The Forbidden City to Shangri-La
A 12 night journey through traditional China
from £1,435
Our Highlights:
- Beijing, the Great Wall & the Forbidden City
- The legendary Tiger Leaping Gorge
- Lijiang - the best preserved town in China
- Zhongdian - "Shangri-La"
High on the Tibetan Plateau, surrounded by lakes, mountains and monasteries lies the town of Shangri-La. Formerly known as Zhongdian it has been officially renamed as it is believed to be the setting of James Hilton's mythical paradise.
Our journey to Shangri-La starts in the country's capital, Beijing, where you can experience the pace of change in modern China as the city readies itself for the forthcoming Olympics. You will also be offered an insight into the country's imperial past, visiting some of China's most well-known sites: the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Great Wall of China.
We then travel to the province of Yunnan, in China's far south and known as "the land beneath the clouds". Whilst much of China speeds towards the 21st century this area retains an endearing charm offering picturesque towns, wooden shop houses, snow capped peaks, traditional tribes and a relaxed pace of life. This is a truly enchanting area where the names alone inspire mystical images: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Black Dragon Pool and, of course, the mythical Shangri-La.
British passport holders require a visa for China.
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Factfile
Duration
12 nights
Time Difference
GMT +8 hours
Climate
Hot and humid in the summer. Clear skies but can get cold in the winter months.
Did you know
The Great Wall of China is more than 1,500 miles long and took many years to build. It is the only man-made structure which can be seen from outer space.
Extensions
Hong Kong and Thai beach extensions available on request.
Please see Options & Extensions for further details.
