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China in Style by Rail

China in Style by Rail, a rail journey with Cox & Kings

Experience the comfort and efficiency of China's rapidly expanding high-speed rail network as you travel around the major cultural centres of China.

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Fly to Beijing

    Flight from the UK to Beijing.

  2. Day 2overnight: Beijing

    Beijing

    Arrive in Beijing and transfer to the luxurious Peninsula Hotel for a 3-night stay. One of the finest hotels in the city, The Peninsula Beijing is located just a short walk from the main sights and the famous shopping street of Wangfujing.

  3. Day 3overnight: Beijing

    Beijing

    Morning visit to Tiananmen Square, one of the world's largest public squares surrounded by important landmarks, including the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong, the Monument to the People's Heroes. Next, head to the Forbidden City, the ancient imperial palace that served as the home to Chinese emperors for almost 500 years. After lunch, visit the gardens the Summer Palace, then enjoy afternoon tea at the luxury Aman Summer Palace resort.

  4. Day 4overnight: Beijing

    Great Wall

    Drive north from Beijing and visit the legendary Great Wall at Jinshanling, a peaceful and dramatic section of the wall that receives far fewer visitors than other sections of the wall nearer the city.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Xi'an

    Xian

    Early morning departure to Xian by high-speed train. Afternoon arrival in Xian and proceed to the Wild Goose Pagoda, followed by a tour of the Tang Bo Art Museum, which displays a collection of Shaanxi folk art, landscape paintings and contemporary works. Take a lesson in calligraphy at the museum, then transfer to the Sofitel Legend Peoples Grand Hotel for a 2-night stay.

  6. Day 6overnight: Xi'an

    Xian

    Enjoy a private tour of one of the most awe-inspiring archaeological sites in the world, the Terracotta Warriors. Explore the three main pits where the warriors have been uncovered, each pit providing a unique view into the emperor's grand vision for the afterlife.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Nanjing

    Nanjing

    Continue to Nanjing by high-speed train. Nanjing was once the nation's capital in the early years of the Ming dynasty era, and is home to a range historical sights, museums and monuments. Transfer to The Ritz-Carlton for a 2-night stay.

  8. Day 8overnight: Nanjing

    Nanjing

    Morning visit to Zijin Shan (Purple Mountain), home to a number of historic sites including the Linggu Temple, the Zijinshan Astronomical Observatory and the Mausoleum of Dr Sun Yat-sen, the founder of modern China. Afternoon at leisure, with time to visit the Memorial Hall of the Nanjing Massacre.

  9. Day 9railovernight: Shanghai

    Shanghai

    Early morning departure to Shanghai by high-speed train. Transfer to the Fairmont Peace Hotel for 2 nights, located on Shanghai's famous waterfront, the Bund.

  10. Day 10overnight: Shanghai

    Shanghai

    Morning tour of Shanghai, visiting the Jade Buddha temple and the Yu Garden. The afternoon is at leisure, with options to take a cruise on Huang Pu River, visit the Shanghai Museum, or shop on Nanjing Road.

  11. Day 11rail

    Fly back to the UK

    Transfer to Longyang Road Station, then continue to the airport on the Shanghai Maglev train, one of the world's fastest commercial train services.

Included

  • Accommodation, itinerary & meal basis as described
  • Local Transfers in a private chauffeur-driven vehicle
  • The support (if required) of an English speaking local representative
  • Local guides & entrance fees where applicable
  • International flights (and domestic flights if applicable)
  • UK departure and overseas airport taxes

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