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China Exploration: From Ancient Capitals to Shangri-La (Private Custom)

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From Beijing to Chengdu
5.0 (2 reviews)
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Plan your adventure:
City & Culture
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
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Start point
    China (Beijing)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  3. Day 2

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of the Forbidden City
    • Cable car ascent of the Great Wall
    • Hiking on the Great Wall
    Landmarks
    Forbidden City
    Great Wall of China
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  4. Day 3

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Tiananmen Square
    • Visit the Summer Palace
    • Visit the Temple of Heaven
    • Visit the Lama Temple
    • Explore Hutongs and local street fare
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Summer Palace
    Temple of Heaven
    Lama Temple
  5. Day 4

    Beijing to Xi'an

    Beijing to Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of the Muslim Quarter
    • Visit to Muslim Street
    • Visit to the Great Mosque
    Landmarks
    Great Mosque
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  6. Day 5

    Xi'an to Dali

    Xi'an to Dali
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to the Terracotta Warriors
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Warriors
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  7. Day 6

    Dali

    Dali
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Biking along the Erhai Ecological Corridor
    • Visit to Xizhou Village
    • Cultural visit to Bai Minority Village
    • Scenic views of Erhai Lake
    Landmarks
    Erhai Lake
    Xizhou Village
  8. Day 7

    Dali to Lijiang

    Dali to Lijiang
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of ancient Lijiang Town
    • Ascent of Lion Hill with panoramic views
    Landmarks
    Lijiang Town
    Lion Hill
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  9. Day 8

    Lijiang

    Lijiang
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Baisha Ancient Town
    • Temple visit and viewing of ancient frescoes
    • Visit to Yuhu Village
    • Cultural experience with Naxi family
    • Participation in soymilk grinding
    • Participation in tofu curd making
    • Participation in Naxi paper-making
    Landmarks
    Baisha Ancient Town
    Yuhu Village
    Yulong Snow Mountain
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  10. Day 9

    Lijiang to Shangri-La

    Lijiang to Shangri-La
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Scenic viewing of Tiger Leaping Gorge
    • Viewing of Yangtze River's First Bend
    • Visits to minority villages
    Landmarks
    Tiger Leaping Gorge
    Yangtze River First Bend
  11. Day 10

    Shangri-La

    Shangri-La
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Stroll through Pudacuo National Park
    • Visit to Gedan Songzanlin Monastery
    • Discussion with lama about Buddhist practices
    Landmarks
    Pudacuo National Park
    Gedan Songzanlin Monastery
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 11

    Shangri-La to Chengdu

    Shangri-La to Chengdu
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Dukezong Ancient Town
    • Turning the world's largest prayer wheel
    Landmarks
    Dukezong Ancient Town
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  13. Day 12

    Chengdu

    Chengdu
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
    • Visit to Chengdu Museum
    • Visit to Wenshu Temple
    • Traditional tea experience at Wenshu Temple
    Landmarks
    Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
    Chengdu Museum
    Wenshu Temple
  14. Day 13

    Chengdu

    Chengdu
    End point
    Chengdu Shi, Sichuan, China (Chengdu)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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  • 4.9

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  • Marijana5.0•July 2024
    This was all together a very pleasant experience. Starting with the process of building and adjusting all the details...
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    Reply from: Odynovo
    Dear Marijana K, Thank you for taking the time to write a positive review and for your recognition of the guides! We are so glad to know that you enjoyed a great time during your trip to China, and were satisfied with our private tour service. Your recognition of our service is the power that moves us on! Sincerely look forward to traveling to more destinations with you in the future. BTW, our Newsletter Subscribers Giveaway is underway, all the subscribers have a chance to win a free South Korea tour, and the winner will be randomly chosen on September 1st. If you're interested in this giveaway, check more details by clicking: https://www.odynovotours.com/newsletter/ Best regards, Wendy Luo at Odynovo
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    Erika5.0•July 2024
    Wonderful tour. Well organized and very informative. I have been on guided tours with another company and this was...
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    Reply from: Odynovo
    Dear Erika Dudley, Thank you so much for your trust and support, and for sharing your detailed travel experience with us! We are so glad to know that you enjoyed your trip to China and were satisfied with our private tour service. Our aim is to delight every customer, every time, through outstanding personalized service, fantastic products, and amazing destinations! Your satisfaction is our power moving forward! Sincerely look forward to traveling to more destinations with you in the future. BTW, our Newsletter Subscribers Giveaway is underway, all the subscribers have a chance to win a free South Korea tour, and the winner will be randomly chosen on September 1st. If you're interested in this giveaway, check more details by clicking: https://www.odynovotours.com/newsletter/ Best regards, Wendy Luo at Odynovo
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    • 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.
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