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Essential China

11 days
From Beijing to Shanghai
4.9
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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
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Beijing

    Beijing
  2. Day 2

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner featuring Peking duck)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city sightseeing of Beijing including visit to Tiananmen Square
    • Guided visit inside the Forbidden City

    Optional Activities

    • Optional excursion to the Temple of Heaven
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Temple of Heaven
  3. Day 3

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to the Great Wall of China
    Landmarks
    Great Wall of China
  4. Day 4

    Beijing to Xi'an

    Beijing to Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  5. Day 5

    Xi'an

    Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to the Terracotta Warriors with lunch
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Warriors
  6. Day 6

    Xi'an to Chengdu

    Xi'an to Chengdu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  7. Day 7

    Chengdu

    Chengdu
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Admission to Shenshuping Panda Center

    Optional Activities

    • Optional excursion featuring Sichuan hot pot and traditional face-changing performance
    Landmarks
    Wolong Giant Panda Nature Reserve
  8. Day 8

    Chengdu to Shanghai

    Chengdu to Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Guided city sightseeing of Shanghai including admission to Yu Garden and stroll along the Bund
    Landmarks
    Old Town Shanghai
    Yu Yuan Garden
    Bund
  10. Day 10

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner featuring Shanghai's famous xiaolongbao dumplings)

    Optional Activities

    • Optional excursion to Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town
    Landmarks
    Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town
  11. Day 11

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    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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    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before September 13th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 13th, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Cosmos. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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