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Days 1-2 UK - Beijing
Fly overnight to Beijing and transfer to the hotel, rest of the day free for relaxation.
Days 3 Beijing
Sightseeing today includes a stroll through Tiananmen Square. It is the largest public square in the world. Then we will explore the incredible Forbidden City, which has the largest and best preserved collection of ancient buildings in China. We will also visit the beautiful Temple of Heaven. This ornate structure, made entirely of wood, was built in 1420 and is still used as a hall of prayer for good harvests. During the evening there will be a delicious Peking Duck Dinner.
Days 4 Beijing
This morning we are going to visit the Great Wall at Badaling. After Lunch we are going to visit the remarkable Ming Tombs Museum where thirteen emperors were buried. On the way back we will stop at the Olympic Stadium know as the Bird’s Nest for you to take some photos.
Days 5 Beijing - Lhasa
After we visit the Summer Palace, we will board a flight to Lhasa, Tibet's capital.
Days 6 Lhasa
Today we will visit the 7th century Jokhang Temple, which is the most sacred in Tibet and the Sera Monastery, which has about 600 monks in residence. We will then stroll around the famous local market, Barkhor Street.
Days 7 Lhasa
Visit the ‘crown jewel’ of Tibet – the Potala Palace, which is the former winter home of the Dalai Lama and Norbulingka. Norbulingka means "Jewelled Garden". It was constructed as a summer palace for the Dalai Lama.
Days 8 Lhasa - Chengdu
The morning is free for lesiure. In the afternoon you will take a flight to Chengdu. A Sichuan meal has arranged for the night.
Days 9 Chengdu – Leshan – Chengdu
Travel to Leshan to visit the remarkable Grand Buddha, the world’s largest stone-carved Buddhist statue.
Days 10 Chengdu – Xian
In Changdu, we will catch a glimpse of adorable pandas, in the famous Panda Reserve, where they are being reared in wooded surroundings reminiscent of their natural habitat. Drive to the airport for the flight to the former ancient capital of China, Xian. Upon arrival in Xian, you will be met and transferred to the hotel for two nights' stay. Today we will visit the City Wall.
Days 11 Xian
The Terracotta Warriors, and important archaeological discovery of the 20th century, will be one of the attractions we will be seeing today. This afternoon we visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. A traditional Chinese cultural performance Tang Dynasty Show, with a special dumpling dinner, has been arranged for tonight.
Days 12 Xian – Shanghai
Today we shall explore the famous Shaanxi Historical Museum. Among the 400,000 items on display, there are treasures from many Dynasties. We will then stroll through the lively Muslim Quarter to visit the amazing Great Mosque and explore the Islamic food markets. After this we will fly to Shanghai.
Days 13 Shanghai
Today we will visit classical Chinese Yu Yuan Garden, and walk along the famous Bund the city’s famous riverside boulevard, which is lined with magnificent former colonial buildings which now stand as monuments to Shanghai’s one-time notoriety. In the evening enjoy a cruise on the magnificent Huangpu River.
Day 14 Shanghai – UK
Transfer to Shanghai Airport and fly back to the UK.
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