Summary
This value-minded tour traces China’s remarkable past and vibrant present. Begin in Beijing, where highlights include Tian’anmen Square, the Forbidden City, a traditional Peking duck dinner, and a walk along the legendary Great Wall. Travel by high speed train to Xi’an, once a major Silk Road capital, and uncover the awe inspiring Terracotta Warriors—one of the world’s greatest archaeological discoveries.
Continue to Chengdu, home of the beloved giant panda, with a visit to the Wolong Giant Panda Nature Reserve and free time to experience the region’s bold cuisine and cultural traditions. Your journey concludes in Shanghai, China’s largest city, where classical gardens, historic neighborhoods, and the famed Bund showcase a fascinating blend of old and new.
From ancient dynasties and remarkable wildlife to the neon-lit pulse of the modern world, it’s an unforgettable exploration of China!
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Beijing, China
- Day 2
- Beijing
- Day 3
- Beijing
- Day 4
- Beijing-Xi’An
- Day 5
- Xi’An
- Day 6
- Xi’An-Chengdu
- Day 7
- Chengdu
- Day 8
- Chengdu-Shanghai
- Day 9
- Shanghai
- Day 10
- Shanghai
- Day 11
- Shanghai
Rivers:
Travel Cities (5): Beijing, Chengdu, Great Wall of China, Shanghai, Xian