A journey worth discovering
The experience
Pandas, Palaces, & Portraits of China - 14 days, a 14 days tour from Beijing to Xi'an, Chengdu and 5 destinations.
Connect the places
An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.
Day by day
Transfer (Beijing Capital Airport, China - Beijing, China)
Lunch, Dinner (Welcome a la carte dinner at a popular restaurant, featuring Peking roast duck and other classic Beijing dishes (valued at CNY150 per person))
Guided visit to Tiananmen Square Guided visit to the Forbidden City Visit to the Temple of Heaven Chinese Acrobatic Show
Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Temple of Heaven
Lunch (Buffet lunch)
Visit to Mutianyu section of the Great Wall Round-trip cable car on the Great Wall Walking along the Great Wall Group toast with red wine Photos at the Olympic National Stadium (Bird's Nest) Traditional rickshaw ride through hutong alleys Visit to a local courtyard home
Mutianyu section of the Great Wall Olympic National Stadium (Bird's Nest)
Lunch
Transfer (Beijing, China - Beijing Railway Station, China), Train (Beijing, China - Xian, China), Transfer (Xian Railway Station, China - Xian, China)
Visit to the Summer Palace
Summer Palace
Lunch (Lunch at a nearby restaurant), Dinner (Dumpling Dinner, showcasing a variety of traditional northern Chinese dumplings)
Visit to Terracotta Army Museum Family visit to the home of the first discoverer of the Terracotta Army Hands-on experience making a mini clay warrior with a local artisan Visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show Dumpling Dinner
Terracotta Army Museum Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Lunch (A la carte lunch featuring local specialities in the Muslim Quarter)
Visit to City Wall Park Learn basic Tai Chi movements from a local master Walk along the ancient City Wall Visit to the Great Mosque Visit to Shaanxi History Museum
City Wall Park Xian City Wall Great Mosque Shaanxi History Museum
Transfer (Xian, China - Xian North Railway Station, China), Train (Xian, China - Chengdu, China), Transfer (Chengdu Railway Station, China - Chengdu, China)
Visit to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Visit to the Thatched Cottage of Du Fu Visit to Renmin Park Tea experience at Renmin Park Stroll through historic Broad and Narrow Alleys
Sample Sichuan snacks and cuisine
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Thatched Cottage of Du Fu Renmin Park Broad and Narrow Alleys
Dinner (Buffet dinner on board)
Transfer (Chengdu, China - Chengdu Railway Station, China), Train (Chengdu, China - Chongqing, China), Transfer (Chongqing Railway Station, China - Chongqing, China)
Visit to Liziba Light Rail Station Visit to Kuixing Tower Visit to Hongya Cave area Boarding five-star Yangtze River cruise ship Captain's Welcome Party
Liziba Light Rail Station Kuixing Tower Hongya Cave
Breakfast
Excursion to Fengdu Ghost City Large-scale live performance The War of the Three Kingdoms
Relax on deck and enjoy Yangtze River scenery Onboard cultural activities
Fengdu Ghost City
Sailing through Qutang Gorge Sailing through Wu Gorge Sailing through Xiling Gorge Onshore excursion to Goddess Stream by smaller boat
Qutang Gorge Wu Gorge Xiling Gorge Goddess Stream
Breakfast, Lunch (Takeaway lunch from KFC or McDonald's with additional fruit and drinks)
Transfer (Yangtze River, China - Three Gorges Tourist Centre, Yichang, China), Transfer (Three Gorges Tourist Centre, Yichang, China - Yichang Railway Station, China), Train (Yichang, China - Shanghai, China), Transfer (Shanghai Railway Station, China - Shanghai, China)
Visit to the Three Gorges Dam
Three Gorges Dam
Visit to Shanghai Museum Walk through Yu Garden Walk through Yu Garden traditional bazaar Stroll along the historic Bund One-hour cruise on the Huangpu River
Shanghai Museum Yu Garden The Bund Huangpu River
Plan your next step
From USD 3,540.00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 2026 | 19 Nov 2026 | USD 3540.00 | English |
| 13 Nov 2026 | 26 Nov 2026 | USD 3540.00 | English |
| 20 Nov 2026 | 3 Dec 2026 | USD 3540.00 | English |
| 2 Apr 2027 | 15 Apr 2027 | USD 3600.00 | English |
| 9 Apr 2027 | 22 Apr 2027 | USD 3821.00 | English |
| 16 Apr 2027 | 29 Apr 2027 | USD 3600.00 | English |
| 7 May 2027 | 20 May 2027 | USD 3600.00 | English |
| 14 May 2027 | 27 May 2027 | USD 3821.00 | English |
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