Mercury Holidays 2021-2023 Brochure

From cosmopolitan cities to ancient towns, visit China’s iconic sights as well as hidden treasures. Encompassing the Great Wall, Terracotta Army and Li River, experience both rich history and breath-taking landscapes. Day 1: UK to Shanghai Depart the UK on your scheduled, overnight flight. Day 2: Shanghai to Suzhou D On arrival in Shanghai, you will be met by your local guide and transferred to Suzhou for dinner. Day 3: Suzhou to Hangzhou B/L/D After breakfast, visit the Master of the Nets Garden, one of the finest oriental gardens, as well as the local silk mill. Take a stroll around Guanqian Street. Continue onto Hangzhou. Day 4: Hangzhou B/L/D Enjoy a relaxing boat trip on the West Lake and marvel at the Six Harmonies Pagoda. Spend the afternoon in Qing Hefang ancient walking street. Day 5: Hangzhou to Shanghai B/L/D Depart Hangzhou to visit the ancient water village of Zhujiajiao,. Continue to Shanghai to visit the French Concession and the arts area of Tianzifang. Next visit to the magnificent Bund, followed by a walk along Nanjing Road. Tonight, take in the beautiful scenery on a night cruise along the Huangpu River. Day 6: Shanghai B/L/D Visit the Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Museum and the Xintiandi entertainment district. Day 7: Shanghai to Yangtze Cruise B/L/D Today, travel to Yichang and following dinner, you will board your ship for the Yangtze River cruise. Day 8: Yangtze Cruise B/L/D Cruise upstream to reach your first shore excursion - extraordinary Three Gorges Dam. Day 9: Yangtze Cruise B/L/D Take a morning tour of the Shennong Stream before continuing on to the two other Gorges; the prettiest, Wu Gorge, and the shortest, Qu Tang Gorge. Day 10: Yangtze Cruise B/L/D Today, enjoy a shore excursion to Fendgu Mount Shaunggui Scenic Region before sailing past the Fengdu Ghost City. With nearly 2,000 years history, this is believed to have been the place where souls go to pass three tests before entering the afterlife. Day 11: Yangtze Cruise to Chengdu B/L/D You will disembark your ship at Chongqing and travel, by bus or bullet train, to Chengdu. Stroll around the People’s Park, the ancient streets of the Wide and Narrow Alleys, and Jinli Old Street. Day 12: Chengdu B/L/D Spend the morning experiencing a once-in-a- Tour highlights ✔ Full-day city tours of Shanghai and Beijing ✔ Marvel at the Great Wall of China, Tiananmen Square and the Summer Palace ✔ Visit the residents of the Chengdu Panda Breeding Centre ✔ Yangtze River cruise, sailing past the Three Gorges ✔ Tour of Xi’an and visit to the 8,000-strong Terracotta Army ✔ Experience the mountainous cities of Lijiang and Dali ✔ Explore the ancient water village of Zhujiajiao ✔ Enjoy a cable car ride up Jade Dragon Snow Mountain ✔ Scenic Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo Grand Tour of China 25 days from £2,999    • • •         Beijing Yangtze River Chengdu Xi’an Lijiang Dali Kunming Yangshuo Guilin Suzhou < Hangzhou Shanghai < Coach Air Boat Rail Hong Kong • Yangtze River Visit our website or call for full prices and departure dates 156 East Asia Cruise Tour