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13-Day China Sightseeing Tour from Beijing to Shanghai with Pandas

13 Days Round trip from 中国北京市 Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, marvelling at their grandeur
02 Trek along the Mutianyu Great Wall, soaking in its historical significance and breathtaking views
03 Walk atop the ancient city wall and immerse yourself in Xi'an's bustling Muslim Quarter
04 Witness the awe-inspiring army of Qin Shi Huang at the Terracotta Warriors Museum
05 Visit the Panda Base and stroll through People's Park in Chengdu
06 Cruise the scenic Li River and trek Xianggong Hill for panoramic views in Yangshuo
07 Explore the Bund, visit Shanghai Museum, and marvel at the Shanghai Tower

Get ready to explore China's historical and architectural beauty on this 13-day tour from Beijing to Shanghai. Experience the grandeur of the Great Wall, the mysterious majesty of the Forbidden City, the majestic momentum of the Terracotta Warriors, the simplicity of the giant panda, the beauty of Guilin's mountains and rivers, and the unique charm of Shanghai, an international city.

Get ready to explore China's historical and architectural beauty on this 13-day tour from Beijing to Shanghai.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 13 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Beijing, Chengdu, Guilin, Shanghai, Xi'an

Languages English, Mandarin

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Beijing and Group Dinner

Arrival and transfer to your hotel in Beijing.
In the evening, meet the tour leader at the hotel for a group dinner.

Day 02

Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Shichahai

08:00 am to 09:00 am - Visit Tiananmen Square.
09:00 am to 12:00 pm - Visit the Forbidden City, one of the world's largest and best-preserved wooden structures.
12:00 pm to 01:00 pm - Travel to Shichahai, a scenic area with three lakes.

Day 03

Mutianyu Great Wall and Overnight Train to Xi'an

08:30 am to 10:00 am - Travel to the Mutianyu Great Wall.
10:00 am to 03:00 pm - Enjoy a four-hour walk along the Mutianyu Great Wall.
03:00 pm to 05:00 pm - Transfer to the train station for your journey to Xi'an City.
06:50 pm - Board the overnight train to Xi'an City.

Day 04

Xi'an City Wall, Muslim Quarter, Drum Tower and Bell Tower

08:00 am to 09:00 am - Arrival and transfer to your hotel in Xi'an City.
09:00 am to 12:00 pm - Walk on the Xi'an City Wall.
12:00 pm to 02:30 pm - Wander through the Muslim Quarter.
02:30 pm to 03:30 pm - Visit the historic Drum Tower, followed by a visit to the Bell Tower at 03:30 pm.

Overnight in the hotel.

Day 05

Terracotta Warriors Museum and Qin Emperor's Underground Palace

09:00 am to 10:30 am - Depart from your hotel to visit the Terracotta Warriors Museum.
10:30 am to 12:30 pm - Wander through the Terracotta Warriors Museum and view these historic Chinese discoveries.
12:30 pm to 01:30 pm - Enjoy lunch on your way to the next destination.
01:30 pm to 03:00 pm - Visit the underground palace of the Qin Emperor.

Overnight in the hotel.

Day 06

Train to Chengdu, Tianfu Square and People's Park

08:20 am to 12:25 pm - Depart for Chengdu by train.
12:25 pm to 01:30 pm - Arrive in Chengdu and transfer to the hotel.
01:30 pm to 02:30 pm - Enjoy a walking tour of Tianfu Square.
02:30 pm to 05:00 pm - Wander through People's Park.
05:00 pm to 05:30 pm - Travel back to the hotel by metro.

Day 07

Panda Base and Chengdu's Broad and Narrow Alleys

08:00 am to 08:40 am - Travel to the Panda Base.
08:40 am to 11:30 am - Visit the Panda Base to view various kinds of pandas.
11:30 am to 12:30 pm - Return to Chengdu while having lunch on the way.
01:30 pm to 03:30 pm - Travel through the Broad and Narrow Alleys.
03:30 pm to 04:00 pm - Arrive back at the hotel.

Day 08

Train to Yangshuo and West Street Walk

09:40 am to 04:20 pm - Depart for Yangshuo by train.
04:20 pm to 05:00 pm - Transfer to West Street.
05:00 pm to 06:00 pm - Enjoy a walking tour on West Street.
06:30 pm - Return to your hotel.

Day 09

Xingping, Li River Cruise and Xianggong Hill

08:30 am to 09:30 am - Transfer to Xingping.
09:30 am to 10:30 am - Enjoy the scenic Li River cruise.
10:30 am to 12:00 pm - Travel to Xianggong Hill.
12:00 pm to 01:00 pm - Have lunch on your own.
01:00 pm to 03:00 pm - Trek to Xianggong Hill.
03:00 pm to 04:00 pm - Return to your hotel.

Day 10

Bicycling Through the Xingping Countryside

09:00 am to 03:00 pm - Bicycle tour in the countryside.

Day 11

Transfer to Shanghai and The Bund Walk

08:00 am to 09:00 am - Transfer to Guilin Airport for your departure to Shanghai.
01:00 pm to 02:30 pm - Arrive in Shanghai and transfer to the hotel.
02:30 pm to 04:30 pm - Enjoy a walking tour along the famous Bund in Shanghai.

Day 12