BOOK NOW at www.imaginative-traveller.com or CALL 0845 287 0769CHINA129ItineraryItineraryDay 1-3 / Beijing - Great WalDay 4-5 / Xian - Terracotta WarriorsDay 6-8 / Luoyang - Shaolin TempleDay 9-10 / Suzhou - ZhouzhuangDay 11-12 / ShanghaiDay 1-3 / Beijing - Great Wal Day 4-5 / Xian - Terracotta Warriors Day 6 / Suzhou Day 7-9 / Shanghai Legends of China 12 daysJourney through China's rich history from Beijing to Shanghai.China Express 9 daysExperience 2000 years of history from Shanghai to Beijing.In 12 days, your journey takes you to visit some of the legends within China, whose incredible history dates back over 2000 years. You will visit renowned sites such as the Forbidden City, explore authentic villages and ancient canal towns of Zhouzhuang, and discover the modern face of China, in cities like Shanghai.Hop on board the China Express and learn about 2000 years of enthralling history. Experience it all, from the ancient Forbidden City in Beijing to the modern skyscrapers of Shanghai, with plenty of culture and fun in between!Trip InfoTrip InfoDeparture DatesDeparture DatesGroup size: Maximum 16.Grade: Culture Moderate.Transport: Bus, Hydrofoil, Sleeper train, Train.Accommodation: 9 nights budget/tourist class hotels, 2 nights sleeper train.Start Day: Sunday End Day: ThursdayTour code: GCLGGroup size: Maximum 16.Grade: Culture Moderate.Transport: Bicycle, Bus, Sleeper train.Accommodation: 6 nights budget/tourist class hotels, 2 nights sleeper train.Start Day: Saturday End Day: SundayTour code: GCCEStart FinishStart Finish201108-Jan 16-Jan22-Jan 30-Jan19-Feb 27-Feb05-Mar 13-Mar19-Mar 27-Mar02-Apr 10-Apr16-Apr 24-Apr07-May 15-May21-May 29-May04-Jun 12-Jun18-Jun 26-Jun02-Jul 10-Jul23-Jul 31-Jul06-Aug 14-Aug20-Aug 28-Aug03-Sep 11-Sep17-Sep 25-Sep24-Sep 02-Oct22-Oct 30-Oct05-Nov 13-Nov19-Nov 27-Nov03-Dec 11-Dec201207-Jan 15-Jan21-Jan 29-Jan18-Feb 26-Feb03-Mar 11-Mar17-Mar 25-Mar31-Mar 08-Apr14-Apr 22-Apr05-May 13-May19-May 27-May02-Jun 10-Jun16-Jun 24-JunStart FinishStart Finish201113-Mar 24-Mar27-Mar 07-Apr10-Apr 21-Apr01-May 12-May15-May 26-May29-May 09-Jun12-Jun 23-Jun26-Jun 07-Jul17-Jul 28-Jul31-Jul 11-Aug14-Aug 25-Aug28-Aug 08-Sep11-Sep 22-Sep18-Sep 29-Sep16-Oct 27-Oct30-Oct 10-Nov13-Nov 24-Nov27-Nov 08-Dec201211-Mar 22-Mar25-Mar 05-Apr08-Apr 19-Apr29-Apr 10-May13-May 24-May27-May 07-Jun10-Jun 21-JunTOP SELLERSee our website for a detailed itinerarySee our website for a detailed itinerary

For detailed departures, itineraries and prices please visit our website130CHINAItineraryHighlights of China 14 daysA classic journey exploring China's historic sites and stunning landscapes.Tracing the remnants of China's imperial past, we discover the magnificent monuments of Beijing, the Terracotta Warriors, the imposing mosques of Xian, and the delightful canals of Tongli. In Shanghai we are brought right into the 21st century by the world's most rapidly expanding city.Visit a time capsule containing one quarter of the human race, where the modern world coexists with the ancient, with Mao suits next to mini skirts, and each region with its own traditions and culinary delights.Trip InfoDeparture DatesDAY 1 / beijing Arrive Beijing and enjoy a traditional Beijing Duck dinner.DAY 2-4 / beijing Three full days sightseeing in China's capital, including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Hutongs, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace, plus an unforgettable visit to the Great Wall; overnight train to Xi'an on Day Four.DAY 5 / Xi'an Morning walking tour of the Muslim area and mosque. Free afternoon or optional cycle ride on city walls.DAY 6 / Xi'an Visit the famed Terracotta Warriors, afternoon fly to Guilin.DAY 7 / Guilin Walk along Lijang River and visit reed flute cave; drive to spectacular Yangshuo surrounded by towering limestone scenery. Free afternoon; evening cooking class.DAY 8 / Yangshuo Cycle to Moon Hill past rice terraces; afternoon optional bamboo raft trip.DAY 9 / Yangshuo Free day.DAY 10 / Yangshuo To Guilin for flight to Shanghai; drive to Tongli water town for orientation walk.DAY 11 / Suzhou-Shanghai Free morning; drive to Suzhou, famous for its canals and silk industry; tour of gardens; late afternoon return to Shanghai.DAY 12 / Shanghai Morning city tour; afternoon free.DAY 13 / Shanghai Free day; chance to visit the French Quarter, Jade Buddha Temple and Shanghai Museum.DAY 14 / Shanghai Tour ends.Group size: normally min. 5, max. 16, plus leader, local guides and drivers. Transport: train, private minibus and 2 internal flights.Accommodation: 12 nights hotels, 1 night first class sleeper train.Meals: all breakfasts, 6 lunches and 3 dinners included.Start Day: Sunday End Day: SaturdayTour code: EACHStart FinishStart Finish201127 Mar 09 Apr17 Apr 30 Apr08 May 21 May12 Jun 25 Jun10 Jul 23 Jul24 Jul 06 Aug07 Aug 20 Aug14 Aug 27 Aug04 Sep 17 Sep25 Sep 08 Oct201201 Apr 14 Apr29 Apr 12 MayFor more information on China simply visit our websiteHighlights of China