A journey worth discovering
The experience
Essential China, a 11 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
Dinner (Group dinner at a local restaurant)
Group dinner at local restaurant
Pre-tour hotel nights in Beijing
Forbidden City
Breakfast
Transfer (Hotel, Beijing - Tiananmen Square, Beijing)
Visit to Tiananmen Square Guided tour of Forbidden City Walk through Jingshan Park Walking tour of traditional hutongs
Visit to Ancestral Temple (alternative if Forbidden City tickets unavailable) Visit to Temple of Heaven (alternative if Forbidden City tickets unavailable)
Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Jingshan Park Ancestral Temple Temple of Heaven
Breakfast
Transfer (Beijing, China - Mutianyu, China), Transfer (Parking area, Mutianyu - Ticket office, Mutianyu), Transfer (Mutianyu, China - Beijing, China)
Visit to Great Wall of China at Mutianyu Walking tour along the Great Wall
Cable car to top of Great Wall (approximately 8 minutes, costs not specified)
Great Wall of China at Mutianyu
Breakfast
Train (Beijing, China - Xi'an, China)
Walking tour of Muslim Quarter Visit to Bell and Drum Plaza area
Visit to Gao's family mansion (approximately 30 yuan/US$4.15 per person) Shadow puppetry show (approximately 30 yuan/US$4.15 per person)
Bell and Drum Plaza Muslim Quarter
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a nearby farmer's restaurant)
Transfer (Xi'an, China - Terracotta Warriors, China), Transfer (Terracotta Warriors, China - Xi'an, China)
Visit to Terracotta Warriors of Emperor Qin Lunch at farmer's restaurant
Terracotta Warriors of Emperor Qin
Breakfast
Walking along the city walls Cycling along the city walls (bike hire available)
Xi'an City Walls
Breakfast
Transfer (Xi'an, China - Xi'an Train Station, China), Train (Xi'an, China - Chengdu, China)
Walking tour through city center and Tianfu Square Visit to People's Park Chinese water calligraphy experience (weather permitting)
Hotpot dinner during stay in Chengdu (spicy or mild broths available)
Tianfu Square People's Park
Breakfast
Transfer (Chengdu, China - Giant Panda Breeding & Research Base, Chengdu), Transfer (Giant Panda Breeding & Research Base, Chengdu - Chengdu, China)
Visit to Giant Panda Breeding & Research Base
Giant Panda Breeding & Research Base
Breakfast (Simple box breakfast from hotel)
Flight (Chengdu, China - Shanghai, China), Transfer (Hotel, Shanghai - Yu Yuan Garden, Shanghai)
Flight to Shanghai Visit to Yu Yuan Garden
Yu Yuan Garden
Breakfast
Walking tour of Bund waterfront area Visit to Nanjing Road Exploration of French Concession
The Bund Nanjing Road French Concession
Breakfast
Extended stay in Shanghai
Plan your next step
From USD 3,545.00 per person
Final price and additional fees confirmed for your dates and group.
Price based on Twin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2026 | 2 Dec 2026 | USD 3365.00 | English |
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