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Signature: Southwest China from Shangri-La to Shanghai National Geographic

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From Chengdu to Shanghai

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Platinum Operator: National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 22
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Chengdu
Chengdu
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner sampling the region's famous ma la (numbing and spicy) flavors)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
- Orientation walk through Chengdu neighborhood
Day 2
Chengdu
Chengdu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Chengdu Hot Pot Dinner - communal hot pot with rich, red broth and fresh meats and vegetables)
Accommodation
Hotel (Niccolo Chengdu)
Included Activities
- Dujiangyan Panda Base Visit
- Tea House Visit
- Chengdu Hot Pot Dinner
Landmarks
Qingcheng Mountains
Dujiangyan Panda Base
Day 3
Chengdu to Lijiang
Chengdu to Lijiang
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch prepared from market findings - sichuan cuisine)
Accommodation
Resort (InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort)
Included Activities
- Sichuan Spice Market & Cooking Class
Landmarks
Chengdu Spice Market
Day 4
Lijiang
Lijiang
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Long table dinner at Luna Village - communal banquet with endless dishes, traditional drums, folk dances, and homemade barley wine)
Accommodation
Resort (InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort)
Included Activities
- Yulong Snow Mountain and Impression Lijiang Show
- Baisha Village Visit
- Visit and Long Table Dinner at Luna Village
Landmarks
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Baisha Village
Luna Village
Day 5
Lijiang to Shangri-La
Lijiang to Shangri-La
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Resort (InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort)
Included Activities
- Old Town Shangri-La Visit
- Songzanlin Monastery Visit
- Tibetan Family Visit
Landmarks
Songzanlin Monastery
Shangri-La Old Town
Day 6
Lijiang to Yangshuo
Lijiang to Yangshuo
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Local dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel (Yangshuo Sugar House)
Included Activities
- Sunset Li River Cruise
Landmarks
Li River
Yangshuo
Day 7
Yangshuo
Yangshuo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-table lunch at Jia Community Restaurant - Guilin noodles), Dinner (Dinner in a hilltop pavilion)
Accommodation
Hotel (Yangshuo Sugar House)
Included Activities
- Fuli Village Visit
- Jia Community Restaurant
- Qixianfeng Tea Plantation Visit
Landmarks
Fuli Village
Qixianfeng Tea Plantation
Day 8
Yangshuo to Shanghai
Yangshuo to Shanghai
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Typical Shanghai dishes)
Accommodation
Hotel (The Peninsula Shanghai)
Included Activities
- Shanghai Circus World Acrobatics Show
Landmarks
Shanghai Circus World
Day 9
Shanghai
Shanghai
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch at Yuyuan bazaar), Dinner (Group dinner with discussion)
Accommodation
Hotel (The Peninsula Shanghai)
Included Activities
- French Concession
- Yuyuan Garden
- Group Dinner in Shanghai
Landmarks
French Concession
Yuyuan Garden
Day 10
Shanghai
Shanghai
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Qingcheng Mountains
Dujiangyan Panda Base

Landmarks
Chengdu Spice Market

Landmarks
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Baisha Village
Luna Village

Landmarks
Songzanlin Monastery
Shangri-La Old Town

Landmarks
Li River
Yangshuo

Landmarks
Fuli Village
Qixianfeng Tea Plantation

Landmarks
Shanghai Circus World

Landmarks
French Concession
Yuyuan Garden

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

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Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Niccolo Chengdu
Hotel
day 2
InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort
Resort
Days 3, 4, 5
Yangshuo Sugar House
Hotel
Days 6, 7
The Peninsula Shanghai
Hotel
Days 8, 9

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Reviews from other tours by National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures

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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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