01 2311800Discover China by Rail
21 nights / 22 days
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09 Apr 2027
07 May 2027
14 May 2027
03 Sep 2027
10 Sep 2027
08 Oct 2027
15 Oct 2027
07 Apr 2028
05 May 2028
12 May 2028
01 Sep 2028
08 Sep 2028
06 Oct 2028
13 Oct 2028
This is the China journey you have always dreamed of. Travelling the length of this magnificent country by rail, watch the landscape transform outside your window as China's remarkable high-speed network carries you swiftly and comfortably between the sights that have inspired travellers for centuries: the Terracotta Army of Xian, the karst scenery of Guilin, the imperial architecture of Beijing and the extraordinary peaks of Zhangjiajie.But it is our two hidden gems unique to this tour that travellers talk about long after they return home. Huangshan's sacred granite peaks have moved poets and painters for thousands of years, and waking to a sunrise above the clouds here is something truly unforgettable. Then there is Zhaoxing, one of China's most beautiful Dong minority villages, a place where ancient traditions, a warm welcome and a pace of life far removed from the cities will capture your heart completely.
B Breakfast Included
L Lunch Included
D Dinner Included
Day 1 - Fly overnight to Shanghai
Fly overnight to the cosmopolitan city ofShanghai, also known as the ‘Paris of the East'.Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of theday is yours to start soaking up the local culture.
Day 2 - Fly overnight to Shanghai
Fly overnight to the cosmopolitan city ofShanghai, also known as the ‘Paris of the East'.Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of theday is yours to start soaking up the local culture.
Day 3 - Explore Shanghai
Shanghai is China's great metropolis, whereeast and west collide on streets lined withfuturistic skyscrapers and 10th-centurytemples. Today's explorations include the YuGarden, a silk mill, and the quaint old townbefore admiring the colonial architecture alongthe Bund. Then board the super-fast Maglevtrain, one of only a few in the world, and bewhisked along at top speeds of up to 300km/h. This evening, view the city from theHuangpu River on a panoramic cruise.
Day 4 - Yellow Mountain
Board the bullet train to Huangshan City,then take a cable car to the summit of MountHuang, commonly known as Yellow Mountain,for an overnight stay at the mountain top.Soak up the magnificent views of the raggedpeaks, rock formations, thousand-year-oldpine trees and ever-changing mist that haveinspired local artists for centuries. Spend theafternoon exploring this spectacular UNESCOWorld Heritage Site
Day 5 - Mount Huang Sunrise
Wake before dawn to fully appreciatethe beauty of Mount Huang's mesmericlandscapes (and mists!) in the red and orangehues of sunrise. This afternoon, head backdown the mountain by cable car and visit theatmospheric town of Tunxi. Wander narrowcobbled streets lined with pretty little shops selling anything from local snacks and teato paintbrushes, cultural relics and intricatewood carvings.
Day 6 - Hongcun Village & Dumpling Making
Travel to Hongcun, a 900-year-old UNESCO-listed village, known for its striking, well-preserved Hui-style architecture. Discover more about its fascinating shape and its water systems before a cooking class in which you'll learn to make pouch dumplings, a local delicacy.
Day 7 - Bullet Train to Changsha
Board a bullet train to Changsha. A city with athree millennia long history and a thoroughlymodern look and feel, Changsha exudes anenergetic and friendly vibe. This evening, strollthrough the bustling night markets, where theair is thick with the aromas of sizzling streetfood.
Day 8 - Explore Changsha
Visit the fascinating Yuelu Academy, a longtime hub of learning at the foot of MountYuelu. Later, travel to Zhangjiajie NationalPark by road and prepare to be awestruck byits otherworldly landscapes.
Day 9 - Discover Zhangjiajie
Today you'll explore the breathtakingYuanjiajie, renowned for its towering pillarsand misty valleys. Ride the remarkableBailong glass elevator; embedded into a cliffface, the elevator shoots up a 326-metremountain side in as little as two minutes!Soak up the amazing views of the ‘First Bridgeunder the Sun' and Hallelujah Mountain.Continue your explorations at EmperorMountain, before descending by cable car.
Day 10 - Tianmen Mountain
Soar up to the heights of Tianmen Mountainby scenic cable car where you can marvel atTianmen Cave, nicknamed ‘Heaven's Door',standing atop a 999-step staircase above you.For the brave, take a thrilling walk on a glassskywalk, the ‘Walk of Faith'.
Day 11 - Bullet Train to Guilin
Board a bullet train to Guilin, departing one spectacularly scenic area to arrive in another.
Day 12 - Li River Cruise
Take a relaxed cruise along the Li River tocharming Yangshuo. Around every river bend isa view to take your breath away as jagged karstpeaks loom over rural scenes of lush greenery,grazing buffalo and local fishermen. Disembarkand wander Yangshuo's cobbled streets andvibrant markets. Later, relax with a Chinesereflexology massage.
Day 13 - Yangshuo Countryside
This morning, explore the bucolic landscapes around Yangshuo, where limestone karst cliffs and pinnacles tower over a patchwork of paddy fields. This afternoon is yours to spend as you wish.
Day 14 - Zhaoxing Village
Return to Guilin by road and board a bullettrain to Zhaoxing. This large and well-preservedDong village, considered one of the mostbeautiful villages in China, gives a fascinatingglimpse into the life and culture of this ethnicminority people. You'll be welcomed into thevillage with a special ceremony before having afree afternoon to explore, then see the town litup at night.
Day 15 - Rice Terraces & Batik Making
Travel to the top of a remarkable set ofstepped rice terraces close to Zhaoxing. Take awalk through the terraces to different vantagepoints, admiring their engineering and,depending on the time of year, their vibrantcolour or moody reflections of the sky above.This afternoon enjoy a batik workshop, a localliving tradition, and create something specialto take home.
Day 16 - Train to Chengdu
Board a bullet train to Chengdu. Chengdu is aharmonious blend of modernity and tradition,where teahouses, spicy cuisine, and a relaxedpace of life create an inviting and culturallyrich urban landscape.
Day 17 - Giant pandas
Visit Chengdu's famous Panda ConservationBase to see and learn about these celebratedbears up close in surroundings that mirrortheir natural habitat. Take the bullet train toXian, the starting point of the fabled Silk Roadwith a history spanning 3,100 years.
Day 18 - Terracotta Army
One of the 20th century's greatest archaeologicaldiscoveries, the enigmatic Terracotta Warriorsstand ready for battle around the, as yetunexcavated, tomb of China's first emperor, QinShi Huang. Spend the morning viewing theirranks then visit a workshop to see where theyare intricately recreated. Stroll the beautifullypreserved city walls that encircle Xian's old town,pausing for a refreshing beer tasting at a localbrewery. In the evening, enjoy a dumpling dinnerand Tang Dynasty dancing show.
Day 19 - Train to Beijing
Board a train to Beijing, China's historiccapital city.
Day 20 - Imperial Beijing
Start the day in the vast and emblematicTiananmen Square, before delving into theimperial treasure trove of the Forbidden Cityand its 250-acre maze of halls, palaces andgardens, filled with priceless artefacts. Takea step back in time as you stroll throughthe warren-like hutongs, Beijing's historicneighbourhoods, and discover what it is liketo live in these traditional areas. Later, dine ondelicious local delicacy, Peking duck.
Day 21 - The Great Wall
Just outside of Beijing, a true bucket-list sightsnakes its way across the landscape – theGreat Wall of China. Today you'll get to walkon this iconic structure, climbing to one of itsmany watchtowers if you're feeling energetic.Visit a jade factory, then spend the afternoonwandering the gardens of the Summer Palace.
Day 22 - Depart Beijing
Transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK, arriving home the same or following day.
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