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13 Days In Depth China With Tibet Small Group Tour (Max 16), a 13 days tour from Beijing to Xi'an, Chengdu and 2 destinations.
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An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.
Day by day
Transfer (Beijing Airport/Train Station - Beijing, China)
Hotel 3* (Anhui Tower)
Explore Beijing independently around hotel area
Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer (Beijing Hotel - Tiananmen Square, Beijing), Walking (Tiananmen Square - Forbidden City, Beijing), Walking (Forbidden City - Jingshan Park, Beijing), Transfer (Jingshan Park - Summer Palace, Beijing)
Hotel 3* (Anhui Tower)
Tiananmen Square visit Forbidden City guided tour with entrance Jingshan Park visit with panoramic views Summer Palace visit
Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Jingshan Park Summer Palace Meridian Gate Tiananmen Gate
Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer (Beijing Hotel - Mutianyu Great Wall, Beijing), Transfer (Mutianyu Great Wall base - 14th watchtower, Mutianyu Great Wall), Walking (Mutianyu Great Wall - Mutianyu Great Wall (hiking western route)), Transfer (Mutianyu Great Wall - Beijing downtown (Bird's Nest & Water Cube area)), Transfer (Beijing downtown - Beijing Hotel)
Hotel 3* (Anhui Tower)
Mutianyu Great Wall cable car up to 14th watchtower Mutianyu Great Wall hiking on western route Bird's Nest exterior photo opportunity Water Cube exterior photo opportunity
Mutianyu Great Wall Beijing National Stadium (Bird's Nest) Beijing National Aquatics Center (Water Cube)
Transfer (Beijing Hotel - Beijing Train Station), Train (Beijing, China - Xian, China), Transfer (Xian Train Station - Xian Hotel)
Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Xi'an Ancient Town West, an IHG Hotel)
Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer (Xian Hotel - Terracotta Army Museum, Xian), Walking (Terracotta Army Museum - Terracotta Army pits), Transfer (Terracotta Army Museum - Ancient City Wall, Xian), Walking (Ancient City Wall - Ancient City Wall (leisure walk)), Transfer (Ancient City Wall - Bell Tower, Xian)
Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Xi'an Ancient Town West, an IHG Hotel)
Terracotta Army Museum visit Largest terracotta warriors pit viewing Second terracotta warriors pit viewing Ancient City Wall walk with views Bell Tower visit
Musical fountain viewing near Bell & Drum Tower Square Square dancing experience near Bell & Drum Tower Square
Terracotta Army Museum Ancient City Wall of Xian Bell Tower of Xian Zhonggu Lou Square (Bell & Drum Tower Square)
Breakfast
Transfer (Xian Hotel - Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian), Transfer (Giant Wild Goose Pagoda - Muslim Quarter, Xian), Walking (Muslim Quarter - Muslim Quarter (exploration)), Transfer (Muslim Quarter - Xian Train Station), Train (Xian, China - Chengdu, China), Transfer (Chengdu Train Station - Chengdu Hotel)
Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Chengdu Wuhou)
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda visit Muslim Quarter exploration
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Da Ci'en Temple Muslim Quarter (Muslim Street) Drum Tower
Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer (Chengdu Hotel - Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Chengdu), Transfer (Chengdu Panda Base - Sanxingdui Site Museum, Chengdu), Transfer (Sanxingdui Site Museum - Jinli Old Street, Chengdu)
Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Chengdu Wuhou)
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding visit Panda Museum visit Red Panda Playgrounds visit Sanxingdui Site Museum visit Jinli Old Street stroll
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Sanxingdui Site Museum Jinli Old Street
Breakfast
Transfer (Chengdu Hotel - Chengdu Airport), Flight (Chengdu, China - Lhasa, China), Transfer (Lhasa Airport/Train Station - Lhasa Hotel)
Hotel 4* (Shusheng · Guizang Manor Oxygen-Enriched Hotel (Barkhor Street Branch))
Explore Chengdu independently before flight
Dinner (Group dinner featuring delicious Tibetan cuisine, specially offered by AOT team)
Transfer (Lhasa Hotel - Lhasa Traditional Handicraft Art Center, Lhasa), Transfer (Lhasa Traditional Handicraft Art Center - Sera Monastery, Lhasa)
Hotel 4* (Shusheng · Guizang Manor Oxygen-Enriched Hotel (Barkhor Street Branch))
Lhasa Traditional Handicraft Art Center visit with Tibetan incense making Tibetan calligraphy experience Block printing experience Sera Monastery visit Monks' debate viewing Prayer ceremonies attendance Meditation halls visit Group dinner with Tibetan cuisine
Lhasa Traditional Handicraft Art Center Sera Monastery
Breakfast
Transfer (Lhasa Hotel - Potala Palace, Lhasa), Walking (Potala Palace gate - Red Palace (climbing 365 steps)), Transfer (Potala Palace - Jokhang Temple, Lhasa), Walking (Jokhang Temple - Barkhor Street, Lhasa)
Hotel 4* (Shusheng · Guizang Manor Oxygen-Enriched Hotel (Barkhor Street Branch))
Potala Palace visit with 365-step climb Red Palace guided tour Jokhang Temple visit Barkhor Street stroll
Dress in Tibetan clothes for photos at Barkhor Street Yak butter tea tasting at Barkhor Street
Potala Palace Jokhang Temple Barkhor Street Red Palace (Potala Palace)
Breakfast
Transfer (Lhasa Hotel - Lhasa Airport), Flight (Lhasa, China - Shanghai, China), Transfer (Shanghai Airport - Shanghai Hotel)
Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Zhenping)
Explore Shanghai independently around hotel area
Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer (Shanghai Hotel - Shanghai Tower, Pudong Area), Transfer (Shanghai Tower base - 118th floor (Top of Shanghai Observatory)), Transfer (Shanghai Tower - Shanghai Museum, Shanghai), Transfer (Shanghai Museum - Yu Garden, Shanghai), Walking (Yu Garden - Yuyuan Bazaar, Shanghai), Transfer (Yuyuan Bazaar - Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, Shanghai), Walking (Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street - The Bund, Shanghai)
Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Zhenping)
Shanghai Tower visit with Top of Shanghai Observatory access World's fastest elevator experience Shanghai Museum visit Yu Garden visit Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street stroll The Bund visit
Yuyuan Bazaar exploration for snacks and crafts
Shanghai Tower Top of Shanghai Observatory Shanghai Museum Yu Garden Yuyuan Bazaar Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street The Bund Pudong Area Lujiazui Financial District Jin Mao Tower Shanghai World Financial Center
Breakfast
Transfer (Shanghai Hotel - Shanghai Airport/Train Station)
Explore Shanghai independently Trip extension to other Asia destinations
Plan your next step
From USD 3,631.00 per person
Final price and additional fees confirmed for your dates and group.
Price based on Twin Room
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| Start date | End date | Reference price | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov 2026 | 16 Nov 2026 | USD 3631.00 | English |
| 11 Nov 2026 | 23 Nov 2026 | USD 3631.00 | English |
| 18 Nov 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 | USD 3631.00 | English |
| 25 Nov 2026 | 7 Dec 2026 | USD 3631.00 | English |
| 2 Dec 2026 | 14 Dec 2026 | USD 3631.00 | English |
| 9 Dec 2026 | 21 Dec 2026 | USD 3631.00 | English |
| 16 Dec 2026 | 28 Dec 2026 | USD 3631.00 | English |
| 23 Dec 2026 | 4 Jan 2027 | USD 3631.00 | English |
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