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Fascinating China - Metropolises and the Yangtze

14 days

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From Beijing to Shanghai

4.3 (10 reviews)

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Operator: Gebeco
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 German
Group Size 4 - 50

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Journey to Beijing
Journey to Beijing
Landmarks
Beijing
Day 2
Beijing
Beijing
Landmarks
Beijing
Day 3
Beijing
Beijing
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Forbidden City
- Visit to the Temple of Heaven
- Traditional Chinese tea ceremony
Landmarks
Forbidden City
Temple of Heaven
Day 4
Beijing
Beijing
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Summer Palace including gardens, pavilions, and Kunming Lake with Marble Boat
- Cable car ascent of Great Wall of China with panoramic viewing
- Hearty lunch during optional tour
- Visit to traditional pearl farm
- Dinner at Peking duck restaurant (tour guide recommendations available)
Landmarks
Summer Palace
Great Wall of China
Kunming Lake
Marble Boat
Day 5
Beijing to Luoyang
Beijing to Luoyang
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Shaolin Monastery
Optional Activities
- Introduction to Kung Fu martial art at Shaolin Monastery (approximately €7, bookable on site)
Landmarks
Shaolin Monastery
Songshan Mountains
Day 6
Luoyang to Xi'an
Luoyang to Xi'an
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Longmen Grottoes
- Introduction to calligraphy
Optional Activities
- Illuminated tour through Xi'an city in the evening
Landmarks
Longmen Grottoes
Small Wild Goose Pagoda
Day 7
Xi'an
Xi'an
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Terracotta Army
- Hands-on clay figure making experience
- Stroll through Muslim quarter and old town
Optional Activities
- Maultaschen banquet with various specialty variations in the evening
Landmarks
Terracotta Army
Day 8
Xi'an to Chongqing
Xi'an to Chongqing
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Liziba Station
- Culinary stroll through old town of Ciqikou
- Boarding Yangtze cruise ship
Landmarks
Liziba Station
Ciqikou
Day 9
Yangtze River Cruise
Yangtze River Cruise
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Shore excursion to Shuanggui Mountain with exploration of natural beauty and historic rock inscriptions
Landmarks
Shuanggui Mountain
Day 10
Yangtze River Cruise
Yangtze River Cruise
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Qutang Gorge
- Cruise through Wu Gorge
- Small boat excursion on tributary
Landmarks
Qutang Gorge
Wu Gorge
Day 11
Maoping - Yichang to Shanghai
Maoping - Yichang to Shanghai
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Three Gorges Dam
Landmarks
Three Gorges Dam
Day 12
Shanghai
Shanghai
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided day trip to water village of Xitang with narrow canals, historic old town, and traditional gardens
- Observation deck visit on 121st floor of Shanghai Tower for city views (weather dependent)
Landmarks
Xitang Water Village
Shanghai Tower
Day 13
Shanghai
Shanghai
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Final dinner reflecting on China travel experiences)
Included Activities
- Tai chi session
- Exploration of historic old town alleys
- Visit to Yu Garden
- Visit to silk factory with silk production demonstration
- Stroll along the Bund
- Visit to Nanjing Road
Landmarks
Yu Garden
The Bund
Pudong
Nanjing Road
Day 14
Return to Germany
Return to Germany

Landmarks
Beijing

Landmarks
Beijing

Landmarks
Forbidden City
Temple of Heaven

Landmarks
Summer Palace
Great Wall of China
Kunming Lake
Marble Boat

Landmarks
Shaolin Monastery
Songshan Mountains

Landmarks
Longmen Grottoes
Small Wild Goose Pagoda

Landmarks
Terracotta Army

Landmarks
Liziba Station
Ciqikou

Landmarks
Shuanggui Mountain

Landmarks
Qutang Gorge
Wu Gorge

Landmarks
Three Gorges Dam

Landmarks
Xitang Water Village
Shanghai Tower

Landmarks
Yu Garden
The Bund
Pudong
Nanjing Road

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Maria5.0•November 2025
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Fascinating China - Metropolises and the Yangtze

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Included Activities

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Included Activities

Optional Activities

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Included Activities

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