10 days from £999
With optional Yangtze River Cruise from £449

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Day 1 UK to Shanghai
Scheduled flight to Shanghai.

Day 2 Arrive Shanghai (D)
On arrival in Shanghai we are met by our local guide and transfer to our 4* hotel for two nights. Shanghai is China's largest city whose modern culture dates back to the early 1900's and is an eclectic mix of East and West.

Day 3 Shanghai (B, L, D)
Our half day city tour is a chance for you to get your bearings and takes in Yu Garden, bustling Nanjing Road, and the pristine waterfront Bund. As night falls, we enjoy an amazing performance of Chinese acrobatics.

Day 4 Shanghai - Beijing (B, L, D)
Fly from Shanghai to Beijing. On arrival in Beijing we have a full day tour of Beijing taking in the expansive Tiananmen Square, the world's largest public square, the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace, a place of rest and relaxation just minutes from Beijing. After checking in to our 4* hotel where we stay two nights, this evening enjoy the marvellous Beijing opera show.

Day 5 Beijing (B, L, D)
A highlight of any tour to this awe-inspiring region includes China's magnificent Great Wall. Spanning thousands of miles across Northern China, the Wall can be seen from the Moon. You have ample time to traverse the ancient steps before visiting the famed Ming Tomb Museum. Upon our return to the city, we enjoy an impressive Peking duck banquet.

Day 6 Beijing - Xian (B, L, D)
Our visit to Beijing comes to a close with a visit to the historic Temple of Heaven. Widely regarded as the noblest example of religious architecture in China, this site is where emperors came to pray for a bountiful harvest. Our tour continues with a short flight to Xian. In the afternoon we visit Xian’s ancient city walls before checking in to our 4* hotel where we stay two nights.

Day 7 Xian (B, L, D)
Xian is home to the life-sized Terracotta Warriors of Qin Shi Huang, which were designed to protect China's first emperor even in death. Discovered by a farmer in 1974, the Terracotta Army attracts thousands of visitors each year. After visiting the troops, we return to Xian and visit the Great Wild Goose Pagoda. This evening, enjoy a special Imperial Dumpling Banquet which is followed by an exciting Dynasty Stage Show.

Day 8 Xian - Shanghai (B, L, D)
We fly back to Shanghai and once again check in to our 4* hotel for two nights. The rest of the day is free to enjoy Shanghai at your leisure.

Day 9 Shanghai (B, L, D)
Free day in Shanghai for shopping or to explore the city at our leisure or why not join our optional half day tour of Zhujiajiao which includes lunch and still leaves you time for shopping.
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Depart for optional Yangtze River Cruise add on by taking internal flight to Yichang - refer below.

Day 10 Shanghai – UK (B)
Transfer to the airport for our scheduled flight back to the UK

OPTIONAL YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE ADD ON

Day 9 Shanghai – Yichang (B, L, D)
We take our internal flight from Shanghai to Yichang for the cruise. On arrival we transfer to our 5* cruise boat for pre-boarding where we stay for four nights on full board basis.

Day 10 Cruise (B, L, D)
We set sail for the magnificent Three Gorges Dam Project, sailing by Gezhouba, the ship lock Xiling Gorge and the five-stage Big Dam Shiplock.

Day 11 Cruise (B, L, D)
Today we visit the Lesser Three Gorges (sometimes called the Daning River) or the Shennongxi Lesser Gorges (sometimes called the Shennong Stream). The ship passes through Wu Gorge.

Day 12 Cruise (B, L, D)
We cruise to Shibaozhai, sailing by the beautiful White King City and Qutang Gorge.

Day 13 Cruise (B, L, D)
On arrival at Chongqing in the morning, we disembark and enjoy a city tour before transferring by internal flight to Shanghai. On arrival we check in to our 4* hotel for one night.

Day 14 Shanghai to UK (B)
We transfer back to the airport for our scheduled flight back to the UK.

NB B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner

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