Shanghai. O/N Shanghai.

Shanghai - The guide will meet you in your hotel lobby around 09:00 AM. You will be taken to the renowned Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, a 20-minute drive away.

Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall - At the Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, you can explore various textual and graphic files and architectural models, providing a comprehensive understanding of Shanghai’s development.

The Urban Planning Exhibition Hall highlights Shanghai’s urbanization and modernization. By viewing city miniatures and extensive city planning materials, you will gain insights into Shanghai’s past and present. High-tech methods are used to project Shanghai’s blueprint through 2020.

Yu Garden (Yuyuan) - Next, enjoy a leisurely stroll in the beautiful Yu Garden. Located in the old town, Yuyuan Garden is the city’s most famous ancient site, known for its ingenious layout and delicate architecture. The garden’s treasure, Yu Ling Long (an exquisite jade stone), an artificial hill, is one of the three most renowned peaks in Southern China.

Yuyuan Old Street - Then, visit the Yuyuan Bazaar, also known as Yuyuan Market, located outside Yu Garden in the heart of Old Shanghai City, near the Old City God Temple. Traditional Chinese buildings now serve as commercial stores selling local products, snacks, jewelry, souvenirs, antiques, and more.

Shanghai World Financial Center - Afterwards, visit the Shanghai World Financial Center and ascend to the 100th floor for panoramic city views. It is the world’s 8th tallest building and the 4th tallest structure in Mainland China. The 100th floor features a 55-meter-long viewing gallery, the second highest observation deck in China, surpassing the Canadian TV Tower (447 meters) and the Dubai Tower (440 meters).

The Bund (Wai Tan) - Next, visit the Bund area, the essence of Shanghai. Located on the Huangpu River bank, visitors come for the charming riverside scenery and the unique western and gothic architecture. Free time will be provided to explore the Bund and take photos.

Shanghai - Finally, you will be driven back to your hotel, or you may enjoy your own time at nearby Nanjing Road.

Shanghai - Chengdu by flight. O/N Chengdu.

Shanghai - The guide will meet you in your hotel lobby around 09:00 AM. You will be taken to the famous Zhujiajiao water town, a 60-minute drive away.

Zhujiajiao Ancient Town - Zhujiajiao water town is renowned nationwide, with a history of over 1,700 years. Covering 47 square kilometers (11,614 acres), this fan-shaped town, known as Shanghai’s Venice, shines like a bright pearl amid lakes and mountains. Three places in the water town are worth visiting: Kezhi Garden, Qing Dynasty Post Office, and Fangsheng Bridge. Your tour guide will accompany you to these sites.

Jade Buddha Temple - After lunch, visit the Jade Buddha Temple. Built in 1882 for two white jade Buddha statues from Burma, the Jade Buddha Temple is a famous Buddhist shrine and an active Zen monastery. The temple plays a significant role in spreading Buddhism through cultural means, including lectures, library services, Buddhist academic publications, and regular cultural activities.

Tianzifang - Later, conclude at Tianzifang, an old-style cultural block featuring distinctive Shikumen buildings with art studios, themed cafés and bars, and handicraft workshops.

Pudong International Airport - At the end, your guide will escort you to Shanghai Pudong airport for your flight to Chongqing. You may take the HU7407 20:20–23:30, a 3-hour flight.

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport - Upon arrival in Chengdu, you will be picked up on time and transferred to the hotel (Driver only, no guide).

Chengdu. O/N Chengdu.

Chengdu - In the morning, your driver and guide will meet you at 8:00 AM at your Chengdu hotel and transfer you to Chengdu Panda Base, a 30-minute, 15 km drive.

Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi) - First, visit Chengdu’s Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, home to over 80 of China’s iconic pandas. Most are the familiar black and white variety, but the Base also houses several smaller, lesser-known red pandas.

You’ll observe the animals eating and playing in a carefully maintained habitat that closely resembles their natural environment. You’ll also learn how scientists and ecologists work to protect the few remaining wild pandas and expand the captive population. Over 100 bears have been born at the Base since 1987.

The Base gained importance after the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, with eight bears relocated here from the severely damaged Wolong reserve. Your visit provides both moral and financial support for ongoing conservation efforts.

Chengdu Renmin Park - Next, visit Renmin Park, a comprehensive garden for cultural heritage collection and entertainment. Locals in Chengdu often relax by drinking tea here. To truly understand the “Capital of Leisure” lifestyle, visit Renmin Park. Crowds gather in the park’s shade from sunrise. Enjoying the slow life in Chengdu, you may suddenly feel you are leading a happy life.

Jinli Pedestrian Street - After lunch, take a private car to Jinli old street for an impressive trip to the famous old street. Time slips away quietly while walking on lively streets filled with delicious local snacks, delicate artifacts, and interesting folk shows.

Chengdu - At the end, your guide will escort you to your hotel.

Chengdu - Xi’an by train. O/N Xi’an.

Chengdu - After breakfast at your hotel, your driver and guide will meet you at your hotel lobby at 09:00 AM and transfer you to Leshan, a 2.5-hour, 150 km drive.

Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo) - Dating from the 8th century, the Giant Buddha of Leshan is the largest carved stone Buddha and the tallest pre-modern statue in the world. It was carved from the Lingyun Shan cliffs to calm the turbulent waters of the three rivers flowing beneath its gaze. Stairs carved into the cliff connect the area at the Buddha’s feet with the land above, offering various vantage points to view this astonishing sight. Views are stunning over elbows and knees, taking in the river scene and Leshan’s skyline.

Upon arrival in Leshan, enjoy lunch at a restaurant with a view of the Giant Buddha. You’ll then explore the Giant Buddha and enjoy fantastic views of the surrounding landscape from atop the Buddha’s head.

Visit Lingyun Temple and Museum to gain deeper insight into the history of this amazing Buddhist site and learn the story of the Giant Buddha’s carving.

成都站 - Afterwards, take a private car back to Chengdu East railway station and board a bullet train to Xi’an. You may take D1950 18:07–22:18, a 4-hour train ride.

Xi’an North Railway Station Parking Lot - Upon arrival in Xi’an, you will be picked up on time and transferred to the hotel (Driver only, no guide).

Xi’an. O/N Xi’an.

Xi’an - In the morning, your tour guide will meet you at your Xi’an hotel lobby at 9:00 AM and transfer you to the Terracotta Warriors Museum, an 80-minute, 45 km drive.

The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses - Tickets are reserved online in advance, and your guide will help you skip the line at the Museum entrance. Following your guide, explore the Terracotta Warriors Museum by visiting the three excavated pits and the Bronze Chariots and Horses Exhibition Hall. Although the clay warriors and horses have been buried for over 2,200 years, they remain vivid with distinct appearances. You will spend at least two and a half hours exploring this amazing site.

Small Goose Pagoda - Next, transfer to Small Wild Goose Pagoda, located inside Jianfu Temple, about one kilometer south of Xi’an city proper. It is one of two famous and important Buddhist pagodas erected in the Tang Dynasty about 1,300 years ago. Small Wild Goose Pagoda and its large neighbor, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, are two important Buddhist sites dating back to the Tang Dynasty, 1,300 years ago.

The two pagodas symbolized Chang’an (Constant Peace) city. Xi’an (West Peace) was called Chang’an until the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), when Beijing became China’s capital. Chang’an served as the capital for ten dynasties.

Xi’an City Wall (Chengqiang) - After lunch, transfer to the city wall. You can walk or cycle around the wall; bike fees are paid locally if you choose to cycle.

The first landmark visitors encounter in Xi’an is the ancient City Wall, which encircles the old city. It is also one of Xi’an’s most famous attractions. Today, this wall represents one of the oldest and best-preserved Chinese city walls and one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world.

Muslim Quarter - Your last stop will be the Muslim Bazaar, the city’s most thriving area. If interested, explore the bazaar at your own pace and return to the hotel independently. Your guide will provide directions for returning to your hotel. The Great Mosque and the Bell and Drum Tower Square are within walking distance of the Bazaar. There are many boutique stores at fair prices in the Bazaar and numerous excellent dining options for dinner.

Xi’an - At the end, your guide will escort you to your hotel.

Xi’an - Beijing by flight. O/N Beijing.

Xi’an - In the morning, your tour guide will meet you at your Xi’an hotel lobby at 8:30 AM and transfer you to Hanyanglin, a 30-minute, 15 km drive.

Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Hanyangling) - The Hanyangling Mausoleum is on the site of the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi, built in 153 AD. With the guide, you will closely examine the thousand-year-old tombs through glass floors and walls in the tomb pits. Additionally, the advanced Spectra Vision program will recreate the real life of the Western Han Dynasty about 2,000 years ago. You will have two hours to explore the site.

Shaanxi History Museum - After lunch, continue the Xi’an group tour to explore the Shaanxi History Museum. The unique historical and cultural heritage of Shaanxi is undoubtedly praiseworthy as a treasure house of Chinese civilization, and the Shaanxi History Museum is a palace of art displaying Shaanxi’s history and culture and China’s ancient civilization. The museum houses approximately 370,000 antiquities, ranging from prehistoric relics to those from the 1840s. The collection spans over one million years and is superior in value, quantity, rank, and species. Your guide will provide professional explanations.

Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta) - Instead of entering the temple to visit the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, you will have a photo stop here for half an hour. Based on suggestions from previous guests, it is sufficient to see the pagoda and the statue of Monk Xuanzang at the south square outside the temple. As a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists, the pagoda, built during the Tang Dynasty, was once the site for Xuanzang to translate Buddhist sutras.

Today, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Area is the most popular area for both tourists and locals in Xi’an. It is a wonderful place to enjoy charming night scenes and relax. Around the pagoda, there is a south square leading to the Great Tang All Day Mall, where you can appreciate many unique sculptures of Tang Dynasty styles and enjoy classical music performances in public. There is also a north square with the biggest musical fountain in Asia. It is free but follows a show schedule.

Xi’an Xianyang International Airport - At the end, your guide will escort you to Xi’an airport for your flight to Beijing. You may take the MF7198 19:00-21:30, a 2.5-hour flight.

Beijing Capital International Airport - Upon arrival in Beijing, you will be picked up on time and transferred to the hotel (Driver only, no guide).

Beijing. O/N Beijing

Beijing - Today, your tour guide will meet you at your Beijing hotel lobby at 8:00 AM. Then, you will be escorted to Tiananmen Square first.

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - At Tiananmen Square, you can take great photos of the Tiananmen Tower, Monument to People’s Heroes, and Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao. Tiananmen Square is located in the center of Beijing City. Over the past hundreds of years, it has witnessed numerous historical events and assemblies. Today, it serves as a venue for grand celebrations, military parades, and welcoming ceremonies for foreign leaders. Visitors can admire the towering Monument to People’s Heroes and the solemn Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao on the square. Traditional Tiananmen Tower, Zhengyang Gate, and Qianmen Arrow Tower can also be found there.

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Then, you will cross the Tiananmen Tower to visit the Forbidden City, where 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368 - 1911) lived and handled national affairs. Serving as the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Forbidden City is the largest and best-preserved old wooden complex in the world. The entire palace is divided into the Inner Court and Outer Court by the Palace of Heavenly Purity, with the outer court for emperors to handle affairs and the inner court as the living place for the imperial family. The complex is also a giant museum with over one million national treasures exhibited there.

Mutianyu Great Wall - Upon arrival in the parking lot of the scenic area, you will first take an electric car to the entry and then take the chairlift up to the 14th watchtower. Enjoy a leisurely hike on the wall for about 2 hours, and at the end, take the toboggan down. The Great Wall at Mutianyu was built and restored in the early Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) and is one of the most famous sections of the Wall. Mutianyu enjoys the great reputation of “Out of all the Great Walls, Mutianyu stands apart.” Roam the ancient structure and learn the history and facts that make it so famous. Your professional guide will be able to answer any questions and offer exclusive stories and facts about the Mutianyu Great Wall.

Beijing - At the end, you will be escorted to your Beijing hotel.

Beijing. The tour ends.

Beijing - In the morning, your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel and continue your Beijing tour.

Temple of Heaven - You will first visit the Temple of Heaven, the largest royal ceremonial building group in China. Emperors in the past held annual sacrificial activities here to worship heaven and pray for a good harvest. Now it has developed into a large park where you can also see local people doing exercises and more recreational activities.

Back Lakes (Hou Hai) - Next, continue your visit to Beijing Hutong. There, you will take a rickshaw through the old alleys and visit a Hutong family to see how old Beijingers live. There are many popular restaurants, cafes, and local food stores in the area, so you may have lunch there. It is a good chance to taste the local food. Your guide will offer suggestions. After lunch, stroll around Houhai Lake and explore more of the Hutong area.

Lama Temple (Yonghegong) - After the Hutong visit, you will be driven to the Lama Temple, regarded as the largest Buddhist temple in Beijing. It combines various architectural styles of different groups, including Han, Manchu, Mongol, and Tibet. Opened to tourists in 1981, hundreds of thousands of people visit and pray here every year.

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - A 30-minute drive will take you to the Summer Palace, reputed as the museum of ancient royal gardens. Your expert guide will show you around. The whole garden mainly consists of Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake. The Long Corridor, 728 meters (796.2 yards) in length, is the longest corridor in Chinese gardens. Beginning from the Yaoyue (Inviting-Moon) Gate and ending at Shizhang Pavilion, the corridor ingeniously links Longevity Hill with Kunming Lake. You might appreciate the exquisite murals and enjoy melodious music while walking along there.

Beijing - Finally, your guide and driver will escort you back to the hotel/airport/train station. End of the 8-day tour services.

• Entrance tickets included
• Round-trip economy flights from Shanghai to Chengdu and Xi’an to Beijing
• Lunch provided
• Air conditioning in vehicle
• Train ticket from Chengdu to Xi’an
• Private car transportation

• Others not mentioned above
• The hotels and dinner

• Can add more days if you want

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.