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China: The Wild Middle Kingdom
China: The Wild Middle Kingdom
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China: The Wild Middle Kingdom
Visiting: China
Tour operator:
Tour code:
AGT1051
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
16 - 20
Age range:
Adults
Trip Styles:
Interests:
Tour Overview
The Chinese call their home Zhongguo; it literally translates as the ‘Middle Kingdom’. A vast land with a population of roughly 1.3 billion people, China is home to one of the world’s oldest civilisations, with human habitation dating back over 1.2 million years. The testaments to the ingenuity and greatness of the achievements of the Chinese can be found in all corners of their world, from the vast undertaking that is the Great Wall, stretching almost fifteen thousand miles, to the incredible funerary display that is the Terracotta Warriors, thousands of individually carved soldiers to guard the Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the after realm.
In partnership with this rich and compelling history, we invite our group to explore some of the most impressive landscapes and national parks China has to offer. Standing in the midst of colossal sandstone monoliths in Zhangjiajie Forest Park is a simply unforgettable experience, as is the chance to watch the gorges go by and the stars at night on a Yangtze River cruise. The tour finishes in Shanghai; a showpiece of China’s recently booming economy and a wonder of the modern world.
Highlights
- Stroll through the gardens of Beijing’s Imperial Forbidden City
- Visit a lesser known section of the Great Wall of China, arguably the world’s most impressive engineering feat
- Enter the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang and walk amongst the Terracotta Warriors
- Cruise down the Yangtze River for three days passing through impressive gorges
- Explore the breath-taking walks along rivers and atop mountains in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, a real Garden of Eden
Itinerary
Day 1
Overnight flight from London Heathrow.
Overnight: British Airways flight.
Day 2 (D)
Arrival. Transfer to the hotel for an early-check in and a day at leisure. Optional afternoon visits to the Temple of Heaven Park and the Summer Palace.
Overnight: Beijing
Day 3 (B, L, D)
Walking tour of Tiananmen Square, seeing the main sights including the Northern Gate and the Great Hall of the People. Discover the Forbidden City, seat of the dragon-throned emperor for over 600 years, followed by a walk through Jingshan Park.
Overnight: Beijing
Day 4 (B, L, D)
One cannot visit China without appreciating Qang-Qeng (colloquially known as the Great Wall of China). Spend a full day visiting one of the lesser known regions of the megastructure, Mutianyu.
Overnight: Beijing
Day 5 (B, L, D)
Catch the bullet train to Xi’an. Afternoon visit to the Terracotta Warriors — a testament to mankind’s artistic ingenuity.
Overnight: Xi’an
Day 6 (B, L)
Full day exploring the natural wonders of Xi’an’s nearby national park, Taiping. The forest park houses over 30 species that fall under national protection, such as golden snub-nosed monkeys, takins, and syrmaticus Mikado.
Overnight: Xi’an
Day 7 (B, L, D)
Take the bullet train to Chongqing. On arrival, take a whistle-stop tour of the main sights, including the ancient quarter of Ciqikou, and the incredibly scenic Hong Ya Dong.
After dinner, embark on-board the Victoria Cruise vessel for the beginning of the Yangtze river cruise.
Overnight: Yangtze River
Day 8 (B, L, D)
Enjoy a leisurely morning on board our cruise ship as we meander down the legendary Yangtze.
In the afternoon, take a shore excursion to visit the impressive Shibaozhai Pagoda, before returning to the vessel for the Captain’s Welcome Dinner.
Overnight: Yangtze River
Day 9 (B, L, D)
Continue cruising down the scenic Yangtze river, taking shore excursions to the White Emperor City and the Goddess Stream.
Overnight: Yangtze River
Day 10 (B, L, D)
Optional shore excursion to the Baidi Temple.
Continuing downstream, take in stunning panoramas and the opportunity to tour the ‘Lesser Three Gorges’, each offering their own distinct charm.
Overnight: Yangtze River
Day 11 (B, L, D)
After an early morning visit to the Three Gorges Dam, an incredible engineering feat, continue to downtown Yichang.
From here, take an overnight train to Zhangjiajie City in a 1st class soft-sleeper cabin.
Overnight: Soft-Sleeper Train
Day 12 (B, L, D)
On arrival at Zhangjiajie, transfer to the hotel for a hearty breakfast before visiting the breath-taking forest park for a full day, including the world’s tallest elevator, the park’s colossal stones, and the world’s longest and highest glass bridge.
Overnight: Zhangjiajie
Day 13 (B, L, D)
Return to the national park for a relaxed morning stroll along Suo Stream. Afternoon at leisure before transferring to Zhangjiajie airport for flights to Shanghai.
Overnight: Shanghai
Day 14 (B, L, D)
Take in all the main sites of Shanghai, including a walk along the Bund, a visit to the World Financial Centre (The Bottle-Opener), followed by an afternoon visit to the Yu Garden for some exploration and shopping. Afternoon at leisure before a special farewell dinner.
Overnight: Shanghai
Day 15 (B)
Departure.
What's Included
- Return flights from London Heathrow to China, outbound to Beijing and inbound from Shanghai
- 14 nights in good standard accommodation
- Daily breakfast, twelve lunches and twelve evening meals
- All excursions and entrance fees
- All overseas transport and English-speaking guides
- Escorted throughout by a Prestige Holidays Tour Manager
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