China: The Grand Tour

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China: The Grand Tour
Itinerary
Fly to Beijing
Overnight flight from London (regional connections available) direct to Beijing with British Airways. (N) Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Beijing
Arrive and transfer to the Novotel Peace Hotel (or similar) for 3 nights. Afternoon visit to the Temple of Heaven. Welcome dinner at a Peking duck restaurant. (D)
Beijing
Morning visit to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, then stroll through the historic Liulichang district. Optional evening visit to the state acrobatics show. (B, L)
Great Wall
Morning drive out of the city to the Great Wall at Jinshanling, a quiet and dramatic section of the wall. (B, L)
Xian
Morning visit to a hutong (narrow streets) area, then drive to the station to board a high-speed train to Xian and stay at the Grand Noble Xian for 2 nights. (B)
Terracotta Warriors - Xian
Morning excursion to the Terracotta Warriors and the Tang Bo Art Museum, followed by a lesson in Chinese calligraphy. Afternoon visit to the Muslim quarter and Great Mosque. Optional evening excursion to enjoy a Tang dynasty music performance with dinner. (B, L)
Train to Chengdu
Morning high-speed train journey to Chengdu, then transfer to the Kempinski Hotel Chengdu for 1 night. Afternoon visit to the Giant Panda Research Base. Optional evening excursion to enjoy a Sichuan opera performance. (B, L)
Fly to Guilin
Fly to Guilin and overnight at the Sheraton Guilin. (B)
Yangshuo
Morning cruise down the Li River, past a dramatic landscape of limestone peaks. Arrive in Yangshuo and stroll along busy West Street, then transfer to the Yangshuo Resortfor a 2-night stay. (B)
Yangshuo
Day at leisure to enjoy the relaxed riverside atmosphere of Yangshuo. (B)
Chongqing
Train journey to Chongqing, then transfer to the port to board the Victoria Jenna (or similar) for a 3-night cruise to Yichang. (B, D)
Yangtze River Cruise
Cruise through the striking Three Gorges section of the Yangtze, an area of towering cliffs and twisting canyons. A range of shore excursions are available, with entertainment provided in the evenings. (B, L, D)
Yangtze River Cruise
Cruise through the striking Three Gorges section of the Yangtze, an area of towering cliffs and twisting canyons. A range of shore excursions are available, with entertainment provided in the evenings. (B, L, D)
Yichang - Train to Shanghai
Disembark in Yichang and visit the Three Gorges Dam, then take the train to Shanghai. Stay 2 nights at the Central Hotel. (B)
Shanghai
Morning tour of Jade Buddha temple and Yu garden, followed by tea tasting at the Huxinting Teahouse. Afternoon tour of the Shanghai Museum with an expert guide, then end the day with a walk along the historic Bund. A farewell dinner will be held tonight. (B, D)
Fly to London
Transfer to the airport and fly back to London. (B)
Fly to Beijing
Overnight flight from London (regional connections available) direct to Beijing with British Airways. (N) Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Beijing
Arrive and transfer to the Novotel Peace Hotel (or similar) for 3 nights. Afternoon visit to the Temple of Heaven. Welcome dinner at a Peking duck restaurant. (D)
Beijing
Morning visit to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, then stroll through the historic Liulichang district. Optional evening visit to the state acrobatics show. (B, L)
Great Wall
Morning drive out of the city to the Great Wall at Jinshanling, a quiet and dramatic section of the wall. (B, L)
Xian
Morning visit to a hutong (narrow streets) area, then drive to the station to board a high-speed train to Xian and stay at the Grand Noble Xian for 2 nights. (B)
Terracotta Warriors - Xian
Morning excursion to the Terracotta Warriors and the Tang Bo Art Museum, followed by a lesson in Chinese calligraphy. Afternoon visit to the Muslim quarter and Great Mosque. Optional evening excursion to enjoy a Tang dynasty music performance with dinner. (B, L)
Train to Chengdu
Morning high-speed train journey to Chengdu, then transfer to the Kempinski Hotel Chengdu for 1 night. Afternoon visit to the Giant Panda Research Base. Optional evening excursion to enjoy a Sichuan opera performance. (B, L)
Fly to Guilin
Fly to Guilin and overnight at the Sheraton Guilin. (B)
Yangshuo
Morning cruise down the Li River, past a dramatic landscape of limestone peaks. Arrive in Yangshuo and stroll along busy West Street, then transfer to the Yangshuo Resort for a 2-night stay. (B)
Yangshuo
Day at leisure to enjoy the relaxed riverside atmosphere of Yangshuo. (B)
Chongqing
Train journey to Chongqing, then transfer to the port to board the Victoria Jenna (or similar) for a 3-night cruise to Yichang. (B, D)
Yangtze River Cruise
Cruise through the striking Three Gorges section of the Yangtze, an area of towering cliffs and twisting canyons. A range of shore excursions are available, with entertainment provided in the evenings. (B, L, D)
Yangtze River Cruise
Cruise through the striking Three Gorges section of the Yangtze, an area of towering cliffs and twisting canyons. A range of shore excursions are available, with entertainment provided in the evenings. (B, L, D)
Yichang - Train to Shanghai
Disembark in Yichang and visit the Three Gorges Dam, then take the train to Shanghai. Stay 2 nights at the Central Hotel. (B)
Shanghai
Morning tour of Jade Buddha temple and Yu garden, followed by tea tasting at the Huxinting Teahouse. Afternoon tour of the Shanghai Museum with an expert guide, then end the day with a walk along the historic Bund. A farewell dinner will be held tonight. (B, D)
Fly to London
Transfer to the airport and fly back to London. (B)
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- Discover historic Beijing in the Liulichang district
- Visit the Terracotta Warriors & enjoy a Yangste river cruise
- Stay overnight near the less-visited Jinshanling section of the Great Wall
- Tea tasting at the Huxinting Teahouse in Shanghai
- Private expert-led tour of the Shanghai Museum
Important information
What's included
- Small group size - average 10 people (max 18)
- 4-star accommodation
- Flexible - extensions & flight upgrades available
- International & internal flights
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- Experienced local tour manager
- 14 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 5 dinners
- Welcome dinner to meet the group & guide
- Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
- 3-night cruise on the Yangtze River from Chongqing to Yichang
- Porterage at hotels and train stations
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