Cox and Kings China Experience

– 4-star accommodation
– Flexible – extensions and flight upgrades available
– Small group size – 10 people (max 18)
– International flights
– Internal trains as specified
– Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
– Experienced local tour manager
– Selected meals: 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
– Guided sightseeing and entrance fees

– Visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall
– Discover the history of the Ming Dynasty
– See the famous terracotta warriors
– Cruise on the Qinhuai River

Day 1 – Fly to Beijing
Overnight flight from London (regional connections available) direct to Beijing.
(No meals)

Day 2 – Beijing
Arrive and transfer to your hotel for 3 nights. The afternoon is at leisure before enjoying a welcome dinner in the evening.
(Dinner)

Day 3 – Beijing
Spend the morning visiting key historic sights including Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. After lunch, spend some time in one of the city’s traditional hutong neighbourhoods.
(Breakfast)

Day 4 – Great Wall
Enjoy a full day excursion to the Great Wall at Mutianyu, a scenic area north of Beijing.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 5 – Xian
Spend the morning at leisure before boarding a high-speed train to Xian. Here, transfer to the Grand Noble Xian Hotel for a 2-night stay.(Breakfast)

Day 6 – Terracotta Warriors – Xian
Morning excursion to the legendary Terracotta Warriors, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon visit to the city’s atmospheric Muslim quarter and the Great Mosque. Optional evening performance of Tang dynasty show.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 7 – To Nanjing
Take a high-speed train to Nanjing, and check into the Grand Trustel Mandarin Garden. Then, take an afternoon tour to visit Ming Xiaoling, the Zhonghua city gate, and the Confucius temple. Then, take a cruise on the Qinhuai River
(Breakfast)

Day 8 – To Shanghai
Morning visit to the Memorial Hall of the Nanjing Massacre. Then take a high-speed train to Shanghai. Here, you’ll stay at the Central Hotel for 2 nights.
(Breakfast)

Day 9 – Shanghai
Morning visit to the Jade Buddha temple, the Yu Garden, and a walk along the Bund. After an afternoon at leisure, enjoy a farewell dinner.
(Breakfast and dinner)

Day 10 – Fly to London
Transfer to the airport and fly back to London.
(Breakfast)

Grand Noble Hotel, Xian
The Grand Noble Hotel is located in central Xian, within a 10-minute walk of the Bell Tower and Forest of Stone Steles Museum. Rooms and suites are spacious with contemporary decor, and there are a range of services and facilities.

Grand Trustel Mandarin Garden, Nanjing
The Grand Trustel Mandarin Garden hotel is in Nanjing’s Qinhuai Scenic District, an area popular with both locals and tourists as there are lots of restaurants, bars and cafes. The Confucius Temple is also within five minutes’ walk. Rooms are spacious and well-equipped. The hotel restaurant serves a variety of Chinese cuisine.