The highlight of this tour is a four night Yangtze River cruise. Sail through the Three Gorges where the vertical cliffs rise dramatically from the water. Also visit the famous panda reserve in Chengdu.

Days 1-2 : UK – Shanghai
Fly overnight to the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai, also known as the ‘Paris of the East’. In the evening, enjoy a dinner of traditional Shanghai cuisine.

Day 3 : Shanghai
Sightseeing today includes a stroll through the beautiful Yu Gardens and the Old Town as well as a visit to see the superb antiquities and fine arts of the Shanghai Museum. We also walk along the famous Bund with its colonial architecture. In the evening, enjoy a cruise on the panoramic Huangpu River, where the historic Bund and the futuristic Pudong come face-to-face.

Day 4 : Shanghai - Guilin
Fly to the beautiful city of Guilin. In the evening, enjoy a demonstration by the unique cormorant fishermen.

Days 5 : Li River Cruise
Cruise the stunning Li River and enjoy the tranquil fishing scenes, picturesque villages and lush green rice paddies. The Li River is set against a backdrop of beautiful limestone hills that tower above, creating a breathtaking landscape. We arrive in the rural town of Yangshuo and visit the local markets before returning to Guilin by road.

Day 6 : Guilin - Xi'an
Visit the colourful stalagmites and stalactites of Reed Flute Caves before flying to the former ancient capital of Xian.

Day 7 : Xian
Visit one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century – the Terracotta Warriors. The figures were created 2,000 years ago to accompany Qin Shihuang into the afterlife. We also walk along the Ancient City Wall. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Shui Jiao dumpling meal followed by a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing.

Day 8 : Xian – Beijing
Visit the renowned Shaanxi Museum which is home to thousands of priceless relics. We also stroll through the lively Muslim Quarter to visit the Great Mosque and explore the Islamic food markets. Later, fly to Beijing, China's capital city. Our evening meal includes the local delicacy, Peking Duck.

Day 9 : Beijing
Sightseeing today includes a stroll through Tiananmen Square, past Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum to the treasure-filled Forbidden City, which is the largest and best preserved collection of ancient buildings in China from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. We also visit the unique Temple of Heaven. In the evening, enjoy a fascinating Chinese Acrobatic show in the evening.

Day 10 : Beijing
Walk on the Great Wall to appreciate 2,000 years of historical significance and admire the panoramic views. The Great Wall is China’s most iconic attraction, which stretches over 3,000 miles from the Shanhaiguan Pass on the east coast to the Gobi Desert in the west. We also tour the exquisite Summer Palace.

Day 11 : Beijing – UK
Fly to the UK, arriving home later the same day.