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Essence of China with Chengdu and Lhasa

13 days
From Beijing to Lhasa
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 72
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Beijing

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Beijing Downtown), Hotel (Grand Concordia), Hotel (Grand Mercure Beijing Central)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to hotel
    • Evening visit to Wangfujing Street
    • Dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Wangfujing Street
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  2. Day 2

    Beijing

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Beijing Downtown), Hotel (Grand Concordia), Hotel (Grand Mercure Beijing Central)

    Included Activities

    • Full-day city tour of Beijing
    • Visit to Forbidden City
    • Visit to Jingshan Park and Coal Hill
    • Stroll through Tiananmen Square
    • Visit to Summer Palace
    • Tricycle ride through Hutong neighborhoods
    • Visit to Siheyuan courtyard house
    • Lunch included

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Confucius Temple (alternative if Forbidden City unavailable)
    • Visit to Lama Temple (alternative if Forbidden City unavailable)
    Landmarks
    Forbidden City
    Jingshan Park
    Coal Hill
    Tiananmen Square
    Great National Theater
    Summer Palace
    Hutong
    Confucius Temple
    Lama Temple
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  3. Day 3

    Beijing to Shanghai

    Meals
    Lunch (Peking duck)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Shanghai Atlantis)

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Great Wall at Mutianyu section
    • Cable car ride on Great Wall
    • Lunch featuring Peking duck
    • High-speed train to Shanghai
    Landmarks
    Great Wall of China - Mutianyu Section
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  4. Day 4

    Shanghai

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Shanghai Atlantis)

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Pudong financial district
    • Scenic ferry ride across Shanghai River
    • Visit to Yuyuan Garden
    • Traditional tea ceremony
    • Stroll through Xintiandi
    • Exploration of Tianzifang
    • Walk along The Bund
    • Lunch included

    Optional Activities

    • Night boat trip to see Shanghai at night
    Landmarks
    Pudong
    Pearl Tower
    Yuyuan Garden
    Xintiandi
    Tianzifang
    The Bund
  5. Day 5

    Shanghai to Luoyang

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Luoyang), Hotel (Ramada By Wyndham Downtown)

    Included Activities

    • High-speed train Shanghai to Luoyang
    • Visit to Longmen Buddhist Caves
    • Scenic boat ride along river
    • Exploration of Luoyang Old City
    • Lunch included
    Landmarks
    Longmen Buddhist Caves
    Luoyang Old City
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  6. Day 6

    Luoyang to Xian

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Xian Scpg), Hotel (Delta By Marriott Xian)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to White Horse Buddhist Monastery
    • Visit to Baolun Temple
    • Visit to Guo Museum
    • Viewing of Yellow River
    • Lunch included
    Landmarks
    White Horse Buddhist Monastery
    Yellow River
    Baolun Temple
    Guo Museum
    Mount Hua
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  7. Day 7

    Xian

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Xian Scpg), Hotel (Delta By Marriott Xian)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Terracotta Army Museum
    • Visit to Small Wild Goose Pagoda
    • Exploration of historic walled center
    • Visit to Muslim Quarter
    • Visit to Great Mosque
    • Entrance to Drum Tower with traditional music performance
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Army
    Small Wild Goose Pagoda
    Great Mosque
    Drum Tower
  8. Day 8

    Xian to Chengdu

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dorsett Chengdu)

    Included Activities

    • High-speed train Xian to Chengdu
    • Visit to Panda Bear research and breeding center
    • Stroll through People's Park
    • Lunch included
    Landmarks
    Panda Bear Research and Breeding Centre
    People's Park
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  9. Day 9

    Chengdu

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dorsett Chengdu)

    Included Activities

    • Full-day tour of Sichuan Province
    • Visit to Dujiangyan traditional irrigation system
    • Visit to Qingcheng Mountain
    • Exploration of Jiezi ancient city
    • Lunch included
    Landmarks
    Dujiangyan Irrigation System
    Qingcheng Mountain
    Jiezi Ancient City
  10. Day 10

    Chengdu to Lhasa

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tsedang)

    Included Activities

    • Flight Chengdu to Lhasa
    • Transfer from airport to hotel
    • Free time to explore local bazaars
    Landmarks
    Gonggar Airport
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  11. Day 11

    Lhasa

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tsedang)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Potala Palace
    • Visit to Sera Monastery
    • Witness Buddhist Scripture Debate at Sera
    • Lunch included
    Landmarks
    Potala Palace
    Sera Monastery
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  12. Day 12

    Lhasa

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tsedang)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Jokhang Temple
    • Exploration of Barkhor Market
    • Visit to Norbulingka
    • Lunch included
    Landmarks
    Jokhang Temple
    Barkhor Market
    Norbulingka
  13. Day 13

    Lhasa

    Meals
    Breakfast
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