Gems of China

Tour Itinerary

• Days 1-2: UK - Beijing

  Fly overnight to Beijing, before joining the rest of your fellow travellers for an evening welcome meal.

• Day 3: Imperial Beijing

  Explore Tiananmen Square, where you’ll discover the world’s best preserved imperial palace in the Forbidden City. Take a stroll through the atmospheric hutongs and enjoy hospitality from a local family. Later, visit the Temple of Heaven before feasting on traditional cuisine on the evening.

• Day 4: The Great Wall

  Enjoy a morning at China’s iconic Great Wall, where you will learn all about the history of its construction and enjoy your time exploring the UNESCO heritage site, before visiting the idyllic Summer Palace.

• Days 5-6: Xian & Terracotta Warriors

  Travel by bullet train to Xian, where you’ll delve into the preserved walls of the ancient city, enjoy beer tasting at a local brewery, and marvel at the iconic Terracotta Warriers while learning about the legacy of the first emperor of China. Finish your day with a dumpling feast accompanied by a Tang Dynasty dancing show.

• Days 7-8: Chengdu & Giant Pandas

  Take the bullet train to Chengdu, where you’ll spend your morning face-to-face with the adorable giant pandas at China’s famous conservation centre. Later, travel to Chongqing where you’ll board your Yangtze River Cruise for 3 nights.

• Days 9-11: Yangtze River Cruise

  Relax onboard as you sail away on your river cruise, taking in the sights of the Three Gorges Dam, the scenic landscapes of the Goddess Stream, and exploring the national park when you disembark for a morning at Mount ShuangGui.

• Days 12-13: Zhangjiajie National Park

  Immerse yourself in the world that inspired Avatar as you explore Zhangjiajie. Take in views of the Stone Forest and Hallelujah Mountain, before admiring the vibrant flora of the Ten-Mile Natural Gallery. Cruise along the peaceful waters of Baofeng Lake, explore the colourful Huanglong Cave and experience the thrill as you walk across the world’s longest and highest glass-bottomed bridge.

• Day 14: Tianmen Mountain

  Experience the world’s longest cable car as you traverse through the Tianmen Mountain, where you can marvel at ‘Heaven’s Door’ and take a thrilling trek along the glass skywalk.

• Days 15-16: Shanghai - UK

  Enjoy a full day in Shanghai immersed in the peaceful Yu Gardens and old town. Admire the colonial architecture along The Bund waterfront, before taking in city views at the top of Jin Mao tower. Cruise along the Huangpu River, ending with a farewell feast before flying home the next day.