Wonders of China

Day 1: Shanghai

Arrive into Shanghai and meet your representative outside the arrival hall, holding a sign with your name. Private transfer to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. Overnight at Greenland Jiulong.

Day 2: Shanghai

Full-day city tour taking in the old town area and Yu Yuan Garden, then after lunch visit the Shanghai Museum before time in People’s Square and along the Bund. Return to your hotel in the evening. Overnight at Greenland Jiulong.

Day 3: Shanghai – Guilin

Private transfer to Shanghai Pudong Airport and fly to Guilin with economy class seats (schedule TBA). On arrival, meet your representative and transfer privately to your hotel. Overnight at Universal Gulin Hotel,.

Day 4: Guilin – Yangshuo

Travel to Yangshuo and cruise the Li River through karst landscapes, with lunch served on board. The day also includes meeting local fishermen who use trained birds to bring in their catches. Overnight at Yangshuo New Century Hotel.

Day 5: Yangshuo

Free day at leisure to explore Yangshuo independently. Overnight at Yangshuo New Century Hotel.

Day 6: Yangshuo – Guangzhou

Private transfer to Guilin Train Station and take the bullet train to Guangzhou with second class soft seats. On arrival, meet your representative and transfer privately to your hotel. Overnight at Ocean Hotel Guangzhou.

Day 7: Guangzhou – Zhangjiajie

City tour in Guangzhou visiting Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, the Chen Family Ancestral Temple, Five Rams Statue and Six Banyan Pagoda, with lunch in a local restaurant. Transfer to the airport for an evening flight to Zhangjiajie (schedule TBA), then transfer to your hotel on arrival. Overnight at International Splendid East Hotel.

Day 8: Zhangjiajie – Yichang

Full-day tour in Zhangjiajie National Park, travelling up to Yuanjiajie via the Bailong Elevator, then continuing to Tianzi Mountain scenic area and Ten-miles-Gallery, followed by time at Golden Whip Stream. Later, transfer to Zhangjiajie Railway Station and take the train to Yichang in a 4-berth soft sleeper. On arrival, transfer to Yichang wharf and board your Victoria Cruise for the next four nights, sailing towards Chongqing. Overnight on Victoria Cruise.

Day 9: Yangtze River Cruise

Cruising begins along the Yangtze River, with onboard time as the ship settles into the route. Notes in the source document indicate cruise timings and daily plans can change based on water levels and local conditions. Overnight on Victoria Cruise.

Day 10: Yangtze River Cruise

Shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam Project site, including a viewing area above the ship locks and a small museum. Optional excursions may be offered and paid for locally depending on conditions. Continue cruising, entering Xiling Gorge. Overnight on Victoria Cruise.

Day 11: Yangtze River Cruise

Continue through Qutang Gorge and take an excursion up Shennong Stream, with a cultural show platform visit described in the source. The source also notes alternative arrangements may apply at the Lesser Three Gorges depending on conditions or water levels. Overnight on Victoria Cruise.

Day 12: Yangtze River Cruise

Visit the Jade Emperor Scenic Area, described as having the largest image of the Jade Emperor in the world, with steps involved. The source notes that Shibaozhai Temple may be substituted depending on river conditions, and an optional Fengdu visit may be offered and paid for locally depending on water levels. Overnight on Victoria Cruise.

Day 13: Chongqing – Chengdu

Arrive at Chongqing wharf and disembark after breakfast, then transfer to the train station. Bullet train to Chengdu with second class soft seats. On arrival, meet your representative and transfer privately to your hotel. Overnight at Xinliang Hotel Chengdu.

Day 14: Chengdu – Xi’an

Visit the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, home to giant pandas and red pandas, with commentary in the source on conservation work at the site. Transfer to Chengdu Railway Station and take the bullet train to Xi’an with second class soft seats. On arrival, meet your representative and transfer privately to your hotel. Overnight at Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel.

Day 15: Xi’an – Beijing

Full-day Xi’an tour visiting the Terracotta Warriors, then the Xi’an City Wall, followed by the Muslim Quarter and the Great Mosque. Transfer to Xi’an North Railway Station and take the bullet train to Beijing with second class soft seats. On arrival, meet your representative and transfer privately to your hotel. Overnight at Jianguo Hotel Qianmen-Beijing.

Day 16: Beijing

Beijing city tour including Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and a climb of the artificial coal hill behind the palace for skyline views. Continue with a rickshaw ride through Beijing’s older alleyways, then a Kung Fu performance at the Beijing Red Theatre. Overnight at Jianguo Hotel Qianmen-Beijing.

Day 17: Beijing

Visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, then a stop at a cloisonné factory. Continue to the Summer Palace, including a boat ride across Kunming Lake and a walk through the Long Corridor. Return to your hotel for your final evening. Overnight at Jianguo Hotel Qianmen-Beijing.

Day 18: Beijing

Private transfer to Beijing Capital International Airport

Price includes:

• Accommodation listed in the itinerary with daily breakfast
• English-speaking Guides
• Tours and transfers as mentioned by air-conditioned vehicle
• Sightseeing fees and permits during guided time
• Service charge and current government VAT tax
• English speaking national escort throughout the tour
• Bullet train with second class soft seats from Guilin to Guangzhou, Chongqing to Chengdu, Chengdu to Xian, Xian to Beijing
• Train with 4 berth soft sleeper from Zhangjiajie to Yichang

Price excludes:

• VISA
• International Flights
• Domestic Flights
• Surcharge on peak season, public holidays and compulsory meals on New Year, Christmas Eve, Tet holidays.
• VISA stamp fee at the arrival airport
• Early/late check in/out service at hotels
• Tips and gratuities
• Services and meals if not mentioned in itinerary
• All drinks, including water, soft drink and alcohol on all included or optional excursion
• Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature

Prices vary according to season and are per person based on two people sharing travelling together. Please ask us for more details and exclusions.