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Highlights of China
14 days, Shanghai to Beijing
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Experience the towering achievements of China's rich history as you uncover its past along the Great Wall and reflect on its future among Shanghai’s gleaming towers. Explore the country’s great cities, magnificent architecture, gorgeous landscapes, and archaeological treasures. Float down the Yangtze River and wander among iconic limestone karsts. Our expert CEOs will reveal the region’s hidden gems, taking the hassle out of travel so you can focus on experiencing all that China has to offer.
14 days
Shanghai to Beijing
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There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
Trip Code: ACHC
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itinerary
Day 1Shanghai
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Shanghai/Hangzhou
Visit the Shanghai Museum before boarding a bullet train to Hangzhou.
Day 3Hangzhou/Yangshuo
Visit a tea plantation in Longjing village and the famous West Lake in Hangzhou. After, take an evening flight to Guilin and transfer to Yangshuo.
Day 4Yangshuo
Spend two days enjoying the beautiful scenery in this region. Take a guided bike tour through the stunning countryside with an included local lunch. Opt to take a local cooking class, practice tai chi or see the Light and Sound show.
Exclusive Inclusions:
Your Discover MomentDay 5Yangshuo
Enjoy a cycling tour through the countryside with an included lunch at a farmer's home.
Meals included:
LunchDay 6Yangshuo/Yangtze River
Fly to Chongqing and prepare for a two-day boat journey along the Yangtze River, which cuts through the magnificent Three Gorges.
Days 7–8Yangtze River
Opt to leave the boat and take small side trips on land to see villages and temples along the river. Or board smaller boats to visit tributaries along the way.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 9Yangtze River/Xi'an
Pass through the Three Gorges and head to the train station for an overnight train to Xi'an.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 10Xi'an
Enjoy all Xi'an has to offer. Take an orientation walk of the city and visit the Terracotta Warriors. Opt to cycle the ancient city walls.
Day 11Xi'an/Beijing
Enjoy a free day to explore the city before an overnight train to Beijing.
Day 12Beijing
Arrive in Beijing and enjoy included tours of the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square.
Day 13Beijing
Explore the Great Wall before our last night in the city.
Day 14Beijing
Depart at any time.
What's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Discover Moment: Yangshuo
- Shanghai orientation walk
- Shanghai Museum entrance
- West Lake orientation walk (Hangzhou)
- Tea plantation visit
- Yangshuo countryside bike tour with local lunch
- Yangtze River cruise through the Three Gorges (2 days)
- Terracotta Warriors tour
- Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City guided tour
- Great Wall entrance
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels (8 nts), sleeper train (2 nts), Yangtze boat (3 nts).
Meals
3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Allow USD365-475 for meals not included.
Transportation
Train, plane, bullet train, local bus, air-con bus, boat, metro, walking.
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Departures
There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
Please Contact Us to inquire about dates for next season, or to discuss other tour options.