Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Beijing
Beijing- Start point
- Capital Airport Hotel Beijing, Beijing Airport Chao Yang District Beijing China, Beijing, 100621, China (Pick up at Beijing Capital Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Jinglun Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Temple of Heaven excursion - visit the Hall of Prayers for Abundant Harvests, Altar of the Circular Mound, and Echo Wall; observe locals practicing leisure activities like singing, dancing, chess, and calligraphy; explore the 'Corner of Love' where elderly parents meet to discuss their single children
Landmarks Temple of Heaven - Day 2
Beijing
Beijing- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Jinglun Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Beijing City Tour - visit Tian An Men Square, Forbidden City, Coal Park for panoramic views of the royal palace, enjoy lunch in a local house, cyclo-rickshaw ride through old Hutong districts (about 10-15 minutes), guided walk through Hutong, visit Silk Market and The Place district
Landmarks Tian An Men Square Forbidden City Beihai Park Jingshan Park Panjiayuan Market Silk Market The Place - Day 3
Beijing - The Great Wall
Beijing - The Great Wall- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Jinglun Hotel)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Mutianyu Great Wall (80 km north of Beijing)
- Summer Palace visit
- Olympic sites visit including Bird's Nest and Water Cube
Optional Activities
- Cable car ascent and descent at Mutianyu Great Wall (available for additional fee on site)
Landmarks Mutianyu Great Wall Summer Palace Beijing National Stadium (Bird's Nest) Water Cube - Day 4
Beijing to Xi'an
Beijing to Xi'an- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Grand Soluxe International Hotel)
Included Activities
- Small Wild Goose Pagoda visit
- Xi'an Museum visit
- Chinese calligraphy workshop
Landmarks Small Wild Goose Pagoda Xi'an Museum - Day 5
Xi'an
Xi'an- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Grand Soluxe International Hotel)
Included Activities
- Terracotta Warriors Museum visit
- Jade workshop visit
- Muslim Quarter stroll
- Great Mosque visit
Optional Activities
- Tang Song and Dance Show with Dumpling Banquet Dinner (includes Spanish-speaking guide and private transfer) - captivating performance showcasing ancient Chinese music and dance, complemented by a feast of Cantonese delicacies
Landmarks Terracotta Warriors Museum Muslim Quarter Great Mosque of Xi'an - Day 6
Xi'an to Chengdu
Xi'an to Chengdu- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Gulou Hotel)
Included Activities
- Jinli district visit
- People's Park visit with tea house experience
- Local market exploration
Landmarks Jinli District People's Park - Day 7
Chengdu - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise
Chengdu - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Victoria Anna/Jenna/Katarina)
Included Activities
- Chengdu Panda Research Base visit
Landmarks Chengdu Panda Research Base - Day 8
Yangtze River Cruise
Yangtze River Cruise- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch on board), Dinner (Welcome dinner hosted by the captain with special performance by ship's staff)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Victoria Anna/Jenna/Katarina)
Included Activities
- Shuangguishan Park or Shibaozhai Temple excursion (depending on water level conditions)
Optional Activities
- Fengdu 'ghost town' visit - explore fascinating temples on Mingshan Mountain (to be paid on spot)
Landmarks Fengdu Mingshan Mountain Shuangguishan Park Shibaozhai Temple - Day 9
Yangtze River Cruise
Yangtze River Cruise- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch on board), Dinner (Buffet dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Victoria Anna/Jenna/Katarina)
Included Activities
- Qutang Gorge passage
- Wu Gorge passage
- Shennong River excursion in traditional wooden boat
- Xiling Gorge passage
Optional Activities
- White Emperor City visit - explore rich history of China's Sanguo period (Three Kingdoms era) (to be paid on spot)
Landmarks White Emperor City Qutang Gorge Wu Gorge Xiling Gorge Shennong River - Day 10
Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai
Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Golden Tulip Hongqiao Hotel)
Included Activities
- Three Gorges Dam visit
Landmarks Three Gorges Dam - Day 11
Shanghai
Shanghai- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Golden Tulip Hongqiao Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Shanghai contrast tour - leisurely stroll through People's Park, visit Mandarin Yu Garden with intricate pavilions and koi ponds, explore Shanghai's Old Town, enjoy lunch at local restaurant, walk along iconic Bund with colonial-era buildings, take ferry boat to Pudong, climb Jinmao Tower to 88th floor for panoramic city views, visit silk workshop, stroll through former French Concession with boutique shops and chic restaurants
Landmarks People's Park Mandarin Yu Garden The Bund Jinmao Tower French Concession - Day 12
Departure Shanghai
Departure Shanghai- End point
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) 上海虹桥国际机场, 2550 Hongqiao Rd 虹桥路2550号, Shanghai, 200335, China (Drop off at Shanghai International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
