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

10 days
From Beijing to Chengdu
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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

  1. Day 1

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Peninsula Beijing)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
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  2. Day 2

    Beijing

    Beijing
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    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
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  3. 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
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  4. Day 4

    Jinshanling - Dunhuang

    Jinshanling - Dunhuang
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner at Hotel in Dunhuang
    Landmarks
    Mingsha Mountain
  5. Day 5

    Dunhuang

    Dunhuang
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Mogao Grottoes Visit
    • Free Time in Dunhuang
    • Sunset at Mingsha Mountain & Crescent Spring
    Landmarks
    Mogao Grottoes
    Mingsha Mountain
    Crescent Spring
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  6. Day 6

    Dunhuang

    Dunhuang
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Yumen Pass and Ruins of the Han Great Wall Visit
    • Yadan National Geologic Park Visit
    Landmarks
    Yadan National Geologic Park
    Yumen Pass
    Han Dynasty Great Wall Ruins
  7. Day 7

    Dunhuang - Xi'an

    Dunhuang - Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional dumpling banquet and Tang Dynasty Cultural Show)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sofitel Legend Peoples Grand Hotel Xian)

    Included Activities

    • Xi'an's West Gate Visit
    • The Tang Dynasty Cultural Show with Dumpling Dinner
    Landmarks
    Xi'an West Gate
  8. 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
    Great Mosque
  9. Day 9

    Xi'an to Chengdu

    Xi'an to Chengdu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Niccolo Chengdu)

    Included Activities

    • Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology visit (exclusive, private access to restricted areas)
    • Giant Panda Breeding Center visit
    • Farewell dinner in Chengdu
    Landmarks
    Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology
    Giant Panda Breeding Center
  10. Day 10

    Chengdu

    Chengdu
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Reviews from other tours by National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures

  • Ajanti4.5July 2019
    It was overall a magnificent tour. Our guide Howard Hu was exceptional in his knowledge, forbearance and flexibility....
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  • Elaine5.0May 2019
    I enjoyed all of the classes: Tai Chi, calligraphy and Chinese cooking, and all of the extra activities offered; even...
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  • Lorraine5.0May 2026
    It was a great tour with many highlights. Always wish it could be longer.

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