Tour itinerary
Day 1:
Start Beijing; traditional Beijing Duck dinner.
Day 2-4:
Three full days sightseeing in China's capital; including the Forbidden City, Hutongs, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace, plus an unforgettable visit to the Great Wall; overnight train to Xi'an on day five.
Day 5:
Xian
Day 6:
Visit the Terracotta Warriors and enjoy a mix of organised sightseeing and free time; overnight sleeper train to Chengdu on day seven.
Day 7:
Drive to Leshan and visit the Grand Buddha; on to Emei Shan.
Day 8:
Sightseeing including a trip to the summit of Mt. Emei, one of China's four holy Buddhist sites; return to Chengdu.
Day 9:
Visit the Giant Panda Breeding Research Centre; to Chongqing, board cruise boat.
Day 10-11:
Two full days cruising the spectacular Yangtze River including the Three Gorges and a visit to the dam.
Day 12:
Disembark at Yichang; overnight sleeper train to Guilin.
Day 13:
Arrive Guilin; transfer to Yangshuo; free afternoon.
Day 14-15:
Two free days in Yangshuo, surrounded by towering limestone scenery; various optional activities available.
Day 16:
To Guilin for flight to Shanghai; drive to Tongli water town for orientation walk.
Day 17:
Free morning; drive to Suzhou, famous for its canals and silk industry; tour of gardens. Late afternoon return to Shanghai.
Day 18:
Morning city tour; afternoon free.
Day 19:
Free day; chance to visit the French Quarter, Jade Buddha Temple and Shanghai Museum.
Day 20:
End Shanghai.