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Wonders of China and the Grand Yangtze

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Journey along the mysterious waterway that is the heart of China, the mighty Yangtze River, experience the great cities of Shanghai and Beijing and see ancient sites and remote rural villages.

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Tour Pace

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Tour experience

Scenic City Tour experience

Highlights


  • Shanghai

  • Tongli

  • Suzhou

  • Yangtze River Cruise

  • Xi'an

  • Chongqing

  • Beijing

Included Sightseeing


  • Shanghai Stroll the famed Bund waterfront promenade. Discover Old Town. Visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. Explore the Shanghai Municipal History Museum. Attend a performance of the Shanghai Acrobats.

  • Tongli Visit this historic market town and ply its peaceful canals by sampan.

  • Suzhou Enjoy an evening performance of native classical music and dance. Explore the Humble Administrator's Garden.

  • Yangtze River Cruise Tour Nanjing and visit the Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum, a Qing Dynasty-style bazaar and a Confucian Temple. Take a full day trip to Huangshan or Jiuhuanshan. Take a shore excursion in Wuhan and visit the Hubei Provincial Museum. Visit the Three Gorge Dam. Sail through the Three Gorges. Voyage down the Lesser Gorges on a small riverboat. Visit the "Ghost Town" of Fengdu.

  • Chongqing Tour the city and stop at the zoo to view the giant pandas.

  • Xi an Explore the excavation site of the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses. View the famous City Wall. Attend a Tang Dynasty cultural show.

  • Beijing Visit Tiananmen Square. Explore the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. Wander along the Sacred Way, home to the remnants of the Ming Tombs. Walk along the Great Wall. Experience an evening of Kung fu, dance and acrobatics at the Red Theater.

Included Dining


  • 16 buffet breakfasts.

  • 13 lunches.

  • 11 dinners.

  • Traditional Dim Sum Highlight Lunch in Shanghai.

  • 2 Highlight Dinners in Xi'an.

  • Captain's Farewell Dinner aboard the ship on the Yangtze River

  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Beijing.

  • Be My Guest Lunch in Beijing.

Included Private Car UK Transfers


  • Exclusive door to door airport transfers

Included Flights

Return scheduled International flights
 

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Terracotta Warriors

Terracotta Warriors

Day 1 (Door to Door)

In-flight

Enjoy your private car door to door transfer to your departure airport before your flight to Shanghai.

Day 2

Arrive Shanghai (2)

Welcome to Shanghai! You'll be taken directly to your luxury hotel where your Tour Director is on hand to greet you and answer any questions you may have a bout the exciting days ahead.
Hotel: Pudong Shangri-La Shanghai (D)

Day 3

Shanghai

Begin in the former international settlement of the Bund and visit Old Town. Enjoy a traditional Dim Sum Highlight Lunch at a local restaurant. Then, rise above it all for a panoramic view of the city from the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, the tallest building in Asia, and visit the Shanghai Municipal History Museum. This evening, enjoy a performance by the renowned Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe. (BB) (HL) (D)
Hotel: Pudong Shangri-La Shanghai (D)

Day 4

Shanghai - Tongli Sightseeing - Suzhou

Take a cruise through the 1,000-year-old city of Tongli's system of canals, viewing the ancient stone bridges and lovely gardens. Continue to Suzhou for an enthralling musical performance in the exquisite garden of the Master of the Fishing Nets. (BB) (L) (D)
Hotel: Shangri-La Hotel Suzhou (D)

Day 5

Suzhou - Nanjing - Yantze River Cruise (8)

Spend the morning immersed in the grandeur of Suzhou's UNESCO World Heritage Humble Administrator Garden. Learn how silk is manufactured at the Embroidery Institute. Then travel to Nanjing, where you see the splendid mausoleum of Sun Yat-sen and a traditional bazaar. Then board your luxurious Victoria cruises ship and begin your travels on the Yangtze. (BB) (L) (D)

Day 6

Cruising the Yangtze River

Disembark your ship for a full-day excursion to scenic Huangshan Mountain, home to limestone towers and majestic pine forests. This evening, raise a glass at the Captain's Welcome Reception. (BB) (L) (D)

Day 7

Cruising The Yangtze River

Spend a relaxing day cruising the placid waters of the Yangtze. Get to know your luxurious ship, snap some photos and maybe even enjoy a mid-afternoon siesta. (BB) (L) (D)

Day 8

Cruising The Yangtze River

Disembark in the provincial capital of Wuhan. Discover the wonders of the Hubei Provincial Museum which houses national treasures such as the famed Sword of Goujian and a set of 2,400-year-old bronze chime bells. (BB) (L) (D)

Day 9

Cruising The Yangtze River

The day is yours. Kick back with a good book, chat with your fellow travelers and watch the lovely scenery go by. (BB) (L) (D)

Day 10

Crusing The Yangtze River

Disembark at Yichang to take a tour of the Three Gorges Dam, one of the world's great feats of engineering. Back on board, cruise through spectacular Xiling Gorge before traversing the dam's incredible five-stage locks. (BB) (L) (D)

Day 11

Cruising The Yangtze River

Marvel at the scenery in the world-renowned Qutang and Wu Gorges as the mighty river winds its way through the spectacular verdant landscape. Board a small riverboat to take a side trip to the Lesser Gorges, where misty evergreen forest drapes the sheer cliffs. (BB) (L) (D)

Day 12

Cruising The Yangtze River

Disembark at Fengdu, also known as the "Ghost City," to see the aboveground n ecropolis with its elaborately carved tombs. Back on board, celebrate your journey at the Captain's Farewell Dinner. (BB) (L) (FD)

Day 13

Chongqing Sightseeing - Xi'an (2)

Bid farewell to your ship in Chongqing and take a short city tour before visiting the giant pandas at the zoo. This afternoon, fly to the city of Xi'an. Upon arrival, check in to your stylish hotel and enjoy a sumptuous Highlight Dinner of traditional dumplings at a local restaurant. (BB) (L) (HD)
Hotel: The Westin (D)

Day 14

Xi'an Sightseeing

Marvel at the meticulously sculpted subterranean army of Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses in the tomb of Qin Shi Huang. Then ascend to the old city wall for a panoramic view of Xi'an. This evening, step back in time at a Tang Dynasty Highlight Dinner with entertainment. (BB) (L) (HD)
Hotel: The Westin (D)

Day 15

Xi'an - Beijing Sightseeing (3)

This morning, fly to China's capital city. Upon arrival, take a guided tour of the splendid Summer Palace and its lovely gardens before checking in to your luxury hotel. Tonight, enjoy dinner at your hotel. (BB) (L) (D)
Hotel: Sofitel Wanda Beijing (D)

Day 16

Beijing Sightseeing

Visit Tiananmen Square, home to the National Museum of China, the mausoleum of Mao Zedong and the soaring Monument to the Peoples' Heroes. Pass through the south gate to enter the magnificent Forbidden City, the imperial palace for more than 500 years. Take a unique tour by rickshaw through the old section of the city (the Hutongs) where you join a local family for a Be My Guest Lunch in their home. This evening, attend a lively show of acrobatics, kung fu and dance at the Red Theater. (BB) (HL) (D)
Hotel: Sofitel Wanda Beijing (D)

Day 17

Beijing Sightseeing and The Great Wall

Travel outside the city and look down upon the Chinese countryside from your perch atop the Great Wall. Then walk the Sacred Way past the tombs and memorials of the emperors of the Ming Dynasty. Back in Beijing, savor a festive Farewell Dinner of Peking duck. (BB) (L) (FD)
Hotel: Sofitel Wanda Beijing (D)

Day 18 (Door to Door)

Depart Beijing

Say farewell as we transfer to Beijing International Airport for your return flight back to the UK. On arrival at your UK airport, your driver will greet you and escort you to your waiting private car for your door to door transfer to your home. (BB)

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Please note: Substitute visits to other sights along the Yangtze may be necessary depending on water levels or other factors.

 

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The Shrangri-La (D)

This award-winning hotel is known for its comfort, service and convenience. Facilities includes two indoor pools, gymnasium, a sauna, jacuzzi, beauty salon and shops.

Sofitel Wanda Beijing (D)

Centrally located in the business district, SofitelWanda boasts
four restaurants, a Grand Ballroom, health club and spa.

Pudong Shangri-La Shanghai (D)

This hotel in Shanghai enjoys easy access to both Hongqiao and Pudong international airports and is also close to the tunnels and subways connecting Pudong (East Shanghai) to Puxi (West Shanghai). Located between the Grand Tower and the River Wing offers a range of trend-setting designer restaurants and bars, and with two of the city's largest Ballrooms, CHI, The Spa, 2 Health Clubs, 2 swimming pools and a floodlit outdoor tennis court.

 

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Humble Administrator's Garden

Humble Administrator's Garden

Optional Excursions

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Forbidden City

Forbidden City

Hong Kong Extension

Recently reunited with China in 1997 after years of British rule, Hong Kong has always remained true to its Chinese roots and culture. Spend time discovering the traditions of this dynamic city offering a vibrant blend of Eastern and Western culture. It is certain to leave you exhilarated. Shop at Stanley Market, a mecca for bargain hunters, explore Hong Kong Island and drive up to Victoria Peak for a panoramic view of the city and harbor. Visit Repulse Bay and the Fishermen's Village at Aberdeen.

Included in your 4-day grand city stay:

3 nights at the Sheraton Hotel (D) with breakfast*

Flight from Beijing to Hong Kong

All transfers

Half-day Hong Kong Island Tour

Prices from only £655 per person
Single supplement from £290 per person
* Hotel subject to change.

 

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Prices based on per person sharing a twin or double room. For single room supplements and triple room reductions please call for details.

 

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Terracotta Warriors

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      Excellent all the way. Should we take another long haul trip we know who to contact. Well done.

    • Response :
      Thank you for your comments. I am really pleased you had a great time and I look forward to hearing from you after your next trip.

      Chris Fundell
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      Brilliant tour, great tour guide -so informative.

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      This tour was well organised and serviced

    • Response :
      Thank you for your kind feedback, following your recent tour to China. Milestones really take pride in providing our clients with a first class experience from start to finish.

      Our inside knowledge enables us to create perfectly planned itineraries, with included excursions, sightseeing and surprising hidden treasures. These all help to make your holiday a memorable one, so we are really pleased to know that you had a wonderful time. The tour directors do make all the difference, aiming to share with you their local knowledge and expertise.

      We look forward to welcoming you on another tour soon and as you have travelled before, you will be entitled to a further 5% discount.

      Kind regards,

      Debbie Pullum
      Customer Relations

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