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Itinerary for: China Contrasts (WWCCON)

China Beijing
Guilin Li River Cruise
Great Wall Forbidden City


Days 1-2 : 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.




Day 5 : Li River Cruise day tour


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 - Xian


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


Fly to the UK, arriving home later the same day.