China in Depth

Itinerary

Day 1 Hong Kong

Experience the explosion of colour and culture in Hong Kong, where East and West collide and almost anything goes.

Days 2-3 Macau

Look beyond the glitz and explore the cobbled backstreets on a city tour, hitting baroque ruins and the impressive Macau Museum.

Days 4-6 Yangshuo

Join a local guide on a bike ride through this spectacular region of limestone karsts and paddy fields. Perhaps sail down the Li River or try a cooking class.

Days 7-9 Yangzi River

Cruise the Yangzi through the Three Gorges. Another facet of China is revealed on a tour through the dam project site.

Days 10-11 Chengdu

Visit the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base and view exquisite carvings at Wenshu Temple.

Days 12-16 Shanghai

City of fortunes lost and found, Shanghai shines with impressive architecture. Visit the famous museum and trawl the local bazaars. Be amazed by a death-defying acrobat show.

Day 17 Shaolin

Spend a night in the home of kung fu and watch the acolytes at their training.

Day 18 Luoyang

See over 100,000 rock-carved Buddha images and discover a series of ancient caves dedicated to various forms of worship.

Days 19-21 Xi'an

With thousands of years of history, Xi'an houses countless treasures. Discover the incredible underground necropolis guarded by the Terracotta Warriors.

Days 22-25 Xiahe

Nestled on the edge of the Tibetan Plateau, Xiahe's streets are a colourful mix of monks and nomads. Learn about the lives of Xiahe's monks at the Labrang Monastery and stay overnight in a rural village.

Days 26-28 Beijing

Ramble along the Great Wall, pace through Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, and soak up the atmosphere of the capital.