G Adventures: Essential China

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrive Beijing

  Arrive in Beijing at any time.

• Day 2-4: Beijing

  From the vast expanses of Tiananmen Square to the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Great Wall of China, Beijing is a city of incredible sights. Don't miss some of the best shopping, food and entertainment in the world.

• Day 5-7: Shanghai

  Shanghai is China's largest and most dynamic city where new sky scrapers meet with the traditional architecture of the Bund. Visit the Museum, shop on Nanjing Road or watch a performance of the famous Shanghai Acrobats.

• Day 8-9: Xi'an

  March among one of China's greatest archaeological treasures - the Terracotta Warriors - and dine on some of the best market food in the country. This ancient capital is a fascinating mix of traditional and modern worlds.

• Day 10-11: Chengdu and Leshan

  Delight in the successes of the Panda Breeding Sanctuary, discover Chengdu's ancient tea houses and marvel at the giant stone Buddha at Leshan.

• Day 12-14: Three Gorges

  Three Gorges is both an inspiration to painters and poets and a source of international controversy. It remains one of the world's natural scenic wonders while the massive Three Gorges Dam is an incredible feat of modern technology.

• Day 15-16: Yichang and Wuhan

  Cross Wuhan's famous bridges over the Yangtze River and visit the gateway city of Yichang.

• Day 17-19: Yangshuo

  Surrounded by spectacular limestone karst hills and green paddy fields, Yangshuo is your picture perfect base for exploring the peaks, rivers, caves and outlying villages of Guilin.

• Day 20: Hong Kong

  Hong Kong is one of the world's most fascinating, vibrant and impressively situated cities - it boasts a unbeatable array of cultural sites, shopping, fabulous restaurants and atmosphere galore.

• Day 21: Depart Hong Kong

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