£1399pp—Explore China for 2 weeks, inc flights

Take a 14-night guided tour through China's rich history and stunning landscapes. Begin with Beijing's ancient temples and the meandering Great Wall. Ride the bullet train to see the Terracotta Warriors, then head to Yangshuo's picturesque pastures. Cruise the Li River to admire Guilin's dramatic limestone hills, and finish in sophisticated Shanghai.

What's included

• Return international flights: outbound to Beijing; return from Shanghai
• All shared transfers
• Four nights at the Jinjiang Fuyuan Hotel, Beijing
• Bullet train from Beijing to Xi'an
• Three nights at the Titan Central Park, Xi'an
• Internal flight from Xi'an to Guilin
• One night at the Yangshuo Jasper International Hotel
• Internal flight from Guilin to Shanghai
• Two nights at the 4-star Guilin Bravo Hotel, Guilin
• Four nights at the Harbour Plaza Metropolitan, Shanghai
• Daily breakfast
• Excursions with an English-speaking guide

When
Depart from London on select dates19 November, 2024–2 December, 2024. 

Fly from London or Birmingham on select dates November–June, 2025, from £1499 per person. 

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Itinerary
Arrive in Beijing—a culinary capital full of imperial-era delights and enchanting hútòng (ancient alleyways). You'll visit sights such as Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with an included tour. On day three, take an excursion to the Great Wall—a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Next, take a high-speed train to Xi'an. Tour the Old City Wall's South Gate and the Muslim Quarter. You'll also see the world-famous Terracotta Army. Once you're back at the hotel, feast on a dumpling banquet.

The next stop is Guilin in the south of China. It's famous for its limestone hills, sparkling rivers, and majestic rice terraces. Visit a pearl factory and Elephant Trunk Hill, a trunk-shaped rock extending into the river. You'll then head to the Yangshuo region, cruise down the peaceful and picturesque Li River.

The final stop is Shanghai, where you'll stay four nights. Take a walking tour of Nanjing Road and The Bund neighbourhood on the first day. Finally, wander through the Yu Garden and discover the city's history at the Shanghai Museum.

Other options

• Take a 12-night tour of China and see giant pandas in Chengdu, from £1399 per person
• Add an evening tour of Xi'an and Datang Everbright City from £27 per person
• See a Tang Dynasty show with dumpling banquet dinner in Xi'an from £54 per person
• Take a day trip to Mount Huashan with a cable car ride, from £153 per person

Transfers & baggage
All transfers are included. Checked baggage is included on some departures, check with Exoticca when booking.