this evening.

Meals:Dinner

Location Visited:Beijing

Accommodation:Holiday Inn Express Temple of Heaven

day 2 - Beijing Sightseeing

Today's sightseeing tour will see you dive straight into the magic of Beijing, kicked off in the world's largest public square, Tiananmen Square. Claiming an incredible 440,000 square metres of space and flanked by Soviet style buildings, the square was the brainchild of Chairman Mao and flexes some serious Communist design ideals. Next up, you'll head over to the UNESCO-listed Forbidden City, the largest palace complex in the world featuring courtyards, palaces, pavilions and gardens all ringed by 3.5km of scarlet coloured citadel walls. Take your time exploring this impeccably preserved complex, imagining what life would have been like for the 24 emperors who ruled here during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. This afternoon enjoy some free time at leisure and perhaps explore the enchanting htngs or alleyways that crisscross the city. This evening you could opt to join us for the spectacular Legend of Kung Fu' show. Mixing traditional martial arts with modern theatre, watch as Kung Fu artists from all over China display an art form that is utterly synonymous with Chinese culture.

Meals:Breakfast

Location Visited:Beijing

Accommodation:Holiday Inn Express Temple of Heaven

day 3 - Beijing and the Great Wall

Widely considered a Top 10 life experience, today's the day you'll be able to tick off visiting the Great Wall of China' at Juyongguan on your lifetime to-do list. China's greatest feat of engineering and one of the most famous sights in the world, the wall stretches some 21,000 km from East to West China, snaking its way like a dragon through deserts, grasslands, mountains and plateaus. Walking along this impressive piece of history, be sure to take in the views of the wall winding off into the distance and appreciate the sheer will and determination of the millions who helped to create this incredible fortification, the greatest relic of the Ming Dynasty. Visit a Jade factory, then enjoy your lunch in a local restaurant. This afternoon, and after some much needed downtime, why not see out your time in Beijing with anoptional dinner, a sumptuous banquet of local specialities including Beijing Kao Ya, known as Peking Duck to the rest of the world.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

Location Visited:Beijing, Great Wall of China, Beijing

Accommodation:Holiday Inn Express Temple of Heaven

day 4 - Beijing - Xi'an

Waking up to a free morning in Beijing, make the most of your final hours here by joining our Choice Experience to the UNESCO listed Temple of Heaven. A vast complex in the old outer city and one of the country's most important Imperial temples, this place is widely considered one of the greatest achievements of traditional Chinese architecture, with a layout that displays the belief that the earth is square and heaven round. This afternoon catch a flight to the historical city of Xi'an. Once home to emperors, warriors and the Chinese elite, Xi'an is the kind of place that keeps historians up at night, imagining what could have been. It's one of the few cities in China that's still managed to hold on to its imposing 12 metre high city walls, and is of course best known as the home of the magnificent Terracotta Army. This evening and with time to yourself, perhaps head out to explore the busy lanes of the Muslim Quarter.

Meals:Breakfast

Location Visited:Beijing, Xi'an

Accommodation:Holiday Inn Express Xi'an Bell Tower

day 5 - Xi'an Sightseeing

We hope you're readytodays visit to the Terracotta Army is bound to leave you in awe! One of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries in modern history, this vast, life-sized armythousands strongwas uncovered entirely by chance when local farmers were digging a well. Each warrior, unique in appearance, has silently guarded Chinas first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, for 2,000 years. Youll learn all about it from your Travel Director before enjoying a local-style lunch. Afterwards, step into Chinas past with a visit to traditional Yaodong cave dwellings. Carved into hillsides, these homes have sheltered families for countless generations, though this way of life is fading. As part of our MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experiences, this visit helps preserve a way of life thats fast disappearing. Looking for more history? Join a Choice Experience to visit Gaos Grand Courtyard, a 400-year-old Ming Dynasty home with elegant halls, shadow puppet shows, and traditional crafts. This evening, dive deeper into history with a Choice Experience Tang Dynasty show with dinner. Feast on a dumpling banquet before vibrant costumes, dance and music bring the eras rich culture to life.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

Location Visited:Xi'an

Accommodation:Holiday Inn Express Xi'an Bell Tower

day 6 - Xi'an - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise

Heading for the train station this morning, you'll catch a high-speed train to the next stop on your China tour package, bound for the booming city of Chongqing. As one of the most densely populated cities on earth it's little surprise that Chongqing throbs with life and energy, but the many, many people who live here are welcoming and friendly, and the vision of the city spilling over onto both banks of the Yangtze River is a real sight to behold. Speaking of the Yangtze, catch your first glimpse of the longest river in Asia and the third longest in the world as you arrive here, then after dinner get even better acquainted as you board your river cruise ship, your home for the next three nights.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

Location Visited:Xi'an, Yangtze

Accommodation:Victoria Isabella

day 7 - Yangtze River Cruise

Drift along the legendary Yangtze River and soak up the stunning views. Grab a drink, kick back on deck and take in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Hop off the ship for a visit to Mount Shuanggui near Fengdu. If river conditions change, no stress youll have an alternate stop at Shibaozhai, home to an eye-catching wooden pagoda built into the cliffside. Want to uncover more local legends? Two incredible Choice Experiences await. Step into the eerie world of Fengdus Ghost City, a two-thousand-year-old complex of shrines, temples and monasteries dedicated to the afterlife. Or, for an action-packed evening, experience the Three Kingdoms Showa dazzling spectacle of equestrian stunts, acrobatics and special effects that brings the legendary battles of the Han, Wu and Ming dynasties to life. After an unforgettable day, return to your ship and continue your Yangtze adventure.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Location Visited:Yangtze

Accommodation:Victoria Isabella

day 8 - Yangtze River Cruise

Wake up to another incredible day on the Yangtze. This morning, choose from two Choice Experiences: wander through White Emperor City, where ancient rulers and poets once soaked in epic views of Qutang Gorge, or take on the hike up Chijia Mountain for a jaw-dropping panorama of theQutang Gorge. Back on board, cruise through Qutang Gorges towering cliffs, past the misty peaks of Wu Gorge, and into the dramatic landscapes of Xiling Gorge. This afternoon, swap the cruise for a small motorboat and glide along the Goddess Stream, where towering limestone cliffs, covered in lush greenery, give you a whole new, breathtaking view of this mighty river.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Location Visited:Yangtze

Accommodation:Victoria Isabella

day 9 - Yichang - Shanghai

Make an early start this morning and ascend to the top deck of the Yangtze cruise ship to enjoy the views of the vast Three Gorges Dam the largest dam in the world and a serious labour of love with a production timeline that spanned decades. After disembarkation at Maoping Port there is another great photo opportunity to get shots of the Dam before transferring to Yichang Airport to catch your flight to the stunning city of Shanghai.

Meals:Breakfast

Location Visited:Yichang, Shanghai

Accommodation:Ocean

day 10 - Shanghai Sightseeing

Diving into all that Shanghai has to offer, this morning's sightseeing tour will start off at The Bund, the city's famous waterfront hub. Once a place of fast paced trading akin to New York's Wall Street, today The Bund is the place to be in Shanghai. All the top restaurants, hotels and shops can be found on this exclusive patch of real estate, where art deco and neoclassical buildings rub shoulders with monolithic skyscrapers. Continuing on to a Silk Factory Outlet where vibrant colours are the aim of the game, you'll then stop off at Shanghai's premium shopping destination, Nanjing Road. Stretching out over 1.5km and housing over 600 businesses, it won't be hard to see why shopping is serious business in Shanghai. Go wild in the stores selling high end couture and vintage finds alike, then this evening perhaps opt to join your fellow travellers on our visit to a daring acrobatics show.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

Location Visited:Shanghai

Accommodation:Ocean

day 11 - Shanghai Free Day

With a full day to explore your way and the last day of your China value tour, be sure to make the most of it! If it's culture you're after, you're in the right place; Shanghai has one of the most revered cultural scenes of any city in the world with a wealth of museums and galleries showcasing contemporary and historical treasures alike. You may choose to take a Choice Experienceto the ancient water town of Zhujiajiao with its 36 bridges built during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Or if you prefer to discover the city on your own, you could head to the Old Town for a glimpse of Shanghai of old or visit Yuyuan Garden, a true delight with its shady alcoves and fish filled pools. Eating is a hugely important social activity in China and undoubtedly one of the best ways to experience the culture, so be sure to sample all the wonderful delights that cross your path on your adventures.

Meals:Breakfast

Location Visited:Shanghai

Accommodation:Ocean

day 12 - Depart Shanghai

With memories of ancient kingdoms, serene landscapes, tasty local delicacies and feats of engineering wizardry still fresh in your mind's eye, your incredible adventure through the vast and beautiful land of China will come to an end today. After saying goodbye to your fellow travellers, make your own way to the airport and catch your onward flight to your next destination.

Meals:Breakfast

Location Visited:Shanghai

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Many meals and daily breakfasts included

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Luxury airconditioned coach

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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

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3 Night Yangtze Cruise.City orientation toursAudio Headsets provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiencesExtensive variety of Choice ExperiencesBeijing to Xi'an and Yichang to ShanghaiXi'an to Chongqing

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