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Overview
This really is the ultimate tour for those who want to experience China in depth! From modern cities and ancient history to rural villages and spectacular landscapes, this is the tour for those wanting to see all of China’s highlights in just one visit.
Tour Highlights:
- Fully Inclusive: Guided tours with entrance fees
- Accommodation: 25 nights in 4-star hotels
- Included Meals: 25 breakfasts, 24 lunches, 25 dinners
- Flights: International flights + taxes
- Cruises: Yangtze River, Li River, Huangpu River
- Visa Included for UK passport holders
- Group Size: Max 28 people
- Physical Rating: 3 (Moderate walking and activities)
27 Day Ultimate China Tour Itinerary
Days 1-2: Fly to Beijing
- Overnight flight to Beijing, China’s historic capital.
- Free time to explore upon arrival.
Day 3: Imperial Beijing
- Visit Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City.
- Experience the Temple of Heaven and local Tai Chi.
- Enjoy a Peking duck dinner.
Day 4: The Great Wall & Summer Palace
- Walk on the Great Wall of China.
- Visit a jade factory and explore the Summer Palace.
- Optional Kung Fu show in the evening.
Day 5: Bullet Train to Xian
- High-speed train to Xian.
- Evening Shui Jiao dumpling feast and Tang Dynasty dance performance.
Day 6: Terracotta Warriors & City Walls
- Explore the Terracotta Army.
- Visit a workshop where warriors are recreated.
- Walk along Xian’s 14th-century city walls.
Day 7: Fly to Guilin
- Visit Little Wild Goose Pagoda.
- Fly to Guilin, visit a pearl factory.
Day 8: Li River Cruise
- Scenic cruise to Yangshuo.
- Free time at local markets.
Day 9: Yangshuo Tai Chi & Countryside
- Morning Tai Chi lesson.
- Visit a cormorant fisherman.
- Optional activities: cycling or bamboo rafting.
Day 10: Travel to Kunming
- Return to Guilin, visit Reed Flute Cave.
- Fly to Kunming.
Day 11: The Stone Forest
- Explore the UNESCO-listed Stone Forest.
- Enjoy Across the Bridge Noodles for dinner.
Day 12: Travel to Dali
- Bullet train to Dali.
- Visit the Three Pagodas.
Day 13: Discover Dali
- Explore Xizhou village & local market.
- Visit Yan family home & tie-dye workshop.
- Cruise on Erhai Lake.
Day 14: Explore Lijiang
- Drive to Lijiang, visit Shaxi village.
Day 15: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
- Take a cable car to explore high meadows.
- Visit Baisha old town & Ming Dynasty frescoes.
Day 16: Tiger Leaping Gorge
- Visit the dramatic Tiger Leaping Gorge.
- Continue to Shangri-La (Zhongdian).
Day 17: Tibetan Zhongdian
- Explore a Tibetan village & Dafo Temple.
- Visit Songzanlin Monastery & old town.
Day 18: Fly to Lhasa (Tibet)
- Acclimatization day in Lhasa.
Day 19: Barkhor Circuit & Temples
- Walk the Barkhor Circuit with locals.
- Visit Jokhang Temple & Sera Monastery.
- Tour a Tibetan arts & crafts shop.
Day 20: Potala Palace & Norbulingka
- Visit the iconic Potala Palace.
- Explore Norbulingka, the Dalai Lama’s summer residence.
Day 21: Fly to Chengdu
- Arrive in Chengdu.
- Walk through People’s Park & Matchmaker’s Corner.
- Enjoy Sichuan cuisine for dinner.
Day 22: Panda Conservation & Yangtze River Cruise
- Visit Chengdu Panda Conservation Centre.
- Transfer to Chongqing, board Yangtze River Cruise.
Days 23-25: Yangtze River Cruise
- Scenic cruise through the Three Gorges.
- Shore excursions, including the Three Gorges Dam.
- Travel to Yichang, fly to Hangzhou, continue to Shanghai.
Day 26: Explore Shanghai
- Visit Chenghuang Temple, old town & silk factory.
- Walk along The Bund.
- Evening Huangpu River cruise & Shanghainese dinner.
Day 27: Fly Home
- Return flight to the UK.
