From CAD 2,659 Was CAD 3,799
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Small Group
Average
Rating
(15 reviews)
Experience Overview
Immerse yourself in China's vast and beautiful diversity on this 15-day tour of its cultural and natural highlights. Climb the Great Wall and stare down the Terracotta Warriors, then head south into landscapes brimming with history. Rest your gaze on the giant Buddha of Leshan and explore ancient mountainside monasteries at Emei Shan before stepping out to experience the vibrant rural life and stunning scenery of Yangshuo. From Beijing to Shanghai and everything in between, discover all the highlights and still have time to explore on your own and with your CEO.
Highlights
- Explore bustling markets in Beijing
- Walk the Great Wall and explore the Forbidden City
- Stand face-to-face with Terracotta Warriors
- Visit a panda sanctuary
- Ride a bamboo raft through Yangshuo's karst landscape
- Hiking in the Mt.Emei area.
Trip Details
Product Code: 1493
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Train, private vehicle, boat, walking, plane.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Supplier Code: ACPY
Starts: Beijing, China
Finishes: Shanghai, China
Duration: 15 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Average
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Jia Community Restaurant, Yangshuo Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Local Family Lunch Xi'an, Xi'an
- Great Wall excursion
- Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City guided tour
- Shanghai Museum entrance
- Xi'an orientation walk
- Terracotta Warriors tour
- Emei Shan entrance
- Leshan Giant Buddha visit
- Visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
- Li River bamboo raft ride
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (14 nts).
- 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Transport
- Train, private vehicle, boat, walking, plane.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 2659 (CAD 177 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Beijing
Arrive at any time. Attend a welcome meeting in the evening followed by an orientation walk with your CEO in the area of Beijing near the joining hotel. There will be an optional group dinner afterwards at a local restaurant.
Day 2: Beijing
Visit the vast expanses of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Use free time to explore the Hutongs (historic narrow streets and alleys) or The Temple of Heaven, the Drum and Bell Tower, Lama Temple, or Summer Palace.
Explore bustling Beijing including the famous Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City.
Day 3: Beijing
Travel north to the Great Wall, one of the most iconic sights in all of China. Spend the better part of the day exploring and taking photos, soaking in the atmosphere.
Head out to discover the wonders of the Great Wall of China.
Day 4: Beijing/Xi’an
In the morning catch a bullet train from Beijing to vibrant Xi'an. After settling in at your hotel go on an orientation walk with your CEO and visit points of interest around the city like the bustling Muslim Quarter. Known as one of Xi'an's most fascinating areas, you will pass the lovely and unusual Great Mosque and wander by food stalls with some of the best street eats in China.
Day 5: Xi’an
Visit one of China's greatest archaeological treasures—the Terracotta Warriors. This evening, opt for a dumpling banquet with your CEO and group.
Day 6: Xi’an/Chengdu
Spend a free morning in Xi'An then board a bullet train in the afternoon to Chengdu. After getting settled at the hotel, join an orientation walk around the city. In the evening sit down for a Hotpot dinner with the group.
Hotpot is a very local way to have a meal. We sit around a table with a pot built in the middle – the pot is divided into 2 halves (spicy vs. non-spicy usually). The restaurants flavoured soup is added and brought to a boil, then we can start adding our food in the pot to cook ( including vegetable, meat or fish). The table also offers various sorts of herbs, spices, oil etc so you can make your own soup to taste.
Day 7: Chengdu
Enjoy a morning visit to see pandas at the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base. Witness the conservation efforts being made to save this endearing species. Afterwards, take time for lunch on your own before your CEO will take the group to People's Park by metro for an orientation walk. End the walk in Tianfu Square, located in the city centre of Chengdu. Take the metro back to the hotel before an optional group dinner in the evening.
Day 8: Chengdu/Emei Shan
Travel from Chengdu to Leshan this morning in a private vehicle. Upon arrival the group will have time to grab lunch on their own before the included visit to the Giant Buddha. The building of the monument began in the year 713 and finished in the year 803 taking more than 90 years to carve. Thousands of workers expended their efforts on the project. Then, drive to the foot of Mt. E'mei, located southwest of Sichuan Basin. Continue to the monastery.
Day 9: Emei Shan
Take the shuttle bus to Wannian Monastery Parking lot for the start of today's hike. Walk to Qingyin Ge, Guangfo Monastery, Fu hu Monastery, Shengshui Ge, Chun Yang Dian, Lei Yin Monastery. Finish at the WuXianGang Parking lot where the group can take the shuttle back to Baoguo Monastery, or choose to keep hiking to Fuhu Nunnery, then walking back to Baoguo Monastery. There will be free time before an optional group dinner in the evening.
Day 10: Emei Shan/Yangshuo
Travel by private vehicle to Leshan train station and hop on a bullet train to Yangshuo. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel, get settled, and then go on a CEO-led orientation walk before an optional group dinner.
Day 11: Yangshuo
Drive to Xingping pier and navigate the stunning Li River on a bamboo raft. Afterwards, take the local ferry across the river to get to the Dabeicun Village. Set off on a short walking tour led by your CEO. End the walk at the Jia Community Restaurant where the group will have lunch.
Day 12: Yangshuo
Enjoy free time for more activities and to explore this beautiful area. Opt to join a cycling tour through the countryside which includes lunch with a local family.
Day 13: Yangshuo/Shanghai
Catch a flight to Shanghai today and arrive in the late afternoon. Take an orientation walk down one of the city's most famous streets, Nanjing Road and The Bund, a famous waterfront on the west bank of Huangpu River with a great view of the city's skyline. During winter months, take an evening flight to Shanghai and enjoy a free morning in Guilin.
Day 14: Shanghai
Temples, markets, gardens and colonial enclaves are around every corner. Spend some time immersed in Shanghai today. Start with a visit to the Shanghai Museum, one of the best in the country. Then, take the metro to Yuyuan Gardens for an optional visit and walk around the grounds. The remainder of the afternoon is free for optional activities in the area. There will be an optional group dinner in the evening.
Day 15: Shanghai
Depart at any time.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Dana P. - Traveled, July 2024
I would highly recommend the trip to others, and highly recommend Ricky as a guide. The one caveat would be perhaps more options for vegetarian and or vegan travellers.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/18/2024
Elisabeth A. - Traveled, June 2024
Great Tour with includes really highlights of China!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/07/2024
James H. - Traveled, June 2024
A great trip
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/07/2024
Patricia R. - Traveled, June 2024
Great experience and enjoyed every minute of it
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/23/2024
Melissa F. - Traveled, June 2024
The tour was good, China was very interesting.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/21/2024
Veronica E. - Traveled, June 2024
This tour offered true highlights starting with culture and then a bit of nature, reducing the hassle and complexity of traveling in China. My favourites were the Great Wall and Yangshuo. Be prepared for crowds with no queuing etiquette or sense of pers...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/20/2024
James N. - Traveled, June 2024
Gadventures in China was like no trip I've ever been on before. Two weeks felt like barely enough time to experience this unique culture, would happily visit again!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/20/2024
Margarita F. - Traveled, May 2024
I am delighted that I chose this company to travel to China. I was most impressed by the personalized service that our CEO Mr. Deng provided. It made the trip so enjoyable, he was caring, attentive, knowledgeable and was the main reason why I had this w...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/10/2024
Humphrey M. - Traveled, May 2024
Our trip to China was wonderful. We thougharly enjoyed our Highlights of China trip from start to finish, I must say that our CEO Ricky was outstanding,and i would like to thank him very much for giving us a wonderful experience in China.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/06/2024
Hugo W. - Traveled, May 2024
Great CEO and overall a great journey!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/05/2024
Petr S. - Traveled, May 2024
Great tour to see the most China has to offer, a good balance of exploring scenery, cities and enjoing culture (local shows, etc). Very good guide made our journey easy and enjoyable. CEO suggested that we order food as a banquet for all of us to share, ...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/04/2024
Marlen B. - Traveled, May 2024
I've traveled a lot and this trip was one of the best I've ever experienced. To experience so much of a country as big as China in such a short time is impressive and I am very grateful for the great company of our CEO. The two weeks were very en...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/02/2024
Mathias F. - Traveled, May 2024
Very interesting tour. A good overview of the highlights. Sometimes a bit touristy (pandas, Great Wall), but I guess nowadays it’s nearly impossible to see those things without so many people…
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/02/2024
Mirko H. - Traveled, May 2024
This trip provided me well balanced insight into this vast country, from cities to countryside and nature. Thanks to our CEO and group, this was a very memorable trip, an unforgettable experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/02/2024
Yuliya V. - Traveled, May 2024
I had great time on my China tour! It was very well organised, we had the best CEO ever and didn't need to worry about anything! We saw and did so much! I highly recommend this tour and the CEO Ricky Deng to everyone interested in visiting China!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/02/2024
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