Day 1 Beijing - Arrive at any time.

Days 2-3 Beijing - Included visit to the Great Wall and tour of the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square.

Day 4 Xi'an (L) - Visit one of China's greatest archaeological treasures the Terracotta Warriors. Option to cycle the ancient city walls.

Day 5 Suzhou - Visit Suzhou, called the Venice of the East. Take in the Master of Nets performance.

Days 6-7 Shanghai - Shanghai Bund walking tour. Chinese Acrobat show.

Days 8-9 Ferry to Osaka (2B) - Cross the East China Sea aboard a modern passenger ferry.

Day 10 Osaka - Free time to explore this vibrant and exotic city. Options included visiting Osaka Aquarium or Japan's very own Universal Studios Theme Park.

Day 11 Koyasan (B,D) - Visit the centre of Buddhism in Japan and sleep in a temple atop the 800m Mt Koya. Included shojin ryori (buddhist vegetarian cuisine) meals. Watch the monks pray in the morning.

Days 12-13 Hiroshima - Visit the Peace Park and Museum, and take a ferry ride over to the sacred island of Miyajima to see the famous floating Torii Gate.

Days 14-15 Kyoto - Visit the impressive Nijo Castle and gardens, the famous Kinaku-ji Golden Pavilion and practice meditation in Daisen-in's Zen rock garden.

Day 16 Hakone and Mt Fuji (B,D) - Take a cable car up Mt Owakudani for views of Mt Fuji, a boat ride on Lake Ashino-ko and a walk along the Old Tokaido Highway. Staying in traditional ryokan accommodation, you will feast on a Japanese multi course kaiseki meal, soak in the natural hot springs and sleep on a futon.

Day 17 Tokyo - Free time to explore Tokyo and do some last-minute shopping.

Day 18 Tokyo - Depart at any time.

• Prices are per person and based on twin share.
• All tour itineraries and inclusions are subject to change at the discretion of the tour operator; you will of course be advised of changes as they become available.
• Allow USD400-590 for meals not included.