Guaranteed departures from Beijing commencing every Wednesday, with a minimum of 2 passengers.  Our holiday features Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin and Shanghai.

China: the Middle Kingdom. For centuries the world’s richest and most advanced civilization and now perhaps on its way to reclaiming that title. This is a land of a billion people and myriad landscapes, of ancient wonders and an intricate modern society stretched across an area larger than Europe. Join one our most popular holidays which covers all the must see cities of this amazing country.

Holiday Itinerary

Day 1 Beijing (no meal)
On arrival you will be met by your Westwood Holidays guide and transferred to your hotel.
You will be free for the remainder of the day.

Day 2 Beijing (B, L)
A morning tour of Tian'anmen Square, the largest public square in the world, and the Palace Museum, known as the Forbidden City; the complex of imperial palaces were home to the emperors for over 500 years in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Some of the grand halls have been used as museums for fine collections of Chinese treasures. After lunch you will be driven to visit the Summer Palace, a former summer resort for the Imperial family, and take a boat ride on its Lake Kunming if weather permits (not for winter season). This evening, you will be free or attend an optional evening show "The Legend of Kongfu".

Day 3 Beijing (B, L, D)
Join a full day excursion to the Great Wall - the landmark of China. It is one of the most amazing feats of human labour. You are to visit the less crowded Mutianyu section with ascent by cable car included. Mid afternoon, you will return to downtown and visit old Beijing - Hutongs - by trishaw and have tea with a local family. This evening you will be treated to a delicious Beijing roast duck dinner.

Day 4 Beijing - Xi'an (B, L )
Your sightseeing this morning is the Temple of Heaven, where the Ming and Qing emperors prayed for good harvests. It is the largest temple complex remaining in China today. After lunch, take a two-hour flight to Xi'an, the great ancient capital and the eastern end of the Silk Road. On arrival, you transfer to your hotel.

Day 5 Xi'an (B, L )
This exciting day of sightseeing will include the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses at the Tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first Qin Emperor, and the Bronze Chariots. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda which was built in 652 AD. It contains a large volume of Buddhist scriptures which were obtained from India by the eminent monk Xuanzang. Remainder of the day is at leisure.

Day 6 Xi'an – Guilin (B, L )
This morning, visit the Shanxi Provincial Museum where you will discover how Xi'an became the cradle of Chinese culture and to visit the ancient City Wall. After lunch at a local restaurant, you will be transferred to the airport for a two-hour flight to Guilin, a famous historic and cultural city with uniquely beautiful landscapes.
You are free for the remainder of the day.

Day 7 Guilin – Yangshuo – Guilin (B, L )
Day to enjoy a downstream cruise on the Lijiang River and be exposed to the indescribable beauty and scenery surrounding it. Lunch is served on board. Disembark at Yangshuo town , which has become something of an art centre for tourists. The relaxing pace of life here, friendly people, good food, scenic beauty, rice fields and clear streams, country roads for cycling, all make it the paradise for those who wish to get a rest from the harsher aspects of life in the big cities.
You’ll be transferred back to Guilin at late afternoon.

Day 8 Guilin – Shanghai (B, L)
Morning visit to the Reed Flute Cave which is a brilliant cave marked on almost all travel itineraries, and the Fubo Hill -- the symbol of Guilin landscape. After lunch at a local restaurant, you will be transferred to the airport for a flight to Shanghai, a cosmopolitan, bustling and heavily populated city in China.
You are transferred to the hotel and free for the remainder of the day.

Day 9 Shanghai (B, L, D)
Your sightseeing this morning features a tour of the Yuyuan Garden, the historic area of the city, and a stroll along the lively waterfront, known as the "Bund". After lunch, a visit to the Jade Buddha Temple.
After dinner, attend a stunning acrobatic show

Day 10 Departure (B)
At leisure until your transfer to the airport for homebound flight.

End of your unforgettable China trip.

For Holiday Pricing please ask us for details.

Hotels, as listed or similar:

4 Star

• Beijing: Holiday Inn Downtown or Merchantel Hotel
• Xi’an: Aurum International Hotel or Mercure on Renmin Square
• Guilin: Park Hotel or Universal Hotel
• Shanghai: Hengshen Peninsula International Hotel or Yun's Paradise

• Beijing: Wangujing Grand Hotel
• Xi'an: Grand Park Hotel
• Guilin: Sheraton Hotel
• Shanghai: Howard Johnson Business Club Hotel

Services included:

• 9 nights accommodation in 4 star hotels with daily western breakfast.
• Flights Beijing/Xi’an/Guilin/Shanghai in economy class including taxes
• Meals & shows as indicated in the itinerary.
• Scheduled join-in sightseeing by air-conditioned vehicle
• English speaking local guide service
• Luggage handling and transfers from airport to hotel and vice versa.