China — 5,000 years of history. That alone 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.
We start in Beijing, one of the world’s great cities, where large squares and monuments grace grand boulevards. We 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.
We take a comfortable night train to Guilin. Discover the sublime landscape, regarded by the Chinese as the most beautiful site in China. Limestone peaks are in contrast to the serenity of surrounding rice paddies — simply spectacular!
We finish our journey through Classic China with a flight to the cosmopolitan city of Hong Kong, to enjoy its splendid sites. |
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Day 2 The Great Wall of China, Ming Tombs Day 3 Forbidden City, Beijing Opera Day 4 Beijing, fly to Xian Day 5 Xian, Terra Cotta Warriors Day 6 Xian, fly To Chongqing Day 7 To Dazu, Buddhist Caves, Board Yangtse River Cruise Day 9 Yangtse Cruise, Dam Tour Day 10 Yangtse Cruise — Yichang (or Sashi), To Wuhan Day 11 Wuhan — Train to Guilin Day 13 Guilin, Li River Cruise, Yangshuo Day 14 Guilin — Fly To Hong Kong Day 15 Hong Kong — Victoria Peak
Accommodations
Comfortable, well-located accommodations with private washrooms throughout. Includes 3 nights on a classic Yangtse River boat. Features 1 overnight train journey with shared facilities.
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