Your holiday begins as you fly from the UK to your destination.

Enjoy a two‑night hotel stay in one of China’s most exciting cities. Stroll along the historic Bund for stunning skyline views, savour local delicacies, and explore the intricate beauty of Jade Buddha Temple.
Overnight: Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel

Discover the incredible, 400‑year history of Yu Garden, which was restored to its former glory in 1956. In the afternoon, enjoy a tour of the Bund, the historic waterfront where magnificent colonial architecture opposes enormous skyscrapers.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel

In Hubei Province, Yichang serves as the gateway to the Yangtze River’s Three Gorges. Blending modern life with rich cultural history, the city’s attractions include Binjiang Park and the shops of Wanda Square.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Crowne Plaza Yichang

Following a local market tour, board the largest river ship in the world, Victoria Sabrina. Featuring six passenger decks, a cultural theatre, and a grand, three‑storey atrium, her elegant staterooms and spacious observation deck perfectly complement the Three Gorges scenery.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Overnight: Victoria Sabrina

Spanning the Yangtze River, the Three Gorges Dam is the world’s largest power station. Marvel at this incredible feat of engineering that stretches over two kilometres before continuing through the imposing Xiling Gorge region.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Victoria Sabrina

Today you’ll transfer to smaller vessels to access the small gorges of Shennong Stream. These enchanting waterways lead deep into an impenetrable wilderness where forest‑shrouded cliffs rise from emerald waters.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Victoria Sabrina

Wu Gorge is celebrated for its quiet beauty, with forest‑covered mountains and cliffs so sheer that the sun barely hits them. Later in the day, sail through the dramatic Qutang Gorge, which snakes for eight kilometres through some of the region’s most stunning scenery.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Victoria Sabrina

Your cruise itinerary includes shore excursions to the stalactites of Snow Jade Cave and Xiao Guan Shan Folk Culture Park. Depending on river conditions, an alternate excursion may be substituted to Shibaozhai with its impressive wooden pagoda.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Victoria Sabrina

Disembarking in Chongqing, you’ll take the high‑speed train to Chengdu for a two‑night stay. The capital of Sichuan Province, Chengdu is home to not just one of Asia’s richest culinary cultures, but the country’s leading panda breeding programme.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Shangri‑La Chengdu

A highlight of your holiday, today you’ll visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding for an up‑close encounter with the national animal of China. Meander through the winding pathways and observe the bears asleep and at play.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Overnight: Shangri‑La Chengdu

Travel to Xi’an by train for a two‑night escape and the imposing Terracotta Army. History buffs will also appreciate the Bell Tower of Xi’an, built in 1384, while foodies may wish to stroll the Muslim Quarter, packed with tasty local cuisine.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Gran Meliá Xian

Uncovered in 1974 by farmers, the 8,000 soldiers of the Terracotta Army are a symbol of the power and megalomania of Qin Shi Huangdi, China’s first emperor. Sculpted in 210 BC, each of the figures carries its own unique features.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Overnight: Gran Meliá Xian

China’s high‑speed Fast Train awaits. Leaving Xi’an behind, you’ll journey to Beijing for three nights. Take an atmospheric rickshaw ride through historical districts or seek serenity at the 11th‑century Beihai Park.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: NUO Hotel Beijing

Get ready for the Great Wall of China – the longest wall in the world and the only man‑made structure visible from space! Discover its 2,000‑year history, then explore the breathtaking Summer Palace and imperial gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Overnight: NUO Hotel Beijing

Visit the magnificent Temple of Heaven with its symbolic representations of heaven and Earth, together with the scarlet‑walled Forbidden City – home to imperial rulers. Then on to the remarkable Tiananmen Square and the heart of the People’s Republic.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Overnight: NUO Hotel Beijing

Your holiday complete, today you’ll head to the airport for your flight home.
Meals Included: Breakfast