Best of China

From$2199USD
12 days,Beijing to Shanghai
Trip Code: ACBC

Walking the Great Wall and Forbidden City, Exploring the Temple of Heaven and traditional hutongs, facing the Terracotta Warriors, travelling through river scenery, learning to cook in the countryside, wandering the Longsheng rice terraces and vibrant Shanghai.

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From cosmopolitan cities to ancient capitals and surreal rural scenery, China’s stunning diversity offers adventurous visitors to the Middle Kingdom a chance to explore both its modern allure and ancient past. A rapidly changing country, now is the time to discover its cultural and historical diversity—and do it with a bit of style! Our experienced CEO will lead the way and eliminate the hassle so you're free to explore China's urban and rural highlights and discover something special.

What's Included

  • Arrival transfer, Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City guided tour, wander the Temple of Heaven and some of Beijing's traditional Hutongs, Entrance to the Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors tour, Li River sunset cruise, Bicycle and cooking tour in Yangshuo, Longsheng Rice Terraces, Shanghai walking tour.
  • 11 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners. (Allow USD240-360 for meals not included.)
  • Comfort hotels (9 nts), guesthouse (1 nt), soft-sleeper train (1 nt).
  • Private bus, plane, boat, train
  • English-speaking Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
  • Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 10
Map of the route for Best of China
Places Visited
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Day 1 Beijing (1D)

Arrive at any time. An arrival transfer and Beijing Duck welcome dinner are included.

Day 2-4 Beijing (3B)

Explore the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and some of Beijing's traditional hutongs. On Day 4, overnight train to Xi'an.

Day 5-6 Xi'an (2B)

Stare down the Terracotta Warriors. Explore Xi'an and the market areas surrounding the tranquil mosque.

Day 7-8 Guilin/Yangshuo (2B,1L)

Fly to Guilin before a sunset cruise on the Li River. Head to the backpacker town of Yangshuo and take a cooking class in a rural village. Cycle through rice paddy fields with spectacular limestone karst mountains.

Day 9 Longsheng (1B,1D)

Discover the vibrant villages and scenic 'Dragon's Backbone' rice terraces.

Day 10-11 Shanghai (2B)

Fly to Shanghai and take an orientation walk along the Bund area. Option to visit the Shanghai Museum.

Day 12 Shanghai (1B)

Depart at any time.

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