2025 China Discovery

(regional and premium class flights may be available on request)

Upon arrival, transfer to a hotel for your two night stay, (D)

Explore the classical Yu Garden and the old town to learn about the age-old silk production at a silk factory. Later, admire the colonial architecture with a stroll along the Bund and view the city from the Huangpu River on a panoramic cruise. Tonight, savour some traditional Shanghainese cuisine (B, L, D)

See the sights of the ultra-modern Pudong area. Later, fly to Yichang, China. (B, L, D)

Upon arrival, embark your ship for a four night Yangtze River Cruise (D)

A man-made marvel, the Three Gorges Dam showcases a massive feat of engineering. Cruise upstream and nature takes over. Over the next three days, take a side trip to the attractive Shennong or Goddess Stream and enjoy various shore excursions (B, L, D)

Disembark in Chongqing and explore old Ciqikou, a district known for its porcelain production during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Transfer to Chengdu and enjoy a delicious Sichuanese meal for dinner with the option of a performance of Sichuan Opera, famous for its ‘face changing’. Overnight stay in Chengdu (B, L, D)

Visit Chengdu’s renowned Panda Conservation Centre. See and learn about China’s pandas in surroundings that mirror their natural habitat. Explore the museum to gain insights into the reserve’s breeding efforts. Later, take a bullet train to Xi'An. This evening, enjoy a feast of traditional Shui Jiao dumplings and a captivating performance of Tang Dynasty awaits. Two night stay in Xi’An (B, L, D)

View the enigmatic ranks of life-sized Terracotta warriors and horses. Visit the workshop of the craftsmen who recreate terracotta warriors in the style of their ancient counterparts and watch the production process. Later, stroll the 14th century city walls that enclose Xi’Ans old town (B, L, D)

Board the bullet train to Beijing. China’s capital, a treasure trove of sights, beneath layers of modernity this fast-paced mega city hides three millennia worth of tumultuous but glorious history (B, L, D)

Head to Tiananmen Square, Beijing's symbolic heart, and into the sprawling magnificence of the Forbidden City. Entering through the Gate of Supreme Harmony, you will find a complex full of imperial riches (B, L, D)

This morning is dedicated to China’s most iconic sight – the Great Wall. Walking on this incredible structure is the best way to appreciate both the sheer magnificence of the wall itself and the dramatic scenery that it crosses. Next, visit a jade factory then enjoy landscapes of the Summer Palace (B, L, D)

(Please note, this may be an overnight flight so arrival may be the following day) (B)