This all-encompassing 16-day tour of China blends must-see sights with spectacular natural scenery and cultural encounters.
Starting in the bustling capital, Beijing, explore the magnificent Forbidden City and harmonious Temple of Heaven, before a trip to the iconic Great Wall. You’ll discover the ancient city walls of Xian and come face-to-face with the enigmatic ranks of life-sized Terracotta Warriors which have been shrouded in mystery since their discovery in the 1970s.
Next up is a four-night cruise on the Yangtze River, stopping at many highlights along the way. Witness the world’s largest hydroelectric dam, the Three Gorges, and sail peacefully along the Shennong Stream soaking up the dramatic scenery as you pass riverside villages and forest-covered mountains.
No trip to mainland China is complete without seeing their most adorable residents; the giant pandas. Visit Chongqing Zoo’s Panda House for a closer look at these playful bears before boarding a high-speed bullet train to the stunning city of Guilin – one of China’s most picturesque regions.
Wind between the dramatic limestone karsts of the Li River with a trip to the lush emerald-green countryside of Yangshuo, and return to Guilin to visit the famous Sun and Moon Pagodas of Ronghu Lake and the colourful Reed Flute Caves.