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China: Modern Cities & Ancient Worlds

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From Beijing to Shanghai
4.6 (4,770 reviews)
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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 10 - 18
Ages 18-32
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Dinner (Peking duck dinner)
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  3. Day 2

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tiananmen Square with Trip Leader
    • Visit Forbidden City with Trip Leader

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Doncheng District
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Doncheng District
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  4. Day 3

    Beijing - Jinshanling

    Beijing - Jinshanling
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Great Wall of China
    Landmarks
    Great Wall of China (Jinshanling)
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  5. Day 4

    Jinshanling - Xi'an

    Jinshanling - Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise at the Great Wall of China

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Muslim Quarter (Huimin Jie) for street food
    Landmarks
    Great Wall of China (Jinshanling)
    Muslim Quarter (Huimin Jie)
  6. Day 5

    Xi'an

    Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Food tour of Xi'an with included meals)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Terracotta Warriors
    • Food tour of Xi'an
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Army
  7. Day 6

    Xi'an - Chengdu

    Xi'an - Chengdu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional hotpot with beef, lamb, tofu, lotus root, ginger, and chili pepper)

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Xi'an City Wall
    Landmarks
    Xi'an City Wall
  8. Day 7

    Chengdu

    Chengdu
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Panda Research Centre

    Optional Activities

    • Eat local food
    • Visit traditional tea house
    • Explore Jinli Ancient Street
    Landmarks
    Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
    Jinli Ancient Street
  9. Day 8

    Chengdu - Chongqing

    Chengdu - Chongqing
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Chongqing with Trip Leader

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Hongyadong by night
    Landmarks
    Ciqikou Old Town
    Hongyadong
  10. Day 9

    Chongqing - Zhangjiajie

    Chongqing - Zhangjiajie
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore local markets
    • Ride Liziba Monorail
    • Visit Kuixinglou Square
    Landmarks
    Liziba Monorail
    Kuixinglou Square
    Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
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  11. Day 10

    Zhangjiajie

    Zhangjiajie
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Local cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Entrance to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
    Landmarks
    Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
  12. Day 11

    Zhangjiajie - Shanghai

    Zhangjiajie - Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Make a traditional scent pouch at Tujia Brocade Art workshop
    • Walking tour of The Bund with Trip Leader
    • Evening Bund River cruise
    Landmarks
    The Bund
    Tujia Brocade Art workshop
  13. Day 12

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Final group dinner with Shanghainese dishes)

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Shanghai
    Landmarks
    Yu Garden
    The Bund
    Shanghai Old Town
    French Concession
  14. Day 13

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast

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