A journey worth discovering
The experience
Spectacular Highlights of China, a 15 days tour from Beijing to Xi'an, Chongqing and 2 destinations.
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An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.
Day by day
Flight (Frankfurt or Munich - Beijing, China)
Beijing
Dinner
Transfer (Beijing Airport - Hotel in Beijing)
Tour guide welcome and orientation Dinner with tour group
Self-guided exploration of area around hotel
Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer (Beijing, China - Great Wall at Gubeikou, China), Transfer (Great Wall at Gubeikou, China - Beijing, China)
Guided hike and climb on the Great Wall at Gubeikou Short ridge hike along the Great Wall Brief stop at the Olympic Stadium
Foot massage in the evening
Great Wall of China Gubeikou Olympic Stadium (Bird's Nest)
Breakfast
Transfer (Beijing, China - Beijing, China)
Tai Chi introduction at the Temple of Heaven Guided tour of the Temple of Heaven Walk across Tiananmen Square Guided tour of the Forbidden City including ceremonial halls, courtyards, and pavilions
Peking duck dinner in the evening
Temple of Heaven Hall of Harvest Sacrifices Tiananmen Square Forbidden City
Breakfast, Dinner
Flight (Beijing, China - Xi'an, China)
Calligraphy course and introduction to Chinese character art Night drive through Xi'an
Xi'an
Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer (Xi'an, China - Terracotta Army site (90 km))
Visit to Terracotta Army (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Exploration of Xi'an old town Walk along the preserved city wall of Xi'an Evening culinary stroll with visit to Bell and Drum Tower
Terracotta Army Bell and Drum Tower Xi'an City Wall
Breakfast
Train (Xi'an, China - Chongqing, China)
Train journey to Chongqing Boarding Yangtze cruise ship
Chongqing
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sailing
Cruise through South Chinese hilly landscape Shore excursion to Mount Shuanggui area Visit calligraphy works from Song Dynasty to present day
Mount Shuanggui Yangtze River
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sailing (Previous location - Three Gorges area), Sailing (Yangtze River - Shennong River tributary)
Yangtze cruise through Three Gorges Qutang Gorge passage Wu Gorge passage Shennong River tributary excursion by small boat Farewell dinner with toast
Qutang Gorge Wu Gorge Shennong River
Breakfast
Transfer (Yangtze River, China - Zhangjiajie, China)
Visit to the Three Gorges Dam
Three Gorges Dam
Breakfast
Transfer (Previous location, China - Zhangjiajie National Park, China)
Zhangjiajie National Park entrance and exploration Ride on the world's highest and fastest outdoor glass elevator to Yuanjiajie Peak Visit to Tianzishan Mountain
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Yuanjiajie Peak Tianzishan Mountain
Breakfast
Transfer (Zhangjiajie National Park, China - Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, China), Flight (Zhangjiajie, China - Shanghai, China)
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon exploration on foot Walk over the longest glass bridge in the world (375 meters)
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon
Breakfast, Dinner (Final dinner together reminiscing about experiences)
Transfer (Shanghai, China - Shanghai Airport, China)
Visit to Yu Garden (or Jade Buddha Temple as alternative) Visit to a silk factory - silkworm breeding and silk processing demonstration Stroll along Nanjing Road Visit to the Bund promenade
Shanghai Tower viewing platform (€35 per person)
Yu Garden (Yuyuan) Jade Buddha Temple Nanjing Road The Bund Shanghai Tower
Breakfast
Transfer (Shanghai, China - Zhujiajiao, China)
City exploration in Shanghai
Optional excursion to Zhujiajiao water village (Venice of Shanghai) Boat trip on the Huangpu River in the evening
Zhujiajiao Water Village Huangpu River
Breakfast
Flight (Shanghai, China - Frankfurt or Munich, Germany)
Frankfurt or Munich Airport
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