Essential China

Magical journey seeing the very

Hong Kong & Giant Pandas

Your odyssey begins amidst the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong. Travelling into mainland China, you discover Guilin's peaceful countryside - a landscape of dramatic limestone sugarloaf peaks. Further north in Sichuan you'll encounter giant pandas at a conservation centre before walking the pilgrim trail on Mt. Emei, one of the four sacred mountains of Chinese Buddhism (3099m).

Three Gorges & Imperial Capitals

You'll journey downstream on the Yangtse River through the spectacular Three Gorges, then fly to Xian and visit the legendary 2000 year old Terracotta Warriors. Finally in Beijing you can stroll in the famous Tiananmen Square and explore the Forbidden City - once home to Chinese emperors. You'll also make a trip to a less visited section of the Great Wall to end this journey of a lifetime.

Holy Mt. Emei

Since 1976 tourists have been able to join pilgrims who steadily make their way to Emei Shan's summit. Mt. Emei was one of the four holy mountains of the ancient Middle Kingdom. The pilgrimage route is dotted with monasteries and temples and there are fantastic views of the surrounding area.

0845 287 8327

Itinerary / Highlights

Day 1 - Fly to Hong Kong

Day 2 - Arrive Hong Kong

Day 3 - Hong Kong

Day 4 - Overnight Train To Guilin

Day 5 - Yangshuo

Day 6 - Yangshuo

Day 7 - Chengdu

Day 8 - Chengdu

Day 9 - Baoguo Via Leshan Buddha / Panda Breeding Centre

Day 10 - Mount Emei Shan

Day 11 - Emei Shan

Day 12 - Three Gorges

Day 13/14 - Three Gorges

Day 15 - Overnight train to Xian

Day 16 - Xian

Day 17 - Xian

Day 18 - Beijing

Day 19 - Beijing

Day 20 - Beijing

Day 21 - Depart Beijing