A journey worth discovering
The experience
Essential China Adventure - 23 days, a 23 days tour from Shanghai to Yangshuo, Chongqing and 10 destinations.
Connect the places
An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.
Day by day
Shanghai Shi, China (Shanghai)
Flight (Shanghai, China - Guilin, China), Transfer (Guilin, China - Yangshuo, China)
Pudong Airport
Bike & Bamboo Raft the Yulong River
Cooking class to prepare traditional Chinese dishes Kayaking on the Li River Hot cupping and traditional therapies Visit Moon Hill Cycle to nearby cave complex Natural mud baths and hot springs KTV sing-off Rock climbing on karst peaks Visit nearby village for glimpse of everyday farm life
Li River Yulong River Moon Hill
Coach (Yangshuo, China - Guilin, China), Train (Guilin, China - Chongqing, China)
Yangtze River Cruise Discover Hongya Cave at Night
Yangtze River Hongya Cave
Visit Liziba Station to watch monorail through residential building Explore former air raid shelters Visit People's Great Hall Visit Chaotianmen Dock Hike to Eling Park for panoramic city views Explore Guanyinqiao district nightlife
Liziba Station People's Great Hall Chaotianmen Dock Eling Park Guanyinqiao
Train (Chongqing, China - Chengdu, China)
Walk through People's Park Walk through Kuanzhai Alley Try Chengdu's legendary Sichuan hot pot
People's Park Kuanzhai Alley
Visit the Giant Panda Breeding Center Mandarin lesson with tour leader
Experience traditional Sichuan Opera and cultural performance with face-changing masks and fire breathing Travel to Leshan to see the world's largest stone Buddha Enjoy another round of Chengdu's famous hot pot
Panda Breeding and Research Centre Leshan Giant Buddha
Train (Chengdu, China - Xi'an, China)
Cycle along the ancient Ming Dynasty City Walls Visit the Bell and Drum Towers Explore the Muslim Quarter Sample street food in the Muslim Quarter Browse the Silk Road market
Ming Dynasty City Walls Bell Tower Drum Tower Muslim Quarter
Visit the Terracotta Warriors & Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang
Visit Big Goose Pagoda Watch music and light show at Big Goose Pagoda square in the evening
Terracotta Warriors Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang Big Goose Pagoda
Coach (Xi'an, China - Dengfeng, China)
Take a Kung Fu Lesson & Show at Shaolin Temple Mandarin lesson with tour leader Evening pub quiz
Shaolin Temple
Visit the Shaolin Temple and watch masters practice Hike to Dharma cave on Elephant Trunk Mountain Visit the UNESCO-listed Longmen Grottoes
Shaolin Temple Dharma Cave Longmen Grottoes
Train (Dengfeng, China - Beijing, China), Transfer (Beijing, China - Great Wall, China)
Hike & Camp on the Great Wall
Great Wall of China
Browse contemporary galleries of the 798 Art District Wander through the serene gardens of the Summer Palace Walk across Tiananmen Square Enter the Forbidden City Climb to the top of Jingshan Park for views See an awe-inspiring Chinese acrobatics and circus show Enjoy Beijing's iconic Peking Roast Duck
798 Art District Summer Palace Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Jingshan Park
Train (Beijing, China - Hangzhou, China)
Hunt for bargains at the city's well-known fake goods markets Visit the Temple of Heaven Wander through Nanluo district and its hutongs Explore traditional siheyuan courtyards Visit charming cafes and lively bars in Nanlou
Temple of Heaven Nanluo District
Visit West Lake & Take a Boat Tour Hike Jiuyao Mountain for Sunset
Visit the National Tea Museum Visit the National Silk Museum
West Lake Lesser Yingzhou Isle Jiuyao Mountain National Tea Museum National Silk Museum
Transfer (Hangzhou, China - Shanghai, China)
Hike the 9 Creeks in Misty Woods
Nine Creeks Misty Woods
Mandarin lesson with professional teachers from Mandarin Garden Chinese Language School
Walk to Yu Gardens Visit People's Square Shop on Nanjing Road Walk along the Bund Visit rooftop bar for Shanghai skyline views
Yu Gardens People's Square Nanjing Road The Bund
Visit Disneyland theme park Visit Shanghai Museum Wander Moganshan Art Street Huangpu River cruise on day 21
Shanghai Disneyland Shanghai Museum Moganshan Art Street Huangpu River
Shanghai Shi, China (Shanghai)
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