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Signature: China's Great Wall, Xi'an & the Gobi Desert National Geographic

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From Beijing to Chengdu

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Platinum Operator: National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures
Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 22
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Beijing
Beijing
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel (The Peninsula Beijing)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
Day 2
Beijing
Beijing
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (The Peninsula Beijing)
Included Activities
- Forbidden City Visit
- Temple of Heaven
- Tiananmen Square
Landmarks
Forbidden City
Temple of Heaven
Tiananmen Square
Ming Dynasty Wall
Day 3
Beijing to Jinshanling
Beijing to Jinshanling
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Jinshanling), Dinner (Sunset Beijing Duck Dinner on the Great Wall)
Accommodation
Hotel (Jinshanling Great Wall Hotel)
Included Activities
- Great Wall of China Jinshanling Section hike
- Great Wall of China Talk with an Expert
- Lunch at Jinshanling
- Sunset Beijing Duck Dinner on the Great Wall
Landmarks
Great Wall of China, Jinshanling Section
Day 4
Jinshanling to Dunhuang
Jinshanling to Dunhuang
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (The Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel)
Included Activities
- Dinner at Hotel in Dunhuang
Landmarks
Mingsha Mountain
Day 5
Dunhuang
Dunhuang
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (The Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel)
Included Activities
- Free Time in Dunhuang
- Mogao Grottoes Visit
- Sunset at Mingsha Mountain & Crescent Spring
Landmarks
Mogao Grottoes
Mingsha Mountain
Crescent Spring
Day 6
Dunhuang
Dunhuang
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (The Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel)
Included Activities
- Yadan National Geologic Park Visit
- Yumen Pass and Ruins of the Han Great Wall Visit
Landmarks
Yadan National Geological Park
Yumen Pass
Day 7
Dunhuang to Xi'an
Dunhuang to Xi'an
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (The Tang Dynasty Cultural Show with Dumpling Dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel (Sofitel Legend Peoples Grand Hotel Xian)
Included Activities
- The Tang Dynasty Cultural Show with Dumpling Dinner
- Xi'an's West Gate Visit
Landmarks
Xi'an City Wall, West Gate
Day 8
Xi'an
Xi'an
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Sofitel Legend Peoples Grand Hotel Xian)
Included Activities
- Terracotta Warriors Visit
- Muslim Quarter Visit
- The Great Mosque Visit
Landmarks
Terracotta Warrior Museum
Muslim Quarter
The Great Mosque
Day 9
Xi'an to Chengdu
Xi'an to Chengdu
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Niccolo Chengdu)
Included Activities
- Institute of Archeology Visit
- Giant Panda Breeding Center Visit
- Farewell Dinner in Chengdu
Landmarks
Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology
Giant Panda Breeding Center
Day 10
Chengdu
Chengdu
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Forbidden City
Temple of Heaven
Tiananmen Square
Ming Dynasty Wall

Landmarks
Great Wall of China, Jinshanling Section

Landmarks
Mingsha Mountain

Landmarks
Mogao Grottoes
Mingsha Mountain
Crescent Spring

Landmarks
Yadan National Geological Park
Yumen Pass

Landmarks
Xi'an City Wall, West Gate

Landmarks
Terracotta Warrior Museum
Muslim Quarter
The Great Mosque

Landmarks
Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology
Giant Panda Breeding Center

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

The Peninsula Beijing
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Jinshanling Great Wall Hotel
Hotel
day 3
The Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel
Hotel
Days 4, 5, 6
Sofitel Legend Peoples Grand Hotel Xian
Hotel
Days 7, 8
Niccolo Chengdu
Hotel
day 9

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4.5

Ajanti4.5•July 2019
It was overall a magnificent tour. Our guide Howard Hu was exceptional in his knowledge, forbearance and flexibility....
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Elaine5.0•May 2019
I enjoyed all of the classes: Tai Chi, calligraphy and Chinese cooking, and all of the extra activities offered; even...
I enjoyed all of the classes: Tai Chi, calligraphy and Chinese cooking, and all of the extra activities offered; even watching 600 performers (some wearing plastic ponchos) on the Li River in the pouring rain! The tasty Chinese banquets were inexpensive and included dishes with regional variations. The excursions to the famous tourist attractions allowed adequate time to appreciate each attraction. The Outside Inn was a welcome change in accommodation style from the big city style hotels.Show more
Mark4.0•September 2026
Yoko was very good and helpful. But some hotels were not what we expected and internal subways and trains consumed...
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