This tour takes you on an awe-inspiring journey through China’s history, culture and medicine.
From imperial Beijing journey onto the Silk Road city of Xi’an. Travel by high-speed train into Sichuan and the city of Chengdu, known for its arts, cuisine, teahouses and pandas. Take a train to Chongqing and embark on a three-night cruise along the great Yangtze River, past some of China’s most stunning scenery. The tour ends in the dynamic city of Shanghai.
The tour examines health care in China and the challenges posed due to its rapid economic development and the legacy of the One Child Policy, as well as how Western Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are integrated in practice in China.
There is the also the opportunity to take the post-tour extension to charming Yangshuo in spectacular Guangxi Province.
Travel from imperial Beijing journey onto the Silk Road city of Xi’an. Travel by high-speed train into Sichuan and the city of Chengdu. Take a train to Chongqing and embark on a three-night cruise along the great Yangtze River, past some of China’s most stunning scenery. The tour ends in Shanghai.
Learn firsthand about traditional Chinese herbs, acupuncture and moxibustion in clinics and at the herbal market.
Experience the culture and ancient history of China in Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu and Shanghai, spending a day exploring the amazing Terracotta Warriors.
Experience China as the locals do in Chengdu at their famous teahouses.
Experience the most beautiful parts of the Yangtze on a three night cruise, including the stunning Three Gorges.
Cycle through the stunning scenery of Yangshuo and meet with a local doctor - once known as 'barefoot doctors' (on the extension to the main tour).
Find out how affectionate pandas are for yourself in Chengdu!
Guangxi Province has been a favourite of Chinese artist throughout the ages because of its spectacularly dramatic landscapes. Fly to Guilin and spend a night before boarding a river cruise along the beautiful Li River to the cobblestone town of Yangshuo. Check in at the Yangshuo Hotel and at leisure to enjoy the charms of the town and its stunning surroundings. Take an optional cooking class teaching how to prepare mouthwatering Sichuan cuisine. Take part in a bicycle tour, exploring the countryside past water meadows, farms, waterwheels and local villages and option to see a spectacular son et lumière show. Take the train to Hong Kong after the 3-night extension.
Some walking between destinations, more time spent standing, and increased travel distances. Requires a reasonable level of fitness.
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