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Signature: China from the Great Wall to Shangri-La National Geographic Journeys

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From Beijing to Shanghai
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  • The Great Wall of China meandering over forested mountains.
  • Colorful and festive dragon float in a bustling street with people celebrating.
  • The Great Wall of China stretching over lush hills with autumn foliage.
  • Traditional Chinese tower with ornate details against a city backdrop.
  • Adult and baby panda playing on a wooden structure in an enclosure.
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Beijing

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

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    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
  3. Day 3

    Beijing to Jinshanling

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Jinshanling), Dinner (Traditional Peking Duck dinner served atop the Great Wall)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jinshanling Great Wall Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Lunch at Jinshanling
    • Great Wall of China Jinshanling Section
    • Great Wall of China Talk with an Expert
    • Sunset Beijing Duck Dinner on the Great Wall
    Landmarks
    Great Wall of China - Jinshanling Section
    Xiliang Tower
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  4. Day 4

    Jinshanling to Dunhuang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Hotel in Dunhuang with views of the dunes)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner at Hotel in Dunhuang

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Night Market Visit in Dunhuang
    Landmarks
    Mingsha Mountain
  5. Day 5

    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
  6. Day 6

    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 Geological Park
    Yumen Pass
    Han Dynasty Great Wall
  7. Day 7

    Dunhuang to Xi'an

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional dumpling banquet)
    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 City Wall - West Gate
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    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

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Niccolo Chengdu)

    Included Activities

    • Farewell Dinner in Chengdu
    • Institute of Archeology Visit
    • Giant Panda Breeding Center Visit
    Landmarks
    Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology
    Giant Panda Breeding Center
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  10. Day 10

    Chengdu to Leshan and return

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch near Leshan), Dinner (Welcome reception and dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Niccolo Chengdu)

    Included Activities

    • Leshan Giant Buddha Visit
    • Welcome Moment in Chengdu
    Landmarks
    Leshan Giant Buddha
  11. Day 11

    Chengdu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Hot pot dinner with communal cooking)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Niccolo Chengdu)

    Included Activities

    • Dujiangyan Panda Base Visit
    • Tea House Visit
    • Chengdu Hot Pot Dinner
    Landmarks
    Dujiangyan Panda Base
    Qingcheng Mountains
  12. Day 12

    Chengdu to Lijiang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch featuring dishes prepared in hands-on cooking class)
    Accommodation
    Resort (InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Sichuan Spice Market & Cooking Class
    Landmarks
    Chengdu Spice Market
  13. Day 13

    Lijiang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Exclusive long table dinner at Luna Village with Naxi locals, 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
  14. Day 14

    Lijiang to Shangri-La and return

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional momos and yak butter tea at Tibetan family home), 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
  15. Day 15

    Lijiang to Yangshuo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Local dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Yangshuo Sugar House)

    Included Activities

    • Sunset Li River Cruise
    Landmarks
    Li River
    New West Street
  16. Day 16

    Yangshuo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-table lunch of Guilin noodles at Jia Community Restaurant), 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
  17. Day 17

    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
  18. Day 18

    Shanghai

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch at the 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
  19. Day 19

    Shanghai

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    Days 15, 16

  • The Peninsula Shanghai

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