Day 1 - Arrive Shanghai

On arrival into Shanghai and after completing any necessary Customs and Immigration formalities you will be met by your friendly China Holidays guide who will transfer you to Pudong Shangri-La Shanghai Hotel or similar where you will spend two nights.

Pudong Shangri-La Shanghai 浦東香格里拉酒店 With memorable views of the Bund and the Huangpu River, the award-winning Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai is the preeminent Shanghai hotel, offering warm and attentive Shangri-La service and world-class dining. Guests of this Shanghai luxury hotel will also enjoy a range of amenities ensuring for a comfortable stay in Shanghai.

Day 2 - Shanghai
After breakfast you will depart for a full day tour of Shanghai. Your day will include a visit to the Yu Gardens, the Old Chinatown and of course the Bund. Then over to Pudong to visit the Jin Mao Tower, one of the world's tallest buildings, from where you will get a remarkable view of the city. In the evening you will have the opportunity to enjoy a cruise on the Huangpu River where after dark you will experience the 'neon' contrast of the 'old' and the 'new' Shanghai. (B/L/D)

Day 3 - Shanghai / Xi'an

This morning your guide will meet you and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Xi'an. On arrival your local China Holidays guide will be waiting for you and will transfer you to Shangri-La Golden Flower Hotel or similar where you will stay two nights. (B/L)

Golden Flower Hotel 西安香格里拉金花大酒店 Offering warm Shangri-La service and featuring the most spacious accommodations among Xian, China Hotels, the Golden Flower Hotel Xian by Shangri-La is a restful luxury retreat in one of China’s ancient capitals.

Day 4 - Xi'an
Today you will depart for the Terracotta Warriors Museum, one of China's top historical sites. Here you will see the magnificent Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang which has been painstakingly restored by archaeologists. Then you will get the opportunity to have a go at making some Chinese dumplings followed by lunch. On returning to your hotel there will be some free time. In the evening you will get the opportunity to sample a Chinese dumpling banquet and a performance of a Tang Dynasty Cultural Show. (B/L/D)

Day 5 - Xi'an / Beijing

After breakfast at your hotel you will visit the Big Goose Pagoda, the ancient City Wall, the Great Mosque and the Muslim snack street. After lunch you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight to Beijing. On arrival into Beijing your local China Holidays guide will be waiting for you and will transfer you to China World Hotel or similar where you will spend four nights. (B/L)

China World Hotel 中國大飯店 The award-winning China World Hotel, Beijing, is an ideally located luxury hotel in Beijing situated right in the heart of the city's diplomatic and central business district. The hotel offers discerning travellers spacious luxury accommodations in the heart of China's capital Beijing. Hotel guests can also experience the legendary Shangri-La hospitality, acclaimed restaurants and a host of leisure and health facilities.

Day 6 - Beijing
A delightful day is spent visiting some of the sights of Beijing. The Forbidden City, home to two dynasties of Emperors spanning 500 years; Tiananmen Square, the heart of Beijing and the architectural wonders of the Temple of Heaven. (B/L)

Day 7 - Beijing
Today, the highlight for many a visitor to Beijing is a visit to the Great Wall at Badaling, undoubtedly one of the greatest man made wonders of the world. There will also be time for a visit to the Silk Market where negotiation skills are put to the test as you seek out bargains before returning to Beijing where there will be time to freshen up before departing for a 'Legends of Kung Fu' performance. (B/L)

Day 8 - Beijing
This morning you will depart to visit the most renowned Tibetan Buddhist Temple outside of Tibet – The Lama Temple – then a visit to the 'Hutongs' the local residential area by Pedi cab or cycle rickshaw where you will get an interesting glimpse into the lives of the traditional Beijing citizens. After lunch you will have some free time to explore at your leisure. This evening enjoy a traditional Peking Duck dinner. (B/L/D)

Day 9 - Depart Beijing
Today you will farewell Beijing and China as your guide meets you and transfers you to the airport for your onward flight. (B)