Essential China

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Beijing

Arrive in Beijing at any time.

Day 2-4 Beijing

From the vast expanses of Tiananmen Square to the Forbidden City and the Great Wall of China, Beijing is a city of incredible sights. Don't miss some of the best shopping, food and entertainment in the world.

Day 5-7 Shanghai

Shanghai is China’s largest and most dynamic city where new skyscrapers meet with the traditional architecture of the Bund. Visit the Museum, shop on Nanjing Road or watch a performance of the famous Shanghai Acrobats.

Day 8-9 Xi'an

Visit one of China’s greatest archaeological treasures – the Terracotta Warriors - and dine on some of the best market food in the country. This ancient capital is a fascinating mix of traditional and modern worlds.

Day 10-11 Chengdu and Leshan

Delight in the successes of the Panda Breeding Sanctuary, discover Chengdu's ancient tea houses and marvel at the giant stone Buddha at Leshan.

Day 12-14 Three Gorges

Three Gorges are both an inspiration to painters and poets and a source of international controversy. It remains one of the world’s natural scenic wonders while the massive Three Gorges Dam is an incredible feat of modern technology.

Day 15-16 Yichang and Wuhan

Cross Wuhan's famous bridges over the Yangtze River and visit the gateway city of Yichang.

Day 17-19 Yangshuo

Surrounded by spectacular limestone karst hills and green paddy fields, Yangshuo is your picture perfect base for exploring the peaks, rivers, caves and outlying villages of Guilin.

Day 20 Hong Kong

Hong Kong is one of the world’s most fascinating, vibrant and impressively situated cities - it boasts an unbeatable array of cultural sites, shopping, fabulous restaurants and atmosphere galore.