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China Exploration: From Ancient Capitals to Shangri-La (Private Custom), a 13 days tour from Beijing to Xi'an, Dali and 6 destinations.
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An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.
Day by day
China (Beijing)
Breakfast
Transfer (Beijing Airport - Beijing, China)
Breakfast
Transfer (Beijing, China - Great Wall, Beijing, China)
Guided tour of the Forbidden City Cable car ascent of the Great Wall Hiking on the Great Wall
Forbidden City Great Wall of China
Breakfast
Visit Tiananmen Square Visit the Summer Palace Visit the Temple of Heaven Visit the Lama Temple Explore Hutongs and local street fare
Tiananmen Square Summer Palace Temple of Heaven Lama Temple
Breakfast
Train (Beijing, China - Xi'an, China), Transfer (Xi'an Railway Station - Xi'an, China)
Exploration of the Muslim Quarter Visit to Muslim Street Visit to the Great Mosque
Great Mosque
Breakfast
Transfer (Xi'an, China - Dali, China), Flight (Xi'an, China - Dali, China), Transfer (Dali Airport - Dali, China)
Guided visit to the Terracotta Warriors
Terracotta Warriors
Breakfast
Biking along the Erhai Ecological Corridor Visit to Xizhou Village Cultural visit to Bai Minority Village Scenic views of Erhai Lake
Erhai Lake Xizhou Village
Breakfast
Transfer (Dali, China - Dali Railway Station), Train (Dali, China - Lijiang, China), Transfer (Lijiang Railway Station - Lijiang, China)
Guided exploration of ancient Lijiang Town Ascent of Lion Hill with panoramic views
Lijiang Town Lion Hill
Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer (Lijiang, China - Baisha Ancient Town), Transfer (Baisha Ancient Town - Yuhu Village)
Visit to Baisha Ancient Town Temple visit and viewing of ancient frescoes Visit to Yuhu Village Cultural experience with Naxi family Participation in soymilk grinding Participation in tofu curd making Participation in Naxi paper-making
Baisha Ancient Town Yuhu Village Yulong Snow Mountain
Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer (Lijiang, China - Shangri-La, China)
Scenic viewing of Tiger Leaping Gorge Viewing of Yangtze River's First Bend Visits to minority villages
Tiger Leaping Gorge Yangtze River First Bend
Breakfast, Lunch
Stroll through Pudacuo National Park Visit to Gedan Songzanlin Monastery Discussion with lama about Buddhist practices
Pudacuo National Park Gedan Songzanlin Monastery
Breakfast
Transfer (Shangri-La, China - Shangri-La Airport), Flight (Shangri-La, China - Chengdu, China), Transfer (Chengdu Airport - Chengdu, China)
Exploration of Dukezong Ancient Town Turning the world's largest prayer wheel
Dukezong Ancient Town
Breakfast
Visit to Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base Visit to Chengdu Museum Visit to Wenshu Temple Traditional tea experience at Wenshu Temple
Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base Chengdu Museum Wenshu Temple
Chengdu Shi, Sichuan, China (Chengdu)
Breakfast
Plan your next step
From USD 3,392.00 per person
Final price and additional fees confirmed for your dates and group.
Price based on Twin Room - 4 Star
Dates and prices are planning references. The agency will confirm current availability, inclusions and the final price for your travel plans.
| Start date | End date | Reference price | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 2026 | 14 Nov 2026 | USD 3392.00 | English |
| 3 Nov 2026 | 15 Nov 2026 | USD 3392.00 | English |
| 4 Nov 2026 | 16 Nov 2026 | USD 3392.00 | English |
| 5 Nov 2026 | 17 Nov 2026 | USD 3392.00 | English |
| 6 Nov 2026 | 18 Nov 2026 | USD 3392.00 | English |
| 7 Nov 2026 | 19 Nov 2026 | USD 3392.00 | English |
| 8 Nov 2026 | 20 Nov 2026 | USD 3392.00 | English |
| 9 Nov 2026 | 21 Nov 2026 | USD 3392.00 | English |
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