On arrival in Beijing, you will be met in the arrival hall by your local guide or National Escort. Together with all other group members who may be arriving at a similar time, you will be transferred to your hotel. Early check-in is not included. Additional nights before and after your tour can be arranged. Please contact our Reservations team to book.

Today you will be met by your guide, where you will walk through Tiananmen Square and into the sprawling magnificent Forbidden City, the former residence of the Ming and Qing emperors. Entering through the Gate of Supreme Harmony, you will find a complex full of imperial riches. Later, soak up the harmonious ambience of the Temple of Heaven, an orderly oasis in a bustling urban landscape, before enjoying a traditional Peking duck dinner. Sightseeing at Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City will involve approximately 3-4 hours on foot. Please note: The Forbidden City is closed on Mondays. If this day of touring falls on a Monday, your touring in Beijing will be switched round so that the Forbidden City is visited on an alternative day. In an effort to preserve the Forbidden City, the number of entry tickets per day has been significantly reduced. Whilst every effort will be made to obtain the tickets, should this not be possible, then you will instead visit the Forbidden City from the outside and visit the nearby Prince Kung’s Palace Museum.

Rise early this morning to avoid the crowds and drive approximately 2 hours northwest of the city to the Juyongguan Pass to take a walk on the Great Wall of China, appreciating the wall itself and the dramatic scenery. Your visit involves walking from the bus to the first section. Once your group has been given an introduction to the Great Wall’s unique history, you will have free time to explore at your own pace. Later, visit the Jade Factory where there will be an opportunity to buy your own handcrafted piece, before, heading to the Sacred Way and Ming Tombs, the final resting place of 13 of the Ming emperors. Drive approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes back to Beijing, where this evening, you will experience a thrilling acrobatic show before returning to your hotel.

After breakfast, transfer to Beijing train station where you will board your 4-hour bullet train to Pingyao. On arrival, embark on an ancient city tour with your English-speaking guide around the cobbled streets for spectacular views of the city walls of Pingyao, dating back to the Zhou Dynasty. Next, visit the Rishengchang Financial House Museum. There will also be some time to visit the Yamen, a former government building from the Qing Dynasty, before transferring to your hotel for check-in.

After breakfast transfer to the Pingyao train station to board your 3-hour bullet train to Xian, the former ancient capital. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in. Please note you will need to carry your own luggage on and off the trains.

Spend the morning viewing the enigmatic ranks of the life size Terracotta Warriors. The Museum of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses is located approximately a 1-hour drive outside of Xian. From the bus park to the museum entrance there is a 15-minute walk. There are electric carts offered by private vendors which can be organised at your own expense. There is no electric cart available for the return from the museum exit to the bus park. Within the museum area the warriors can be seen in three different ‘pits’, which are active archaeological digs. The site is large and will take about 2 and a half hours to explore. After this, visit the Xian Art Ceramics and Lacquer Exhibition Workshop to see smaller models of the warriors being made. Later, stroll on the beautifully preserved 14th century city walls that enclose Xian’s old town. The local guide will give you time to explore the ancient city walls at your own pace. There are options here to hire a bicycle or an electric cart to drive along the length of the wall. These are offered by private vendors and can be organised at your own expense. Tonight, enjoy a dumpling demonstration, followed by a Shui Jiao Dumpling banquet and a Tang Dynasty show.

After breakfast, enjoy a stroll around the atmospheric alleys of the Muslim Quarter, which are lined with Islamic food stalls. Later, transfer with your Englishspeaking assistant to Xian train station to board your bullet train to Chengdu, a journey of approximately 3hours and 40-minutes. On arrival, transfer to your hotel, before enjoying an evening of the local specialty Sichuan hot pot and a face changing show.

Today, see the Giant Pandas at Dujiangyan Panda Base. Located in the forested Sichuanese countryside around one hour’s drive north of Chengdu, Dujiangyan offers refuge to Giant Pandas with the aim to reintroduce them into the wild. After lunch, take a stroll around People’s Park and visit a teahouse for a cup of delicious Chinese tea. There will be the opportunity to volunteer at the Panda base here before returning to your hotel and spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Please note this volunteering opportunity is optional, at your own expense and time permitting.

After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to the train station for your onward journey to Guilin by bullet train. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in and spend the day at leisure.

Begin today with a relaxing cruise along the Li River to the charming town of Yangshuo. Around every river bend is a view to take your breath away as jagged karst peaks loom over rural scenes of lush greenery and grazing buffalos. Next, wander through the cobbled streets and visit the local market. This evening enjoy an Impression of Liu Sanjie Show. Please note: this show is an outdoor performance and may be cancelled due to weather conditions.

Today, spend the morning exploring the countryside before returning to Guilin by road. On route to Guilin, explore the impressive Reed Flute Caves before arriving at your hotel.

After breakfast, be met by an English-speaking assistant and transfer from your hotel to the train station for your onward journey to Hong Kong. On arrival into Hong Kong, you will be met by an English speaking assistant and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day will be yours to enjoy at leisure.

After breakfast, be met by your English-speaking guide and journey up the Victoria Peak by the impressive Peak Tram, one of the world’s oldest funicular railways offering incredible views of Hong Kong. Here, you will enjoy a guided walking tour before returning to Central, where you will ride the world’s longest outdoor covered escalator system, the Central Escalator to Tai Kwun, Hong Kong’s latest art hub. Next you will enjoy a short walking experience of Hollywood Road which is named the second coolest street in the world before visiting Man Mo Temple. Then, visit Blue House Cluster before a dim sum making demonstration, where you will also enjoy dim sum for your lunch today. Afterwards, visit the West Kowloon Cultural District with some free time to explore the area before transferring to a local restaurant for dinner. After dinner, visit The Avenue of Stars to admire Victoria Harbor at night.

After breakfast, be met by an English-speaking assistant and transfer from your hotel to the Hong Kong cruise port. Upon arrival, board the Norwegian Jade where your cruise adventure begins! The rest of your day on the cruise ship is at leisure. Please note, your National Escort will not be accompanying you for the duration of your cruise. Whilst onboard, enjoy the amenities the Norwegian Jade cruise ship has to offer. Onboard activities include live music, dance parties, trivia, and fitness classes such as yoga. You can also indulge in Broadway-style shows and captivating live performances for unforgettable entertainment at sea. During your time here, you’ll have access to a wide range of dining options, offering flavours from around the world, including specialty restaurants like Cagney’s Steakhouse and Teppanyaki.

Dock in the port of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Disembark the cruise ship and enjoy a day at leisure before returning to your ship later in the day for your onward journey. Here you can enjoy a range of excursions here at your own expense, bookable on your cruise reservation. Please note, if you dine off the cruise ship, these meals will be at your own expense.

Dock in the port of Keelung, Taiwan. Disembark the cruise ship and enjoy a day at leisure before returning to your ship later in the day for your onward journey. Here you can enjoy a range of excursions here at your own expense, bookable on your cruise reservation. Please note, if you dine off the cruise ship, these meals will be at your own expense.

Dock in the port of Miyakojima, Japan. Disembark the cruise ship and enjoy a day at leisure before returning to your ship later in the day for your onward journey. Here you can enjoy a range of excursions here at your own expense, bookable on your cruise reservation. Please note, if you dine off the cruise ship, these meals will be at your own expense.

Spend today at sea enjoying what your cruise ship, Norwegian Jade, has to offer.

Dock in the port of Nagasaki. Disembark the cruise ship and enjoy a day at leisure before returning to your ship later in the day for your onward journey. Here you can enjoy a range of excursions here at your own expense, bookable on your cruise reservation. Please note, if you dine off the cruise ship, these meals will be at your own expense.

Port in Kagoshima, where you will be able disembark the cruise ship and enjoy a day at leisure before returning to your ship later in the day for your onward journey. Here you can enjoy a range of excursions here at your own expense, bookable on your cruise reservation. Please note, if you dine off the cruise ship, these meals will be at your own expense.

Your cruising adventures continues on to Hiroshima, where the ship will dock today. Disembark the cruise ship and enjoy a day at leisure before returning to your ship later in the day for your onward journey. Here you can enjoy a range of excursions here at your own expense, bookable on your cruise reservation. Please note, if you dine off the cruise ship, these meals will be at your own expense.

Dock in the port of Kochi. Disembark the cruise ship and enjoy a day at leisure before returning to your ship later in the day for your onward journey. Here you can enjoy a range of excursions here at your own expense, bookable on your cruise reservation. Please note, if you dine off the cruise ship, these meals will be at your own expense.

Dock in the port of Osaka, Japan. Disembark the cruise ship and enjoy a day at leisure before returning to your ship later in the day for your onward journey. Here you can enjoy a range of excursions here at your own expense, bookable on your cruise reservation. Please note, if you dine off the cruise ship, these meals will be at your own expense.

Today you will dock in the port of Shimizu. Disembark the cruise ship and enjoy a day at leisure before returning to your ship later in the day for your onward journey. Here you can enjoy a range of excursions here at your own expense, bookable on your cruise reservation. Please note, if you dine off the cruise ship, these meals will be at your own expense.

Your cruise concludes as you reach Tokyo cruise port today, where you will be met by an English-speaking guide. Transfer to your hotel and spend the remainder of the day at leisure before having dinner at a local restaurant .

After breakfast, embark on a full day tour of Tokyo. Begin with a visit to Sensoji Temple, arguably one of Tokyo’s most popular and photographed temples and the oldest Buddhist temple in the capital. Followed by a visit to Nakamise shopping arcade with the chance to taste some local snacks. Next, visit Tokyo Skytree to admire the panoramic views before participating in a sushi making class where you’ll enjoy your own creations for lunch. This afternoon, stroll around the Imperial Palace followed by a visit to the Meiji Shrine, one of the most famous Shinto shrines in Japan and dedicated to Emperor Meiji. After, visit Takeshita Street for more local treats before a photo stop at Shibuya Crossing.

Any time before your flight is at leisure. You will be transferred from your hotel to the airport, according to the departure time of your international flight. Please note: Only breakfast is included today. Late checkout is not included. If you wish to book a late check-out for your final day in Seoul, please contact our reservations department who can confirm additional pricing and make this arrangement for you, subject to availability at the hotel.