Luxury China
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James Noyes
Senior Travel Consultant
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Luxury China
Itinerary
Fly to Beijing
(N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals
Beijing
Arrive and transfer to the Beijing Hotel Nuo for 3 nights. (N)
Beijing
Drive out to the Aman at Summer Palace for lunch, followed by a visit to the Imperial Summer Palace gardens. Afternoon tour of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. (B, L)
Great Wall
Full-day tour of the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu, including a short walk on the wall and a champagne picnic in a nearby pine forest. (B, L)
Xian
In the morning, relax with a private tai chi lesson at the Temple of Heaven, followed by a tour of the temple. Board a high-speed train to Xian, travelling in First Class. Stay at the Sofitel Legend People’s Grand Hotel Xian for 2 nights. The following day, visit the celebrated Terracotta Warriors. (B)
Xian
Make a visit this morning to the famed Terracotta Warriors archaeological site.
Chongqing
Fly to Chongqing in Business Class. Enjoy a dinner of the local spicy hotpot known as má là at a local restaurant before boarding the Yangzi Explorer for a 3-night cruise to Yichang. (B, D)
Yangtze river
Cruise in style for 2 days, with a range of shore excursions and onboard activities available. (B, L, D)
Yangtze river
Cruise along the Yansgte, with shore excursions included.
Fly to Shanghai
Disembark early this morning and visit the site of the Three Gorges Dam project. Transfer to Yichang and fly to Shanghai in Business Class. Stay at the Fairmont Shanghai for 2 nights. (B)
Shanghai
Visit Jade Buddha temple and Yu garden, followed by a stroll along the Bund waterfront. (B)
Fly home
Take the Maglev train to Shanghai airport, then fly home. (B)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- Cruise the Yangtze in style on the Yangzi Explorer
- Stay in luxury Regent, Sofitel & Fairmont hotels
- Private guided tours of the Great Wall of China & the Terracotta Warriors
What's included
- International flights (and domestic flights if applicable)
- UK departure and overseas airport taxes
- Accommodation, itinerary & meal basis as described
- Local Transfers in a private chauffeur-driven vehicle
- The support (if required) of an English speaking local representative
- Local guides and entrance fees where applicable
Important information
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