Tour Overview
Beijing has been the heart of imperial China for centuries, and on your visit to the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven you'll see the city in all its glory. Heading north, you'll walk a little visited section of the Great Wall - a superb piece of engineering, almost 2000 years old and offering stunning views across the countryside.
Shaolin Monks and Terracotta Warriors
The holy mountain of Song Shan is home to the Shaolin temple, the birthplace of kung fu. Watch in awe at the strength and agility of the monks who still live and train here. After visiting the countless statues of Buddha at Longmen, you arrive at the ancient city of Xian. The city is home to the thousands of life size statues that make up the Terracotta Warriors. The pace changes and you'll embark on a boat journey along the Yangtse, through the incredible Three Gorges, before the finale of your trip, a stay in Shanghai - a fascinating contrast of history & modernity.
Responsible Travel
We make extensive use of local guides to provide the historical references and detail about the sites. This helps ensure that moneyfrom our visit is spread far and wide amongst the people who need it most.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1Join trip Beijing
Day 2
Forbidden City; Tiananmen Square & Temple of Heaven
Day 3
Great Wall
Day 4
Free day; overnight train to Luoyang
Day 5
Luoyang; Shaolin Monks
Day 6
Longmen Caves; train to Xian
Day 7
Xian; Terracotta Army, Shaanxi History Museum
Day 8
Walk in the old city; fly to Chongqing; overnight on boat
Day 9-11
Cruise the Three Gorges; fly to Shanghai
Day 12
Full day tour to Suzhou
Day 13
City tour & free time
Day 14
Trip ends in Shanghai
( 
