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15 Day China Uncovered with Yangtze River & Chengdu Closed

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  • Rows of ancient Terracotta Warriors standing in excavation pits
  • Young panda resting its head on wooden logs amid leafy green branches
  • Iconic modern skyline of Shanghai with the Oriental Pearl Tower and glass skyscrapers reflecting on the Huangpu River
  • Green river flanked by steep misty mountains and small boats moored at a bend
  • Two giant pandas relaxing in lush green bamboo forest under dappled light
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  • The Tiananmen Gate with Mao portrait, red walls and Chinese flags under a clear blue sky
  • The Great Wall of China snakes over lush green mountains in warm golden-hour light.
  • A picturesque canal flanked by whitewashed Suzhou houses adorned with red lanterns under clear blue skies.
  • Cruise boats navigate the dramatic limestone cliffs of China’s Three Gorges along a winding river.
  • Close-up of richly painted wooden eaves and red walls of a traditional Chinese temple corner.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao - Handwritten Collection)

    Optional Activities

    • Take a gentle stroll around your neighbourhood to get your bearings
    • Explore Shanghai at your own pace
  3. Day 2

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao - Handwritten Collection)

    Included Activities

    • Stroll along The Bund, Shanghai's historic waterfront
    • Explore Xintiandi district and its Shikumen laneways
    • Learn about Shanghai's unique architectural heritage

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Shanghai independently in the afternoon
    Landmarks
    The Bund
    Xintiandi
    Huangpu River
  4. Day 3

    Shanghai - Suzhou - Beijing

    Shanghai - Suzhou - Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Wyndham Beijing North)

    Included Activities

    • Discover the elegance of Suzhou's Master of the Nets Garden
    • Learn the secrets of silk at a traditional workshop
    Landmarks
    Master of the Nets Garden
  5. Day 4

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Beijing Copper Hot Pot - Cooked over charcoal fire in a copper pot with thin mutton slices blanched in clear soup and served with sesame paste dipping sauce for an authentic and rich flavor)
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Wyndham Beijing North)

    Included Activities

    • Stand in historic Tiananmen Square
    • Walk through the Forbidden City, a UNESCO-listed imperial treasure
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
  6. Day 5

    Beijing - Juyongguan Pass - Beijing

    Beijing - Juyongguan Pass - Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Wyndham Beijing North)

    Included Activities

    • Learn about jade craftsmanship at a traditional workshop
    • Walk along the storied Great Wall at Juyongguan Pass
    • Visit the Summer Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Select your own jade keepsake at the jade factory
    Landmarks
    Juyongguan Pass
    Great Wall of China
    Summer Palace
  7. Day 6

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Wyndham Beijing North)

    Included Activities

    • Discover the practices of traditional Chinese medicine
    • Visit the Temple of Heaven
    Landmarks
    Temple of Heaven
  8. Day 7

    Beijing to Xi'an

    Beijing to Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Titan Times Hotel - Xi'an)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the Muslim Quarter near the hotel for street food and local atmosphere
    Landmarks
    Muslim Quarter
  9. Day 8

    Xi'an

    Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Titan Times Hotel - Xi'an)

    Included Activities

    • Discover the magnificent Terracotta Warriors
    • Explore the elegant Small Wild Goose Pagoda
    • Visit Yongxingfang

    Optional Activities

    • Experience Chinese calligraphy interactive sessions at Yongxingfang
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Warriors
    Small Wild Goose Pagoda
    Yongxingfang
  10. Day 9

    Xi'an to Yichang

    Xi'an to Yichang
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant before cruise embarkation)
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Yangtze Gold 5)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome briefing on board the cruise ship

    Optional Activities

    • Leisure time in Yichang before cruise embarkation
    Landmarks
    Xi'an
    Yichang
    Yangtze River
  11. Day 10

    Yangtze River Cruise

    Yangtze River Cruise
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Captain's Welcome Banquet)
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Yangtze Gold 5)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to the Three Gorges Dam site

    Optional Activities

    • Optional morning tour or leisure at your own pace
    • Tribe of Three Gorges (CNY 290pp)
    • Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift (CNY 290pp)
    Landmarks
    Three Gorges Dam
  12. Day 11

    Yangtze River Cruise

    Yangtze River Cruise
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Yangtze Gold 5)

    Included Activities

    • Gain perspective of the Yangtze River from Qutang, Lesser Three Gorges and Wu gorges
    • Explore the hanging coffins, Ancient Plank Road and Mangling Stairway

    Optional Activities

    • White Emperor City (CNY 252pp) - involves some stair climbing
    • Mini Three Gorges (CNY 325pp) and Dachang Ancient Town (CNY 150pp), two sites package (CNY 280pp)
    Landmarks
    Shennong Stream
    Qutang Gorge
    Wu Gorge
    Lesser Three Gorges
    White Emperor City
    Dachang Ancient Town
  13. Day 12

    Yangtze River Cruise

    Yangtze River Cruise
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell banquet dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Yangtze Gold 5)

    Included Activities

    • Fengdu Ghost City

    Optional Activities

    • Mount Shuanggui (CNY 150pp) - over 20 historic pagodas, towers, pavilions, and temples with views and cultural heritage
    Landmarks
    Fengdu Ghost City
    Mount Shuanggui
  14. Day 13

    Chongqing to Chengdu

    Chongqing to Chengdu
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Voco Chengdu Jiuyanqiao by IHG)

    Optional Activities

    • Relax at the hotel
    • Explore Chengdu city
  15. Day 14

    Chengdu

    Chengdu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Chengdu hot pot with communal spiced broth and select-your-own ingredients)
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Voco Chengdu Jiuyanqiao by IHG)

    Included Activities

    • Meet China's treasure, the panda at the Chengdu Panda Breeding Centre
    • Feast on Chengdu's popular dish, hot pot
    Landmarks
    Chengdu Panda Breeding Centre
  16. Day 15

    Chengdu

    Chengdu

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  • Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao - Handwritten Collection

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  • Titan Times Hotel - Xi'an

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  • Voco Chengdu Jiuyanqiao by IHG

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