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China Essence: Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Yangtze Cruise, Zhangjiajie and Shanghai 14 Days

14 days
From Beijing to Shanghai
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Beijing

    Start point
    Beijing, China (Beijing Airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
    Accommodation
    (Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong), Hotel (Beijing Capital Hotel)
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  2. Day 2

    Beijing

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    (Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong), Hotel (Beijing Capital Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mutianyu Great Wall
    • Walk or cable car access to Great Wall
    • Lunch at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Mutianyu Great Wall
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  3. Day 3

    Beijing to Xian

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    (Sheraton Xi'an Hotel ), Hotel (Sheraton Xi'an North City Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tian'anmen Square
    • Guided tour of Forbidden City
    • Bullet train Beijing to Xian (First Class)
    Landmarks
    Tian'anmen Square
    Forbidden City
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  4. Day 4

    Xi'an

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    (Sheraton Xi'an Hotel ), Hotel (Sheraton Xi'an North City Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum
    • Explore Muslim Quarter
    • Visit old City Wall
    Landmarks
    Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum
    Muslim Quarter
    Xi'an City Wall
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  5. Day 5

    Xi'an to Chengdu

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    ( Crowne Plaza Chengdu City Center), Hotel (Chengdu Celebrity City Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Kuan & Zhai Alleys
    • Visit Qingyang Temple
    • Taste hot pot meal in Chengdu

    Optional Activities

    • Sichuan opera performance (evening)
    Landmarks
    Kuan & Zhai Alleys
    Qingyang Temple
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  6. Day 6

    Chengdu

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    ( Crowne Plaza Chengdu City Center), Hotel (Chengdu Celebrity City Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chengdu Panda Base during feeding time
    • Visit Sanxingdui Museum
    Landmarks
    Chengdu Panda Base
    Sanxingdui Museum
  7. Day 7

    Chengdu to Chongqing

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Bullet train Chengdu to Chongqing (First Class)
    • View light train at Liziba Station
    • Explore Ciqikou Old Town
    • Visit Hongyadong
    Landmarks
    Liziba Station
    Ciqikou Old Town
    Hongyadong
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  8. Day 8

    Yangtze River Cruise

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Shore excursion (Shibaozhai, Fengdu's Ghost City, Yuhuang Shengdi, or others as per boat schedule)
    Landmarks
    Shibaozhai
    Fengdu Ghost City
  9. Day 9

    Three Gorges

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sail through Qutang Gorge
    • Sail through Wu Gorge
    • Excursion through Goddess Stream or alternate gorges (Shennong Stream, Small Three Gorges, or others as per boat schedule)
    • Sail through Xiling Gorge

    Optional Activities

    • Shore excursion to White Emperor City (river conditions permitting)
    Landmarks
    Qutang Gorge
    Wu Gorge
    Goddess Stream
    Xiling Gorge
    White Emperor City
  10. Day 10

    Yichang to Zhangjiajie

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    (Pullman Zhangjiajie Hotel), Hotel (Hampton by Hilton Zhangjiajie National Forest Park)

    Included Activities

    • Three Gorges Dam shore excursion
    • Visit Yichang Sanxia Tourist Center

    Optional Activities

    • Ship Lift tour
    Landmarks
    Three Gorges Dam
    Yichang Sanxia Tourist Center
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  11. Day 11

    Zhangjiajie National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    (Pullman Zhangjiajie Hotel), Hotel (Hampton by Hilton Zhangjiajie National Forest Park)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Zhangjiajie National Park
    • Super elevator to Yuanjiajie top
    • Visit Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve
    • One-way electric train through Shilihualang (10-Mile-Gallery)
    • Walk through Shilihualang
    Landmarks
    Zhangjiajie National Park
    Yuanjiajie
    Heaven and Earth Pillar
    Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve
    Shilihualang (10-Mile-Gallery)
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  12. Day 12

    Tianmen Mountain to Shanghai

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    ( Holiday Inn Shanghai Nanjing Road), Hotel (Crowne Plaza SHANGHAI NANJING ROAD by IHG), Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Shanghai - Pudong)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tianmen Mountain
    • Walk to Gateway of Heaven
    • Explore Tongtian Avenue
    • Visit Tianmen Cave
    • Visit Tianmen Temple
    • Walk Tianmen glass walkway
    • Walk ghost-valley plank road
    • Visit Yunmeng Fairy Summit
    • Tianmen Mountain main cableway (round-way included)
    • Tianmen Mountain small cableway (upper way included)
    • Flight Zhangjiajie to Shanghai (Economy)

    Optional Activities

    • Small cableway round-way (if taken, some sights may be missed)
    Landmarks
    Tianmen Mountain
    Gateway of Heaven
    Tianmen Cave
    Tianmen Temple
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  13. Day 13

    Shanghai

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    ( Holiday Inn Shanghai Nanjing Road), Hotel (Crowne Plaza SHANGHAI NANJING ROAD by IHG), Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Shanghai - Pudong)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Bund
    • Visit Yuyuan Garden
    • Visit Xintiandi
    • Visit Jade Buddha Temple
    Landmarks
    The Bund
    Yuyuan Garden
    Xintiandi
    Jade Buddha Temple
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  14. Day 14

    Shanghai

    End point
    Shanghai, China (Shangha Airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for China. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • 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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