Day 1 – Arrive in Beijing
Welcome to Beijing, China’s sprawling capital known for its unique blend of ancient sites and modern architecture. Upon arrival at the airport, transfer to your hotel where you will have the rest of the day at your leisure.
Hotel: Overnight at China World Hotel or similar
Day 2 - Beijing
After breakfast, visit Tian’anmen Square, the largest public square in the world. Then, visit the Forbidden City, a sprawling complex that includes temples, Imperial houses and pavilions and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch, continue to the Temple of Heaven — an outstanding example of Imperial architecture. Return to the hotel to freshen up before a Peking duck dinner at a renowned restaurant.
Hotel: Overnight at China World Hotel or similar
Day 3 – Beijing to Xian
After breakfast, drive to the Great Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore this amazing series of walls first constructed over 2000 years ago to ward off northern nomads. Following lunch, transfer to the airport for your flight to Xian. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and enjoy the rest of day at your leisure.
Hotel: Overnight at Wyndham Grand Xian South or similar
Day 4 – Xian
Following breakfast, drive to the Terracotta Warriors Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Ancient City Wall of Xian, the only complete city wall extant in China. After lunch, continue to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, one of China’s most revered pagodas. Return to the hotel to freshen up before dinner and a folkloric show at the Tang Palace Theater Restaurant.
Hotel: Overnight at Wyndham Grand Xian South or similar
Day 5 – Xian to Chengdu
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Chengdu. Upon arrival, have lunch before visiting Wuhou Temple, dedicated to Zhuge Liang, perhaps the most well-known historic figure in China. Continue to Jinli Ancient Street, one of the most popular pedestrian streets to experience local culture. Check into the hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure.
Hotel: Overnight at The Ritz-Carlton Chengdu or similar
Day 6 – Chengdu
After breakfast, drive to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. The base replicates the panda’s natural habitat in order to provide the best environment for breeding and preparing pandas to be released into the wild. After lunch, drive to Sanxingdui Museum, home to an important archaeological discovery which changed the world’s understanding of ancient history and culture of southwest China. Return to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Hotel: Overnight at The Ritz-Carlton Chengdu or similar
Day 7 – Chengdu to Hong Kong
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Hong Kong. Upon arrival, check into the hotel in the afternoon and enjoy rest of day at your leisure.
Hotel: Overnight at Kowloon Shangri-la Hotel or similar
Day 8 –Hong Kong
After breakfast, enjoy a Hong Kong Island tour, taking in panoramic views from Victoria Peak, visit Repluse Bay, Aberdeen Fishing Village and Stanley Market. Following a dim-sum lunch, transfer to the pier where you will embark your Seabourn ship.