Karst Peaks & Yangtze Wonders

Included Highlights

• Walk along the Great Wall of China

• Explore the Forbidden City and Beijing’s hutongs

• Visit the Terracotta Warriors

• Cruise the Li River through Guilin’s karst scenery

• Experience Yangshuo’s countryside

• See giant pandas in Chongqing

• Visit the UNESCO-listed Dazu Rock Carvings

• Cruise through the Yangtze Three Gorges

• Explore Shennü Stream

• Visit the Three Gorges Dam

• Discover Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

• Walk across the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge

• Ride the cable car to Tianmen Mountain

• Experience Shanghai by night

Itinerary

Days 1–2 | Welcome to Beijing

Fly overnight to Beijing. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy time to settle in and begin discovering China’s historic capital.

Day 3 | Imperial Beijing

Visit Tian’anmen Square and explore the magnificent Forbidden City. Later, wander through Beijing’s historic hutongs before enjoying a traditional Peking Duck dinner.

Day 4 | The Great Wall

Walk along the Great Wall and take in the surrounding mountain scenery. Visit a jade workshop before continuing to the Summer Palace and its beautiful gardens and traditional architecture.

Day 5 | Beijing to Xi’an

Travel by high-speed train to Xi’an. Explore the lively Muslim Quarter before enjoying a Dumpling Banquet followed by a Tang Dynasty dance performance.

Day 6 | Terracotta Warriors & Ancient Xi’an

Come face to face with the Terracotta Warriors, visit a traditional workshop and walk along Xi’an’s ancient City Wall. Later, stop at a local brewery for a craft beer tasting.

Day 7 | Xi’an to Guilin

Fly to Guilin and visit Reed Flute Cave, famous for its colourful stalactites and stalagmites.

Days 8–9 | Guilin & Yangshuo

Cruise the Li River through dramatic karst scenery to Yangshuo. Enjoy a Tai Chi session, explore the countryside and take in the peaceful landscape of rice paddies and limestone peaks.

Day 10 | Yangshuo to Chongqing

Travel by high-speed train to Chongqing. On arrival, choose between relaxing at a hot spring resort or exploring the lively Jiefangbei district.

Day 11 | Dazu Rock Carvings

Visit the UNESCO-listed Dazu Rock Carvings, home to thousands of Buddhist, Confucian and Taoist figures carved into the surrounding cliffs. Return to Chongqing for an evening drone show.

Day 12 | Discover Chongqing

See the giant pandas at Chongqing Zoo, explore Ciqikou Ancient Town and visit the famous Liziba Light Rail Station. In the evening, board your Yangtze River cruise ship.

Days 13–15 | Yangtze Three Gorges Cruise

Cruise through the spectacular Three Gorges, including Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge. Explore Shennü Stream by smaller boat and visit the immense Three Gorges Dam before continuing to Zhangjiajie.

Days 16–18 | Zhangjiajie

Spend three days exploring Zhangjiajie’s extraordinary landscapes. Ride the Bailong Elevator to Yuanjiajie, visit Tianzi Mountain and Helong Park, experience the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, cruise Baofeng Lake and ride the cable car to Tianmen Mountain and Tianmen Cave. At the end, fly to Shanghai.

Day 19 | Discover Shanghai

Travel by high-speed train to Chongqing. On arrival, choose between relaxing at a hot spring resort or exploring the lively Jiefangbei district.

Day 20 | Farewell Shanghai

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Your Tour Includes

• 4-star hotel accommodation

• All transportation within China

• Professional local guide services

• Entrance fees for all listed attractions

• All meals as detailed above

Dining: 18 Breakfasts, 17 Lunches, 18 Dinners

Flight Information

Your journey begins in Beijing and concludes in Shanghai. Round-trip international flights from the UK are included in the tour price.

Departure Dates

2027: Jan 1, Feb 5, Mar 5, Apr 2, May 7, Jun 4, Jul 2, Aug 6, Sep 3, Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3

2028: Jan 7, Feb 4, Mar 3, Apr 7, May 5, Jun 2, Jul 7, Aug 4, Sep 1, Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1

Additional departure dates may be available subject to availability.