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M AY 9 – 2 3 , 2 0 1 8
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Terraced rice fields, Longsheng
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Face-changing dance, Chengdu
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“Impression Lijiang,” Lijiang
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An extraordinary opportunity to explore China’s majestic landscapes, ancient villages and architectural marvels.
on this unique journey
through its vast and varied landscapes. Admire the scale of Leshan’s
Giant Buddha and walk in the shadows of the iconic granite peaks
of Yellow Mountain. Get up close with the country’s cuddly national
animal at a panda sanctuary and photograph Longsheng’s fabled
terraced rice paddies during a guided professional photo shoot.
U NCOVE R TH E HIDDE N WON DE RS OF CHINA
Discover secluded UNESCO World Heritage sites and historic
villages, and meet the farmers, artisans and citizens who make up
the true heart and soul of China. Experience all this while staying
at the country’s most intriguing boutique hotels and resorts.
To reserve your seat or for more information on Uncharted India, please call 020 7887 6048,
email Lindsey Spagnol at [email protected] or visit WWW.TCSWorldTravel.co.uk
DUNHUANG
SHANGHAI
BEGIN AND END
CHINA
CHENGDU
Leshan & Mt. Q ingcheng
LEAVE THE BEATEN PATH
FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY
JOURNEY ACROSS CHINA
HUANGSHAN
Ye l l o w M o u n ta i n
LIJIANG
M AY 9 – 2 3 , 2 0 1 8
1 5 D AY S | L I M I T E D T O 2 0 G U E S T S
LONGSHENG
$59,750 per person, double occupancy
$6,195 single supplement
SH A NGH A I
CH E NGDU
H UA N G S H A N
Arrive in Shanghai and receive personal VIP
service through Immigration and Customs. Later enjoy
a private rooftop welcome reception followed by a special
dinner with a spectacular view of the historic waterfront
district known as the Bund. Fairmont Peace Hotel
Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, boasts
2,500 years of vibrant art, craft and tea culture. Peruse the
artisan shops of Jinli street and then enjoy a customary
tasting ceremony at a local teahouse. Gather for a traditional
hot pot dinner with a private performance of a face-changing
dance—one of Chengdu’s signature contributions to classical
Chinese opera. The St. Regis Chengdu
M AY 2 0 – 2 2
M AY 9
LONGSH ENG
Experience the grandeur of Longsheng’s
650-year-old rice terraces which gracefully descend a fivethousand-foot emerald-green mountainside spanning sixteen
thousand acres. Discover a handful of its mountain villages
during optional guided walks with a professional landscape
photographer. Li-An Lodge
M AY 1 0 – 1 1
LIJ I A NG
Take in snow-covered Jade Dragon Snow
Mountain as the backdrop for the specular outdoor singing
and dancing show “Impression Lijiang,” designed by
famed director Zhang Yimou. Optional activities include
a private tea ceremony, a visit to Zhiyun Monastery, or
a bike outing to nearby villages. Travel via horse cart to
the Shuhe Ancient Town and take a walking tour of the
UNESCO World Heritage site Dayan Old Town.
Banyan Tree Lijiang
M AY 1 2 – 1 4
M AY 1 5
L E S H A N A N D M T. Q I N G C H E N G
Take a boat to marvel at the 233-foot-tall cliffcarved Leshan Giant Buddha. Come face-to-face with panda
bears at the Dujiangyan Giant Panda Rescue Centre. Hike
through wild panda habitat or visit a two-thousand-year-old
irrigation system. Wander through the numerous temples and
forests of Jiezi Ancient Town or receive locally inspired and
holistic wellness treatments at the famed Six Sense’s Spa.
Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain
Walk or hike among the jagged peaks and
misty valleys of Yellow Mountain—the fifth UNESCO World
Heritage site on our journey. Elevated to iconic status through
thousands of years of painting and poetry, Yellow Mountain
awes and inspires those fortunate enough to see it in person.
Join a guided cycling tour or explore a handful of nearby
villages. Visit Hongcun Village, renowned from the movie
“Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.” Travel by cable car to the
top of the mountain for a one-night stay at Xihai.
Banyan Tree Huangshan and Xihai Hotel Huangshan
M AY 1 6 – 1 7
D U N H UA N G
M AY 1 8 – 1 9 The rich Silk Road oasis town of Dunhuang
marks the western end of the Great Wall. It is surrounded
by some of the tallest dunes on Earth. Enjoy private access
to the Mogao Caves and its subterranean stone Buddhas or
discover Crescent Lake. Optionally, ride a camel or bicycle
in the Gobi desert. The Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel
SH A NGH A I
M AY 2 3 Return to Shanghai by jet in the late morning to
connect with your independent flight home.
If you would like to extend your journey, our
Private Travel consultants can build custom
pre- and post-trip extensions for you to explore
throughout the region.
Please call 020 7887 6048 , email Lindsey
Spagnol at [email protected]
or visit WWW.TCSWorldTravel.co.uk
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Mist over Yellow Mountain, Huangshan
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Giant Buddha, Leshan
BELOW RIGHT
Panda, Dujiangyan Giant Panda Rescue Centre