China travel - China Splendour

Wandering the Great Wall and the Forbidden City, exploring Xi'an's Terracotta Warrior Museum and Big Goose Pagoda, cruising the Yangzte River, and meeting giant pandas and a giant Buddha outside Chengdu.

Description

Marvel at the giant carved Buddha at Leshan and stare down the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an. Follow ancient footsteps along the Great Wall, walk the futuristic streets of Shanghai and cruise the Yangtze River to the Three Gorges. Travel like an emperor as you encounter the treasures of China on this comfortable two-week journey. Travel days are well paced and domestic flights to remote attractions minimize travel time so you can maximize time exploring this region’s treasures. A CEO will lead the way and take the hassle out of planning and organizing so you’re free to immerse yourself in the best of China.

• StartFinish
• Beijing to Shanghai
• What's Included
• Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City guided tour, Entrance to Great Wall, Chinese Acrobats performance, Xian orientation walk, Terracotta Warriors tour, Xi'an Big Goose Pagoda complex, Panda Sanctuary excursion, Entrance to Leshan Buddha, Three Gorges boat trip and Dam Tour, Walking tour of Shanghai, the Shanghai Museum, Entrance to Zhujiajiao, Arrival transfer.
• Group Size Notes
• Max 15, Avg 10
• Group Leader
• Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides
• Meals Included
• 13 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners.
• Transport
• Train, Aircon bus, Boat, Walking, Bicycle, Plane.
• Accommodation
• Hotel (10 nts), Sleeper train (1 nt), Riverboat (2 nts).
• Meal Budget
• Allow USD190-250 for meals not included.
• My Own Room
• Please note that if you have booked the "My Own Room" option for this tour, you will receive your own single room for all night stops, with the following exceptions:
  Night 4, Sleeper train

Day 1 Beijing

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.

Day 2-4 Beijing (3B,D)

Included visit to the Great Wall, and tour of the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. We also witness the breathtaking Chinese Acrobats performance. Overnight train to Xi'an.

Day 5 Xi'an (B)

Visit one of China’s greatest archaeological treasures—the Terracotta Warriors. Tour the Big Goose Pagoda.

Day 6-7 Chengdu-Leshan (2B)

See the famous Giant Panda's up close at the Panda Breeding Centre and marvel at the world's largest sitting outdoor Buddha in Leshan.

Day 8 Chongqing (B)

Optional visit to Luohan Temple which dates back a thousand years and is still an active monastery.

Day 9-10 Yangtze River (2B,2L,2D)

Cruise the Yangtze in air-conditioned comfort. We pass through the spectacular Three Gorges and take daily excursions from the boat including the impressive Three Gorges Dam.

Day 11-13 Shanghai (Zhujiajiao Excursion) (3B,D)

Included visit to the traditional river town of Zhujiajiao. In Shanghai, take a walking tour of the city, followed by entrance to the Shanghai Museum.

Day 14 Shanghai

Depart at any time.