b'YOUR ITINERARY 13 DAY HOLIDAYFROM ASIADays 1-3 - The iconic sights ofDay 8 sees us immerse ourselves in2,795 PPimperial Beijing and the Great Wall the regions stunning gorges before Meeting our Tour Manager and fellowwe join a sailing excursion along the travellers at London Heathrow, weShennong Stream, a picturesque2025 Departures in: board a direct overnightight Beijing,tributary cutting through the ancestralMAR, APR, MAY, SEP, OCT, NOVarriving on Day 2. After time to relax,lands of the Tujia people. Later, we sail we explore Tiananmen Square and thepast the Wu Mountains and through 1 2 3 4astonishing Forbidden City, inhabitedthe scenic Qutang and Wu Gorges.Comfortable Explorer ratedfor 500 years by royals and courtesans.ENHANCE YOUR HOLIDAY:This evening, we gather for dinner atGently undulating green hills greetFlight upgrades available. an authentic Peking duck restaurant. us Day 9, while shore excursion to Shuanggui Hill National Forest ParkYOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDESOn Day 3, we embark on a rickshawreveals a landscape of ornate temples journey through the citys ancientand a haven for wildlife lovers. In the7 nights 4-Star hotel hutongs, lined with traditionalevening, we celebrate the end of ouraccommodation courtyard residences. After lunch, wecruise at the captains farewell dinner.4 nights aboard the 5-Star Victoria visit one of Earths most incredibleKatarina cruise ship manmade structuresthe Great WallDay 10 - Disembarking andFlights from London Heathrow to of Chinawith the option to take aonwards to gastronomic ChengduBeijing, Xian to London Heathrow, cable car to the wall (payable locally).Saying farewell to our crew invia BeijingChongqing we travel by rail toStandard Class rail travel and Days 4-5 - To the historic port cityChengdu, the capital of Sichuan of Shanghai by high-speed railand UNESCOsrst-ever City ofall transfersToday, a high-speed train takes us theGastronomy. We get to know the cityAll rail and coach travel throughout 860 miles from Beijing to Shanghaiat the 7th-century Wenshu Temple,your tourin a little over four-and-a-half hours.and over a cup of tea at an authenticEscorted throughout your tour On arrival, we transfer to a localteahouse. Tonight, we dine on some ofby one of our experienced restaurant where we have dinner.Sichuans most renowned specialities.Tour ManagersOn Day 5, we set out on a guided tourDays 11-12 - Chengdus giant pandasBreakfast each day, 7 lunches and of Shanghai, starting at Yu Garden and the Terracotta Army of Xian 8 dinners an oasis of ornate pavilions, sereneChengdu is renowned as the giantSuperb excursions included panda capital of the world and todayshponds and decorative teahouses. Moving on to the Bund, we discoverwe enjoy a visit to the Panda Research a historic waterfront area of western- Centre to admire these adorable and style buildings that produced aendangered creatures at rest and play. melting pot of cultures in the earlyAfter lunch, we board the train and 20th century. After lunch, we admiretravel to to ancient Xian.Register your interest for this holiday in the tree-lined streets of the French2026 online at greatrail.com/CVS26Concession, as well as XintiandisOn Day 12, we marvel at the 8,000 traditional shikumen-style buildings.mind-blowing life-sized sculptures that make up the Terracotta Army. Unforgettable Experiences Days 6-9 - Luxury Yangtze cruiseLater, we visit the 8th-century SmallBeijing 2through the Three GorgesWild Goose Pagoda and the evocativeCHINAA modern bullet train whisks us toMuslim Quarter before enjoying a Yichang on the banks of the mightydumpling banquet this evening. Yantgze to board our luxury boat for2 Xiana cruise along Asias longest river.Day 13 - Homeward bound Our incredible discovery of ChinaChongqingEach morning, there is an optional taicomes to a conclusion today as weChengdu 1 4 Yichang y back to London Heathrow via2chi lesson onboard, before the daysincluded and optional excursions.Beijing, arriving this evening. Enroute,ShanghaiOn Day 7, we visit the Three Gorgeswe can look back at the wonders we Dam, the worlds largest hydroelectrichave witnessed in enchanting China gravity dam. Back on board, we are including the iconic Forbidden CityTour Code: CVS| per person based on treated to a welcome reception fromand Terracotta Army as well as scenic2 sharing. Deposit from 500 per person. our captain before enjoying dinner.beauty of the Yangtzes Three Gorges.Supplement for solo travellers from 750.To book and for information visit greatrail.com/CVS25or call 01904 527168 & speak to our expert team.57'