G Adventures: Essential China

Beijing, Great Wall, Shanghai, Xi'an, Terracotta Warriors, Chengdu, Giant pandas, Yangtze River, Three Gorges, Guilin region, Hong Kong. This trip encompasses the true essence of China in all its wonderful diversity. Discover the incredible cosmopolitan cities, rural village life, historic architectural treasures and natural wonders.

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrive Beijing

    Arrive in Beijing at any time.

  • Day 2-4: Beijing

    From the vast expanses of Tiananmen Square to the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Great Wall of China, Beijing is a city of incredible sights. Don't miss some of the best shopping, food and entertainment in the world.

  • Day 5-7: Shanghai

    Shanghai is China's largest and most dynamic city where new sky scrapers meet with the traditional architecture of the Bund. Visit the Museum, shop on Nanjing Road or watch a performance of the famous Shanghai Acrobats.

  • Day 8-9: Xi'an

    March among one of China's greatest archaeological treasures - the Terracotta Warriors - and dine on some of the best market food in the country. This ancient capital is a fascinating mix of traditional and modern worlds.

  • Day 10-11: Chengdu and Leshan

    Delight in the successes of the Panda Breeding Sanctuary, discover Chengdu's ancient tea houses and marvel at the giant stone Buddha at Leshan.

  • Day 12-14: Three Gorges

    Three Gorges is both an inspiration to painters and poets and a source of international controversy. It remains one of the world's natural scenic wonders while the massive Three Gorges Dam is an incredible feat of modern technology.

  • Day 15-16: Yichang and Wuhan

    Cross Wuhan's famous bridges over the Yangtze River and visit the gateway city of Yichang.

  • Day 17-19: Yangshuo

    Surrounded by spectacular limestone karst hills and green paddy fields, Yangshuo is your picture perfect base for exploring the peaks, rivers, caves and outlying villages of Guilin.

  • Day 20: Hong Kong

    Hong Kong is one of the world's most fascinating, vibrant and impressively situated cities - it boasts a unbeatable array of cultural sites, shopping, fabulous restaurants and atmosphere galore.

  • Day 21: Depart Hong Kong

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Pricing

21 Days / 20 Nights From $2,975*

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Price Includes: Tour leader throughout; accommodation, transport by train, local bus, aircon bus, boat, walking, plane, bicycle.

Group Size: Max 15, Avg 10.

Please Note: Allow USD315 for meals not included.

Local payment: US$300

Highlights

  • Great Wall of China

  • Visit to the Shanghai Museum

  • Terracotta Warriors tour

  • Visit to a Panda Sanctuary

  • Guided bike ride in Yangshuo

  • Three Gorges boat trip