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30 Day 1. Arrive Beijing On arrival into Beijing, you'll be met and transferred to your hotel. Later, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour that includes the impressive Temple of Heaven. Three Nights: Beijing, Novotel Xinqiao Hotel. Day 2. Beijing First stop today is Tiananmen Square, one of the world's largest city squares and Beijing's political heart. Following this, explore the Forbidden City, a labyrinthine complex of palaces from where the Imperial dynasties of 24 Emperors were once ruled. BL Day 3. Beijing, Great Wall of China Today pay a visit to one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, the magnificent Great Wall. After a thrilling ascent by cable car, enjoy the chance to walk along this architectural masterpiece, marvelling at the captivating mountain scenery and sweeping valleys below. Back in Beijing, see the Bird's Nest and Water Cube, both built for the 2008 Olympic Games. Tonight sample Beijing's signature dish, Peking Duck. BLD Day 4. Xi'an This morning take the high-speed rail service to Xi'an, the former imperial capital. Watch the countryside zoom past your window on a journey of around 1,200 kilometres that takes under six hours. Upon arrival check in to your hotel, then enjoy free time to explore this remarkable city. Two Nights: Xi'an, Grand Mecure Hotel. B Day 5. Xi'an Today you will come face to face with the incredible Terracotta Warriors. Built as a replica of the First Emperor of China's army, the life-sized statues were designed to protect him in death. Each figure has individual features and is arranged according to rank. The sheer scale of the site makes it difficult to believe they were only discovered in the 1970s. Later, return to Xi'an for a tour of its attractions such as the city walls and Grand Mosque. BLD Day 6. Sleeper Train to Tibet Embark on an epic journey on the highest railway on earth, the heritage Sleeper Train to the Himalayan Kingdom of Tibet. Pass through a jumble of rice paddies snaking up the hillsides, and climbing through low-lying clouds. This pioneering railway line is a testament to the ingenuity of the engineers who built it and a spectacular feat of modern construction. As the sun goes ACROSS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD Beijing to Chengdu Beijing n Xi'an n Lhasa n Gyantse Shigatse n Chengdu YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES ✓ 12 nights in quality accommodation ✓ One night on board the Sleeper Train to Tibet ✓ Flight from Lhasa to Chengdu ✓ Services of a Great Rail Journeys Tour Manager ✓ 32 meals – 13 breakfasts (B), 10 lunches (L) and 9 dinners (D) ✓ Airport transfers and tipping INSIDER EXPERIENCES Indulge in a sumptuous Peking Duck banquet at a local restaurant in Beijing Travel by high-speed rail from Beijing to Xi'an Ride the highest railway on earth and cross the Tanggula Pass on the way to the Himalayan Kingdom of Tibet Explore Jokhang temple and Sera Monastery Visit Potala Palace, the Dalai Lama's former residence See glimpses of Mt Everest whilst touring in the Himalayas Visit the home of a Tibetan family in Shigatse Get up close to giant pandas at the Giant Panda Breeding Research Institute in Chengdu 14 Days