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China Panda Tour: Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Leshan and Shanghai

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China Panda Tour: Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Leshan and Shanghai

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China Panda Tour: Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Leshan and Shanghai in China

This 11-day small-group tour links China’s best-known cities with time in Chengdu and Leshan, giving the trip a clear focus on culture, history and giant pandas. Start in Beijing with the Temple of Heaven, the hutongs, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, then visit the Great Wall and the Summer Palace before taking the train to Xi'an. In Xi'an, explore the city wall, the Terracotta Warriors and the Muslim Quarter, with a stop at a pottery workshop along the way. Continue by train to Chengdu for the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, People’s Park, Wuhou Temple and Jinli Ancient Street, plus a day trip to Leshan. The tour ends in Shanghai with time for Yuyuan Garden, old lanes, the City History Museum and the Bund.

Key details

11 days

10 nights

Route

China

Tour type

Small groups

Available departures

Dates available

Duration

11 days

Style

Small groups

Destination

China

Highlights

  • Small-group travel
  • Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Leshan and Shanghai
  • Classic China sights with panda viewing in Chengdu
  • Guided sightseeing with rail and flight connections

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Beijing

    Arrival in Beijing

    Arrive in Beijing and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to rest after your flight.
    No meals
  2. 2

    Beijing

    Beijing city tour

    Visit the Temple of Heaven, walk through a hutong area and see Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with a local guide. Lunch is included at a local restaurant.
    Breakfast, lunch
  3. 3

    Beijing

    Great Wall and Olympic area

    Travel to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall and use the cable car both ways. Return to Beijing for an exterior stop at the Bird Nest and Water Cube.
    Breakfast, lunch

The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.

What's included

  • 4-star city-center hotels
  • Economy flight from Chengdu to Shanghai, including airport tax
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Travel agency responsibility insurance
  • Breakfasts at the hotel and Chinese lunches as listed
  • Entrance fees to the sites named in the itinerary
  • Shared transfers in each city
  • Second-class high-speed trains between Beijing and Xi'an, and Xi'an and Chengdu

What's not included

  • International airfare to enter or leave China
  • China entry visa fee
  • Meals, tours and activities not listed in the itinerary
  • Tips for guides, escorts, drivers and bellmen
  • Personal expenses
  • Single room supplement if twin sharing is not chosen
  • Personal travel insurance

Dates & availability

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Upcoming departures

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Wed, Sep 9, 2026to Sep 19, 2026
2 hotels available
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Tue, Sep 15, 2026to Sep 25, 2026
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Hotels as per itineraryDouble/twin room · As per itineraryOn request
$2,400.00per person
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Important information

Flexibility

Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.

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