China
Eddie & I are going to China on Sat 20 September until Wednesday 22 October.
If you look on the map you can see where we are going. We fly into Shanghai and finish in Beijing, then have 5 days to get back to Hong Kong from Beijing.
Shanghai
A tour of the beautiful Yu Gardens, Shanghai Museum and the Old Town. Explore the Xintiandi area with 1920’s style ‘shikumen’ buildings unique to Shanghai.
Suzhou
A coach trip to Suzhou, known as the ‘Venice of the East’, to visit two of the finest oriental gardens - the Humble Administrator’s Garden and the Master of the Nets Garden, stay overnight. Later a cruise on the Grand Canal, followed by a visit to a Silk Mill still in operation .
Hangzhou
Travel by coach to Hangzhou and transfer to hotel for 2 nights. Visit the local markets and enjoy an oriental tea tasting. The next day visit the Temple of Inspired Seclusion and the Six Harmonies Pagoda. In the afternoon cruise on West Lake.
Hangzhou/Wuzhen/Shanghai
Travel by coach to Wuzhen, where an intricate system of canals and ancient pavilions and overhead bridges combine Plenty of time to explore this charming town at a leisurely walking pace. Return to Shanghai.


Shanghai
Visit to the famous Bund with shopping opportunities along Shanghai’s famed Nanjing Road. As a farewell celebration to the city an evening cruise on the Huangpu River with stunning water views.
Shanghai/Guilin
This morning cross the Nanpu Bridge to explore the Pudong area before flying to Guilin, for an overnight stay.
Li River Cruise/Yangshuo
Cruise on the spectacular Li River. Breathtaking views as we travel to Yangshuo for an overnight stay. On the next day we return to Guilin visiting Mt Diecai en-route.
Guilin/Kunming
Visit the Reed Flute Caves before boarding afternoon flight to Kunming, the capital of the Yunnan Province, for a 2 night stay. Sample the ‘Across the Bridge Noodles’ in the evening, the most famous meal in the province.

Kunming
A full day tour to the Stone Forest, where vast limestone columns rise in surreal shapes and images.
Kunming/Chongqing
Visit the Western Hills, often called the ‘Sleeping Beauty Hills’ as they resemble a woman’s prone body wrapping around the Dianchi Lake. Afterwards fly to Chongqing for an overnight stay.
Chongqing/Dazu
A tour of the city taking in Erlin Park, the People’s Hall and the General Stilwell Museum. By coach to Dazu, home to some of the most fascinating rock carvings in the world, the Beishan Frescoes.
Dazu/Chengdu
Visit the Baodin stone carvings, before travelling to Chengdu for a 3 night stay. Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan Province, renowned for its lush and dramatic landscapes as well as its popular and tasty cuisine. This evening enjoy a sumptuous Sichuan Banquet.
Chengdu - Leshan
An excursion to Leshan, to see the remarkable Giant Buddha. This enormous statue is carved into the side of Lingyun Mountain and is over 71 metres tall and wide enough for more than 100 people to sit between its feet. The massive carving began in 713 AD during the Tang Dynasty and was completed in 803 AD. The Buddha overlooks the confluence of the Min, Qingyi and Dadu rivers and is reputed to be the largest carved stone Buddha in the world. A local saying says, ‘The Mountain is a Buddha, the Buddha is a Mountain’.
Chengdu
Visit to the Panda Reserve to see these delightful animals being reared in wooded surroundings reminiscent of their native habitat; the lush mountain forests of Sichuan, as well as a local bamboo park. The next morning a city tour of Chengdu before boarding an overnight sleeper train to the ancient capital of Xian.
Xian
Arrive into the historic city of Xian for a 2 night stay. This afternoon visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda and then a traditional Shui Jiao banquet in the evening.
Xian
We visit one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century - the life-size Terracotta Warriors, followed by a visit to the ancient City Wall, one of the few completely intact walls remaining in all of China. Complete this day with a live performance of Tang Dynasty dancing in the evening.
Xian
This morning visit the Shaanxi Museum, where thousands of priceless relics are housed. Walk through the lively Muslim Quarter, visit the Great Mosque and explore the interesting Islamic food markets, before boarding overnight sleeper train to Beijing.
Beijing
Arrive in Beijing early this morning. The first day of sightseeing includes a visit to the treasure filled Forbidden City and a stroll along famous Tiananmen Square past Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum. In the evening enjoy a sample of the delicacy ‘Peking Duck’. Tomorrow take an exciting walk on the Great Wall and tour the unique Temple of Heaven.
Beijing
Today we will visit the exquisite Summer Palace and enjoy a fascinating Chinese Acrobatic Show as our evening entertainment. The next morning we will visit the Lama Temple and enjoy some free time to shop at the Silk Markets.