There will be shore excursions to explore ancient paths and a visit to Wanxian with its cliffside temple. Passengers disembark at Chongqing and travel by coach to Dazu where the Buddhist caves conceal 50,000 stone carvings. Next, a flight to X'ian and the tomb of Huang Di, the emperor who constructed The Great Wall, and the site of the terra cotta warriors, one of China's greatest archeological treasures. The final portion of the tour is spent in the capital, Beijing, where there will be tours to major landmarks including Tienanmen Square, the Forbidden City, the old quarters and the Great Wall and Ming Tombs. Kamla Wray Leaving on a jet plane Plan the perfect holiday.
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