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Essential China

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From Beijing to Shanghai

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Platinum Operator: Exodus Adventure Travels
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Beijing
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
Day 2
Beijing
Beijing
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Tiananmen Square
- Guided tour of Forbidden City
- Walk through Jingshan Park
- Walking tour of traditional hutongs
Optional Activities
- Visit to Ancestral Temple (alternative if Forbidden City tickets unavailable)
- Visit to Temple of Heaven (alternative if Forbidden City tickets unavailable)
Landmarks
Tiananmen Square
Forbidden City
Jingshan Park
Ancestral Temple
Temple of Heaven
Day 3
Beijing to Mutianyu
Beijing to Mutianyu
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Great Wall of China at Mutianyu
- Walking tour along the Great Wall
Optional Activities
- Cable car to top of Great Wall (approximately 8 minutes, costs not specified)
Landmarks
Great Wall of China at Mutianyu
Day 4
Beijing to Xi'an
Beijing to Xi'an
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Muslim Quarter
- Visit to Bell and Drum Plaza area
Optional Activities
- Visit to Gao's family mansion (approximately 30 yuan/US$4.15 per person)
- Shadow puppetry show (approximately 30 yuan/US$4.15 per person)
Landmarks
Bell and Drum Plaza
Muslim Quarter
Day 5
Xi'an
Xi'an
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a nearby farmer's restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit to Terracotta Warriors of Emperor Qin
- Lunch at farmer's restaurant
Landmarks
Terracotta Warriors of Emperor Qin
Day 6
Xi'an
Xi'an
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walking along the city walls
- Cycling along the city walls (bike hire available)
Landmarks
Xi'an City Walls
Day 7
Xi'an to Chengdu
Xi'an to Chengdu
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour through city center and Tianfu Square
- Visit to 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
Day 8
Chengdu
Chengdu
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Giant Panda Breeding & Research Base
Landmarks
Giant Panda Breeding & Research Base
Day 9
Chengdu to Shanghai
Chengdu to Shanghai
Meals
Breakfast (Simple box breakfast from hotel)
Included Activities
- Flight to Shanghai
- Visit to Yu Yuan Garden
Landmarks
Yu Yuan Garden
Day 10
Shanghai
Shanghai
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bund waterfront area
- Visit to Nanjing Road
- Exploration of French Concession
Landmarks
The Bund
Nanjing Road
French Concession
Day 11
Shanghai
Shanghai
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extended stay in Shanghai

Landmarks
Forbidden City

Landmarks
Tiananmen Square
Forbidden City
Jingshan Park
Ancestral Temple
Temple of Heaven

Landmarks
Great Wall of China at Mutianyu

Landmarks
Bell and Drum Plaza
Muslim Quarter

Landmarks
Terracotta Warriors of Emperor Qin

Landmarks
Xi'an City Walls

Landmarks
Tianfu Square
People's Park

Landmarks
Giant Panda Breeding & Research Base

Landmarks
Yu Yuan Garden

Landmarks
The Bund
Nanjing Road
French Concession

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4.4

Elzbieta4.0•November 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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Esther4.5•October 2019
We had a wonderful group and a great tour leader (Leon) which made the trip memorable. It was amazing all we got to...
We had a wonderful group and a great tour leader (Leon) which made the trip memorable. It was amazing all we got to see in this 19 day China trip. Each day was packed with new places to visit even when the weather was down. I had so many favorite spots so it’s hard to select a few.. panda research center, top of the world/tea plantation, Watertown (even with commercialization fun to see all the costume wearers), Bund & tallest building in Shanghai, summer temple in Beijing and of course Xi’an terra cotta warriors. The food was great overall and we quickly burned off the calories by walking an average of 3-6 miles/day. We took local buses &subways, an overnight train (comfortable), coaches, boats, fast trains, and plane. As noted before keep your luggage slim as you will be moving it quite a bit. My only negative was taking the subway during rush hour once - we were packed like sardines. Local buses were fine. The optional tours were great ( especially the performances) but take more cash then noted in the the notes as they add up. There were ATMs in the big cities so getting access was no big deal. We had to pay cash for each event and meal and it may have been easier if we could use a credit card or add to the tab as I have in the past with other companies. The accommodations overall were quite good. In a few places we had minor issues like sticky doors, no views out the window but these were minor. Except once we stayed 2-3 days in each place which was nice. Leon did a great job of selecting places to visit and when we added a request he would include it. He was incredibly responsive to all our needs. I had special dietary needs and he made sure food selections could accommodate me so I didn’t get ill. He personalized his talks when we visited each place and we learned a lot about Chinese culture from him. We gave him a standing ovation at our last dinner which he richly deserved. Although I usually go on more nature oriented tours, this people-city centric tour was fascinating. China is about cultural and economic development and its long history. Make sure you read some Chinese history before you go. It will enhance your experience. It was noted in previous reviews to bring a travel sheet for the train. It’s not necessary. Instead bring very comfortable shoes. I would highly recommend this tour, especially if you can get Leon as your guide.Show more
Natalie5.0•April 2019
The tour was absolutely incredible. Every day the hiking was so different and the wall incredible. The food was...
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Included Activities

Included Activities

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