12 days and 1 hour
Very easy
This trip starts from Beijing, then Xi’an, Chengdu, Three Gorges and Shanghai to explore Great Wall, Terra Cottar Warriors, Pandas, cruising on the Three Gorges of Yangtze River, and Shanghai Bund, which are the imposing sites of China.
Itinerary
Day 1. Arrival Beijing
Arrival in Beijing, you will be transferred to the hotel. Welcome dinner.
Overnight in Beijing Regent Hotel or similar
Meals: Dinner
Day 2. Beijing
Visit Tian’anmen Square that is the biggest city square in the word. Then move to Forbideden City that was the home of royal family for Ming and Qing Dynasties. This afternoon visit the stunning Summer Palace where the royal family spent their summer time to escape the heat in the city.
Overnight in Beijing Regent Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3. Beijing
Today take a ride to Mutianyu Great Wall that was a military project fighting against the enemies from Northern China in the ancient time.
Overnight in Beijing Regent Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4. Beijing to Xi’an Bullet Train
Take a bullet train to Xi’an in the morning (approx. 5 hours). Upon arrival, transferred to the hotel. Walking tour to old city wall and Muslim Quarter to visit Grand Mosque. You have opportunity to taste dumpling banquet as optional.
Overnight in Xi'an Sofitel Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5. Xian
Fantastic tour to Terra-cottar warriors in the morning. There are 4 exhibition halls presenting various warriors and horses that were make 2200 years ago.
Move to visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda afterwards which was constructed 1500 years ago.
Overnight in Xi'an Sofitel Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6. Xian to Chengdu Flight
Take a flight this morning to Chengdu. Explore the Kuaizhai Alleys, Qingyang Temple in the afternoon. Taste the yummy hot pot for dinner.
Overnight in Chengdu Sheraton Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 7. Chengdu to Chongqing Express Train
Visit Chengdu Panda Base in the morning to view the cute panda. Afterwards move to railway station to catch a bullet train to Chongqing where boarding a luxury boat to start 4-day boat tour on the Yangtze River.
Overnight on boat
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8. On boat
Sailing on the boat. Off-shore tour to either Ghost City or Shibao Village.
Overnight on boat
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 9. On boat
Enjoy the stunning view of the Three Gorges(Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge) on the sun deck. Tributary excursion either Lesser Three Gorges or Shennong Stream will be included.
Overnight on boat
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 10. Yichang to Shanghai Flight
Visit the Three Gorges Dam this morning before transferring from the cruise to Yichang airport to catch flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival in Shanghai, transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Shanghai Sheraton Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11. Shanghai
Walking tour start from hotel to Yu Garden, old street, Shanghai Museum, and well-known Bund. Farewell dinner is included to celebrate the completion of the wonderful trip.
Overnight in Shanghai Sheraton Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Day 12. Depart from Shanghai
Transfer to Shanghai airport to catch your flight back home.
End of services.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 5 star hotel
Transport: Car or bus
Train:
Bullet train Beijing/Xi'an
Express train Chengdu/Chongqing
Flights:
Xi'an/Chengdu
Yichang/Shanghai
Meals: Listed
Guide: Local guides
Entrance: Sites stated
Passport