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China Expedition 18D: Beijing to Xi'an, Zhangjiajie, Yangshuo, Shanghai etc.

18 days
From Beijing to Shanghai
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Plan your adventure:
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Start point
    Beijing, China (Beijing Airport, 08:00 - 23:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Crowne Plaza Beijing Changyang U-Town by IHG), Hotel 5* (Beijing Capital Hotel), Hotel 5* (Beijing Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong)
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  2. Day 2

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Crowne Plaza Beijing Changyang U-Town by IHG), Hotel 5* (Beijing Capital Hotel), Hotel 5* (Beijing Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mutianyu Great Wall
    • Cable car or walk option to Great Wall
    Landmarks
    Mutianyu Great Wall
  3. Day 3

    Beijing to Xi'an

    Beijing to Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Sheraton Xi'an Hotel ), Hotel 5* (Sofitel Xi'an on Renmin Square)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tiananmen Square
    • Explore The Forbidden City with local guide
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    The Forbidden City
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  4. Day 4

    Xi'an

    Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Sheraton Xi'an Hotel ), Hotel 5* (Sofitel Xi'an on Renmin Square)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Terra-cotta Warriors
    • Explore Xi'an Old City Wall
    • Visit Muslim Quarter

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride on the City Wall
    Landmarks
    Terra-cotta Warriors
    Xi'an Old City Wall
    Bell and Drum Tower
  5. Day 5

    Xi'an to Chengdu

    Xi'an to Chengdu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Crowne Plaza Chengdu City Center), Hotel 5* (Sheraton Chengdu Lido Hotel), Hotel 5* (Chengdu Celebrity City Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Kuan & Zhai Alleys
    • Visit Qingyang Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Sichuan opera performance (evening)
    Landmarks
    Kuan & Zhai Alleys
    Qingyang Temple
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  6. Day 6

    Chengdu

    Chengdu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Crowne Plaza Chengdu City Center), Hotel 5* (Sheraton Chengdu Lido Hotel), Hotel 5* (Chengdu Celebrity City Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chengdu Panda Base
    • Explore Sanxingdui Museum
    Landmarks
    Chengdu Panda Base
    Sanxingdui Museum
  7. Day 7

    Chengdu to Chongqing

    Chengdu to Chongqing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Sheraton Chongqing Hotel), Hotel 5* (Pagoda Hotel Chongqing International Land-sea (Hualong Bridge subway Station))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Liziba light train station
    • Explore Ciqikou Ancient Street
    • Visit Hongya Cave
    Landmarks
    Liziba Light Train Station
    Ciqikou Ancient Street
    Hongya Cave
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  8. Day 8

    Chongqing

    Chongqing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Sheraton Chongqing Hotel), Hotel 5* (Pagoda Hotel Chongqing International Land-sea (Hualong Bridge subway Station))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dazu Rock Carving
    Landmarks
    Dazu Rock Carving
  9. Day 9

    Chongqing to Zhangjiajie

    Chongqing to Zhangjiajie
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Pullman Zhangjiajie Hotel), Hotel 5* (Hampton by Hilton Zhangjiajie National Forest Park)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tianmen Mountain
    • Ascend by cableway or cliffside bus
    Landmarks
    Tianmen Mountain
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  10. Day 10

    Zhangjiajie

    Zhangjiajie
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Pullman Zhangjiajie Hotel), Hotel 5* (Hampton by Hilton Zhangjiajie National Forest Park)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
    • Ascend Bailong Elevator to Yuanjiajie summit
    Landmarks
    Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
    Bailong Elevator
    Yuanjiajie Summit
  11. Day 11

    Zhangjiajie to Furong Town

    Zhangjiajie to Furong Town
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Twelve City·Jiangshan Building·View Light Luxury Inns Yunsu), Hotel 4* (Baihe River Valley (Furong Town Waterfall Store)), Hotel 4* (Floral Hotel·Baihe Huagu Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Furong Town
    Landmarks
    Furong Town
  12. Day 12

    Furong Town to Fenghuang Ancient Town

    Furong Town to Fenghuang Ancient Town
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Fenghuang Wingate by Wyndham), Hotel 5* (Fenghuang Sulv Lianhua Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Fenghuang Ancient Town
    Landmarks
    Fenghuang Ancient Town
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  13. Day 13

    Fenghuang to Longji Rice Terraces

    Fenghuang to Longji Rice Terraces
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Longji terrace Lingli Art Hote), Hotel 4* (Longji Yundu Panorama Hotel), Hotel 4* (Floral Lux Hotel ·Longji Jinglan Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Wander around Fenghuang old town
    • View rice terraces at Longji
    Landmarks
    Fenghuang Old Town
    Longji Rice Terraces
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  14. Day 14

    Longsheng to Yangshuo

    Longsheng to Yangshuo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Yangshuo New West Street International Resort Hotel), Hotel 5* (Yangshuo Lijiang Scenery Resort), Hotel 5* (Green Lotus Hotel Yangshuo)

    Included Activities

    • View Dazhai in Longji Rice Terraces
    Landmarks
    Dazhai
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  15. Day 15

    Yangshuo

    Yangshuo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Yangshuo New West Street International Resort Hotel), Hotel 5* (Yangshuo Lijiang Scenery Resort), Hotel 5* (Green Lotus Hotel Yangshuo)

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride to Yulong River or hiking
    • Boat ride on Li River
    Landmarks
    Yulong River
    Li River
  16. Day 16

    Yangshuo to Shanghai

    Yangshuo to Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Holiday Inn Shanghai Nanjing Road), Hotel 5* (Crowne Plaza SHANGHAI NANJING ROAD by IHG), Hotel 5* (Sheraton Shanghai Pudong Riverside)
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  17. Day 17

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Holiday Inn Shanghai Nanjing Road), Hotel 5* (Crowne Plaza SHANGHAI NANJING ROAD by IHG), Hotel 5* (Sheraton Shanghai Pudong Riverside)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Bund
    • Explore Yu Garden
    • Visit Xintiandi
    • Visit Jade Buddha Temple
    Landmarks
    The Bund
    Yu Garden
    Xintiandi
    Jade Buddha Temple
  18. Day 18

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    End point
    Shanghai, China (Shanghai Pudong Airport, 08:00 - 23:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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