A journey worth discovering
The experience
Essence of China (Private Customize), a 10 days tour from Beijing to Xi'an, Chengdu and 1 destination.
Connect the places
An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.
Day by day
Beijing, China (Beijing Capital/Daxing Airport, 08:00 - 23:00)
Transfer (Beijing Airport, China - Beijing, China)
Hotel 4* (Beijing Novotel Peace Hotel or similar (4-star))
Explore nearby areas
Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel 4* (Beijing Novotel Peace Hotel or similar (4-star))
Visit Tiananmen Square Guided tour of the Forbidden City Visit the Temple of Heaven
Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Temple of Heaven
Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer (Beijing, China - Mutianyu Great Wall, China)
Hotel 4* (Beijing Novotel Peace Hotel or similar (4-star))
Private transfer to Mutianyu Great Wall Round-trip cable car ride to Great Wall summit Leisurely hike around Mutianyu Great Wall Visit the Sacred Road (Ming Imperial Tombs path)
Mutianyu Great Wall Ming Imperial Tombs
Breakfast, Lunch
Train (Beijing, China - Xi'an, China)
Hotel 4* (Eastern House Boutique Hotel or similar (4-star))
Visit the Summer Palace Scenic boat ride on Kunming Lake (weather permitting)
Summer Palace Kunming Lake
Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel 4* (Eastern House Boutique Hotel or similar (4-star))
Guided tour of the Terracotta Warriors Visit the Great Mosque Explore the Muslim Quarter
Terracotta Warriors Great Mosque Muslim Quarter
Breakfast, Lunch
Train (Xi'an, China - Chengdu, China)
Hotel 4* (Dorsett Chengdu or similar)
Visit the ancient City Wall Chinese calligraphy class at Small Wild Goose Pagoda
City Wall of Xi'an Small Wild Goose Pagoda
Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel 4* (Dorsett Chengdu or similar)
Visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Visit Wenshu Temple Traditional tea house experience Visit Jinli Old Street
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Wenshu Temple Jinli Old Street
Breakfast, Lunch
Flight (Chengdu, China - Shanghai, China)
Hotel 4* (Sunrise on the Bund or similar)
Leisure time before airport transfer
Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel 4* (Sunrise on the Bund or similar)
Visit Shanghai Museum Visit Yu Garden Explore the Former French Concession Visit the Bund Visit Shanghai Tower with panoramic city views
Shanghai Museum Yu Garden Former French Concession The Bund Shanghai Tower
Shanghai, China (Shanghai Hongqiao/Pudong Airport, 08:00 - 23:00)
Breakfast
Transfer (Shanghai, China - Shanghai Airport, China)
Extend stay and explore more of Shanghai (custom arrangement)
Plan your next step
From USD 3,298.00 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 | 11 Nov 2026 | USD 3299.00 | English |
| 3 Nov 2026 | 12 Nov 2026 | USD 3299.00 | English |
| 4 Nov 2026 | 13 Nov 2026 | USD 3299.00 | English |
| 5 Nov 2026 | 14 Nov 2026 | USD 3299.00 | English |
| 6 Nov 2026 | 15 Nov 2026 | USD 3299.00 | English |
| 7 Nov 2026 | 16 Nov 2026 | USD 3299.00 | English |
| 8 Nov 2026 | 17 Nov 2026 | USD 3299.00 | English |
| 9 Nov 2026 | 18 Nov 2026 | USD 3299.00 | English |
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