We arrived into Xian very early today to enable us to see the most of the hustle & bustle of the famous walled city. No need for a local guide in this city as this is the home to our wonderful national escort Aaron! First stop was Shaanxi museum then onto the famous Xian dumpling dinner. A lovely evening with dancing & fabulous chinese costume.

On the second day, we went to the 8th wonder of the world – The Terracotta Army! This is by far our biggest highlight so far. You learn the story behind how the army was made and discovered, followed by seeing the army itself. It’s a sight that is beyond belief and is something that you will never forget. More…

We arrived in Beijing to start our Wonders of China tour slightly tired, but we soon perked up when we saw the 37 degree temperature and met the first of our lovely fellow passengers! We were introduced to the rest of our companions over the speciality peking duck dinner… Delicious! A great first experience of what was ahead for the next 16 days!

We realised quickly that visiting Beijing in July is a must. Climbing the Great Wall was simply spectacular. We made it to half way & then paused to take in the wonderful view. At this time of the year, the sky is so blue and the landscape is so stunning, it’s utterly breathtaking. And we mean that literally, which is why we didn’t make it to the top! More…