A history of 5000 years is enough to draw most people to the Middle Kingdom. Imagine walking through a grand imperial monument such as the Forbidden City truly a city within a city. In Xian, see the famed Terra Cotta Warriors, each unique face sculpted to last for eternity. Float down the Yangtse River through the spectacular Three Gorges and in Guilin; see karst limestone peaks surrounded by rice paddies and the Li River. Our Classic Route to China travels through eastern China, showing you China’s major cultural and natural sites.
Starting in one of the world’s great cities, Beijing, where large squares and monuments grace grand boulevards. Explore Hutong, the old alleys, to experience daily life in this ancient city. In Xian, one of the ancient capitals of China, we encounter the great wonder of the Terra Cotta Warriors, an Emperor’s funerary army built to protect him on his journey to the afterworld. A stunning display of craftsmanship, each soldier and horse are unique. See the famous Buddhist caves at Dazu and embark on a cruise through the Three Gorges for a stunning display of massive rock faces forged by the mighty Yangtse River. After a comfortable night train to Guilin, discover the sublime landscape, regarded by Chinese as the most beautiful site in China. We finish our journey through Classic China with a flight to the cosmopolitan city of Hong Kong to enjoy its splendid sites.
