A journey worth discovering
The experience
Incredible China Escape W/ Scenic Train Journeys, River Cruise & Breakfasts, a 12 days tour from Beijing to Xi'an, Chengdu and 4 destinations.
Connect the places
An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.
Day by day
Beijing, China (Airport Arrivals gate, Our team will receive you with your name card)
Transfer (Beijing Airport, China - Beijing, China)
Breakfast
Transfer (Beijing hotel - Forbidden City, Beijing, China)
Private guided tour of the Forbidden City, UNESCO World Heritage Site Visit to museum exhibitions featuring imperial clocks, rare treasures, classical furniture, and ancient ceramics Hotel pickup in eco-friendly vehicle
Forbidden City Hall of Supreme Harmony Hall of Central Harmony Hall of Preserving Harmony
Breakfast
Transfer (Beijing hotel - Mutianyu Great Wall, Beijing, China)
Guided tour of Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China Scenic chairlift ride up to the Great Wall Toboggan ride down the mountainside Hotel pickup and drop-off
Alternative drop-off at Wangfujing for dining and shopping
Mutianyu Great Wall Wangfujing
Breakfast
Transfer (Beijing hotel - Beijing train station, China), Train (Beijing, China - Xi'an, China), Transfer (Xi'an train station, China - Xi'an hotel, China)
Breakfast
Transfer (Xi'an hotel, China - Terracotta Warriors Museum, Xi'an, China)
Visit to Terracotta Warriors Museum Exploration of the life-sized Terracotta Army
8-hour full-day tour including Terracotta Warriors, City Wall, and Big Wild Goose Pagoda with access to pagoda's upper level 5-hour tour with private transfer only
Terracotta Warriors Museum City Wall of Xi'an Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Breakfast
Transfer (Xi'an hotel, China - Xi'an train station, China), Train (Xi'an, China - Chengdu, China), Transfer (Chengdu train station, China - Chengdu hotel, China)
Breakfast
Transfer (Chengdu hotel, China - Chengdu train station, China), Train (Chengdu, China - Chongqing, China), Transfer (Chongqing train station, China - Chongqing cruise port, China), Sailing (Chongqing, China - Yangtze River, China)
Giant Panda Discovery Tour at Chengdu Panda Research Base Yangtze River cruise embarking from Chongqing
Chengdu Panda Research Base
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sailing (Yangtze River, China - Fengdu, China)
Shore excursion to Shuanggui Mountain Scenic Area near Fengdu
Optional daytime excursion to Fengdu's Ghost City Optional evening performance: Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Shuanggui Mountain Scenic Area Fengdu Ghost City
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell buffet dinner on board)
Sailing (Yangtze River, China - Yangtze River, China)
Introduction to traditional Chinese Taiji (Tai Chi) Shore excursion to Shennv Stream (Goddess Stream)
Optional morning excursion to White Emperor City (8:00 AM - 10:30 AM)
White Emperor City Qutang Gorge Shennv Stream Xiling Gorge
Breakfast
Transfer (Yangtze River cruise port, Yichang, China - Yichang Airport, China), Flight (Yichang, China - Shanghai, China), Transfer (Shanghai Airport, China - Shanghai hotel, China)
Breakfast
Transfer (Shanghai hotel, China - Huangpu River cruise pier, Shanghai, China), Sailing (Shanghai, China - Shanghai, China), Transfer (Huangpu River cruise pier, Shanghai, China - Shanghai hotel, China)
Huangpu River Night Cruise with hotel pickup and drop-off English-speaking host orientation and local insights
Huangpu River The Bund Pudong
Shanghai, China (Departure Gate, Our Driver cum guide will see you off here)
Breakfast
Transfer (Shanghai hotel, China - Shanghai Airport, China)
Plan your next step
From USD 4,223.00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 2026 | 13 Nov 2026 | USD 4549.00 | English |
| 4 Nov 2026 | 15 Nov 2026 | USD 4367.00 | English |
| 7 Nov 2026 | 18 Nov 2026 | USD 4549.00 | English |
| 9 Nov 2026 | 20 Nov 2026 | USD 4549.00 | English |
| 11 Nov 2026 | 22 Nov 2026 | USD 4367.00 | English |
| 14 Nov 2026 | 25 Nov 2026 | USD 4549.00 | English |
| 16 Nov 2026 | 27 Nov 2026 | USD 4549.00 | English |
| 18 Nov 2026 | 29 Nov 2026 | USD 4276.00 | English |
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