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13 days Classic Landscapes and Cities Trip
Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Zhangjiajie, Shanghai
Tour Code: SH-CTV-035
Tour Features:

  • Explore the historical and cultural monuments of Beijing and Xi'an
  • The contrast between the ancient architecture of Xi'an and the dazzling modernity of Shanghai
  • Get up close and personal with the adorable giant pandas
  • The unearthly beauty of Zhangjiajie, as seen in the movie "Avatar"
  • Taste authentic Sichuan cuisine in Chengdu

Price From:
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$2160.00
Detailed itinerary
Meals: Not included
Referenced hotel: Citadines Ritan Service Apartment ★★★★

When you arrive in China's capital, Beijing, your tour guide will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. After completing hotel check-in, the rest of the day will be free for you.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Referenced hotel: Citadines Ritan Service Apartment ★★★★

Our guide will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby to begin exploring the historic city of Beijing. First, we will visit Tian'anmen Square, the largest in the world, which has been the scene of numerous political and historical events. You will cross the square and visit the Forbidden City, the largest and most complete imperial palace in the world, which was the residence of the emperors.


We will have lunch at a local restaurant with culinary delights. After lunch, we will tour the Beijing Hutongs, alleys built during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, filled with houses around the Hutongs, where residents lead a traditional life. Then, we will head to Jingshan Park, where from the top of Coal Hill you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the Forbidden City. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to taste Chinese tea at the China Tea House.


On the way back to the hotel, you can choose to plan a visit to a night show or enjoy a delicious Beijing Lacquered Duck (optional extra service), and ask the guide about other night activities.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Referenced hotel: Citadines Ritan Service Apartment ★★★★

Our guide will be waiting for you at the hotel lobby and today you will leave for Mutianyu Great Wall by private car to explore the Great Wall. The Great Wall runs through six provinces and one autonomous region in northern China, and the Mutianyu section is the most popular with foreign tourists. If you prefer not to walk to the Wall, you can choose to take the cable car to tour it.


At noon, you will enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant, where you can try the delicious local cuisine. After lunch, you will return to Beijing city. On the way back, you will have the opportunity to visit the exterior of the Beijing National Stadium (Bird's Nest) and the National Aquatics Center (Water Cube), two impressive structures built for the Beijing Olympic Games. Then, you can visit the China Pearl Museum, where you will find high-quality pearls.


Back to the hotel, you can plan evening activities such as massages and bars on Houhai Street.

Meals: Breakfast
Referenced hotel: Somerset Xindicheng Xian ★★★★

Our guide will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby. Please prepare your luggage and put it in the private vehicle, because after visiting the tourist attraction today, we will take you to the railway station to take the high-speed train to Xi'an.

Today you will visit the latest tourist attraction in Beijing, the Temple of Heaven, where emperors used to pray for good harvests. It is the largest structure in China dedicated to celestial sacrifice. In the morning, local Beijing residents practice tai chi and dance at the Temple of Heaven Square.


After the visit, you will be transferred to Beijing train station to take the high-speed train to Xi'an. Your guide in Xi'an will be waiting for you at the train station and will take you to the hotel. Before leaving Beijing, you can buy some packed food as lunch on the train.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Referenced hotel:Somerset Xindicheng Xian ★★★★

Our guide will wait for you in the hotel lobby to begin the tour of the ancient city.

First we will visit the Terracotta Warriors, one of the most important archaeological finds in the world. Here you will find soldiers, horses and chariots arranged in battle formation. A golf cart will be arranged for your convenience while you admire the spectacular view of the Terracotta Warriors. You will have the opportunity to experience the process of making "terracotta figures" at a nearby factory and can take home a figure made by yourself as a special souvenir.

We will have lunch at a nearby restaurant that offers delicious local dishes. In the afternoon, we will visit the Bell Tower, the largest and best preserved in China in terms of structure and shape. We will then head to the Muslim Quarter, where Xi'an's Muslim community lives. Here you will find numerous traditional restaurants and a lively atmosphere. You will have the opportunity to taste authentic Muslim food and learn about their lifestyle.

Then we will return to the hotel. On the way back, we can arrange optional evening activities such as Tang Dynasty dance show with dinner.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Referenced hotel: Atour Hotel Chengdu ★★★★

You will have enough time to pack and check out. Our guide will be waiting for you at the hotel lobby and before heading to Chengdu, you will take a leisure tour in Xi'an. You will visit the Ancient City Wall, one of the best preserved ancient walls in Chinese cities. You can choose between riding a bicycle or taking a golf cart to tour the wall. Next, you will visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, where a traditional and ancient Chinese shadow show will be presented.

You will enjoy a special lunch at a local restaurant, tasting a feast of Chinese dumplings. After lunch, you will head to Xi'an Railway Station to take a high-speed train to Chengdu. Our guide in Chengdu will be waiting for you at the train station and will transfer you to your hotel.



Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Referenced hotel: Atour Hotel Chengdu ★★★★

Our guide will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby to begin exploring the panda home.

Today's itinerary is very interesting. You will visit the Chengdu Panda Breeding Research Base, a non-profit center dedicated to the research and breeding of giant pandas and other rare animal species. You will be able to observe giant pandas while they eat bamboo and play, and learn about their habits and characteristics.

You will enjoy delicious local Sichuan food at a popular restaurant as today's lunch.

In the afternoon, you will visit People's Park, a place where Chengdu locals like to dance, play mahjong, and drink tea. We will offer you a break in the square so you can enjoy a cup of tea and experience the peaceful lifestyle of local Sichuan people. Then, you will head to Kuanzhai Alley, known as the "Wide and Narrow Alley of Chengdu". It is an area of ancient streets preserved from the Qing Dynasty (1616-1912) in Chengdu, and is a reflection of ancient life in the city. Afterwards, you will return to the hotel. If you want to plan activities for the evening, the mask changing show is a great option.


Meals: Breakfast
Referenced hotel: Santa Dominga International Hotel ★★★★

Today morning you can sleep late. And you'll have plenty of time to pack and check out. Our guide will wait for you in the hotel lobby. And will take you to Chengdu airport to take the flight to Zhangjiajie. Your guide in Zhangjiajie will be waiting for you at the airport and will take you to the hotel for check-in.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Referenced hotel: In Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie ★★★★

After breakfast today, you will spend the entire day exploring Mount Tianmen, discovering its six wonders, including: Mount Tianmen Ropeway, Crystal Bridge, Tianmen Temple, Bonsai Garden, Tianmen Cave, and Connected Trail to Heaven, among others.

In the afternoon, we will return to Wulingyuan area for accommodation.


Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Referenced hotel: In Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie ★★★★

Today we will take the Bailong elevator to visit Yuanjiajie Scenic Area in Zhangjiajie. This place is one of the highlights of your private trip in Zhangjiajie, famous for the Hallelujah Mountains that appeared in the movie Avatar, as well as the spectacular "stone bridge", considered the first in the world. Then, we will take the cable car to visit the Mount Tianzi Nature Reserve, where you can enjoy imposing mountains, wide valleys and original forests. If you are lucky, you will be able to witness a magnificent sea of clouds.

Afterwards, we will take a little train to tour the Ten Mile Gallery. Along the 5 kilometer route, you will find unique rock formations that create different shapes, as if it were a natural landscape painting. At the end of the day, we will return to the hotel in Zhangjiajie to rest.


Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Referenced hotel: SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai Bund ★★★★

After breakfast, our guide will pick you up to visit the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, the longest and highest glass bridge in the world. The guide will then take you to Baofeng Lake, where you can take a boat ride on the lake.

Today is your last day in Zhangjiajie, so after completing the sightseeing tour, your guide and driver will take you to the airport for your flight to Shanghai. Your guide in Shanghai will be waiting for you at the airport and will accompany you to the hotel for check-in.


Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Referenced hotel: SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai Bund ★★★★

Today is an exciting day to explore mainland China's largest and most modern city, Shanghai. We will start by taking a walk through the alleys of Shikumen, where you can see the quiet and relaxed life of the locals. You will also discover Shanghai's unique architecture.

Then, we will continue our trip to Yuyuan Garden, a classical Chinese garden in the center of the city. Afterwards, we will explore the surroundings of Yuyuan (the old Chenghuangmiao Street).

Lunch will be arranged at a local Chinese style restaurant. After lunch, we'll head to the Bund to enjoy the impressive illuminated buildings shining along the Huangpu River. From the Bund, you'll be able to see iconic Shanghai landmarks, such as the Oriental Pearl Tower and other skyscrapers, just across the Huangpu River. After visiting the Silk Museum, Shanghai Museum and the Old French Concession, our tour today will end once we arrive at the hotel. You can ask your local guide about recommended evening activities, including acrobatic shows or a Huangpu River cruise.


Meals: Breakfast

Today we will take you to the airport. Before going to the airport, you have free time to do whatever you want according to your schedule. If you are interested, we can arrange your transportation to Pudong Airport by maglev train, or we will take you directly to the airport by private vehicle.

Price per person (USD)
Number of Travelers
Mar.- Nov.
Dec.- Feb.
2 - 5 persons
$3190
$2850
6 - 9 persons
$2550
$2160

Price include:
  • ☆ Private vehicle transfer service between airport or train station, travel attractions and hotels;
  • ☆ Professional licensed English speaking guide and driver service;
  • ☆ Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast included;
  • ☆ All entrance costs to specified attractions;
  • ☆ Meals mentioned in the itinerary.
Price exclude:
  • ☆ International train or flight tickets;
  • ☆ Tips for your guide and driver at your discretion;
  • ☆ China entry visa costs;
  • ☆ Personal expenses;
  • ☆ Optional tours, meals, activities and services;
  • ☆ Traveler/personal accident insurance in China.
Remarks:
  • Prices are valid from March 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025, except during Chinese public holidays, local fairs or events.
  • Travel guide service in English is available in all destinations in China. We also provide travel guides in other languages if you request. Be noticed that non-English guides may only available major tourism cities like Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Luoyang and Hong Kong.
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