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China & Thailand Cultural Treasures - 16 days

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From Beijing to Phuket
4.6 (2,643 reviews)
  • Traditional wooden riverside houses and pagoda in a picturesque water town adorned with red lanterns.
  • Pristine white-sand beach lined with coconut palms beside vivid turquoise sea and blue sky.
  • Tranquil sandy beach with a wooden swing hanging from a tree overlooking a calm turquoise bay.
  • Ancient stone ramparts of the Great Wall snaking over lush green hills under a clear blue sky.
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  • Panoramic sunrise over the twin chedis of Doi Inthanon surrounded by manicured gardens and distant mountains.
  • Traditional Chinese pavilion and covered corridor surrounded by trees in Shanghai’s classical Yu Garden.
  • Colourful stupas and ornate roofs of Wat Pho complex set against a vivid blue sky.
  • View through an arched gate toward the Forbidden City rooftops under a bright blue sky.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 24
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  3. Day 2

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional Chinese lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tiananmen Square
    • Explore Forbidden City
    • Climb Coal Hill in Jingshan Park for panoramic views
    • Visit Temple of Heaven
    • Browse Panjiayuan Antique Market
    • Browse local tea store

    Optional Activities

    • Attend night show
    • Peking duck dinner
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Jingshan Park
    Temple of Heaven
    Panjiayuan Antique Market
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 3

    Mutianyu

    Mutianyu
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional Chinese lunch at a nearby restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Great Wall at Mutianyu
    • Visit jade carving factory
    • Photo stop at Bird's Nest
    • Photo stop at Water Cube

    Optional Activities

    • Hike along Great Wall
    • Take cable car along Great Wall
    Landmarks
    Great Wall of China - Mutianyu
    Bird's Nest
    Water Cube
  5. Day 4

    Beijing to Shanghai

    Beijing to Shanghai
    Meals
    Lunch (Chinese lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Leisurely rickshaw tour through Hutongs
    • Visit Summer Palace
    • Boat ride on Kunming Lake
    Landmarks
    Drum Tower
    Summer Palace
    Kunming Lake
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a local Chinese restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Yuyuan Garden
    • Explore Shanghai Old Street
    • Explore Nanjing Road
    • Stroll along the Bund
    • Visit Jade Buddha Temple
    • View Oriental Pearl TV Tower from Riverside Promenade
    Landmarks
    Yuyuan Garden
    Shanghai Old Street
    Nanjing Road
    The Bund
    Jade Buddha Temple
    Oriental Pearl TV Tower
    Riverside Promenade
  7. Day 6

    Zhujiajiao

    Zhujiajiao
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a local Chinese restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Explore ancient bridges and traditional houses in Zhujiajiao Water Town
    • Explore willowed rivers in Zhujiajiao Water Town

    Optional Activities

    • Short boating trip along the waterway
    Landmarks
    Zhujiajiao Water Town
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Shanghai to Bangkok

    Shanghai to Bangkok

    Optional Activities

    • Experience futuristic Maglev train to Pudong Airport
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  9. Day 8

    Bangkok

    Bangkok

    Included Activities

    • Visit Wat Traimit
    • Visit Wat Pho
    • Drive past Sanam Luang
    • Drive past Democracy Monument
    • Drive past Ratchadamnoen Klang Avenue
    • Drive past Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall
    • Drive past Thai Parliament buildings
    • Visit Wat Benchamabophit
    Landmarks
    Wat Traimit
    Wat Pho
    Sanam Luang
    Democracy Monument
    Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall
    Wat Benchamabophit
  10. Day 9

    Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

    Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

    Included Activities

    • Visit sugar palm factory
    • Traditional long-tail boat ride
    • Explore Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

    Optional Activities

    • Sample local delicacies
    • Purchase souvenirs
    Landmarks
    Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 10

    Bangkok to Chiang Mai

    Bangkok to Chiang Mai
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  12. Day 11

    Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

    Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional meal)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
    • Change into traditional Karen clothing
    • Prepare herbal medicine for elephants
    • Feed elephants
    • Administer medicine to elephants
    • Playful interactions with elephants
    • Participate in mud spa with elephants
    • Assist in bathing elephants at river
    Landmarks
    Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
  13. Day 12

    Chiang Rai

    Chiang Rai
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant with authentic Thai cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Maekhachan Hot Spring
    • Visit White Temple
    • Visit Blue Temple
    • Explore Baan Si Dum (Black House)
    Landmarks
    Maekhachan Hot Spring
    White Temple
    Blue Temple
    Baan Si Dum
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 13

    Chiang Rai to Phuket

    Chiang Rai to Phuket
  15. Day 14

    Phuket

    Phuket

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Patong Beach
    • Explore local markets
    • Visit nearby temple
    Landmarks
    Patong Beach
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  16. Day 15

    Phuket

    Phuket

    Optional Activities

    • Visit one of the island's other beaches
    • Join a snorkelling trip
    • Visit a local temple
  17. Day 16

    Phuket

    Phuket
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • 2 local currencies

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