£2449PP * FROM ONLY HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS Ultramodern and resolutely traditional, China is a land with one foot in the present and the other striding into the future. Fly from the UK to Shanghai to spend a night discovering all this city has to offer. Then take an eight-day adventure beginning with Shanghai’s sleek skyscrapered skyline and a train to the limestone karsts of Guilin. Next, you’ll strap on your boots and hike into the countryside around Longji to wander the picturesque rice paddies. (Depending on the season, you may even get to help out with the harvest.) Finally, you’ll return to modern times with a two-day stint in always-on Hong Kong. Nature and modernity, in perfect balance. Spend a night in Hong Kong before embarking on a 5 night full board cruise discovering Okinawa & Ishigaki. YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 - SHANGHAI Fly to Shanghai and spend the rest of the day exploring this fantastic city. Art deco sits next to 21st century skyscrap- ers and classic Shanghai heritage. As with Beijing, this city ebbs and flows with first class entertainment, world class food and famous shopping. DAY 2 - SHANGHAI In the evening your land tour will begin. After the group meeting, head out for an optional group dinner and go for a stroll along the Bund, taking in Shang- hai's futuristic skyline. DAY 3 - SHANGHAI Spend a free day exploring the mix of modern and historic in Shanghai before boarding an overnight train to Guilin. DAY 4 - LONGJI Arrive in Guilin, transfer to Longji and get ready for the next day's hike with some free time. Luggage Storage: You have the option of storing your larger luggage at the entrance - we recom- mend bringing a 2-day pack and all valuables. From last stop of bus ride to the guesthouse it takes approx. 20 minutes of walking uphill. DAY 5 - LONGJI Longji is famous for its centuries old rice terraces. Enjoy an included half-day trek along hills and terraces, and FREE STAYS YOUR FULL BOARD CRUISE YOUR FLIGHTS CLASSIC SHANGHAI TO HONG KONG CLASSIC SHANGHAI TO HONG KONG LAND TOUR Shanghai Longji Terraces half day trek Orientation walk in Yangshuo All transport between destinations and to/from included activities Hotels (4 nts), guesthouse (2 nts), sleeper train (1 nt) English-speaking Chinese Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout. DEPARTING: JAN ‘20 - SEP ‘20 LOOK WHAT’S INCLUDED CLASSIC SHANGHAI TO HONG KONG 21 FIND OUT MORE >