Passage Through China

Itinerary

Beijing-Xi'an-Lanzhou-Chengdu-Guilin-Shanghai

Highlights

Unveil the Lives of China's Royal Family in their Hidden palaces.

Explore the secrets of two cultural heritages-Terracotta Army and the Leshan Giant Buddha.

View the magnificent scenery in Yangshuo and Jiuzhaigou. Appreciate the folk-custom in Gansu province.

Visit the the Giant Panda Breeding Base- take a close look at the precious and rare giant panda and feel the laid-back lifestyle in Chengdu.

Transfer to the charming water town and feel the modern and thriving city- Shanghai.

China’s iconic sights need little introduction, and we visit them all on this comprehensive, varied journey.

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Day1 Arrive Beijing

     Ni Hao! Welcome to China. Your trip will begin in Beijing。 Catch you free airport transfer to the hotel, where you will meet leader and fellow travelers at 6p.m. Leader will have a pre-tour briefing, we’ll have a group meal afterwards- Peking duck.

Accommodation: Hotel (or similar)

Meals Included: Dinner

Day2  Beijing

    No trip to China would be complete without a visit to Beijing. Make your way to the Temple of Heaven- show ancient Chinese people’s awe and reverence for the heaven. The sightseeing of Beijing today will also include the Forbidden City, which is an ancient architectural complex more than 600 years, as well as Tiananmen Square- the largest square in the world and can be called “the heart of China” with the Forbidden City.

Accommodation: Hotel (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day3 Beijing to Xi’an

    This morning, We will visit the Summer Palace. It is the largest and most well-preserved royal park in China and greatly influences Chinese horticulture and landscape design with its famous natural views and cultural interests. We leave the capital and head into Xi’an by the bullet train in the afternoon. Whether you expect to experience the profound culture or taste specialties, Xi’an must make you linger. It looks like a modern city but its real beauty lies in the unparalleled historical and cultural atmosphere.

Accommodation: Hotel(or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day4 Xian

    Today we visit the Terracotta Warriors. The terracotta army has been  stunned the whole world and have been called “the Eighth Wonder of the world . They are the burial objects of Qin shihuang, each with a unique look. There are 3 pits: Pit 1 consists mainly of infantry; Pit 2 includes crossbows, chariots and cavalries; Pit 3 is generals.

Accommodation: Hotel (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day5 Xian

    After breakfast, we arrange the cycling around the city walls, appreciating the glory of an Ancient capital city on them. This afternoon is free and depends on your preference. Your leader perhaps take you to stroll the Muslim quarter(optional), where you can ever-popular local snacks.

Accommodation: Hotel (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day6 Xianto Lanzhou

    This morning for further explorations in Xi’an. We recommend some famous attractions, like the Big Wild goose Pagoda, Bell and Drum Tower,  etc（optional）. We head to Lanzhou this afternoon. The city is the transportation and telecommunication center in the northwest of China. Dating back to the past, it was once a essential spot on the ancient Silk Road 。 you can walk along tthe Yellow River to enjoy its beautiful night scene. There’s a night market close to our hotel ,its a good oppourity to try local snacks

Accommodation: Hotel(or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day7Lanzhou to Xiahe

  On the way we will visit the Bingling Temple. “Bingling” means “ten thousand Buddhas” in the Tibetan language. About 35 kilometers west of Yongjing County in Lanzhou City , lies the Bingling Temple, which is situated on the Small Jishi Hill. The Bingling Thousand Buddha Caves inside the temple is one of the most renowned five caves in China.

Accommodation: Hotel(or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day8 Xiahe

    Today we visit the the Labrang Monastery. The monastery embody rich Tibetan culture, including spectacular Buddhist structures,the longest corridor of prayer wheels in the world. For the sake of full experience, it must be noted that you need get up early and follow the local Tibetans to rotating prayer wheels, feeling their religious belief and gaining peace of mind.

Accommodation: Hotel (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day9 Xiahe to Langmusi

    Make your way to the Langmu Monastery. It consists of two Buddhist architectural complex separated by a brook with the north one belonging to Gansu and the south belonging to Sichuan and symbolize the coexistence of Tibetan and Hui nationality.

Accommodation: Hotel(or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day10 Langmusi to Songpan

     This morning we transfer to Songpan by bus. Enjoy some free time in Songpan- perhaps wander Songpan Ancient Town, which has recently gained a reputation as one of the most interesting historical towns in Sichuan Province.

Accommodation: Hotel (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day11 Songpan to Jiuzhaigou

     Depart Songpan this morning and board an public bus bound for Jiuzhaigou. On the way you will visit the Huanglong National Scenic Reserve, a superlative natural property with its scenery like snow mountains, primitive forests, canyons and colorful lakes. There are also some rare and endangered plants and animals that only in China. After sightseeing, you rest in Jiuzhaigou in this evening.

Accommodation: Hotel (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day12 Jiuzhaigou

     This day gives you the opportunity to spend the whole time to appreciate the spectacular landscape in the Jiuzhaigou Vally Scenic and Historic Interest Area. This valley got its name because there are nine Tibetan villages. Its main scenic sites are the Long Lake, the Sword Rock, the Nuorliang Waterfall, the Shuzheng Lakes, the Panda Lake, the Five Flower Lake, etc.

Accommodation: Hotel(or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day13 Jiuzhaigou to Chengdu

     We catch a morning public bus to Chengdu. This city, the capital of China's southwest Sichuan Province, is reputed as the “Tian Fu Zhi Guo” in Chinese, is richly endowed with natural resources and famed for the cute giant panda and spicy cuisine. This day is free to relax and enjoy the scenery and laid-back atmosphere of Chengdu. There are many optional activities: drinking a cup of tea in the people’s park, visiting the Chengdu museum, enjoying the Sichuan Opera performance, strolling in the wide and Narrow Alley etc. This day will end with a delicious specialty- hotpot.

Accommodation: Hotel (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day14 Chengdu

     About 2 hours drive to Leshan, we visit a UNESCO World Heritage site near- the Leshan Giant Buddha. Since 713 in the Tang Dynasty, the 71 meters Buddha took craftsmen more than 90 years to carve and is the biggest carved stone Buddha in the world. Either see it by river boat or by walking around it in the mountain (be prepared for crowds and long queues if you walk). Your leader can advise you on the best way to visit depending on the season. We return to Chengdu in the late afternoon.

Accommodation: Hotel (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day15 Chengdu to Guilin

     This day we early depart for the Giant Panda Breeding Base located just 10 km (6 miles) away from downtown in Chengdu in order to capture the scene that this cute and rare species are most active in the whole day. We fly to Guilin this afternoon.

Accommodation: Hotel (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day16 Guilin to Yangshuo

     We complete our cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo this morning. Despite its small size, Yangshuo is world-famous for its unique Karst landscape and fantastically shaped peaks along the Li river. In the afternoon you will experience a cookery course led by the local people. It includes purchasing some food ingredients in the local market, learning how to cook some of China’s most iconic dishes

Accommodation: Hotel (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day17 Full day in Yangshuo

     This day you have enough free time to explore Yangshuo. There are some optional activities, leader may recommend the most suitable one- cycling along the Li river Cycling(optional). Enjoy the idyllic countryside scenery along this trip. We return to Guiyang in the evening.

Accommodation: Hotel (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day18 Flight to Shanghai

     In the morning, we transfer to the airport at Guilin to fly to Shanghai- a renowned international metropolis, serves as the most influential economic, financial, international trade, and cultural center in East China. in the afternoon, We can visit the the World Financial Center and Yu garden.

Accommodation: Hotel (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day19 Full day in the Xitang  Water Town

     Xitang  is a famous town with thousands of years of history. It dates back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC-476 BC) and the Warring States Period (476 BC-221 BC). The town was a place of strategic importance on the boundary of the Wu and Yue states.

Accommodation: Hotel (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day20 End Shanghai

     The tour comes to an end after breakfast. You may want to begin your return journey home, but if you’d like to continue the adventure, please speak to your sales representative about extending your trip.