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- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 14
- Age range 14 to 85
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore the vast Forbidden City in Beijing
- Walk the Great Wall at Mutianyu
- See the Terracotta Warriors in Xian
- Cruise the Yangtse River and visit gorges
- Meet Giant Pandas at Chengdu's center
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip in Beijing
- Day 2 Discover the sights of Beijing including the Forbidden City
- Day 3 Discover the Temple of Heaven, free afternoon in Beijing
- Day 4 Walk the Great Wall; overnight train to Xian
- Day 5 Free time to explore Xian's Muslim Quarter
- Day 6 Discover the Terracotta Army; optional Tea Ceremony
- Day 7 Morning train to Yichang; board the Yangtse riverboat
- Day 8 Cruise down the Yangtse River and through Xiling Gorge
- Day 9 Continue down the Yangtse River; passing through Wu and Qutang Gorge
- Day 10 Visit Fengdu Ghost City and take part in the Captain's farwell dinner
- Day 11 Disembark riverboat; bullet train to Chengdu
- Day 12 Visit the Panda Research Centre and take the bullet train to Sanjiang before driving to Ma An Zhai Village
- Day 13 Drive to Ma An Zhai Village. Evening with local family
- Day 14 Meet Yao families in Longji and Dazhai Village
- Day 15 Hike from Dazhai to Pingan, passing incredible views
- Day 16 Transfer from Pingan to Yangshuo
- Day 17 Free day in Yangshuo; optional bike hire and cooking classes
- Day 18 Transfer to Guilin; overnight train to Shanghai
- Day 19 Free day in Shanghai; stroll along the Shanghai Bund
- Day 20 Optional visit to the Pearl TV and Radio Tower
- Day 21 Trip ends in Shanghai
What's Included
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- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Optional Extras
What's Not Included
- Additional Services
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Number of tours
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Age Range
16 to 85 years old
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Response rate
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- APaul· December 23rd, 2019-
Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review.Trip date: August 2019Review collected by Explore! - AMary· December 23rd, 2019Really enjoyed out trio and have already recommended Explore to family and friends.Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review and recommendation.Trip date: September 2019Review collected by Explore!
- AMichael· December 23rd, 2019-Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review.Trip date: September 2019Review collected by Explore!
- RRichardZanetti· November 2nd, 2019You will see a huge variety of things, ranging from ancient buildings, spectacular scenery, Pandas, everyday life of remote communities and cities. The trip goes mainly by public transport so you will see the real Chinese way of live and interact with Chinese domestic tourists.Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review and sharing your photos. Glad you enjoyed your trip!Trip date: October 2019
- AWilliam· May 17th, 2019More of the sameExplore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review. Hope to travel with you in the future.Trip date: October 2018
- AMichael· May 17th, 2019Would certainly consider another trip with ExploreExplore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review. Hope to travel with you in the future.Trip date: May 2018
- ABrian· May 17th, 2019Looking forward to planning our next trip with Explore. Thank you.Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review. Hope to travel with you in the future.Trip date: October 2018
- AJudith· May 17th, 2019As always explore has excelled. I have recommended explore to friends and family.Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review and feedback. Hope to travel with you in the future.Trip date: May 2018
- AMaureen· May 17th, 2019A must do trip to experience as much as possible of this vast country in one hit - very full on but fascinating.Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for taking the time to write a review. I am really pleased that you enjoyed the trip. I hope to see you travelling with us in the future!Trip date: April 2018
- AMatilda· May 17th, 2019The guide was absolutely excellent with timings and as vegetarians we were very well catered for. (Guide was Oliver Luo)Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review and praise for Oliver. Hope to travel with you in the future.Trip date: July 2018
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