A journey worth discovering
The experience
China Experience (12 destinations), a 19 days tour from Beijing to Xi'an, Chengdu and 9 destinations.
Connect the places
An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.
Day by day
Explore Beijing hutongs (historic alleyways) Take subway to venture outside city centre Try Peking duck dinner
Transfer (Hotel, Beijing - Tiananmen Square, Beijing), Transfer (Tiananmen Square, Beijing - Forbidden City, Beijing)
Tiananmen Square visit Forbidden City exploration
Explore hutongs (historic narrow streets and alleys) in the evening Sample street food scene
Tiananmen Square Forbidden City
Transfer (Beijing, China - Mutianyu, China), Transfer (Mutianyu, China - Beijing, China)
Mutianyu Great Wall visit and exploration
Relax or explore Beijing further in the evening
Mutianyu Great Wall
Transfer (Beijing, China - Xi'an, China)
Xi'an Muslim Quarter walking tour
Visit City Wall (over 13 km around the city) Cycling on City Wall Visit Bell and Drum Towers Visit night markets Try local specialties such as pao mo, hand-pulled noodles, hot pot, and grilled skewers
Muslim Quarter City Wall of Xi'an Bell Tower Drum Tower
Transfer (Xi'an, China - Terracotta Warriors, China), Transfer (Terracotta Warriors, China - Xi'an, China)
Terracotta Warriors tour (leader-led)
Final exploration of Xi'an city
Terracotta Warriors
Transfer (Xi'an, China - Chengdu, China)
Chengdu leader-led walking tour Tianfu Square visit People's Park visit
Sample Sichuan hotpot for dinner Visit teahouses for green and jasmine teas Try head massage or ear cleaning services
Tianfu Square People's Park
Transfer (Hotel, Chengdu - Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, Chengdu), Transfer (Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, Chengdu - Downtown Chengdu, China)
Giant Panda Breeding Research Base visit
Traditional Sichuan opera performance Visit Wenshu Temple Take a cooking class Local leader recommendations for further exploration
Giant Panda Breeding Research Base Wenshu Temple
Transfer (Chengdu, China - Leshan, China), Sailing (Leshan, China - Leshan, China), Transfer (Leshan, China - Emei Shan, China)
Leshan Giant Buddha visit (boat ticket and transport included)
Climb up and down Mount Emei River boat experience to view Giant Buddha
Leshan Giant Buddha Emei Shan
Transfer (Emei Shan base, China - Golden Summit, Emei Shan), Transfer (Emei Shan, China - Golden Summit, Emei Shan), Transfer (Golden Summit, Emei Shan - Emei Shan base, China), Transfer (Emei Shan base, China - Monastery, Emei Shan)
Emei Shan scenic area hiking Cable car and Golden Summit visit
Golden Summit
Visit local hot springs Tour nearby villages Visit Crouching Tiger Monastery with 7-meter copper pagoda
Crouching Tiger Monastery
Transfer (Emei Shan, China - Chengdu, China), Transfer (Chengdu, China - Yichang, China), Sailing (Yichang, China - Yangtze River, China)
Three Gorges
Sailing (Yangtze River, China - Three Gorges, China)
Three Gorges Dam guided tour
Visit riverside attractions and towns on optional group excursions Side-trip down a tributary of the Yangtze River Learn Mandarin words from leader Learn to write Chinese characters
Three Gorges Dam Three Gorges
Sailing (Yangtze River, China - Chongqing, China), Transfer (Chongqing, China - Chongqing Train Station, China), Transfer (Chongqing, China - Yangshuo, China)
Li River
Lunch (Lunch made using locally grown produce at a local home)
Transfer (Yangshuo, China - Rural Yangshuo countryside, China)
Yangshuo cycling tour (local guide and bike hire included)
Sample pork-stuffed tofu Try beer fish (simmered freshwater fish) Explore cafe and bar scene
Morning tai chi class Kung-fu lesson Chinese calligraphy Cruise on Li River Cruise on Yulong River Visit local market Cooking class at Yangshuo Cooking School Xiangong Mountain viewpoint visit for bird's-eye view of Yangshuo landscape Visit local tea farm to learn about tea picking and brewing Watch outdoor light show by director Zhang Yimou
Xiangong Mountain Yangshuo Cooking School
Transfer (Yangshuo, China - Guilin West Station, China), Transfer (Guilin West Station, China - West Kowloon Station, Hong Kong)
Optional final farewell dinner with group to celebrate adventure and sample Cantonese dishes
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