Starting from the financial center of China, you will learn the Chinese history by visiting the Bund in Shanghai, the Terracotta Warriors in Xian, the Forbidden City & the Great Wall in Beijing. You will also take in the picturesque landscape by taking Li River cruise in Guilin and see the national treasure Giant Pandas in Chengdu.

  • Day 1

    Shanghai arrival

    • Arrive in Shanghai and transfer to the hotel.
  • Day 2

    Shanghai 

    • Visit the Jade Buddha Temple, Yuyuan Garden and Nanjing Road Shopping Street.
    • Continue to walk to the Bund and spend your leisure time at Xintiandi.
  • Day 3

    Shanghai / Guilin by flight

    • Free time in Shanghai and private transfer to airport for flight to Guilin. 
  • Day 4

    Guilin / Yangshuo 

    • Spend the day aboard a scenic Li River cruise and relax at the West Street.
  • Day 5

    Yangshuo 

    • Enjoy free day in Yangshuo (biking / hiking / bamboo rafting / or countryside explorations).
  • Day 6

    Yangshuo / Guilin / Chengdu by high speed train

    • Drive to Guilin airport and take high speed train to Chengdu. 
  • Day 7

    Chengdu

    • Drive to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
    • Visit the Leshan Giant Buddha and take a boat on the Minjiang River.
  • Day 8

    Chengdu / Xian by high speed train 

    • Transfer to railway station and board on high speed train to Xian.
    • Take a stroll on the Old City Wall and explore the Muslim Quarter.
  • Day 9

    Xian 

    • Visit the Terracotta Army and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda Square.
  • Day 10

    Xian / Beijing by high speed train

    • Take private transfer to railway station and board the high speed train. 
  • Day 11

    Beijing

    • Visit Tian’anmen Square and enter the Forbidden City.
    • Enjoy afternoon sightseeing in the Temple of Haven and walking tour in the Hutongs in Houhai area.
  • Day 12

    Beijing 

    • Private tour to Badaling Section of the Great Wall and visit the Summer Palace.
  • Day 13

    Beijing

    • Free day at your own arrangement. 
  • Day 14

    Beijing Departure

    • Transfer to the airport by driver (without guide) and board your departure flight.

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GENERAL INCLUSIONS

  • Chinese Lunches and/or dinners at local restaurants as per itinerary.
  • Private air-conditioned coach or private van served along the trip.
  • All tours and sightseeing with private professional English-speaking local guides as per itinerary.
  • Admission fees for all of the sightseeing spots listed in the schedule.
  • Guide and driver’s meals during the tour.
  • Economy flight with tax & 20kg luggage: Shanghai/Guilin.
  • High speed train tickets (2nd class): Guilin/ Chengdu, Chengdu/ Xian, Xian/ Beijing.
  • The government tax and the city construction fee inside china within the tour where applicable.
  • Complimentary water bottles during tours.

GENERAL EXCLUSIONS

  • International airfares and taxes.
  • Hotels and breakfasts.
  • Meals(our guide will recommend some proper restaurants & food according to your taste and eating habits, the cost is on your own).
  • Tips to guides, drivers and porters.
  • Personal expense like hotel deposit, phone calls, laundry, trip cancellation insurance, etc.
  • Extra cost in the event of overweight, landslides, road blockage, bad weather and alike uncontrollable circumstances.
  • Travel insurance.
  • China visa (we will provide possible assistance if necessary).
  • Items and services not mentioned.

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