14-Day Small-Group Tour to Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Yangtze, Chongqing, Shanghai
A well-planned escorted China tour with domestic airfare for you to learn the long history and rich culture of the ancient capitals Beijing & Xian, have a close contact with the childlike giant pandas in Chengdu, soften and scent your body from head to toe on the Yangtze river cruise and reach the last destination - Shanghai.
ItineraryDay 1: Pick up from Beijing AirportStop At: Beijing, Beijing
Your local tour guide will meet you at Beijing Airport and the driver will transfer you to the hotel. Relax during the rest of the day.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong (5 stars)
Day 2: Beijing City Highlights TourStop At: Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), West Changan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
After picking up you at the hotel, the guide will take you to visit the Tiananmen Square, the biggest urban city square in the world.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China
From the Tiananmen Square, you will enter the Imperial Palace, also known as the Forbidden City to explore its fascinating halls and pavilions. Here, you will not only learn how the emperor handled political affairs and lived their lives, but appreciate numerous ancient art treasures.
After breakfast at the hotel, please find your own way to the airport for your homeward flight. Due to different flight schedules, the hotel-airport transfer service is not included. However, we would be happy to assist you if needed.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Lama Temple (Yonghegong), No.12 Yonghegong Street, Beixinqiao, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100007 China
In the afternoon, visit the Yonghe Temple, a solemn imperial lamasery that has survived over 300 years intact and features a blend of Han, Mongolian, and Tibetan architecture.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Temple of Heaven, Tiantan Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100050 China
At last, you will see the Temple of Heaven, with its unique architecture, where the emperors worshipped the heavens in hopes of good harvests.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Liyuan Theatre, No.175 Yongan Road Xicheng District, Beijing China
Tonight, you will enjoy a live Beijing Opera Show at Liyuan Theatre and have enough time to see how the actors apply makeup.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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• Lunch: A la carte lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong (5 stars)
Day 3: China Great Wall TourStop At: Mutianyu Great Wall, Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District, Beijing China
This morning you will be taken to Mutianyu section to experience at first hand the wonder of the Great Wall. The round-trip cable car will be arranged. Standing on the wall and looking at it stretching up and down into boundless distance is an exciting experience and will leave you a life-long memory. To celebrate and commemorate this moment, we specially provide red wine for a group-toasting on the Great Wall.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Niaochao National Stadium, No.1 Guojia Tiyuchang South Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing China
In the afternoon, on the way back you will have a photo stop at the Olympic National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Hutong Tour, No.9, Zhonglou, Dongcheng District No.9, Zhonglou, Dongcheng District, 100009, Beijing, Beijing 100009 China
Afterwards, you will take a rickshaw tour to explore the original Hutong alleys and have a chance to visit a local family.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong (5 stars)
Day 4: Beijing - Xi'an by flightStop At: Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100080 China
After seeing giant pandas in the morning, you will visit the Summer Palace - the largest existing imperial garden with a graceful landscape and magnificent constructions.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Xi'an, Xi'an, Shaanxi
After that, transfer you to the airport and you will fly to Xi'an. Upon your arrival, your local guide will meet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel downtown.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Crowne Plaza Xi'an (5 stars)
Day 5: Terracotta Army TourStop At: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi'an 710600 China
The visit to the magnificent Terracotta Army will start your day's trip. In the museum, there are altogether three excavated pits exhibiting amazing warrior figures and Chinese ancient weapons.
Afterwards, take a family visit to the home of the first discoverer of the Terracotta Army. And then make a mini clay warrior by yourself with the help of a local artisan.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta), Enci Temple The southern part of Yata Road, Yanta District, Xi'an 710061 China
In the afternoon, you will the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which was built in the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD) to store the Buddhist scriptures brought from ancient India.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tang Dynasty Show, 75 North Chang'an Road, Xi'an 710065 China
A splendid evening is in store when you will be entertained by the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show while partaking in the famous Dumpling Dinner. Since the theater is not open in January, February, March, and December, the tour prices do not include the show and dumpling dinner for tours that start during those months.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
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• Dinner: Dumpling dinner with the show
Accommodation included: Crowne Plaza Xi'an (5 stars)
Day 6: Xi'an City TripStop At: Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang), Zhongxin District, Xi'an 710001 China
The day begins with a leisure visit to the City Wall Park, where you can observe the day-to-day life of the locals. We also have a special arrangement for you here. That is to practice Tai Chi with the master. Tai Chi, a soft form of Chinese martial arts, is considered the quintessential Chinese culture. After that, you will pay a visit to the City Wall. It is the most complete existing urban fortification in China. Cycling on the ancient wall is an exciting experience that many people like to try (bike rental fee is not included).
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Muslim Quarter, West of Bell Drum Towers Square , Beilin District, Xi'an 710000 China
Then you will have a special lunch at the lively Muslim Quarter and try some local food.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Great Mosque of Xi'an, 7W7Q+7JF, Hua Jue Xiang, Lian Hu Qu, Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China, 710001
The Great Mosque in Xi'an is one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved Islamic mosques in China.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Shaanxi History Museum, 91 Xiaozai E Rd, Xi'an 710061 China
After that, continue to visit the Provincial History Museum, regarded as 'the pearl of ancient dynasties and house of Chinese treasures'.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Crowne Plaza Xi'an (5 stars)
Day 7: Xi'an - Chengdu by a high-speed trainStop At: Chengdu, Chengdu, Sichuan
After breakfast, the guide sees you off at the North Railway Station for your morning high speed train to Chengdu. The train journey takes around 4 hours. Upon your arrival, your local guide will meet you and help you check in at the hotel. This afternoon remains for you to relax.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Holiday Inn Chengdu Oriental Plaza (4 stars)
Day 8: Panda TourStop At: Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi), No.1375 Xiongmao Avenue the Outside Northern Third Ring Road, Chenghua District, Chengdu 610081 China
This morning, the guide will take you to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to see the lovely creatures as they feed and play with each other.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Kuanzhai Alley, East of Tongren Road, west of Changshun Street, Qingyang District, Chengdu 610015 China
Broad and Narrow Alleys are narrow alleys with old courtyards, where you might also have your own lunch with the guide's suggestions.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jinsha Site Museum, No.2 Jinsha Site Road, Chengxi, Chengdu 610091 China
Jinsha Site Museum is built to protect, study and display the archaeological finds of Jinsha Site, dating back to about 3,000 years ago.
If your travel in Chengdu happens to meet Mondays, on which Jinsha Museum is closed, we will arrange the Thatched Cottage of Du Fu, a traditional Chinese park and museum in honour of the famous ancient poet Du Fu during the Tang dynasty.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Chengdu Renmin Park, No.12 Shaocheng Road, Qingyang District, Chengdu 610015 China
You will be transferred to a popular local venue, the Renmin Park. Have a tea break and experience the casual lifestyle of Chengdu people.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Holiday Inn Chengdu Oriental Plaza (4 stars)
Day 9: Chengdu - Chongqing by a bullet trainStop At: Chengdu East Railway Station East Square, China, Si Chuan Sheng, Cheng Du Shi, Cheng Hua Qu, Qiong Lai Shan Lu, 邛崃山路 邮政编码: 610058
The morning is free fo ryou. In the afternoon, your guide will transfer you to the railway station to catch a 2-hour bullet train to Chongqing.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Jiefangbei Square, Junction of Mingzu Road, Mingquan Road and Zourong Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing 400000 China
Upon your arrival, your local guide in Chongqing will meet you at the station and escort you to visit Jiefangbei CBD.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ciqikou (Porcelain Port), 14 km W of Chongqing, Chongqing 400030 China
After visiting Ci Qi Kou ancient village, you will be taken to board the five-star Yangtze cruise ship. Have a buffet dinner on board. And you will be invited to attend the Welcome Party hosted by the Captain.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Century Oasis (5 stars)
Day 10: Yangtze River CruiseStop At: Ghost City of Fengdu, North bank of Yangtze River, Chongqing 408200 China
After breakfast, disembark for an excursion to the Fengdu Ghost City. Afternoon is free time for you to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Yangtze River on deck. Attend some cultural programs onboard if you like.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Century Oasis (5 stars)
Day 11: Yangtze River CruiseStop At: Shennv Stream, Changjiang River South Bank, Originated in Guandu District, Wushan County 404700 China
The most essential part of your Yangtze River cruise tour comes today as the ship sails through the Three Gorges: Qutan, Wu and Xiling gorges. Experience an exciting onshore excursion to Shennv Stream.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Century Oasis (5 stars)
Day 12: Yichang - Shanghai by a bullet trainStop At: Three Gorges Dam Project, Sandouping Town, Yiling District, Yichang 443134 China
After breakfast, you will disembark for an excursion to the Three Gorges Dam. Before that, you should pack your luggage and complete check-out procedures. After finishing the excursion, the cruise ship company will drive you to the Three Gorges Tourist Center in Yichang city. Your local guide will meet you there and then see you off at Yichang East Railway Station for a bullet train to Shanghai.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Shanghai, Shanghai
A local guide in Shanghai will meet you at the railway station upon your arrival and transfer you to the hotel.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World (5 stars)
Day 13: Shanghai City TripStop At: Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan), No.201 Renmin Avenue, Shanghai China
This morning, you will visit one of the four largest museums in China, Shanghai Museum, which specializes in exhibiting art works from ancient times.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Yu Garden (Yuyuan), No.218 Anren Street, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200010 China
After that, explore Yu Garden and its nearby traditional bazaar. The symbol of the Garden is the Nine Zigzag Bridge built of granite and grass-white jade and the quaint, elegant mid-lake pavilion.
Around noon, an a la carte farewell lunch will be served to you at a very nice restaurant.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Shanghai Tower, 501 Yin Cheng Zhong Lu, Lujiazui, Pu Dong Xin Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200120
After that, enjoy a panorama of the city at Duo Yun Bookstore on the 52nd floor of Shanghai Tower. And then go to the thriving Bund area.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Huangpu River, Headstreams from Dianshan Lake, Zhujiajiao Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai 201700 China
Take a one-hour cruise along the Hungpu River.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Bund (Wai Tan), Zhongshan East 1st Road, Shanghai China
Have some free time on the Bund area. Upon returning to the hotel, our guide will see you into the lobby to say bon voyage.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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• Lunch: A la carte lunch
Accommodation included: Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World (5 stars)
Day 14: Leave ShanghaiStop At: Shanghai, China
After breakfast at the hotel, please find your own way to the airport for your homeward flight. Due to different flight schedules, the hotel-airport transfer service is not included. However, we would be happy to assist you if needed.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"A minimum of 2 people per booking is required"
"Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show is available from Apr to Nov."
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability"
Horário de Início:
09:00 AM
Duração: 14 Days
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
Your guide will pick up you at the Beijing airport.
Airports- Capital Airport, Shunyi, Beijing 101300 China
- Beijing Daxing International Airport, Langfang China
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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