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

For detailed departures, itineraries and prices please visit our website128CHINAIconic China 16 daysExperience the sites and sounds that make China so fascinating.Inland China 17 daysSome of China's most impressive sites from Hong Kong to Beijing.All the great icons of China in one trip. Standing on the Great Wall and looking as far as the eye can see, we get to understand the vastness of China and the lengths that the emperors went to in order to protect it. Visit the Terracotta Warriors, learn kung fu from Shaolin masters and see the past and future collide in the architecture of Shanghai. Explore China's natural icons in Yangshuo, and round it off with a saunter through full-on Hong Kong!This journey, from Hong Kong to Beijing, showcases some of the most impressive sights in China. From stunning city harbours and limestone towers to majestic rivers and rows of terracotta soldiers, this adventure offers one breathtaking scene after another. A cruise down the Yangtze is a great chance to mingle with fellow travellers.Trip InfoDeparture DatesDeparture DatesGroup size: Maximum 16.Grade: Culture Moderate.Transport: Bus, Sleeper train.Accommodation: 12 nights budget/tourist class hotels, 3 nights sleeper train.Start Day: Sunday End Day: MondayTour code: GCINTrip InfoGroup size: Maximum 16.Grade: Culture Moderate.Transport: Bicycle, Bus, Hydrofoil, Riverboat, Sleeper train, Trek.Accommodation: 2 nights cruise boat, 2 nights guesthouse, 8 nights budget/tourist class hotels, 4 nights sleeper train.Start Day: Sunday End Day: TuesdayTour code: GCICItineraryItineraryDay 1-3 / Beijing - Great Wal Day 4-5 / Xian - Terracotta Warriors Day 6-8 / Luoyang - Shaolin Temple Day 9-10 / Suzhou - Zhouzhuang Day 11-12 / Shanghai Day 13-14 / Yangshuo Day 15-16 / Hong Kong Day 1-2 / Hong KongDay 3-5 / YangshuoDay 6-9 / Yangtze River CruiseDay 10-12 / Chengdu - Giant BudhaDay 13-14 / Xian - Terracotta WarriorsDay 15-17 / Beijing - Great WalNEWStart FinishStart Finish201106-Mar 22-Mar20-Mar 05-Apr03-Apr 19-Apr17-Apr 03-May01-May 17-May08-May 24-May29-May 14-Jun12-Jun 28-Jun26-Jun 12-Jul10-Jul 26-Jul24-Jul 09-Aug07-Aug 23-Aug21-Aug 06-Sep04-Sep 20-Sep25-Sep 11-Oct02-Oct 18-Oct16-Oct 01-Nov30-Oct 15-Nov201204-Mar 20-Mar18-Mar 03-Apr01-Apr 17-Apr15-Apr 01-May29-Apr 15-May06-May 22-May27-May 12-Jun10-Jun 26-JunStart FinishStart Finish201113-Mar 28-Mar27-Mar 11-Apr10-Apr 25-Apr01-May 16-May15-May 30-May29-May 13-Jun12-Jun 27-Jun26-Jun 11-Jul17-Jul 01-Aug31-Jul 15-Aug14-Aug 29-Aug28-Aug 12-Sep11-Sep 26-Sep18-Sep 03-Oct16-Oct 31-Oct30-Oct 14-Nov13-Nov 28-Nov27-Nov 12-Dec201211-Mar 26-Mar25-Mar 09-Apr08-Apr 23-Apr29-Apr 14-May13-May 28-May27-May 11-Jun10-Jun 25-JunSee our website for a detailed itinerarySee our website for a detailed itinerary