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12-Day China Highlights Tour: Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu & Shanghai
Explore China’s Ancient Wonders, Meet Giant Pandas & Experience Modern City Life.
Mutianyu Great Wall, Beijing
Giant pandas, Chengdu
The Bund, ShanghaiDuration12 Days / 11 Nights
RouteBeijing – Xi’an – Chengdu – Shanghai
Group sizePrivate tour, 2–6 travelers
HotelsFour-star hotel references
Best timeMarch – May, September – November
Why you'll love this tour
Four of China’s most iconic cities in one classic route for first-time visitors: imperial Beijing, ancient Xi’an, laid-back Chengdu with its giant pandas, and modern Shanghai.
- Walk on the world-famous Great Wall at Mutianyu
- Discover the legendary Terracotta Warriors
- Meet giant pandas at the Chengdu research base
- Peking duck, roujiamo, Sichuan hotpot and Shanghai cooking
- Hutongs, teahouses and a Shanghai city walk
- High-speed trains and domestic flights between cities
Day-by-day itinerary
Beijing
Arrive in Beijing, stroll Wangfujing and enjoy a Peking duck welcome dinner.
Beijing
Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven.
Beijing
Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace.
Beijing → Xi’an
High-speed train to Xi’an, cycle the city wall and explore the Muslim Quarter.
Xi’an
Terracotta Warriors, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and Tang Dynasty Everbright City.
Xi’an → Chengdu
Fly to Chengdu, walk Kuanzhai Alley and try chuanchuan skewers.
Chengdu
Giant Panda Base, Wenshu Monastery, gaiwan tea and Sichuan hotpot.
Chengdu → Shanghai
People’s Park and Heming Teahouse, then fly to Shanghai.
Shanghai
Yu Garden, City God Temple and the Bund at night.
Shanghai
Former French Concession city walk, cafés or the Shanghai Museum.
Shanghai
Nanjing Road, with an optional trip to Zhujiajiao or Qibao water town.
Shanghai
Free time and transfer to the airport.
Tour price
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What's included
- 11 nights' accommodation in four-star hotel references.
- Intercity trains and flights as listed in the itinerary.
- Airport and railway station transfers.
- Private vehicle for scheduled sightseeing.
- English-speaking local guide in each destination.
- Entrance tickets to the attractions in the itinerary.
What's not included
- International flights to and from China.
- China visa fees, if applicable.
- Meals not listed as included.
- Single-room supplements.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Tips for guides and drivers.
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