China Panda Tour: Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Leshan and Shanghai
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
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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
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
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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Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.