14 Days China Old and New Highlights

Tour Type: Small Group Tour(SIC)/Private Tour
Duration: 14 Days 13 Nights
Destination: Beijing-Xi'an-Chengdu-Chongqing-Zhangjiajie-Shanghai

Price/pax:

$2,959.00
$3,199.00

*The price is for SIC tours. We also offer private tour options. Please contact our travel expert for a quotation.

Highlights

  • Shanghai's Futuristic Start to Zhangjiajie's Natural Wonder:Begin with Shanghai's dazzling skylines, then hike misty glass skywalks in UNESCO's Avatar Mountains.

  • Chongqing's Vibrant Labyrinth to Chengdu's Panda Base:Explore neon-lit alleys and spicy hotpot in Chongqing, then see the panda stars Huahua at the Chengdu Giant Panda Base.

  • Xi'an's Ancient Legacy to Beijing's Imperial Finale:Marvel at Xi'an's 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, then hike Beijing's Mutianyu Great Wall and imperial palaces.
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Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Beijing

After arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport(PEK) or Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), you will meet your English tour guide with a warm welcome.Then he/she will pick you up and accompany you to the pre-book hotels and help you check in.Spend the rest of the day exploring Beijing city by yourself!

Meals: None

Day 2 - Beijing

After breakfast,we will visit Tiananmen Square which is the largest city square in the world and is considered as the political center of China. Along the way you will see the Monument to the People's Heroes, and Chairman Mao Memorial Hall. Then, we will visit The Forbidden City,which includes Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Palace of Heavenly Purity, and the Imperial Garden etc.You can see many luxurious royal collections from Qing dynasty and our guide will give you a detailed introduction to the history of this imperial city. For the lunch,we will have some traditional Beijing cuisine.
In the afternoon, we will go to Wangfujing Pedestrian Street to experience old Beijing snacks (such as Donglaishun and Quanjude), or go shopping (APM, Intime Department Store).This is an established shopping festival where you can visit many century old brands.

Breakfast:Hotel Buffet
Lunch:Dumplings
Dinner:Beijing Duck

Day 3 - Beijing

After breakfast,we will head to The Badaling Great Wall and it will take around 1.5hours to arrive there.Climb Haohan Hill, take photos at the "Hero's Monument", and feel the wisdom of ancient Chinese people! If you feel tired of climbing the mountain, you can also order the cable car service at your own expenses.
After that,we will go to The Summer Palace. The Summer Palace is the largest and most intact imperial gardens still existing in China,and is hailed as the “Museum of Imperial Gardens”.It combines the elegance of Jiangnan gardens with the grandeur of northern landscapes.Walking through it, you will feel the charm of the royal garden!

Breakfast:Hotel Buffet
Lunch:Beijing Cuisine
Dinner:Beijing Hot Pot

Day 4 - Beijing->Xian

The journey to Xi’an starts in the morning. The driver will pick all of us from hotel and send us to Beijing High Speed Railway Station.It will take 4-6 hours to arrive at Xi’an by bullet train and you will be amazed by the ultra high speed of the bullet train at maximum 350km/h.
In the afternoon, we will head to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. It was built by the Tang Dynasty monk Xuanzang to preserve the Buddhist scriptures and statues brought back from India.It has a history of over 1,300 years and is regarded as a model of ancient Chinese pavilion-style brick pagodas.
At evening,we will head to the The Great Tang All-Day Mall. Here,in the style of the Tang Dynasty,you can enjoy immersive performances such as "The Sister with the Unbroken Figure" and "Li Bai Reciting Poems".

Breakfast:Hotel Buffet
Lunch:Bullet Train Fast Food
Dinner:Xi’an Local Cuisine

Day 5 - Xi'an

After breakfast ,we will go to The Fortifications of Xi'an.It is the largest and most intact ancient city wall structure still existing in China. It was built in the third year of Hongwu Ming Dynasty (1370), with a history of over 600 years.It was once an important military defense system in ancient times and is now a 5A-level tourist attraction of the country.
In the afternoon, we will visit the world's eighth wonder - the Terracotta Army.It is a world famous historical and cultural site,and you will be amazed by the magnificence of the Terracotta Warriors.

Breakfast:Hotel Buffet
Lunch:Xi’an Local Cuisine
Dinner:Xi’an Local Cuisine

Day 6 - Xi'an->Chengdu

In the morning, after checkout from Xi’an hotel,we will take a bullet train to Chengdu.Normally it will take 3-4 hours to arrive at it.
After that, we will go to the ChuanCai Museum to learn how to cook a traditional Sichuan Cuisine. The most experienced Sichuan chef will teach you three authentic Chengdu cuisines.After finishing, enjoy the Sichuan cuisine cooked by yourself!
At night,we will head to Chun Xi Road and Taiguli,where locates the most prosperous commercial district in Chengdu.If needed,you can buy some Chengdu souvenirs there.


Breakfast:Hotel Buffet
Lunch:Bullet Train Fast Food
Dinner:Sichuan Local Cuisine

Day 7 - Chengdu

Today is Panda Day!
We will have a full day tour at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.Meet our most famous panda star: Huahua! And feed her bamboo!
At dinner time, enjoy an authentic Chengdu hotpot and see amazing Sichuan Opera: Face Changing!
At night, we will head to Chengdu Kuanzhai Alley to Experience this historic shopping street!

Breakfast:Hotel Buffet
Lunch:Chengdu Local Food
Dinner:Sichuan Hotpot

Day 8 - Chengdu->Chongqing

In the morning, we will take a high speed train to Chongqing, which will take normally 2.5 hours. After arrive, the driver will pick all of us and we will have a traditional Chongqing lunch.
In the afternoon,the tour guide will lead us to Liziba subway station, where you can see the the amazing sight of the subway passing through the building. Then we head to Jiefangbei.It is a landmark building in Chongqing and has many delicious foods around.
At night,we will go to eat Chongqing hotpot as dinner.Get ready for its ultra spicy!
Then, after we finish dinner, we will head to Hongya cave(Hongyadong), where you will be amazed by its architecture and night view! Then, let us have a cruise at Liangjiang River!The cruise starts and ends at Hongyadong.During this process, you can fully experience Chongqing’s river view and the scenery on both sides, and be shocked by Chongqing’s cyber city!

Breakfast:Hotel Buffet
Lunch:Chongqing Local Cuisine
Dinner:Chongqing Local Cuisine

Day 9 - Chongqing->Zhangjiajie

Today we will head to Kuixinglou. This is the most magical place in Chongqing. When you think you are on the first floor, you are actually on the 22nd floor! After that, we head to Chaotianmen Square and Laifushi shopping mall,where you can buy any Chinese goods that you want!
In the afternoon, let us take a high speed train to Zhangjiajie.
After checking in at Zhangjiajie’s hotel, we will go to 72 Wonder Towers,where you will be amazed by the architecture. There are also many performances and music bonfire parties, come and party with the people!


Breakfast:Hotel Buffet
Lunch:Chongqing Local Cuisine
Dinner:Chongqing Local Cuisine

Day 10 - Zhangjiajie

After breakfast at the hotel, we will arrive at Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Take Bailong Elevator (the world's highest outdoor elevator) and experience the thrilling vertical ascent of 1 minute and 28 seconds, overlooking Zhangjiajie's spectacular peaks and forests. And we will visit the "Hallelujah Mountain" (Qiankun Pillar), the filming location of "Avatar", and stroll across the "World's First Bridge" (a natural stone bridge), marveling at the wonders of nature. Then we will head to the Sky Terrace (or Shentisi Terrace) to overlook the peaks and canyons and capture the magnificent panoramic views. In the afternoon, we will take a bus to Helong Park. After visiting the Xihai Stone Forest, we returned to the Tianzi Mountain Cableway Station and took the cable car down the mountain slowly, enjoying a panoramic view of Zhangjiajie along the way.

Breakfast:Hotel Buffet
Lunch:Hunan Local Food
Dinner:Hunan Local Food

Day 11 - Zhangjiajie

After breakfast,we will head to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and visit the world's tallest glass bridge, experience the thrill of transparent walking at a height of 300 meters, overlook the deep canyon stream, and feel the shock of a volley walk. In the afternoon, we will go to the Huanglong Cave (the wonder of the world's karst caves) to enjoy the wonders of Dinghai Shenzhen, Dragon Palace Hall, Xiangshui River and other wonders, and take a boat ride through the underground dark river. In the evening, we provide optional performance services. You can choose whether to watch the Charming Xiangxi performance or return to the hotel to rest.

Breakfast:Hotel Buffet
Lunch:Hunan Local Food
Dinner:Hunan Local Food

Day 12 - Zhangjiajie->Shanghai

In the morning, we will head to Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain.Here is the world's highest natural mountain cave - Tianmen Cave; it is 131.5m high, 57m wide and 60m deep. It was once the place where the world's top flying masters flew through. You will take the cable car up the mountain to enjoy the wonders of "Tianmen Mist" and "Tianmen Sunset". Then you have explored all the amazing things in Zhangjiajie!
In the afternoon, we will take a flight to Shanghai, which will take normally 2 hours.You will be picked up by Shanghai tour bus and we will head to Nanjing Road,which is the busiest commercial street in Shanghai.You can visit the largest M&M Bean store in Asia or the Huawei global store and POP MART. After that ,we will walk to The Bund,Along the way, you can admire historical buildings such as the Peace Hotel.We can also see the dazzling lights of the Bund after nightfall.We recommend the optional Huangpu River cruise to enjoy the night view of the Huangpu river!

Notes: The flights to Shanghai normally will be in the afternoon. In some special days, the flight is available in the midnight.We will slightly modify the itinerary according to the flights that are booked.

Breakfast:Hotel Buffet
Lunch:Hunan Local Cuisine
Dinner:Shanghai Local Cuisine

Day 13 - Shanghai

After breakfast, we will go to Wukang Road,Known as "a condensed representation of Shanghai's modern history over the past century". Wukang Road features rows of towering plane trees with a strong French style charm along both sides of the street. And then we will go to the Oriental Pearl Tower, you can admire the magnificent appearance of this iconic building in Shanghai. The Oriental Pearl Tower is 468 meters tall and is composed of three main parts, from top to bottom they are the space capsule, the upper sphere and the lower sphere, which are connected by a huge pillar. After that, we will go to Yu Garden,It is one of the representative examples of classical gardens in the Jiangnan region. It has a history of over 400 years and features the characteristic of "smallness revealing grandeur". It is also known as "the most beautiful in the Jiangnan region". Entering Yu Garden feels like stepping into a traditional Chinese landscape painting.There are a lot of authentic Chinese stores near Yu Garden. We will pass the Silk and Tea Factory,where it will be a good choice to buy some souvenirs here to share your relatives. In the end,As the tour group's journey comes to a successful conclusion, a journey filled with laughter and memories is about to come to an end. At this special moment, let's capture this unforgettable time with a group photo.

Breakfast:Hotel Buffet
Lunch:Shanghai Local Cuisine
Dinner:Shanghai Local Cuisine

Day 14 - Shanghai Departure

On the final day, your return journey begins. Our drivers will drop you off at Shanghai Pudong airport(PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao Airport(SHA).We wish you a pleasant journey home and thank you for traveling with us!

If your flight is late in the day, our travel consultants will be glad to offer you some advice to further explore this amazing city. If you plan to spend a few more days in Shanghai, then the nearby charming water towns, the elegant garden city of Suzhou, and Hangzhou - the home to Taobao-Alibaba Group as well as a scenic city, are all worth visiting. Please feel free to contact us and it will be our great honor to make an itinerary for you.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation

4 star hotel throughout the trip

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JINGLI Hotel or equivalent
Beijing

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Holiday Inn or equivalent
Xi'an

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The Hidden House Hotel or equivalent
Chengdu

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Holiday Inn or equivalent
Chongqing

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RAMADA Hotel or equivalent
Zhangjiajie

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Renzen Hotel or equivalent
Shanghai

Optional Services

  • Badaling Great Wall Cable Car: 20USD/pax
  • Charming Xiangxi performance: 25USD/pax
  • Ascend Oriental Pearl Tower No. 2 observation deck: 31USD/pax
  • Ascend the Jin Mao Tower 88th floor observation deck: 16.6USD/pax
  • Participate in the romantic show of Shanghai: 23USD/pax
  • 62.5 USD/room/night for early arrivals or late departure

Inclusions/Exclusions

What is included in basic package's price?

  • Accommodation: 4-star hotels for 13 nights.
  • Meals: breakfast,lunch and dinner as specified in the itinerary.
  • Admission fee: The tickets of attractions specified in the itinerary are all included.
  • Transportation: high-speed train from Beijing to Xi'an,from Xi'an to Chengdu,from Chengdu to Chongqing,from Chongqing to Zhangjiajie; And flight from Zhangjiajie to Shanghai;comfortable tour bus with experienced drivers.
  • Tour guide: professional English tour guide with certification issued by the Chinese Tourism Department.
  • Tour leader: A full-time tour leader will accompany you during the whole trip when the total number of group is greater than 6 people.
  • Government taxes and fees.

What is excluded in basic package's price?

  • International flights to/from China
  • China visa fees
  • Alcohol
  • Gratuities
  • Travel insurance. We recommend purchasing travel insurance before your trip to protect for any unforeseen circumstances.
  • Optional services as specified

Important Info

  • The price is based on double occupancy with shared room; if you travel alone, additional room charges will apply.
  • Infants (0-2) travel free. Children aged 3-8 can enjoy a 50% discount(share rooms with adults).
  • If you choose the small group tour(maximum 16 travelers),you will travel with other travelers from different countries.
  • If you choose the private tour,only your group will participate.
  • Guaranteed departure for at least 2 pax: in case that the number of participants in one group is less than 6, we will convert your group into a private group.
  • This tour involves mountain climbing and is not recommended for travelers over 75 or with health conditions.
  • Please notify us in advance of special requirements (e.g., halal or vegetarian meals).
  • The tour guide may adjust the itinerary due to closure of some attractions each Monday or due to bad weather
  • This tour departs at fixed date. Please arrive at the departure city in time.
  • Smart casual dress and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

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