12-Day Beijing, Xian, Chengdu & Shanghai
Highlights:
Six must-see highlights · 5-star hotels & cuisine throughout
01 : Forbidden City & Great Wall
Tiananmen, the Palace Museum and Badaling Great Wall ― the essence of imperial Beijing
02: Terracotta Warriors
The "Eighth Wonder of the World" ― Emperor Qin's underground army in full battle array
03: Grand Tang Everbright City
A dazzling Tang-dynasty themed district ― step back into Chang'an's golden age.
04: Giant Panda Base
The world's largest panda breeding center ― watch the beloved bears munch bamboo.
05:The Bund & Lujiazui
Colonial Bund facing futuristic Lujiazui ― Shanghai's iconic skyline
06: A Taste of China
Quanjude roast duck, Chengdu hotpot and Paomo feasts ― cuisine highlights throughout.
A Taste of China
1. Quanjude roast duck
2. Chengdu hotpot
3. Paomo feast
4. Guanzhong cuisine
5. Chang'an cuisine
6. Sichuan cuisine
Six must-see highlights · 5-star hotels & cuisine throughout
01 : Forbidden City & Great Wall
Tiananmen, the Palace Museum and Badaling Great Wall ― the essence of imperial Beijing
02: Terracotta Warriors
The "Eighth Wonder of the World" ― Emperor Qin's underground army in full battle array
03: Grand Tang Everbright City
A dazzling Tang-dynasty themed district ― step back into Chang'an's golden age.
04: Giant Panda Base
The world's largest panda breeding center ― watch the beloved bears munch bamboo.
05:The Bund & Lujiazui
Colonial Bund facing futuristic Lujiazui ― Shanghai's iconic skyline
06: A Taste of China
Quanjude roast duck, Chengdu hotpot and Paomo feasts ― cuisine highlights throughout.
A Taste of China
1. Quanjude roast duck
2. Chengdu hotpot
3. Paomo feast
4. Guanzhong cuisine
5. Chang'an cuisine
6. Sichuan cuisine
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Popular Destinations
| Day | Itinerary | Meals | Hotels |
| D1 | Gather at SFO; Air China CA986 (13:00, for reference) to Beijing. |
X | X |
| D2 | Arrive ~18:10; private transfer to hotel, rest. | X | Scitech Hotel, Beijing |
| D3 | Tiananmen, Palace Museum, Jingshan panorama; roast duck dinner. |
Breakfast: Hotel Lunch: Chinese set meal Dinner: Quanjude roast duck |
Scitech Hotel, Beijing |
| D4 | Badaling Great Wall; hutong rickshaw; Drum Tower, Nanluoguxiang. | Breakfast: Hotel Lunch: Chinese set meal |
Scitech Hotel, Beijing |
| D5 | Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace; fly to Xi'an. | Breakfast: Hotel Lunch: Chinese set meal Dinner: Paomo feast |
Wyndham Grand Xi'an South |
| D6 | Terracotta Warriors; Huaqing Palace. | Breakfast: Hotel Lunch: Guanzhong cuisine Dinner: Chang'an cuisine |
Wyndham Grand Xi'an South |
| D7 | City wall, food street, Tang-themed night district. | Breakfast: Hotel Lunch: Chinese set meal |
Wyndham Grand Xi'an South |
| D8 | Bullet train to Chengdu; Taikoo Li, IFS, Jinli. | Breakfast: Hotel Lunch: Chinese set meal Dinner: Chengdu hotpot |
Dongfang Lizhi Hotel, Chengdu |
| D9 | Panda Base, Kuanzhai Alley, People's Park tea. | Breakfast: Hotel Lunch: Sichuan cuisine |
Dongfang Lizhi Hotel, Chengdu |
| D10 | Qingyang Palace, tai chi; fly to Shanghai; the Bund, Yuyuan. | Breakfast: Hotel Lunch: Chinese set mea |
Radisson Blu Shanghai Jingqiao |
| D11 | Wukang, Tianzifang, North Bund, Nanjing Rd, cruise. | Breakfast: Hotel Lunch: Chinese set meal Dinner: Shanghai home-style dishes |
Radisson Blu Shanghai Jingqiao |
| D12 | Jin Mao Tower; Lujiazui; 21:30 MU589 to SFO (for reference). | Breakfast: Hotel Lunch: Chinese set meal |
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Hotels & Inclusions
Reference Hotels:
1. Scitech Hotel, Beijing
2. Wyndham Grand Xi'an South
3. Dongfang Lizhi Hotel, Chengdu
4. Radisson Blu Shanghai Jingqiao
Included & Not Included
| Included | Not Included |
| 1. Hotels: 10 nights in 5-diamond hotels as listed, twin sharing 2. Meals: 10 breakfasts & 15 main meals as listed in the itinerary 3. Transport: vehicles arranged by group size for safety and comfort 4. Attractions: entrance tickets to listed sights (no discounted-ticket refunds) 5.Guide: guide service arranged by the company according to the group 6.Complimentary: 1 bottled water per person per day 7. Domestic transport: 2 domestic flights + 1 bullet-train segment within China |
1. International airfare between the US and China 2. Meals not listed in the itinerary 3. Driver & guide gratuities 4. Optional in-park transport & other personal expenses 5. Single supplement for a private room (TBD) |
1.This no-shopping tour: Wed & Sat departures, Beijing in, Shanghai out. International flights (Outbound CA986 (SFO Wed/Sat 13:00 →Beijing); return MU589 (Shanghai Sun/Wed 21:30 → SFO)) for reference only; airfare not included.
2.Twin sharing; solo travelers can be matched; single supplement TBD for a private room.
3.Driver & guide gratuities are not included.
4. No refunds for discounted attraction tickets; optional in-park transportation at own expense.
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