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The experience
China Grand Tour - 13 days, a 13 days tour from Beijing to Xi'an, Chengdu and 7 destinations.
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An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.
Day by day
Transfer (Beijing Capital International Airport - Beijing, China)
Rest after flight Explore Beijing's streets
Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
Transfer (Hotel in Beijing - Beijing attractions)
Tiananmen Square visit Forbidden City tour (excl. special exhibitions) Temple of Heaven visit Tea ceremony in teahouse
Lama Temple visit (if Forbidden City unavailable) Confucius Temple visit (if Forbidden City unavailable) Evening exploration of Beijing
Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Temple of Heaven Lama Temple Confucius Temple
Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
Coach (Beijing - Great Wall Mutianyu section), Coach (Great Wall Mutianyu section - Summer Palace), Coach (Summer Palace - Beijing Hotel)
Great Wall Mutianyu section tour Summer Palace tour (excl. boat rides, theatre and Longevity Hill)
Great Wall cable car ride Summer Palace boat rides Summer Palace theatre performance Summer Palace Longevity Hill climb
Great Wall of China - Mutianyu Section Summer Palace
Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
Transfer (Beijing Hotel - Beijing West Railway Station), Train (Beijing, China - Xi'an, China), Transfer (Xi'an North Railway Station - Xi'an Hotel)
Beijing Hutongs walking tour Houhai Lake leisurely stroll
Beijing Hutongs Houhai Lake
Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
Coach (Xi'an Hotel - Terracotta Warriors Museum), Coach (Terracotta Warriors Museum - Big Wild Goose Pagoda), Coach (Big Wild Goose Pagoda - Xi'an Hotel)
Terracotta Warriors Museum tour Terracotta figure workshop visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda visit (excl. climbing the tower)
Big Wild Goose Pagoda tower climb
Terracotta Warriors Museum Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Breakfast
Transfer (Xi'an Hotel - Xi'an Railway Station), Train (Xi'an, China - Chengdu, China), Coach (Chengdu Railway Station - Chengdu attractions), Coach (Chengdu attractions - Chengdu Hotel)
People's Park visit Wide and Narrow Alley exploration
People's Park Wide and Narrow Alley
Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
Coach (Chengdu Hotel - Dujiangyan Giant Panda Base), Coach (Dujiangyan Giant Panda Base - Chengdu Railway Station), Train (Chengdu, China - Chongqing, China), Transfer (Chongqing - Chongqing Port), Sailing (Chongqing, China - Yichang, China)
Dujiangyan Giant Panda Base visit
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding visit (if Dujiangyan base closed) Dinner options on board cruise (at own expense)
Dujiangyan Giant Panda Base Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Breakfast (Buffet breakfast on board), Lunch (On board), Dinner (On board)
Sailing (Chongqing, China - Yichang, China)
Coffee or tea and buffet breakfast on board Optional Tai Chi on board Shibaozhai Pagoda visit (or Ghost City Fengdu alternative) Information session about river and landmarks
Ghost City Fengdu tour (payable locally) Tai Chi on board
Ghost City Fengdu Shibaozhai Pagoda
Breakfast (Coffee or tea and breakfast on board), Lunch (On board), Dinner (On board)
Sailing (Yangtze River - Yangtze River)
Three Gorges cruise and passage Qutang Gorge passage Wu Gorge passage White Emperor City visit Shennong Stream excursion Xiling Gorge passage Ship locks transit
Qutang Gorge Wu Gorge White Emperor City Shennong Stream Xiling Gorge
Breakfast (On board cruise), Lunch (Packed lunch)
Transfer (Yichang Port - Three Gorges Dam viewpoint), Transfer (Three Gorges Dam viewpoint - Yichang Railway Station), Train (Yichang, China - Shanghai, China), Transfer (Shanghai Railway Station - Shanghai Hotel)
Three Gorges Dam tour
Three Gorges Dam
Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
Coach (Shanghai Hotel - Shanghai attractions), Coach (Shanghai attractions - Shanghai Hotel)
Yu Garden visit Jade Buddha Temple tour Nanjing Road visit The Bund stroll Former French Concession exploration Silk Factory visit
Yu Garden Jade Buddha Temple Nanjing Road The Bund French Concession
Breakfast
Explore Shanghai's towers and architecture Visit Jesuit cathedrals, synagogues and temples Shopping in Shanghai Dining at Michelin-starred restaurants or traditional eateries
Breakfast
Transfer (Shanghai Hotel - Shanghai Airport)
Plan your next step
From USD 4,607.00 per person
Final price and additional fees confirmed for your dates and group.
Price based on Double Room
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2027 | 13 Apr 2027 | USD 4641.00 | English |
| 15 Apr 2027 | 27 Apr 2027 | USD 4641.00 | English |
| 6 May 2027 | 18 May 2027 | USD 4641.00 | English |
| 20 May 2027 | 1 Jun 2027 | USD 4641.00 | English |
| 3 Jun 2027 | 15 Jun 2027 | USD 4641.00 | English |
| 1 Jul 2027 | 13 Jul 2027 | USD 4607.00 | English |
| 12 Aug 2027 | 24 Aug 2027 | USD 4607.00 | English |
| 2 Sep 2027 | 14 Sep 2027 | USD 4654.00 | English |
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