Summary
Ancient wonders. Modern cities. Timeless traditions. Like a classic Chinese dumpling, this tour of China is filled with flavor, zest, and delectable elements of surprise. From the hutongs of Beijing to the longtangs of Shanghai, you’ll savor every Far East experience you’ve ever craved, including a rickshaw ride through Beijing’s narrow alleyways, a walk along the Great Wall, and a 3-night cruise through the magnificent Three Gorges of the winding, wondrous Yangtze, Asia’s longest river. This truly hands-on vacation will teach you the ancient art of tea making, the calming practice of tai chi, and the delicate art of making traditional dim sum, the dumpling whose name means “to touch the heart.” Expect additional flutters when you enter the Forbidden City, stand before Xi’an’s Terracotta Army, and observe the daily habits of the native pandas of Chengdu.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Arrive In Beijing, China
- Day 2
- Beijing
- Day 3
- Beijing-Great Wall Excursion
- Day 4
- Beijing-Xi’An
- Day 5
- Xi’An
- Day 6
- Xi’An-Chengdu
- Day 7
- Chengdu
- Day 8
- Chengdu-Chongqing
- Day 9
- Cruising: Mountain Shuanggui
- Day 10
- Cruising: Qutang Gorge-Wu Gorge-Goddess Stream
- Day 11
- Cruising:
- Day 12
- Hangzhou-Shanghai
- Day 13
- Shanghai
- Day 14
- Shanghai
Travel Cities (8): Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Great Wall of China, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Xian, Yichang