Day 1 To Shanghai: Overnight flight from
London to Shanghai with British Airways. (N)
Day 2 Shanghai: Arrive and transfer to the
Central Hotel for 2 nights. (N)
Day 3 Wuzhen: Full day tour of the scenic
water town of Wuzhen, visiting the former
residence of Mao Dun, a well-known Chinese
revolutionary writer, Fanglu Pavilion and
Bridge in Bridge, with a boat ride along the
canal. (B, L)
Day 4 To Huang Shan: Tour of the Shanghai
Museum, Yu Yuan Gardens, Xintiandi and the
Bund with a cruise on the Huang Pu River.
Evening flight to Tunxi for Huang Shan City.
Stay at the Huashan Hotel for 1 night. (B)
Day 5 Huang Shan: Morning cable car ride
up Huang Shan, the Yellow Mountain, one of
China’s most sacred mountains. Take a walking
tour of this scenic area and stay overnight
at the Beihai Hotel at the summit of the
mountain. (B, L, D)
Day 6 Huang Shan: Rise early to see the
sunrise at the summit of Huang Shan. After
breakfast, descend the mountain and visit the
picturesque ancient villages of Hong Cun and
Xi Di. Return to Huang Shan City and stay at
the Huashan Hotel for 1 night. Take a walking
tour of Tunxi Old Street, lined with tea and
calligraphy shops. (B, L)
Day 7 To Chengdu: Drive to Hangzhou this
morning and fly to Chengdu. Stay at the Jin
Jiang Hotel for 2 nights. (B)
Day 8 Chengdu: Morning visit to the
Giant Panda Research Centre and the old
houses along Wenshu Fang, where you can
sample Chengdu’s snacks for lunch. Afternoon
visit to Wangjiang Lou Park and end the day
relaxing at the teahouse in the People's Park.
(B, L)
Day 9 To Jiuzhaigou: Fly to Jiuzhaigou and
visit Songpan Old City, including the City
Wall and Guanyin Temple. Transfer to the
InterContinental Resort Jiuzhai Paradise for 2
nights. (B, L, D)
Day 10 Jiuzhaigou: Full day excursion to
explore Jiuzhaigou’s scenic lakes and alpine
forests. (B, L, D)
Day 11 To Xian: Fly to Xian and transfer to
the Bell Tower Hotel for 2 nights. Afternoon
tour of Xian’s old city and the Wild Goose
Pagoda. (B)
Day 12 Terracotta Warriors: Full day tour of
the Terracotta Warriors and Shaanxi Museum.
(B, L)
Day 13 To Beijing: Fly to Beijing and stay at the
Novotel Peace Hotel for 2 nights. Afternoon
tour of the Imperial Summer Palace. (B)
Day 14 Beijing: Morning visit to Tiananmen
Square and the Forbidden City, and take a
pedicab tour of the hutong (back streets).
Afternoon visit to the Temple of Heaven and
the Olympic Green (entrance to the venue is
not included). (B, L)
Day 15 Great Wall: Take a full day tour of the
Great Wall at Jinshanling Pass, a relatively quiet
and dramatic section of the wall. (B, L)
Day 16 To London: Transfer to the airport and
fly to London. (B)
Discovery Tour: Whilst a journey through
Huang Shan and Jiuzhaigou is an unforgettable
experience, accommodation outside the main
cities is simple. Hotels on this tour have been
chosen for their location, and all have private
facilities. The tour involves some long walks and
climbing steps, and therefore requires a good
level of fitness. Your guide will be able to advise
you of the best routes to see the highlights.
Meal Basis: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner, (N) = No Meals
