A journey worth discovering
The experience
China - the Middle Kingdom, a 21 days tour from Beijing to Gubeikou, Beijing and 18 destinations.
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An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.
Day by day
Flight (Munich, Germany - Beijing, China)
Beijing
Dinner (Peking duck - a traditional Chinese dish known for its crispy skin and tender meat)
Transfer (Beijing, China - Beijing, China)
Beijing
Breakfast, Dinner
Transfer (Beijing, China - Gubei, China)
Visit the Forbidden City and Imperial Palace Stroll through historic alleyways in Gubei water village Traditional music and martial arts performance Sunset viewing at Yuantong Pagoda
Drone or water fountain show Relaxing thermal baths Illuminated Great Wall viewing
Forbidden City Yuantong Pagoda
Breakfast
Transfer (Beijing, China - Simatai, China), Transfer (Simatai, China - Beijing, China)
Cable car ride at Simatai Great Wall Visit to Simatai Great Wall Visit to Temple of Heaven
Peking Opera
Simatai Great Wall Temple of Heaven Hall of Harvest Sacrifices
Breakfast
Train (Beijing, China - Zhengzhou, China), Transfer (Zhengzhou, China - Luoyang, China)
Visit to Shaolin Monastery Exploration of Heng-Ha General Hall Exploration of main prayer hall Walk through pagoda forest
Shaolin Monastery Heng-Ha General Hall Pagoda Forest
Breakfast
Train (Luoyang, China - Xi'an, China)
Visit to cave temples
Cave Temples Drum Tower
Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic Maultaschen banquet featuring regional flavors)
Transfer (Xi'an, China - Terracotta Army, China)
Visit to Terracotta Army Visit to cave dwelling with artist workshop Creation of mini terracotta warrior Visit to Confucius Temple (Stele Forest Museum)
Terracotta Army Confucius Temple (Stele Forest Museum)
Breakfast, Dinner
Train (Xi'an, China - Wuhan, China), Train (Wuhan, China - Yichang, China), Transfer (Yichang, China - Maoping, China), Sailing (Maoping, China - Yangtze River, China)
Yangtze River
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sailing (Yangtze River, China - Yangtze River, China)
Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam Sailing through Xiling Gorge
Three Gorges Dam Xiling Gorge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sailing (Yangtze River, China - Shennong River, China)
Boat trip on Shennong River Visit to Wu Gorge Visit to Qutang Gorge
Shennong River Wu Gorge Qutang Gorge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Walking (Yangtze River, China - Xiaoguanshan Park, China)
Country walk to Xiaoguanshan Park Exploration of historic houses and courtyards Exploration of temples and city gates
Xiaoguanshan Park
Breakfast
Transfer (Chongqing, China - Dazu, China), Transfer (Dazu, China - Leshan, China)
Visit to Dazu rock paintings Visit to Bei Shan Visit to Baoding Shan
Dazu Rock Paintings Bei Shan Baoding Shan
Breakfast, Dinner (Sichuan cuisine featuring fiery delicacies and hot pot)
Sailing (Leshan, China - Leshan, China), Transfer (Leshan, China - Chengdu, China)
Boat ride to see Grand Buddha Hike to Grand Buddha viewpoint Visit to People's Park Visit to traditional teahouse
Grand Buddha of Leshan People's Park
Breakfast
Flight (Chengdu, China - Guilin, China)
Visit to Panda Research and Breeding Station Visit to Green Goat Temple
Panda Research and Breeding Station Green Goat Temple
Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch), Dinner
Transfer (Guilin, China - Longsheng, China)
Hike through rice terraces (approximately 30 minutes) Visit to Zhuang minority village
Longsheng Rice Terraces
Breakfast, Lunch (Hearty lunch)
Transfer (Longsheng, China - Yangshuo, China)
Bike tour through Yangshuo landscape Meeting with local villagers and family Bamboo raft ride on Yulong River
Liu Sanjie show (evening performance on Li River)
Yulong River Li River
Breakfast
Transfer (Yangshuo, China - Guilin, China), Flight (Guilin, China - Hangzhou, China)
Relaxing stroll along Li River banks
Li River
Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic culinary experience at a local farming family's home)
Sailing (Hangzhou, China - West Lake, China)
Boat ride on West Lake Visit to old pharmacy for traditional Chinese medicine experience Visit to Dragon Well tea plantations
Stage show 'Impression West Lake' (evening)
West Lake
Breakfast
Train (Hangzhou, China - Shanghai, China)
Stroll along the Bund Visit to Shanghai Museum
Observation deck of Shanghai Tower Night tour of Shanghai
Bund Shanghai Museum Shanghai Tower Pudong Puxi
Breakfast, Dinner (Festive dinner featuring Shanghai specialties)
Transfer (Shanghai, China - Shanghai Airport, China)
Visit to Yu Garden Exploration of Tianzifang Art District
Browsing traditional stores for souvenirs
Yu Garden Tianzifang Art District
Breakfast
Flight (Shanghai, China - Munich, Germany)
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