For detailed departures, itineraries and prices please visit our website126ChinaItineraryBeijing to Hong Kong Express 10 daysAll the major attractions in a limited time.If you have limited time but still want to see the major attractions in China, this trip is ideal. We see all the highlights - Beijing and the Forbidden City, the Terracotta Warriors and the breathtaking scenery as you cycle through Yangshuo. Take time to enjoy the mighty metropolis of Hong Kong on this fantastic adventure.Trip InfoDeparture DatesDay 1-3 / Beijing - Great Wal Arrive at any time on Day 1, as there are no planned activities. In the following days, we explore the Forbidden City, stroll across Tiananmen Square and walk along a well-preserved section of the Great Wall.Day 4-5 / Xian - Terracotta Warriors An overnight train journey brings us into Xian at dawn. Soon we're out exploring this historic city, our first stop: the 2000-year-old Terracotta Warriors. There is time to wander through Xian's Muslim Quarter too (try the dumplings!).Day 6-8 / Yangshuo A short flight takes us to Guilin, then it's a local bus to Yangshuo, our base for the next few days. A photographer's paradise, the countryside surrounding Yangshuo is best explored on bikes.Day 9-10 / Hong Kong From the bustling southern city of Guangzhou, we board a hydrofoil to cruise into Hong Kong. There is just so much to see and do in Hong Kong - take in the epic panorama from Victoria Peak, head to the markets at Stanley or slurp and chew your way through some sumptuous food in Tsim Sha Tsui. Our journey comes to an end on Day 10. If you'd like to stay additional nights, please request at the time of your booking.Group size: Maximum 16.Grade: Culture Moderate.Transport: Bicycle, Bus, Hydrofoil, Plane, Sleeper train.Accommodation: 7 nights budget/tourist class hotels, 2 nights sleeper train.Start Day: Saturday End Day: MondayTour code: GCHEStart FinishStart Finish201108-Jan 17-Jan22-Jan 31-Jan19-Feb 28-Feb05-Mar 14-Mar19-Mar 28-Mar02-Apr 11-Apr16-Apr 25-Apr07-May 16-May21-May 30-May04-Jun 13-Jun18-Jun 27-Jun02-Jul 11-Jul23-Jul 01-Aug06-Aug 15-Aug20-Aug 29-Aug03-Sep 12-Sep17-Sep 26-Sep24-Sep 03-Oct22-Oct 31-Oct05-Nov 14-Nov19-Nov 28-Nov03-Dec 12-Dec201207-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-Jun

BOOK NOW at www.imaginative-traveller.com or CALL 0845 287 0769CHINA127ItineraryDay 1-2 / Hong Kong We start our journey in vibrant Hong Kong. There is much to see, so it's worth arriving a day or two before the trip starts to fully explore the city. On Day 2, we head across the harbour to Guangzhou (Canton) on a three-hour hydrofoil journey.Day 3-5 / Yangshuo If you're into photography, you'll love Yangshuo. Limestone towers rise dramatically from deep green rice fields, creating a beautiful landscape. We ride bikes through this stunning scenery before relaxing in one of the sidewalk cafes.Day 6-9 / Yangtze River Cruise Over the next two and a half days, we cruise through the famed Three Gorges and witness the construction of the massive Yangtze Dam. One minute you're surrounded by sheer cliff faces, the next you're passing a thriving city or an eerily deserted town.Day 10-12 / Chengdu - Giant Pandas - Giant Budha After spending the night in Chongqing, we head to Chengdu and visit the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base. Heading from one giant to another, we travel to Leshan and the massive Buddha statue, 'Da Fo'.Day 13-14 / Xian - Terracotta Warriors An overnight train journey brings us into Xian at dawn. Explore this historic city renowned for the immense archaeology dig of the 2000-year-old Terracotta Warriors. Wander through Xian's fascinating Muslim Quarter (try the dumplings!) before boarding a sleeper train to Suzhou.Day 15-17 / Beijing - Great Wal Beijing is one of the most fascinating cities in the world, with many intact remnants of its colourful past. We check out the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, and explore a little way out of town along the iconic Great Wall.Day 18 / Suzhou There are many beautiful gardens to explore in Suzhou and it's well worth wandering the silk city's backstreets and alleyways to experience a laid-back atmosphere.Day 19-20 / Shanghai A short morning train ride takes us to the 'Paris of the East', Shanghai. We have two days to explore this dynamic city, allowing time to stroll along the famous river waterfront, The Bund, lined by distinctive Art Deco buildings.Day 21 / Hangzhou Like tea? Our next stop is the city of Hangzhou - the Chinese believe this region produces the finest tea in the land. Relax in one of the many teahouses or cycle out to the temples and gardens surrounding the city's West Lake.Day 22-24 / Yelow Mountain Yellow Mountain (Huangshan), consisting of 72 peaks, is probably the country's most famous landscape and our base for the next few days. You can ascend Yellow Mountain by foot or cable car - the choice is yours.Day 25 / Shanghai Our tour ends on Day 25 back in Shanghai.China Odyssey 25 daysRural life, historical treasures and a Yangtze River cruise.This all-encompassing adventure is China with the lot! Bustling cities, chilled farming communities, relaxed river cruising, stunning mountain scenery and a whole lot more. Spend time observing giant pandas, the Giant Buddha and the mighty Yangtze River. And don't forget your camera for the numerous photographic opportunities in Shanghai and Hong Kong.Trip InfoDeparture DatesGroup size: Maximum 16.Grade: Culture Moderate.Transport: Bicycle, Bus, Hydrofoil, Riverboat, Sleeper train.Accommodation: 2 nights cruise boat, 4 nights guesthouse, 13 nights budget/tourist class hotels, 5 nights sleeper train.Start Day: Sunday End Day: WednesdayTour code: GCCOStart FinishStart Finish201106-Mar 30-Mar20-Mar 13-Apr03-Apr 27-Apr17-Apr 11-May01-May 25-May08-May 01-Jun29-May 22-Jun12-Jun 06-Jul26-Jun 20-Jul10-Jul 03-Aug24-Jul 17-Aug07-Aug 31-Aug21-Aug 14-Sep04-Sep 28-Sep25-Sep 19-Oct02-Oct 26-Oct16-Oct 09-Nov30-Oct 23-Nov201204-Mar 28-Mar18-Mar 11-Apr01-Apr 25-Apr15-Apr 09-May29-Apr 23-May06-May 30-May27-May 20-Jun10-Jun 04-Jul