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Essential China

11 days
From Beijing to Shanghai
4.4
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 16
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Beijing

    Meals
    Dinner (Group dinner at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Group dinner at local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Pre-tour hotel nights in Beijing
    Landmarks
    Forbidden City
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  2. Day 2

    Beijing

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tiananmen Square
    • Explore the Forbidden City (or Ancestral Temple and Temple of Heaven if Forbidden City unavailable)
    • Visit Jingshan Park
    • Walking tour of hutongs
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Ancestral Temple
    Temple of Heaven
    Jingshan Park
  3. Day 3

    Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Great Wall of China at Mutianyu
    • Walk along the top of the wall

    Optional Activities

    • Cable car to top of Great Wall (approximately 8 minutes)
    Landmarks
    Great Wall of China - Mutianyu
  4. Day 4

    Beijing to Xi'an

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bell and Drum Plaza
    • Explore Muslim Quarter spice markets

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Gao's family mansion and shadow puppetry show (approximately 30 yuan/US$4.15 per person)
    Landmarks
    Bell and Drum Plaza
    Muslim Quarter
    Xi'an City Walls
  5. Day 5

    Xi'an - Terracotta Warriors

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at farmer's restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Terracotta Warriors of Emperor Qin
    • Lunch at farmer's restaurant
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Warriors
  6. Day 6

    Xi'an

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Walking along city walls
    • Cycling along city walls (bike hire available)
    • Various activities to be arranged with tour leader
    Landmarks
    Xi'an City Walls
  7. Day 7

    Xi'an to Chengdu

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Tianfu Square
    • Visit People's Park
    • Chinese water calligraphy experience (weather permitting)

    Optional Activities

    • Hotpot dinner during stay in Chengdu (spicy or mild broths available)
    Landmarks
    Tianfu Square
    People's Park
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  8. Day 8

    Chengdu

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Giant Panda Breeding & Research Base
    Landmarks
    Giant Panda Breeding & Research Base
  9. Day 9

    Chengdu to Shanghai

    Meals
    Breakfast (Simple box breakfast from hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Yu Yuan Garden
    Landmarks
    Yu Yuan Garden
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  10. Day 10

    Shanghai

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Bund waterfront area
    • Explore Nanjing Road
    • Explore French Concession
    Landmarks
    The Bund
    Nanjing Road
    French Concession
  11. Day 11

    Shanghai

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Extend your stay in Shanghai

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Rating
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Response time
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Response rate
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Cancellation policy

Reviews from other tours by Exodus Adventure Travels

  • Elzbieta
    November 17th, 2019
    The long (all day) bus ride from Chengdu to Leshan for a short 20-minute boat ride to see the Buddha cliff was a...
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  • Esther
    October 31st, 2019
    We had a wonderful group and a great tour leader (Leon) which made the trip memorable. It was amazing all we got to...
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  • Natalie
    April 24th, 2019
    The tour was absolutely incredible. Every day the hiking was so different and the wall incredible. The food was...
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for China. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before August 30th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 30th, 2026, a minimum payment of 25% is required to confirm your booking with Exodus Adventure Travels. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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