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Pandas, Palaces, & Portraits of China - 14 days

14 days
From Beijing to Shanghai
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 24
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Beijing

    Beijing
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  2. Day 2

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Welcome a la carte dinner at a popular restaurant, featuring Peking roast duck and other classic Beijing dishes (valued at CNY150 per person))

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Tiananmen Square
    • Guided visit to the Forbidden City
    • Visit to the Temple of Heaven
    • Chinese Acrobatic Show
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Temple of Heaven
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  3. Day 3

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Lunch (Buffet lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Mutianyu section of the Great Wall
    • Round-trip cable car on the Great Wall
    • Walking along the Great Wall
    • Group toast with red wine
    • Photos at the Olympic National Stadium (Bird's Nest)
    • Traditional rickshaw ride through hutong alleys
    • Visit to a local courtyard home
    Landmarks
    Mutianyu section of the Great Wall
    Olympic National Stadium (Bird's Nest)
  4. Day 4

    Beijing to Xian

    Beijing to Xian
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit to the Summer Palace
    Landmarks
    Summer Palace
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  5. Day 5

    Xian

    Xian
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a nearby restaurant), Dinner (Dumpling Dinner, showcasing a variety of traditional northern Chinese dumplings)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Terracotta Army Museum
    • Family visit to the home of the first discoverer of the Terracotta Army
    • Hands-on experience making a mini clay warrior with a local artisan
    • Visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda
    • Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show
    • Dumpling Dinner
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Army Museum
    Big Wild Goose Pagoda
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  6. Day 6

    Xian

    Xian
    Meals
    Lunch (A la carte lunch featuring local specialities in the Muslim Quarter)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to City Wall Park
    • Learn basic Tai Chi movements from a local master
    • Walk along the ancient City Wall
    • Visit to the Great Mosque
    • Visit to Shaanxi History Museum
    Landmarks
    City Wall Park
    Xian City Wall
    Great Mosque
    Shaanxi History Museum
  7. Day 7

    Xian to Chengdu

    Xian to Chengdu
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  8. Day 8

    Chengdu

    Chengdu

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
    • Visit to the Thatched Cottage of Du Fu
    • Visit to Renmin Park
    • Tea experience at Renmin Park
    • Stroll through historic Broad and Narrow Alleys

    Optional Activities

    • Sample Sichuan snacks and cuisine
    Landmarks
    Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
    Thatched Cottage of Du Fu
    Renmin Park
    Broad and Narrow Alleys
  9. Day 9

    Chengdu to Chongqing

    Chengdu to Chongqing
    Meals
    Dinner (Buffet dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Liziba Light Rail Station
    • Visit to Kuixing Tower
    • Visit to Hongya Cave area
    • Boarding five-star Yangtze River cruise ship
    • Captain's Welcome Party
    Landmarks
    Liziba Light Rail Station
    Kuixing Tower
    Hongya Cave
  10. Day 10

    Yangtze River

    Yangtze River
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Fengdu Ghost City
    • Large-scale live performance The War of the Three Kingdoms

    Optional Activities

    • Relax on deck and enjoy Yangtze River scenery
    • Onboard cultural activities
    Landmarks
    Fengdu Ghost City
  11. Day 11

    Yangtze River

    Yangtze River

    Included Activities

    • Sailing through Qutang Gorge
    • Sailing through Wu Gorge
    • Sailing through Xiling Gorge
    • Onshore excursion to Goddess Stream by smaller boat
    Landmarks
    Qutang Gorge
    Wu Gorge
    Xiling Gorge
    Goddess Stream
  12. Day 12

    Yangtze River to Shanghai

    Yangtze River to Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Takeaway lunch from KFC or McDonald's with additional fruit and drinks)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to the Three Gorges Dam
    Landmarks
    Three Gorges Dam
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  13. Day 13

    Shanghai

    Shanghai

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Shanghai Museum
    • Walk through Yu Garden
    • Walk through Yu Garden traditional bazaar
    • Stroll along the historic Bund
    • One-hour cruise on the Huangpu River
    Landmarks
    Shanghai Museum
    Yu Garden
    The Bund
    Huangpu River
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  14. Day 14

    Shanghai

    Shanghai

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    June 19th, 2026
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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types G, I. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for type I. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.

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  • Vaccines
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for China. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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