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Highlights of China
Highlights of China
Highlights of China
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 Trip Length
15 Days
 Trip Starts
Beijing
 Trip Finishes
Shanghai
15 Day Highlights of China Itinerary (G Adventures)
Countries Explored: China
Trip Style
Classic
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Affordable
Max. Group Size
16
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Moderate
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Fully Guided
Trip Code
ACPY

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 15 Day Highlights of China. 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 read more have time to explore on your own and with your CEO.

Itinerary

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. Stay: Dong Fang Hotel Beijing

Explore bustling Beijing including the famous Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City. Stay: Dong Fang Hotel Beijing

Head out to discover the wonders of the Great Wall of China. Stay: Dong Fang Hotel Beijing

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. Stay: HNA Hotel

Visit one of China’s greatest archaeological treasures—the Terracotta Warriors. This evening, opt for a dumpling banquet with your CEO and group. Stay: HNA Hotel (L)

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. Stay: Celebrity Ruicheng Hotel (D)

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. Stay: Celebrity Ruicheng Hotel

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. Stay: Chanlin Inn

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. Stay: Chanlin Inn

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. Stay: Zhangtai Heju Hotel Ubud Town

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. Stay: Zhangtai Heju Hotel Ubud Town (L)

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. Stay: Zhangtai Heju Hotel Ubud Town

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 Yangshuo. Stay: Zhen Yue Hotel

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. Stay: Zhen Yue Hotel

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Trip Inclusions

  • 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.

  • Your G for Good Moment: Jia Community Restaurant, Yangshuo
  • Your 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

  • Hotels (14 Nights)

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout

  • 2 lunches, 1 dinner

  • Train, private vehicle, walking, plane

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
Trip Style: Classic
Trip Style: Classic

Get the best of both worlds with G's Classic trips as your knowledgeable CEO (Chief Experience Officer) leads you to iconic highlights and hidden gems, while ample free time lets you discover what excites you most. Enjoy included meals showcasing local flavours, plus opportunities to dive deeper into the food scene independently. Stay in comfortable hotels, authentic homestays, and unique accommodations that capture the spirit of each destination.

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