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

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From Beijing to Chengdu
5.0
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  • Group of cyclists riding along a scenic road by a lake.
  • Dish with finely shredded greens next to a copper pot with Chinese characters.
  • Overlooking the vast complex of the Forbidden City.
  • A man standing in front of a lush green waterfall surrounded by trees.
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  • The excursions/ daily itinerary were informative and interesting. The guides were all local guides and knowledgeable about the culture of their cities and spoke English well.

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    Erika, traveled in July
    5.0
  • Great Wall of China snaking through mountainous terrain.
  • A woman in sunglasses and a hat standing in front of a large red wall with Chinese characters.
  • People walking in a vibrant square with traditional attire.
  • Couple in front of the Terracotta Army excavation site.
  • Sculpture of a leaping tiger on a rock with mountains in the background.
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Beijing

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

    Beijing

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to the Forbidden City
    • Cable car ascent and hiking on the Great Wall
    Landmarks
    Forbidden City
    Great Wall of China
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  3. Day 3

    Beijing

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Tiananmen Square
    • Visit to the Summer Palace
    • Visit to the Temple of Heaven
    • Visit to the Lama Temple
    • Explore the Hutongs for authentic local experiences and street food
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Summer Palace
    Temple of Heaven
    Lama Temple
    Hutongs
  4. Day 4

    Beijing to Xi'an

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to the Muslim Quarter
    • Visit to the Great Mosque
    Landmarks
    Great Mosque
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  5. Day 5

    Xi'an to Dali

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to the Terracotta Warriors
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Warriors
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  6. Day 6

    Dali

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Biking along the Erhai Ecological Corridor to Xizhou Village
    • Visit to Bai Minority Village
    Landmarks
    Erhai Lake
    Xizhou Village
  7. Day 7

    Dali to Lijiang

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Lijiang Town
    • Ascent of Lion Hill with panoramic views
    Landmarks
    Lijiang Town
    Lion Hill
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  8. Day 8

    Lijiang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Baisha Ancient Town
    • Visit to historic temple with frescoes
    • Visit to Yuhu Village
    • Cultural experience with Naxi family
    • Making soymilk, tofu curd, and Naxi paper
    Landmarks
    Baisha Ancient Town
    Yuhu Village
    Yulong Snow Mountain
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  9. Day 9

    Lijiang to Shangri-La

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • View of Tiger Leaping Gorge
    • View of Yangtze's First Bend
    • Glimpses of minority villages
    Landmarks
    Tiger Leaping Gorge
    Yangtze River First Bend
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Shangri-La

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Pudacuo National Park
    • Visit to Gedan Songzanlin Monastery
    • Meeting and discussion with a lama
    Landmarks
    Pudacuo National Park
    Gedan Songzanlin Monastery
  11. Day 11

    Shangri-La to Chengdu

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Dukezong Ancient Town
    • Turn the world's largest prayer wheel
    Landmarks
    Dukezong Ancient Town
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  12. Day 12

    Chengdu

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
    • Visit to Chengdu Museum
    • Visit to Wenshu Temple
    Landmarks
    Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
    Chengdu Museum
    Wenshu Temple
  13. Day 13

    Chengdu Departure

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

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Traveler Moments

  • People on a walkway with Shanghai skyline in the background.
  • Person posing on a glass platform with a bridge and cliffs in the background.
  • People enjoying a scenic view from a mountain viewpoint.
  • Person posing in front of misty mountains with unique rock formations.
  • Person on a bike in front of historic architecture.
  • Couple posing on the Great Wall of China.
  • Couple in front of the Terracotta Army excavation site.
  • Person posing by a riverside with traditional Chinese architecture.
  • Couple dining at a traditional Chinese restaurant with a hot pot centerpiece.
  • A person posing with a colorful dragon sculpture in front of a building.
  • A woman in sunglasses and a hat standing in front of a large red wall with Chinese characters.
  • A man standing in front of a lush green waterfall surrounded by trees.

Traveler Reviews

5.0
Overall rating based on 2 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.0
  • Food
    4.5
  • Tour Operator
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  • M
    July 23rd, 2024
    This was all together a very pleasant experience. Starting with the process of building and adjusting all the details...
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    • Person on a bike in front of historic architecture.
    • People enjoying a scenic view from a mountain viewpoint.
    • Couple dining at a traditional Chinese restaurant with a hot pot centerpiece.
    • Couple posing on the Great Wall of China.
    • A man standing in front of a lush green waterfall surrounded by trees.
    • A person posing with a colorful dragon sculpture in front of a building.
    • A woman in sunglasses and a hat standing in front of a large red wall with Chinese characters.
    • Couple in front of the Terracotta Army excavation site.
    • Person posing by a riverside with traditional Chinese architecture.
    • People on a walkway with Shanghai skyline in the background.
    • Person posing in front of misty mountains with unique rock formations.
    • Person posing on a glass platform with a bridge and cliffs in the background.
    Traveled in June 2024
    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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  • China Exploration: From Ancient Capitals to Shangri-La (Private Custom) reviewer 2
    July 22nd, 2024
    Wonderful tour. Well organized and very informative. I have been on guided tours with another company and this was...
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    Traveled in June 2024
    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.
    • 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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