Legendsof China12 days, ex BeijingCode GCLG63China & Central Asia - China, Hong KongIf you are shorton time, this trip packsin the top highlights ofChina in just tendays.Liddy says...''''This trip is a greatno frills way of seeingChina. You'll visit oneof the best preservedparts of the Great Walland explore thebeautiful canal townof Zhouzhuang beforeimmersing yourself inuber-modernShanghai.Liddy says...''''For trip notes, availability and more, enter the trip code at imaginative-traveller.comITINERARY... Days 1-3 Beijing - Great WallArrive at any time onDay 1, as there are no planned activities. In the following days, weexplore the Forbidden City, stroll across Tiananmen Square and walkalong a well-preserved section of the Great Wall. Days 4-5 Xi'an -Terracotta WarriorsAn overnight train journey brings us into Xi'anat dawn. Soon we're out exploring this historic city, our first stop:the 2,000-year-old Terracotta Warriors. There is time to wanderthrough Xi'an's Muslim Quarter too (make sure you try thedumplings!). Days 6-8 YangshuoA short flight takes us to Guilin,then it's a local bus to Yangshuo, our base for the next few days. Aphotographer's paradise, the countryside surrounding Yangshuo isbest explored on bikes. Days 9-10 Hong KongFrom the bustlingsouthern city of Guangzhou, we board a hydrofoil to cruise intoHong Kong. There is just so much to see and do in Hong Kong - takein the epic panorama from Victoria Peak, head to the markets atStanley or slurp and chew your way through some sumptuous foodin Tsim Sha Tsui. Our journey comes to an end on Day 10. If you'dlike to stay additional nights, please request at the time of yourbooking. ACCOMMODATIONSimple hotel (7 nts),overnight sleeper train - 'hard sleeper' (2 nts) MEALSNo mealsTRANSPORTBus, bicycle, hydrofoil, plane, overnight trainGROUPSIZEMaximum 16StartFinish201207 Jan-16 Jan21 Jan-30 Jan18 Feb-27 Feb03 Mar-12 Mar17 Mar-26 Mar31 Mar-09 Apr14 Apr-23 Apr05 May-14 May19 May-28 May02 Jun-11 Jun16 Jun-25 Jun30 Jun-09 Jul14 Jul-23 Jul28 Jul-06 Aug11 Aug-20 Aug25 Aug-03 Sep08 Sep-17 Sep22 Sep-01 Oct06 Oct-15 Oct20 Oct-29 Oct03 Nov-12 Nov17 Nov-26 Nov01 Dec-10 Dec15 Dec-24 Dec29 Dec-07 Jan201312 Jan-21 Jan26 Jan-04 Feb09 Feb-18 Feb23 Feb-04 Mar09 Mar-18 Mar23 Mar-01 Apr06 Apr-15 Apr20 Apr-29 Apr04 May-13 May18 May-27 May01 Jun-10 Jun15 Jun-24 Jun29 Jun-08 JulITINERARY... Days 1-3 Beijing - Great Wall Our trip begins inBeijing, one of the world's great capitals. We spend a full-dayexploring the Great Wall at Simatai. We also check out theForbidden City and Tiananmen Square and wander through thenarrow hutongs (backstreets). Days 4-5 Xi'an - TerracottaWarriorsXi'an's most famous attraction is the Terracotta Warriors,one of the world's greatest archaeological treasures. There is alsotime in Xi'an to explore the markets, walk or bicycle along theancient wall, or stroll through the engaging Muslim Quarter.Days 6-8 Luoyang - Shaolin TempleThe legend of kung fusurrounds us as we make our way to its birthplace, Shaolin Temple.This area attracts thousands of disciples who train under watchfulmasters' eyes. After watching the kung fu students practice we visitthe Longmen Grottoes. Days 9-10 Suzhou - ZhouzhuangThelegend of China's beautiful silk was spun in the city of Suzhou,where we can inspect the local handicrafts as well as explore themany beautiful gardens. The following day we venture toZhouzhuang, known as Venice of the East. Days 11-12 ShanghaiInthe morning a short train ride takes us to the Paris of the East,Shanghai. We have time to explore this dynamic city. Trip ends Day 12.ACCOMMODATIONSimple hotel (9 nts),overnight sleeper train - 'hard sleeper' (2 nts) MEALSNo mealsTRANSPORTBus, overnight trainGROUPSIZEMaximum 16StartFinish201211 Mar-22 Mar25 Mar-05 Apr08 Apr-19 Apr29 Apr-10 May13 May-24 May27 May-07 Jun10 Jun-21 Jun24 Jun-05 Jul08 Jul-19 Jul22 Jul-02 Aug05 Aug-16 Aug19 Aug-30 Aug02 Sep-13 Sep16 Sep-27 Sep30 Sep-11 Oct14 Oct-25 Oct28 Oct-08 Nov11 Nov-22 Nov25 Nov-06 Dec09 Dec-20 Dec23 Dec-03 Jan201306 Jan-17 Jan20 Jan-31 Jan03 Feb-14 Feb17 Feb-28 Feb03 Mar-14 Mar17 Mar-28 Mar31 Mar-11 Apr14 Apr-25 Apr28 Apr-09 May12 May-23 May26 May-06 Jun09 Jun-20 Jun23 Jun-04 JulBeijing toHong Kong Express10 days, ex BeijingCode GCHE. Discover Beijing's manyfamous sights. Visit the Great Wall. See the TerracottaWarriors. Cycle through thestunning karst sceneryof Yangshuo. Free time in Hong KongTour highlights. Tour all the famedsights of Beijing. Visit the famous Terracotta Warriors. Cycle round thebackstreets of Suzhou. Explore the moderncity of Shanghai. Watch a kung fu classat the Shaolin TempleTour highlights£574ppFlight ex London fromBasicTraveller£882pp£720ppTour (paid in advance)$250ppLocal Payment (paid locally in US$)So what will it cost me?Based on current exchange ratesBasicTraveller£925pp£795ppTour (paid in advance)$200ppLocal Payment (paid locally in US$)So what will it cost me?Based on current exchange rates£594ppFlight ex London from

Beijing toHong Kong20 days, ex BeijingNEWCode ICBRK64China & Central Asia - China, Hong KongAs a tour leaderin China I always foundthat it was the timespent in thecountryside thattravellers enjoyedmost. For me, the bestpart of this trip is thethree days in Longji. Itis just spectacularlybeautiful. Another realhigh point is thechance to trek along aremote section of theGreat Wall.Liddy says...''''Book now at imaginative-traveller.com or call 01728 885561ACCOMMODATIONHotel (1 nt), guesthouse (5 nts), hostel (8 nts),homestay (1 nt), overnight sleeper train - 'hard sleeper' (4 nts) MEALSNo mealsTRANSPORTOvernight train, bus, metroGROUPSIZEMaximum 16NOTE It is possible to upgrade to 'soft sleeper' trains if required. Pleasespeak to your travel consultant for details.StartFinish201206 Jan-25 Jan20 Jan-08 Feb03 Feb-22 Feb02 Mar-21 Mar30 Mar-18 Apr06 Apr-25 Apr13 Apr-02 May27 Apr-16 May11 May-30 May25 May-13 Jun08 Jun-27 Jun22 Jun-11 Jul29 Jun-18 Jul13 Jul-01 Aug27 Jul-15 Aug10 Aug-29 Aug24 Aug-12 Sep07 Sep-26 Sep21 Sep-10 Oct12 Oct-31 Oct26 Oct-14 Nov09 Nov-28 Nov07 Dec-26 Dec21 Dec-09 Jan201304 Jan-23 Jan25 Jan-13 Feb15 Feb-06 Mar08 Mar-27 Mar29 Mar-17 Apr05 Apr-24 Apr19 Apr-08 May03 May-22 May17 May-05 Jun31 May-19 Jun14 Jun-03 Jul28 Jun-17 JulACCOMMODATIONHotel (6 nts), overnight sleeper train -'hard sleeper' (2 nts) MEALS1 LunchTRANSPORTTrain, bus, metro, taxiGROUPSIZEMaximum 12NOTE It is possible to upgrade to 'soft sleeper' trains if required. Pleasespeak to your travel consultant for details.ITINERARY... Days 1-3 BeijingVisit Tiananmen Square, theForbidden City and the Great Wall. Days 4-5 Xi'anUse free time toexplore Xi'an at a relaxed pace. Uncover ancient history on a daytrip to the fascinating Terracotta Warriors, and stop at a nearbyvillage to enjoy lunch with a local family before making new friendsat Xi'an Huiling - a special community project for people withlearning disabilities. Day 6 SuzhouRelax in Suzhou's ornategardens. In free time, choose to visit the Silk Museum and learnabout the exquisite craftsmanship required to make silk. In theevening, hit the water on an optional gondola ride and see theelegance of Suzhou from a different perspective.Days 7-9 ShanghaiBoard a bullet train bound for the thrivingmetropolis of Shanghai, where futuristic skyscrapers and colonialbuildings vie for space on the Bund. Explore Shanghai's complexnetwork of traditional alleyways and perhaps snaffle a bargain atthe Yuyuan Bazaar. Choose to sip cocktails in a modern bar, slurpnoodles at a street stall or dine on delicious dumplings at arestaurant. Be amazed by the skill, grace and talent of the Shanghaiacrobats at an evening performance.This is a short tripthat includes China'stop three cities(Beijing, Shanghai andXi'an - home to theTerracotta Warriors) injust 9 days.Liddy says...''''ITINERARY... Days 1-3 BeijingDiscover the Forbidden City andSummer Palace as well as the hutongs (backstreets). Days 4-5 GreatWallWalk a lesser-known section of the Great Wall. Days 6-8 Xi'anExplore one of China's imperial capitals. Cycle around the city wallsand don't miss the 2,000 year old Terracotta Warriors.Days 9-10 ShanghaiHunt for a bargain in Yuyuan Bazaar oradmire Shanghai's futuristic architecture. Days 11-12 Water TownEscape the frenetic city pace by heading south to one of the region'swater towns. Overnight in a traditional guesthouse.Days 13-15 YangshuoMarvel at the dramatic limestone peaks thatcharacterise the Guangxi region. Cycle down picturesque countrylanes or wander through the backstreets of Yangshuo to discoversmall local markets. Days 16-18 Longji TerracesHike through themagnificent Longji Rice Terraces that cling dramatically to the side ofa steep mountain range. Enjoy an overnight stay in a hillside villageand embark on a day trek through the green countryside.Days 19-20 Hong KongArrive in Hong Kong and take thefunicular to Victoria Peak or enjoy a harbour cruise. Why notcelebrate the end of the adventure with a classic dim sum feast at arestaurant.. Discover the ForbiddenCity and Great Wall. Explore Xi'an, home ofthe Terracotta Warriors. Hike amidst theincredible rice terraces of Longji. Cycle in the sceniccountryside around Yangshuo. Enjoy modern HongKong and ShanghaiTour highlights. Explore the modern city of Shanghai. Cycle round thegardens and backstreets of Suzhou. Visit Xi'an, home to thefamous TerracottaWarriors. Tour all the famedsites of Beijingincluding theForbidden City. Take a walk along themagnificent Great WallTour highlightsStartFinish201205 Jan-13 Jan12 Jan-20 Jan19 Jan-27 Jan09 Feb-17 Feb23 Feb-02 Mar08 Mar-16 Mar15 Mar-23 Mar22 Mar-30 Mar29 Mar-06 Apr05 Apr-13 Apr12 Apr-20 Apr19 Apr-27 Apr26 Apr-04 May03 May-11 May10 May-18 May17 May-25 May24 May-01 Jun31 May-08 Jun07 Jun-15 Jun14 Jun-22 Jun21 Jun-29 Jun28 Jun-06 Jul05 Jul-13 Jul12 Jul-20 Jul19 Jul-27 Jul26 Jul-03 Aug02 Aug-10 Aug09 Aug-17 Aug16 Aug-24 Aug23 Aug-31 Aug30 Aug-07 Sep06 Sep-14 Sep13 Sep-21 Sep15 Sep-23 Sep20 Sep-28 Sep22 Sep-30 Sep27 Sep-05 Oct04 Oct-12 Oct11 Oct-19 Oct18 Oct-26 Oct01 Nov-09 Nov08 Nov-16 Nov22 Nov-30 Nov29 Nov-07 Dec13 Dec-21 Dec20 Dec-28 Dec27 Dec-04 Jan201303 Jan-11 Jan10 Jan-18 Jan17 Jan-25 Jan24 Jan-01 Feb31 Jan-08 Feb07 Feb-15 Feb14 Feb-22 Feb21 Feb-01 Mar28 Feb-08 Mar07 Mar-15 Mar14 Mar-22 Mar21 Mar-29 Mar28 Mar-05 Apr30 Mar-07 Apr04 Apr-12 Apr11 Apr-19 Apr18 Apr-26 Apr25 Apr-03 May02 May-10 May09 May-17 May16 May-24 May23 May-31 May30 May-07 Jun06 Jun-14 Jun13 Jun-21 Jun20 Jun-28 Jun27 Jun-05 JulBasicTraveller£574ppFlight ex London fromTour price from£1,045ppSee website for detailsPlusTravellerTour price from£690ppSee website for details£594ppFlight ex London fromChinaExpress9 days, ex BeijingNEWCode ICBSB