The Travelling Surgical Society will be joining Cardiff University and Yantai University, China for a joint surgical conference in May 2025.
Yantai is a beautiful city in Eastern Shandong province, the most prosperous region in China. Located on the coast, the region is famous for the quality of its cuisine (especially seafood) and wine. The hospital and medical school in Yantai are at the cutting edge of surgical practice and developments in medical education. It will be a fascinating experience for British surgeons to see how Chinese colleagues train and practice. While the hospital visits and meetings take place in Yantai, there will be plenty of time to explore, with potential visits including a local vineyard or the Wine Museum.
The Travelling Surgical Society will also be visiting Beijing and Xi'an, with an optional extension to Shanghai via a 3-day Yangtze River Cruise.
This tour gives travellers the opportunity to experience many of China's exciting facets, contrasting modern, high-tech cities with the ancient history of Xi'an and the tranquil beauty of the Three Gorges.
Travel from imperial Beijing to beautiful Yantai, before continuing to historic Xi'an.
Visit a traditional Chinese pharmacy that has been operating for 350 years.
Spend a day exploring the amazing Terracotta Warriors.
Experience the most beautiful parts of the Yangtze on a three-night cruise, including the stunning Three Gorges, followed by two nights in glamorous Shanghai on an optional post-tour extension.
Spend three nights cruising the beautiful Three Gorges on the Yangtze River, followed by two nights in vibrant, spectacular Shanghai. Take the train from Xi'an to Chongqing. If time allows, visit the Three Gorges Museum, with a collection on the history, art and archaeology of Yangtze River and recent developments, including the dam. Board Victoria Cruise Lines ship Jena and overnight. On the first day there is the option to visit Fengdu “Ghost City,” known for its statues of ghosts and devils on Mingshan Hill. At leisure in the afternoon. The following day enter the Three Gorges. Pass through the first two, Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. Qutang Gorge is the shortest (five miles), narrowest (500 feet), and most dramatic. Afternoon excursion through the attractive gorges of the Goddess Stream. Disembark the following day and take a specially designed sightseeing boat through the recently-completed unique ship lock with a ship lift, the world’s largest. Drive to Yichang high speed train station and take the train to Shanghai, where you will spend two nights. Transfer to the Ocean Hotel in the north Bund. During your time in Shanghai, visit the French Concession and the Bund, Shanghai Museum and City Hall. Enjoy a arewell dinner on your final evening before departing Shanghai the following morning.
Some walking between destinations, more time spent standing, and increased travel distances. Requires a reasonable level of fitness.
If you have some questions about this particular tour, you can contact the Jon Baines Tours team by phone or email.
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