Follow in the footsteps of Naomi Watts, who plays the lead role in the recently launched film Painted Veil, on Bales Worldwide’s Best of China trip. The 10 day holiday, priced from £1758 departs on the 3rd November 2007 and spends two days in Guilin which is the central backdrop to the epic Hollywood adaptation of the classic 1920’s Somerset Maugham love story.

Guilin’s scenery is reputed by the Chinese to be the ‘finest under heaven’ and has provided inspiration to poets and painters for centuries. The Bales journey provides a perfect introduction to China, as it also takes in the Forbidden City of the Chinese Emperors, the historic Great Wall of China, the marvellous army of Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an and the vibrant port of Shanghai as well as the stunning scenery of Guilin.

Alternatively see some of China’s most breathtaking scenery by cruising this awe-inspiring landscape of deep gorges and towering mountains and the fabled ‘Three Gorges’ between Chongqing and Wuhan, as well as the beautiful Guilin on a 17 day ‘Yangtze Splendour’ journey from £2495 per person departing on 3rd August. Or simply tailor make your own journey through this exotic land.

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