Suggested itinerariesClassic China and YunnanThis 19 day trip combines some of the classic sitesof China - Beijing, Xian, and the karst sceneryaround Guilin, with a taste of Yunnan, for a tripthat will be varied both culturally and scenically.Day 1Fly from London to Beijing overnight.Day 2Relax and recover from your flight,and take in Tiananmen Square andthe Forbidden City.Day 3Take a day trip to the Great Wall.Day 4See the Temple of Heaven and in theafternoon, visit the Summer Palace.Day 5Fly on to Xian. Visit the ShaanxiMuseum and in the evening take awalk in Xian's vibrant Muslim quarter.Day 6Visit the Terracotta warriors. In theafternoon fly to Lijiang via Kunming.Day 7Explore Lijiang's old town and thepicturesque Black Dragon Pond.Day 8Take in the views from the top ofJade Dragon Mountain. In theafternoon stop off in the small villageof Baisha.Day 9Drive on to Zhongdian, via the TigerLeaping Gorge on the way.Day 10Visit the Songzanlin Monastery beforetaking a walk in the hills.Day 11See the pretty monastery ofDhondrupling.Day 12Fly to Guilin via Kunming.Day 13Take a cruise up the River Li to thepretty town of Yangshuo.Day 14Take a tour of the surroundingcountryside by foot, car or bike.Day 15Head to the village of Longji.Day 16After a walk amongst rice terraces, flyto Hong Kong.Day 17Spend the day exploring Hong Kongbefore taking an overnight flight backto the UK.Day 18Early arrival into the UK.Yunnan ExplorerThis comprehensive trip around China's Yunnanprovince is ideal for those who want to really getunder the skin of this diverse province. Taking inKunming, Dali, Lijiang, Lake Lugu, and the Tibetantown of Zhongdian, you'll see many differentminorities and a variety of beautiful scenery.Day 1Fly to Hong Kong overnight.Day 2Arrive in Hong Kong in the morningand fly on to Kunming.Day 3Drive or fly to Dali.Day 4Spend today exploring Dali's old town,as well as the Three Pagodas, whichoverlook the town.Day 5Take a cruise on Erhai lake.Day 6Drive out to the village of Shaxi. This drive will take you into thecountryside, through villages and rice paddies.Day 7Spend time in the village, beforedriving further north to Lijiang.Day 8Spend the morning exploring Lijiang.In the afternoon stroll around thepicturesque Black Dragon Pond.Day 9Take in the views from the JadeDragon Mountain, and see the wellpreserved frescos in the small villageof Baisha.Day 10Drive on to Lake Lugu - a stunninglypicturesque journey.Day 11Have time around Lake Lugu - visitsome minority villages, go walking oreven horseriding.Day 12Return to Lijiang, retracing your steps.Day 13Drive to the village of Daju to startyour Tiger Leaping Gorge trek.Day 14Finish the trek and drive on toZhongdian.Day 15Visit the Songzanlin Monastery. In theafternoon take a short walk in the hillsoutside Zhongdian.Day 16Drive out into the mountains to seethe pretty monastery of Dhondrupling.Day 17Fly back to Hong Kong via Kunming,where you connect back to the UK.Day 18Early morning arrival into London.Villages of the SouthwestThis fascinating trip takes you to the lesser visitedvillages of Guangxi and Guizhou, before flying onto Yunnan province. You'll see a whole host ofdifferent minorities, and get a real taste of life inrural China. While accommodation is basic in someplaces, you'll be rewarded by experiencing a sideof China that few visitors get to see.Day 1Fly from London to Hong Kongovernight.Day 2Fly on to Guilin.Day 3Drive to the pretty village of Longji.Day 4After time to explore the pretty riceterraces, drive on to Chengyang tosee the famous Wind and RainBridge. Continue on to Zhaoxing.Day 5Spend the morning walking in thearea, with the afternoon at leisure.Day 6Continue to Rongjiang, via a Miaominority village.Day 7Drive to Kaili, stopping at variousminority villages on the way.Day 8Transfer to Guiyang airport, and fly to Lijiang.Day 9Spend the day exploring Lijiang old town.Day 10Leave the town to see the village ofShigu and the first bend of theYangtze River, as well as the TigerLeaping Gorge.Day 11Drive from Lijiang to the prettyvillage of Shaxi.Day 12See market day in Shaxi, beforedriving on to Dali.Day 13Spend the day exploring Dali's old town.Day 14Fly to the UK via Kunming and Hong Kong.Day 15Early arrival into the UK.Stay longerYou could easily spend a further night in both Daliand Lijiang. The town of Yangshuo near Guilin is arelaxing place to spend a few days. You could alsostart or end the trip with time in Beijing, Shanghaior Hong Kong.www.audleytravel.com/china ?01993 838 220 ?China37GuilinXianBeijingHong KongKunmingLijiangZhongdianKunmingShaxiLijiangDaliTiger Leaping GorgeLake LuguCHINABURMAZhongdianGuilinKunmingDaliLijiangHong KongLongjiKailiGuiyangLongjiYangshuo

38Hong KongVictoria PeakTake a ride on the Peak Tramand get a bird's eye view of theHong Kong skyline.Hong Kong harbourRide one of Hong Kong'sfamous Star Ferries for views of one of the world's mostimpressive cityscapes.Symphony of lightslaser showEvery night, the city puts on astunning laser show, using theskyline as a canvas.ShoppingWhether your tastes are for chic designer boutiques, valuableantiques or local markets, HongKong is a shopper's paradise.Feast yourselfFrom top gourmet restaurantsserving food from all around theworld to weird and wonderfulstreet food, there's somethingfor everyone in Hong Kong.321123Since the colonial era Hong Kong has been Asia's commercial andcultural hub, making it one of theworld's most cosmopolitan, spectacularand thrilling cities. The wonder ofHong Kong lies in its contrasts, - it's a place where true multiculturalmodernity mixes seamlessly withancient Chinese traditions. Beneaththe towering skyscrapers of the CentralDistrict you'll find traditional wetmarkets where locals come for freshvegetables and live, flapping seafood.Follow a feast of traditional Cantonesedim-sum with a wander round thechic shopping districts of Wanchai andCauseway Bay, packed full ofinternational brands and designerlabels. Or follow the locals instead and head to the bustling night marketsof Nathan Road. If you have time,we'd recommend a trip to the formerPortuguese colony of Macau nearby,with its relaxed European atmosphere,for a very different experience.Skyline at night, Hong Kong