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13 Days China Essence From Chengdu to Beijing Small Group Tour (Max 16)

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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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 1 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Chengdu

    Chengdu
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Chengdu Wuhou)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore around hotel area independently
  3. Day 2

    Chengdu

    Chengdu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Chengdu Wuhou)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
    • See pandas at different ages and red pandas in Red Panda Playgrounds
    • Visit Panda Museum
    • Visit Sanxingdui Site Museum - Bronze Pavilion with Bronze Sacred Tree, Bronze Standing Figure, Vertical-eyed Bronze Mask, and Sun-shaped Bronze
    • Visit Sanxingdui Site Museum - Comprehensive Pavilion with Gold Scepter, Ceramic Utensils with Three Legs, Jade Zhang, and Gold Mask
    • Stroll at Jinli Old Street
    Landmarks
    Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
    Sanxingdui Site Museum
    Jinli Old Street
  4. Day 3

    Chengdu to Guilin

    Chengdu to Guilin
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Mercure Guilin High-tech Zone Hotel)
  5. Day 4

    Guilin to Yangshuo

    Guilin to Yangshuo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Simple local Chinese cuisine served on the Li River cruise)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Mehood Hotel (Yangshuo Wubu Small Town))

    Included Activities

    • Li River cruise (4.5 hours, 84 kilometers)
    • Explore Yangshuo countryside
    • Stroll along West Street

    Optional Activities

    • Rent an electric scooter for additional fee
    Landmarks
    Li River
    West Street
  6. Day 5

    Yangshuo to Guilin to Shanghai

    Yangshuo to Guilin to Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Zhenping)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Elephant Trunk Hill
    • Visit Reed Flute Cave
    Landmarks
    Elephant Trunk Hill
    Reed Flute Cave
  7. Day 6

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Zhenping)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Shanghai independently - food, architecture, cultural sites, shopping
  8. Day 7

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Zhenping)

    Included Activities

    • Ascend Shanghai Tower to Top of Shanghai Observatory on 118th floor
    • Visit Shanghai Museum - Bronze and Ceramics Exhibition Hall, Da Ke Ding bronze vessel, Bianzhong of Marquis Su of Jin
    • Explore Yu Garden
    • Browse Yuyuan Bazaar
    • Stroll Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
    • Visit the Bund
    Landmarks
    Shanghai Tower
    Shanghai Museum
    Yu Garden
    Yuyuan Bazaar
    Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
    The Bund
    Jin Mao Tower
    Shanghai World Financial Center
    Pudong Area
  9. Day 8

    Shanghai to Xian

    Shanghai to Xian
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Xi'an Ancient Town West, an IHG Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore around hotel area independently
  10. Day 9

    Xian

    Xian
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Xi'an Ancient Town West, an IHG Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Terracotta Army Museum - largest pit with over 6,000 terracotta warriors and horses
    • Visit Terracotta Army Museum - second pit with approximately 1,300 warriors and horses
    • Walk the Ancient City Wall
    • Visit Bell Tower

    Optional Activities

    • Watch musical fountain and square dancing near Bell & Drum Tower Square in the evening
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Army Museum
    Ancient City Wall of Xian
    Bell Tower
    Bell & Drum Tower Square
  11. Day 10

    Xian to Beijing

    Xian to Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Anhui Tower)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
    • Explore Muslim Quarter (Muslim Street)
    Landmarks
    Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
    Muslim Quarter
    Da Ci'en Temple
  12. Day 11

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Anhui Tower)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tiananmen Square
    • Visit Forbidden City
    • Walk up Jingshan Park for panoramic views
    • Visit Summer Palace
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Tiananmen Gate
    Forbidden City
    Meridian Gate
    Jingshan Park
    Summer Palace
  13. Day 12

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Anhui Tower)

    Included Activities

    • Take cable car up Great Wall at Mutianyu to 14th watchtower
    • Hike western route of Mutianyu Great Wall up to 20th watchtower
    • Take photos with Bird's Nest exterior
    • Take photos with Water Cube exterior
    Landmarks
    Mutianyu Great Wall
    Beijing National Stadium
    Beijing National Aquatics Center
  14. Day 13

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Beijing independently

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Reviews from other tours by UME Travel Co. Ltd

  • Paula5.0•October 2026
    This tour was fabulous. Every day was one adventure after another. The guides were brilliant, spoke very good English...
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  • Linda4.0•October 2026
    The only reason I have 4 stars, was due to the disgusting hotel, you provided in Guilin. It was dirty, also infested...
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  • Cécile4.5•September 2026
    Well organised tour, our guides Alex and Mira were excellent. Thank you

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