Day 2, HONG KONG - GUILIN Free morning in Hong Kong before a short afternoon train ride to Shenzhen. Overnight train to Guilin.
Day 3, YANGSHUO Morning arrival in Guilin and transfer to Yangshuo. Explore the beautiful countryside on foot or by bike. In the afternoon we have a Chinese lesson to get you ready for the trip ahead.
Day 4, YANGSHUO A full free day to explore. Perhaps hire a bike and cycle along small tracks through the fields amidst the amazing karst scenery.
Day 5, YANGSHUO – LONGSHENG Transfer to Longsheng. Late afternoon is a great time to take walks in the rice paddies with spectacular views of the terraces.
Day 6, LONGSHENG - CHONGQING A free morning for further exploration before we return to Guilin for the overnight train to Chongqing.
Day 7, CHONGQING Arrive in Chongqing where we board our cruise boat.
Days 8-9, YANGTSE RIVER CRUISE We cruise down the Yangtse River, passing through the spectacular Three Gorges section. Along the way we stop for various excursions to places of interest. (BLD)
Day 10, YICHANG - XI’AN We disembark in Yichang and take the overnight train to Xi’an. (B)
Day 11, XI’AN Morning arrival in Xi’an and guided tour of the Terracotta Warriors. A free afternoon to wander through the markets haggling for souvenirs or try some delicious northern Chinese cuisine with a bowl of steaming dumplings or noodles.
Day 12, XI’AN – BEIJING The day is free for you to explore this ancient city and its many amazing sites. In the evening we catch the overnight train to Beijing.
Day 13, BEIJING Morning arrival in Beijing. Today we visit Tiananmen Square and the magnificent Forbidden City.
Day 14, BEIJING - GREAT WALL A day at the Great Wall. We have the option of hiking along one of the less-visited but most beautiful sections.
