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cities of Beijing, Pingyao, Xian and Kyoto. Experience the contemporary and bustling cities of Tokyo and
Shanghai, as well as coming face to face with the nations favourite bear.
• Walk the cobbled streets and city walls of ancient Pingyao
• Explore the incredible Great Wall of China
• Meet the loveable Giant Pandas
• Face the vast Terracotta Army
• Journey to Japan onboard Royal Caribbean’s mighty Spectrum of the Seas
• Marvel at modern Shanghai with a sunset cruise on the Huangpu River
• Return international economy flights, taxes and current fuel surcharges (unless a land
only option is selected)
• 7 nights Royal Caribbean cruise on Spectrum of the Seas
• All accommodation
• Meals as stated (if dining on board throughout) – 24 breakfasts (B), 23 lunches (L), 24
dinners (D)
• All sightseeing and entrance fees, transportation and transfers pre and post cruise
• English speaking National Escort (if your group is 10 or more passengers) or Local
Guides pre and post cruise
• Visa fees for UK passport holders
• Specialist advice from our experienced travel consultants
• Comprehensive travel guides
• Safe and secure with ABTA, ATOL and IATA
Days 1-2: Fly overnight to Beijing
On arrival in Beijing Daxing or Beijing Capital Airport, you will be met in the arrival hall by your local guide and/or National Escort from Wendy Wu Tours. Together with all other group members who may be arriving at a similar time, you will transfer approximately 1 hour to your hotel.
Day 3: Beijing
Today you will be met by your guide, where you will walk through Tiananmen Square and into the sprawling magnificent Forbidden City, the former residence of the Ming and Qing emperors. Entering through the Gate of Supreme Harmony, you will find a complex full of imperial riches.
Later, soak up the harmonious ambience of the Temple of Heaven, an orderly oasis in a bustling urban
landscape, before enjoying a traditional Peking duck dinner.
Sightseeing at Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City will involve approximately 3-4 hours on
foot.
Day 4: Beijing
Rise early this morning to avoid the crowds and drive
approximately 2 hours northwest of the city to the
Juyongguan Pass to take a walk on the Great Wall of
China, appreciating the wall itself and the dramatic
scenery. Your visit involves walking from the bus to the
first section. Once your group has been given an
introduction to the Great Wall’s unique history, you will
have free time to explore at your own pace.
Later, visit the Jade Factory where there will be an opportunity to buy your own handcrafted piece,
before, heading to the Sacred Way and Ming Tombs, the final resting place of 13 of the Ming
emperors.
Drive approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes back to Beijing, where this evening, you will experience
a thrilling acrobatic show before returning to your hotel.
Day 5: Beijing – Pingyao
After breakfast, transfer to Beijing train station where you will board your 4-hour bullet train to Pingyao.
On arrival, embark on an ancient city tour with your English-speaking guide around the cobbled streets for
spectacular views of the city walls of Pingyao, dating back to the Zhou Dynasty. Next, visit the Rishengchang
Financial House Museum. There will also be some time to visit the Yamen, a former government building from the Qing Dynasty, before transferring to your hotel for check-in. Sightseeing will involve around 4 hours on foot, including a stop for lunch.
Day 6: Pingyao – Xian
After breakfast, you will have the chance to enjoy a hands-on noodle making demonstration (optional,
payable locally) before transferring to the Pingyao train station to board your 3-hour bullet train to Xian, the
former ancient capital. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Day 7: Xian
Spend the morning viewing the enigmatic ranks of the life size Terracotta Warriors. The Museum of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses is located approximately a 1-hour drive outside of Xian. From the bus park to the museumentrance there is a 15-minute walk. There are electric carts offered by private vendors which can be organised at your own expense. There is no electric cart available
for the return from the museum exit to the bus park. Within the museum area the warriors can be seen in three different ‘pits’, which are active archaeological digs. The site is large and will take about 2 and a half hours to explore.
Day 8: Xian – Chengdu
After breakfast, enjoy a stroll around the atmospheric alleys of the Muslim Quarter, which are lined with Islamic
food stalls. Later, transfer with your English-speaking assistant to Xian train station to board your bullet train to
Chengdu, a journey of approximately 3-hours and 40-minutes. On arrival, transfer to your hotel before enjoying
an evening of the local specialty Sichuan hot pot and a face changing show.
This morning you will visit China’s most loveable resident, the Giant Panda. Visit the Panda Conservation Centre
where you can learn about China’s celebrated bear. See these lovable creatures in surroundings that mirror their
natural habitat. It is not guaranteed that you will be able to see the feeding of the younger pandas, as this only
happens at the start and end of each day. Sightseeing involves approximately 1 and a half hours on foot
Day 10: Depart Chengdu – Shanghai
Check-out after breakfast, and transfer to Chengdu airport to board your 2-hour and 45-minute flight to
Shanghai. On arrival into Shanghai, you will be met by an English-speaking assistant and transfer to your hotel.
Later, admire the magnificent colonial architecture along the Huangpu River with a stroll along the Bund followed by a cruise on the mighty Huangpu River for stunning views of the Shanghai skyline.
Day 11: Embark Royal Caribbean Cruise in Shanghai
After breakfast, be met by an English-speaking assistant and transfer from your hotel to the Baoshan cruise port
and board your Royal Caribbean cruise ship – Spectrum of the Seas, ready to embark on your journey through
Japan.
Day 13: Cruising – Kobe
Today you will be docked in Kobe, a prominent port city renowned for its scenic harbor, Kobe beef and
devastating earthquake history. Here you can enjoy a range of excursions at your own expense, bookable on
your cruise reservation.
Day 14: Cruising – Kyoto
Today you will be docked in Kyoto, Japan’s former capital for 1000 years. It is a treasure trove of culture and history, making it a city bursting with tranquil temples, geishas and sublime gardens. Here you can enjoy a range of excursions at your own expense, bookable on your cruise reservation.
Day 15: Cruising – Tokyo
Today you will be docked in the striking modern metropolis of Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan’s capital. Here
you can enjoy a range of excursions at your own expense, bookable on your cruise reservation.
Days 16 – 17: Cruising
Spend today and tomorrow at sea, taking time to recharge before the next adventure. Enjoy a couple of
days at your own leisure, until arriving at Shanghai, your next destination.
Day 18: Disembark Royal Caribbean cruise in Shanghai
Cruise into the port of Shanghai, where on arrival you will be met by your English-speaking guide and new National Escort or Local Guide. From here transfer to your hotel
and spend the remainder of the day at leisure to soak up the local culture of Shanghai, and its vibrant atmosphere.
Day 19: Shanghai
Today’s explorations include the peaceful Yu Garden, the atmospheric alleys of the old town and the Xintiandi area, an affluent pedestrianised eating and shopping district.
Admire the magnificent colonial architecture along the Huangpu River with a stroll along the Bund before visiting a silk factory where you will follow the age-old silk production process from the cultivation of silkworms up to creating the final piece. This evening, enjoy a traditional Shanghainese meal before returning back your hotel.
Day 20: Depart Shanghai
Anytime before your flight is at leisure. You will be transferred from your hotel to Shanghai Pudong or
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, according to the departure time of your international flight.
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