Day 1London
You fly from London to Beijing today.
On arrival you will be met and driven to your hotel. Given its location, we suggest exploring the nearby Tiananmen Square and the magnificent Forbidden City.
This morning you visit the Temple of Heaven, where you witness Beijing's elderly citizens practicing Tai Chi and other forms of exercise, before driving on to explore the Summer Palace.
Today you leave the city to visit one of China's most iconic sites - the Great Wall. Jinshanling is a much quieter, more authentic section of the Wall, allowing you to fully appreciate its unparalleled beauty.
You have this morning at leisure before you fly onto Xian.
This evening you take a walk through the bustling Muslim Quarter.
You'll leave the city this morning in order to visit the spectacular Terracotta Warriors in the burial site in which they were found and have been preserved.
This afternoon you fly into Lijiang, where you stay in the heart of the Old Town.
Today you explore Lijiang's Old Town and the picturesque Black Dragon Pond Park with your guide. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
This morning you drive through the increasingly beautiful landscape to Zhongdian, stopping along the way to take a look at the impressive Tiger Leaping Gorge.
Visit Songzanlin Monastery this morning, the largest Tibetan Buddhist Monastery in China and one that dominates the skyline.
This afternoon is at your leisure to explore the Old Town.
You'll get to see Zhongdian's fantastic scenery at first hand today as your guide takes you trekking in the area.
Today you fly from Zhongdian to Hong Kong, via Kunming.
Late this evening your international flight back to London leaves Hong Kong, arriving early the following morning.
Day 12London
You arrive into London early this morning.