Monks and Warriors

The holy mountain of Song Shan is home to the Shaolin temple, the birthplace of kung fu. Watch in awe at the strength and agility of the monks who still live and train here. After visiting the countless statues of Buddha at Longmen, you arrive at the ancient city of Xian. The city is home to the thousands of life size statues that make up the Terracotta Warriors. The pace changes and you'll embark on a boat journey along the Yangtse, through the incredible Three Gorges, before the finale of your trip, a stay in Shanghai - a
fascinating contrast of history & modernity.

Beijing has been the heart of imperial China for centuries, and on your visit to the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven you'll see the city in all its glory. Heading north, you'll walk a little visited section of
the Great Wall & a superb piece of engineering, almost 2000 years old and offering stunning views across the countryside.

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Itinerary / Highlights

Day 1 - Fly to Beijing

Day 2 - Arrive Beijing

Day 3 - Beijing; Forbidden City And Temple Of Heaven

Day 4 - Beijing; Great Wall

Day 5 - Beijing/ Sleeper Train To Taiyuan

Day 6 - Pingyao And Qiao Residence

Day 7 - Ancient Pingyao

Day 8 - Xian

Day 9 - Terracotta Warriors

Day 10 - Shaolin Temple

Day 11 - Longman Caves

Day 12 - Suzhou

Day 13/14 - Free In Shanghai

Day 15/16 - Depart Shanghai