Terracotta, Peaks & the Yangtze

Included Highlights

• Walk along the Great Wall of China

• Explore the Forbidden City and Summer Palace

• Visit the Terracotta Warriors

• Discover Xi’an’s Muslim Quarter and ancient City Wall

• Explore Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

• Ride the Bailong Elevator to Yuanjiajie

• Experience Tianmen Mountain and its glass skywalk

• Cruise the Yangtze River Three Gorges

• Explore Shennü Stream

• Visit the Three Gorges Dam

• See giant pandas in Chongqing

• Discover the UNESCO-listed Dazu Rock Carvings

• Explore Ciqikou Ancient Town

• See the famous Liziba Light Rail Station

• Cruise Chongqing’s rivers 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 exploring at your own pace.

Day 3 | 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, one of Beijing’s most beautiful imperial gardens.

Day 4 | 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 5 | Beijing to Xi’an

Travel by high-speed train to Xi’an, one of China’s great ancient capitals. Explore the lively Muslim Quarter before enjoying a Dumpling Banquet and Tang Dynasty dance performance.

Day 6 | Terracotta Warriors & Ancient Xi’an

Come face to face with the famous Terracotta Warriors and visit a workshop where replicas are made using traditional methods. Later, walk along Xi’an’s ancient City Wall and stop at a local brewery.

Day 7 | Xi’an to Zhangjiajie

Fly to Zhangjiajie and discover the extraordinary sandstone peak forests that have made this region one of China’s most recognisable landscapes.

Day 8 | Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Ride the Bailong Elevator to Yuanjiajie, explore the dramatic peaks of Tianzi Mountain and descend by cable car. Later, enjoy a walk along the peaceful Golden Whip Stream.

Day 9 | Tianmen Mountain

Ride the alpine cable car to Tianmen Mountain and take in sweeping views over Zhangjiajie and the winding Tongtian Avenue below. Experience the dramatic cliffside glass skywalk high above the mountains.

Day 10 | Zhangjiajie to Yichang

Transfer to Yichang and board your Yangtze River cruise ship for a four-night journey through the Three Gorges.

Days 11–13 | Yangtze Three Gorges Cruise

Cruise upstream through the spectacular Wu and Qutang Gorges, surrounded by towering cliffs and mountain scenery. Explore Shennü Stream by smaller boat and visit the immense Three Gorges Dam.

Day 14 | Chongqing

Disembark in Chongqing and visit Chongqing Zoo to see the giant pandas. Afterwards, relax at a hot spring resort or explore the lively Jiefangbei district.

Day 15 | Dazu Rock Carvings

Travel to Dazu to discover its UNESCO-listed rock carvings, featuring thousands of Buddhist, Confucian and Taoist figures. Return to Chongqing for an evening drone show.

Day 16 | Discover Chongqing

Explore the traditional streets of Ciqikou Ancient Town before visiting Liziba Light Rail Station, where trains pass through a residential building. In the evening, cruise the Yangtze and Jialing rivers beneath Chongqing’s illuminated skyline.

Day 17 | Farewell Chongqing

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: 15 Breakfasts, 14 Lunches, 15 Dinners

Flight Information

Your journey begins in Beijing and concludes in Chongqing. 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.