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Essential China

11 days
From Beijing to Shanghai
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13,287 traveler reviews
Essential China - Exodus Adventure Travels
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Tour Operator:
Exodus Adventure Travels
Max group size:
16
Age range:
16 to 80
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
177099
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Highlights

  • Explore Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City
  • Walk the Great Wall at Mutianyu
  • Discover Xi'an's ancient city walls
  • Visit the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an
  • See giant pandas at Chengdu's research base

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive Beijing
  2. Day 2 Sightseeing including the Forbidden City, Jingshan Park and a walking tour of the ‘hutongs’ (breakfast)
  3. Day 3 Visit the Great Wall of China; return to Beijing (breakfast)
  4. Day 4 Bullet train to Xi’an; afternoon walking tour of the Muslim Quarter (breakfast)
  5. Day 5 Excursion to the Terracotta Warriors (breakfast,lunch)
  6. Day 6 Free day in Xi’an; optional cycling along the old city walls. (breakfast)
  7. Day 7 Bullet train to Chengdu; afternoon walking tour around the People’s Park – try Chinese water calligraphy (weather permitting) (breakfast)
  8. Day 8 Visit the Giant Panda Breeding Centre (breakfast)
  9. Day 9 Fly to Shanghai; afternoon visit to the Yu Yuan Gardens (breakfast)
  10. Day 10 Explore the Bund waterfront area and the French Concession (breakfast)
  11. Day 11 End Shanghai (breakfast)
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What's Included

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  • Transport
  • Optional Extras

What's Not Included

  • Insurance
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Number of tours

435

Age Range

16 to 80 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

92%

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Customer Reviews

  • Elzbieta
    · November 17th, 2019
    The long (all day) bus ride from Chengdu to Leshan for a short 20-minute boat ride to see the Buddha cliff was a...
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  • Esther
    · October 31st, 2019
    We had a wonderful group and a great tour leader (Leon) which made the trip memorable. It was amazing all we got to...
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  • Natalie
    · April 24th, 2019
    The tour was absolutely incredible. Every day the hiking was so different and the wall incredible. The food was...
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Dates & Availability

11 days
Essential China
From Beijing to Shanghai

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Good to Know

  • Currency
    ¥
    Yuan Renminbi
    China
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types G, I. As a traveller from England you will need an adaptor for types A, B, I. As a traveller from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types A, B, G. As a traveller from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B, G, I.

    Type A
    China
    Type B
    China
    Type G
    China
    Type I
    China
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for China. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before February 6th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 6th, 2025, a minimum payment of 25% is required to confirm your booking with Exodus Adventure Travels. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 90 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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