Beijing (4 days)

Day 1 Beijing (D)
On arrival you will visit the Temple of Heaven en-route to the luxury 5 star King Wing Hot Springs Hotel.
Day 2 Beijing (B/L/D)
Morning tour of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. After lunch visit the Summer Palace on the outskirts of Beijing. In the evening enjoy an exciting Chinese Acrobatic Show.
Day 3 Beijing (B/L/D)
In the morning, visit China's most famous icon, the Great Wall. This section of the Wall has been exceptionally well preserved and re-built. After lunch see the Ming Dynasty Tombs and a cloisonn¨¦ factory. For dinner, enjoy the world famous local speciality, Peking Duck.
Day 4 Beijing (B)
Day free, until you board your onward flight.

Guangzhou (3 days)

Day 1 Guangzhou (D)
On arrival, transfer to the 4 star Landmark Hotel.
Day 2 Guangzhou (B/L/D)
Today's tour includes visits to the Chen Family Temple, the sculp-ture of the Five Rams, Zhenhai Tower and Dr. Sun Yatsen's Memorial Hall.
Day 3 Guangzhou (B)
Day free, before your onward travel departure.

Guilin (3 days)

Day 1 Guilin (D)
On arrival visit the beautiful Reed Flute Caves and Fubo Hill, for scenic views of Guilin City and surrounding countryside. Stay at the 4 star Park Hotel.
Day 2 Guilin (B/L/D)
After breakfast, board a Li River cruise boat for the breathtakingly beautiful journey to the town of Yangshuo. When you arrive, spend some time explor-ing the streets of this small market town. Later, you'll travel by coach back to Guilin through delightful countryside.
Day 3 Guilin (B)
Day free, until you transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Hong Kong (3 days)

Day 1 Hong Kong
On arrival, transfer to your centrally located first class hotel.
Day 2 Hong Kong
Morning Hong Kong City Tour. Rest of the day is free.
Day 3 Hong Kong
Day free until you transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Kashgar (3 days)

Day 1 Urumqi - Kashgar (D)
Morning flight to Kashgar, China's western most city. Visit the Grand Id Kah Mosque and Abakh Hoja Tomb, en-route to the Kashi Hotel.
Day 2 Kashgar (B/L/D)
As a historic Silk Road border-trading town, Kashgar is famous for its street-side stalls and Great Bazaar. Today you will be able to explore these features of the city, before visiting the home of some local residents.
Day 3 Kashgar - Urumqi (B)
After breakfast, transfer to Kashgar Airport for your morning flight to Urumqi, to connect with your onward flights.

Shanghai (4 days)

Day 1 Shanghai (D)
On arrival, transfer to the 4 star Grand You You Hotel.
Day 2 Shanghai (B/L/D)
Today's tour includes visits to the Bund, the famous Nanjing Road Shopping District and the Yu Gardens. Your night tour includes a visit to the viewing platform of the Oriental Pearl Tower (third highest tower in the world), for spectacular views of Shanghai by night.
Day 3 Shanghai - Zhouzhuang - Shanghai (B/L/D)
After breakfast drive to the ancient river township of Zhouzhuang with its arched stone bridges spanning small canals. After lunch return by coach to Shanghai.
Day 4 Shanghai (B)
Day free, until you transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Xi'an (4 days)

Day 1 Xi'an (D)
On arrival transfer to the 4 star Jianguo Hotel.
Day 2 Xi'an (B/L/D)
Today's city tour includes visits to the Bell and Drum Towers, the Moslem Quarter, the City Wall and Shaanxi Museum. Stay in the 4 star Jianguo Hotel.
Day 3 Xi'an (B/L/D)
Morning tour to the famous Terracotta Warriors. After lunch visit the Banpo Museum on the site of the 6,000 year old Banpo Village. This evening you'll enjoy the colourful spectacle of the Tang Dynasty Cultural Show.
Day 4 Xi'an (B)
Day free, until you board your onward flight.

Yangtze River Cruise (6 days)

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Day 1 Yichang (D)
On arrival, transfer to your luxury cruise boat.
Days 2- 4 Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
Your cruise takes you through the famous Yangtze Three Gorges. You will be one of the last visitors to experience these spectacular gorges before the waters of the new Three Gorges Reservoir submerge many of the existing sites. On shore stops you'll explore the spectacular tributary gorge of the Shennong Stream and the famous "Ghost City" of Fengdu. The breathtaking scenery of the Yangtze Valley is an experience you will never forget.
Day 5 Chongqing (B)
Morning arrival. Your morning city tour includes a visit to the Zoo (where you should be able to see the famous Chinese panda) and to the magnifi-cent City Hall. Afternoon free. Stay at the 4 star Wanyou Conifer Hotel.
Day 6 Chongqing (B)
Day free, until your onward flight.

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Day 1 Chongqing (D)
On arrival, transfer to your luxury cruise boat. (D)
Days 2 - 4 Yangtze River Cruise (B/L/D)
Your cruise takes you through the famous Yangtze Three Gorges. You will be one of the last visitors to experience these spec-tacular gorges before the waters of the new Three Gorges Reservoir submerge many of the existing sites. Shore stops enable you to explore the spectacular "Three Small Gorges" and the famous "Ghost City" of Fengdu. The breathtaking scenery of the Yangtze Valley is an experience you will never forget.
Day 5 Yichang (D)
Disembark from your cruise boat in the late afternoon. Transfer to your 4 star hotel for your overnight stay. (D)
Day 6 Yichang (B)
Day free, until your onward flight. (B)

Yunnan (7 days)

Day 1 Kunming (D)
On arrival, transfer to the 4 star Kunming Hotel.
Day 2 Kunming - Zhongdian (B/L/D)
Morning flight to Zhongdian, located in a spectacular mountain setting near the Tibetan border. On arrival, visit Lake Napa Reserve and Songzanlin Temple. Your overnight stay will be at the Diqing Hotel.
Day 3 Zhongdian - Lijiang (B/L/D)
This morning you'll travel by coach through breathtaking scenery to the spectacular Baishui Terrace area. After lunch, drive to Lijiang. Stay at the Sightseeing Hotel.
Day 4 Lijiang (B/L/D)
See the beautiful old town of Lijiang, Yufeng Temple, Black Dragon Pool, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and historic Baisha Village.
Day 5 Lijiang - Dali (B/L/D)
In the morning a sce-nic coach ride will take you to the ancient town of Dali. After lunch visit the Cangshan Mountains. Overnight accom-modation at the Manwan Hotel.
Day 6 Dali - Kunming (B/L/D)
After breakfast fly back to Kunming. On arrival, travel to the amazing Stone Forest.
Day 7 Kunming (B)
Day free, until your onward flight.