Itinerary Details
Marvel at and experience China's longest river, its mega-cities, its cute mascot and yet another of the famous holy mountains - with this trip you will manage this all-round-hit! Let yourself be swept away by the vibrant life in Shanghai, enjoy the scenic scenery that will surround you on the Yangtze cruise ship, and get close to the lovable pandas in Chengdu. You see, after this trip you can say for sure that you have come to know so many facets of the country.
Welcome to China! Your tour guide will welcome you in Shanghai airport and accompany you to your hotel.
Shanghai has a long history as a gateway to China on the Yangtze River Delta. It is the largest economic and trade center in China, and one of China's cultural centers.
Stroll along Shanghai's famous waterfront - the Bund. It is located along the Huangpu River which is located in the Huangpu District, the center of Shanghai. It is the scenery line of Shanghai.
Accommodation option:
- Shanghai Metropark Jichen Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
The Bund
breakfast and lunch
Explore the Old City of Shanghai, where you can get an idea of what the city looked like hundreds of years ago. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the old town, there is the oasis of peace, the Yu Garden. As a paragon of the south Chinese landscaping style of the Ming and Qing dynasties, it is a MUST-SEE for all visitors to Shanghai.
Then visit the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center to learn more about the history of Shanghai. A look at the miniature model of the city is especially recommended. It is regarded as the 'Window of the City' where people can know about Shanghai.
Then drive to Shanghai Tower, which is located at the heart of the Lujiazui Finance & Trade Zone. With a total height of 632 meters, the building offers a stunning view of the vibrant city in front of you.
Accommodation option:
- Shanghai Metropark Jichen Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Yu Garden
Shanghai Tower
breakfast and dinner
Take a high-speed train from Shanghai to Yichang. Arrive at Maoping Pier from Yichang to board the ship.
Accommodation option:
- Yangtze cruise boat
breakfast and lunch and dinner
Over the next three days, you will be able to enjoy the wonderful views of impressive rock formations and landscapes on the cruise. You will firstly take a shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam Site. Its vast ship locks of are a wonder of engineering,you will learn more about the world's biggest hydroelectric project firsthand.
Back on the cruise, proceed to sail through Xiling Gorge where you can enjoy the picturesque scenery of the both sides.
Accommodation option:
- Yangtze cruise boat
Three Gorges Dam
breakfast and lunch and dinner
Sailing through the Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge, you can relax or immerse yourself in the beautiful scenery. Between them you will take a shore excursion to Shennong Stream, which has rushing waterfalls and an ancient plank path leading to suspended coffins in the cliff.
In the evening, the ship's crew will prepare performance for your entertainment.
Accommodation option:
- Yangtze cruise boat
Three Gorges
breakfast and lunch and dinner
Enjoy a leisurely morning watching the scenery of riverbanks passing by. A series of leisure activities are waiting for you, including distinguishing fresh water pearl, lectures about traditional Chinese embroideries and appreciations of teapots and paintings.
In the afternoon, take a shore excursion to Shibaozhai, a magnificent twelve-story pavilion built along the cliff to the top, where you can see the spectacular views of the surrounding area.
Accommodation option:
- Yangtze cruise boat
Yangtze River Cruise
breakfast and lunch
Once in Chongqing, get off the ship.
Then drive to Leshan. In Leshan, you await a boat trip to the Leshan Giant Buddha at Leshan Mountain, which is the world’s largest Buddha statue made of stone at a height of 71 meters and a width of 28 meters. The head alone has a height of 15 meters and a width of 10 meters.
Then you will continue to Mount Emei by private car. It is one of the four sacred Buddhist mountains in China and also is one of the hot destinations for tourism, recreation and summer vacation in China. Since ancient times, Mt. Emei has been famous for its natural landscape and Buddhism and Taoism.
Accommodation option:
- Emeishan Grand Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Leshan Giant Buddha
breakfast and lunch
You will spend a full day visiting Mount Emei, which is another UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China. You will take a relaxing walking trip from the Monastery of Ten Thousand Years to the Monkey Eco-Area. The Monastery of Ten Thousand Years is the largest and oldest monastery on Mount Emei.
Then, walk a few steps to Qingyin Pavilion to enjoy the natural beauty of the sub-tropical forest and waterfall.
Your guide and driver will escort you to the hotel in Ya'an after the tour.
Accommodation option:
- Hongzhu Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Emei Mountain
breakfast and lunch
In the morning you will first visit the Panda Breeding and Research Center. Ya'an is the very place where the panda was first found in China. Now that it has been selected as the latest giant panda protection base in China. You'll see many pandas at one time that we cannot realize in other places all over the world.
Afterwards drive to Jinli Old Street in Chengdu . Walking in this street, historic lanes, old official residences, vernacular dwelling, inns and shops will bring you back to the ancient China. The elegant style of the architectures tells you what Sichuan looks like during the Qing Dynasty. Sichuan Culture is inlayed in this ancient street.
Accommodation option:
- Lia! Chengdu Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Panda Breeding and Research Center
breakfast and lunch
Today you will visit the Sanxingdui Museum, where you will get historical and cultural knowledge about this area of China. Sanxingdui, the ruins of the capital of the ancient Shu, a Kingdom over 4,000 years ago, is located in Guanghan City. In 1986, a great number of relics were brought to lights, among which six pieces are evaluated as national treasures, representing the best of the art of copper in China.
Afterwards, take the high-speed train to the historic city of Xi'an. Meet with tour guide in Xi'an railway station then drive to hotel.
Accommodation option:
- Grand Noble Hotel Xi'an
- (4 Ratings)
Sanxingdui Museum
breakfast and lunch
Today you'll journey out in to the countryside surrounding Xi'an and visit what is undoubtedly one of the man-made wonders of the world – the Terracotta Warriors. These clay statues of soldiers, horses and chariots – each individually sculpted from clay, each having a different costume, height, and even facial expressions – stand in battle formation.
After lunch, you will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda - a landmark building of Xi'an. It is a well-preserved holy place for Buddhist with a history of over 1300 years.
The next stop of your journey is the Great Mosque. It is the largest and best-preserved mosque in Xi'an. It assumes the striking features of Chinese pavilions, with painted beams and engraved ridgepoles. You will be amazed by the not so typical construction of this mosque.
Accommodation option:
- Grand Noble Hotel Xi'an
- (4 Ratings)
Terracotta Warriors
breakfast and lunch
In the morning you take the high-speed train to Pingyao. Meet with tour guide then transfer to hotel.
Pingyao - a small ancient city with a history more than 2,700 years. Either its history or culture plays an important role in China. Pingyao still retains its traditional appearance and was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997. A leisurely walk along the old city wall or the Ming and Qing Dynasties' road will make you feel like you're back in ancient China.
Accommodation option:
- Hongshanyi Inn
- (4 Ratings)
Pingyao Ancient Town
breakfast
The high-speed train will take you to Beijing. Upon arrival in Beijing, drive to the Great Wall.
No trip to China would be complete without a visit to the Great Wall. You'll visit one of the best-preserved areas - the Mutianyu Great Wall. It is more popular among foreign visitors, with many observation towers that can be reached by cable car, from where you can sit back and enjoy the great scenery.
Accommodation option:
- Penta Hotel Beijing
- (4 Ratings)
Mutianyu Great Wall
breakfast and lunch
In the morning, we'll pay a visit for Tiananmen Square, which is the largest public square in the world. While strolling in Tian'anmen Square, looking up at the magnificent layout, the majestic momentum, the vast and deep landscape, you will feel China's rapid development.
Today's highlight is next - the Forbidden City. It is the largest and most complete ancient imperial palace in the world. In its 500 years of history, there were 24 emperors living here. Experiencing several times renovation and expansion during the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Forbidden City is still remaining its original layout.
At last, we will visit the Summer Palace, which is China existing largest and best preserved imperial garden and is also a large natural landscape garden.
Accommodation option:
- Penta Hotel Beijing
- (4 Ratings)
Forbidden City
Summer Palace
breakfast
Say goodbye to China and transfer to Beijing airport. Connect with your departure flight.