Tour Overview
In Beijing, capital of China, you can explore the crowded streets and marvel at the Forbidden City, before driving north to wander along the snake-like Great Wall of China and hear stories of horsemen invading from the north. In Song Shan you will be amazed at the strength and agility of the Shaolin monks, before continuing your trip to the thousands of statues of the Longmen Caves.
Terracotta Warriors & the Great Wall
From Xian you'll visit the amazing Terracotta Warriors, whose serried ranks served Emperor Qin, the first emperor of China over 2000 years ago. You fly to Chengdu and visit the Panda Breeding and Research Centre, vital to the survival of this endangered animal. Your trip continues to Guilin and Yangshuo, amongst spectacular limestone scenery and dramatic rice terraces.
Responsible Travel
We have developed a programme of school visits with our local agent in China. You will have the opportunity to visit a school during your stay in Pingan (near Longii), which provides education for about 50 pupils aged from 6-11. These schools would benefit greatly from your support so if you would like to offer your assistance by taking a gift they would be delighted to receive the following; clothes (remember Chinese children are smaller than those in the UK), exercise books, schoolbags, pencils and crayons, erasers and similar stationery. Although you can take things out with you, goods are available cheaply locally and your Group Leader will be able to advise on where to buy things. Please note; school holidays in China are in July and August so visits will not be possible during these months
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1/2Join trip in Beijing; Forbidden City; free afternoon
Day 2
Orientation walk; free afternoon
Day 4
Visit Shaolin Temple; overnight Luoyang
Day 5
Visit Longmen Caves; transfer to Xian
Day 6/7
Xian; explore old town, Terracotta Warriors; fly to Chengdu
Day 8
Visit Panda Research Centre; fly to Guilin, transfer to Yangshuo
Day 9/10
Yangshuo; Li River cruise; cooking lesson; bike ride into countryside
Day 11/12
Dragon's Backbone; explore villages & rice terraces
Day 13
Visit Wind & Rain Bridge; transfer to Guilin, fly to Beijing
Day 14
Trip ends in Beijing
