11 Day Pandas and Palaces

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Trip Length

11 Days

Trip Starts

Beijing

Trip Finishes

Chengdu

11 Day Pandas and Palaces Itinerary (Scenic)

Countries Explored: China

Trip Operator

Scenic

58 Reviews

Trip Style

River Cruise

Accommodation

4.5 - 5 Star

Max. Group Size

Guide Level

Fully Guided, Locally Guided

Trip Code

CHPA-1

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Scenic's 11 Day Pandas and Palaces. This itinerary is your opportunity to discover a China many modern travellers don't get to witness first-hand. It's the China beyond Beijing and Chengdu - a charming wonderland where ancient crafts are still applied in the time-honoured fashion. On this journey, you'll get to embrace all the natural wonder on offer too, from rivers that snake through beautiful rolling landscapes to striking limestone outcrops that evoke images of old oriental watercolour paintings.

Itinerary

Begin your amazing discovery of China with a Peking duck welcome dinner. Enjoy a four night stay in Beijing. (D)

Start your tour with a visit to China’s most iconic attraction, the Great Wall at Mutianyu. Freechoice: Spend an unforgettable evening at either the famed Peking Opera or the spectacular Kung Fu Show. (B/L)

Wander through Tiananmen Square and enter the mysterious Forbidden City. Enrich: Visit a private section of the Forbidden City. It was once used as the living quarters of Emperor Qianlong, and this section is not usually open to the general public. Afterwards, enjoy lunch with a local family in a traditional home in the Hutongs before relaxing on a rickshaw ride through the ancient laneways. Freechoice Dining: Choose between mixed Asian at Lost Heaven or Western cuisine at The Exchange. (B/L/D)

Freechoice: Hunt for ingredients at the wet markets for a wonderful interactive cooking class. Alternatively, learn the ancient art of writing Chinese calligraphy or visit the incredible 15th-century Temple of Heaven. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. (B/L)

Explore the Summer Palace and enjoy a cruise on Kunming Lake. Later, fly to Yichang to join your boutique cruise ship, Yangzi Explorer. On board, enjoy included wine and beer with your lunch and dinner. (B/L/D)

Visit the Three Gorges Dam project site. Later, sail through Xiling Gorge while sampling afternoon tea. Tonight, enjoy the Captain’s reception. (B/L/D)

Glide through the dramatic gorges of Shennong Stream by longboat (sampan). Later, traverse Wu Gorge, known for its sheer rock walls, and Qutang Gorge, the most dramatic of the three gorges. (B/L/D)

Join an insightful excursion to Fuling to see the 816 Underground Project. Tonight, mingle at the Taste of China Gala Dinner. Be sure to dress in your finest Chinese outfit. (B/L/D)

Disembark and tour around Chongqing and the ancient town of Ciqikou, known for its porcelain. Experience China’s new high-speed train network on the way to Chengdu and settle in for a two night stay. Freechoice Dining: Dinner is a delicious choice between traditional Sichuan cuisine at Shang Palace, Western ribs and burgers at Mooney’s Irish bar, or international fare at Café Z. (B/L/D)

Enrich: A special day as a member of the Panda Volunteer Training Program. Enjoy an enchanting encounter with rare Giant panda cubs as you help staff at the Dujiangyan Panda Base prepare food to feed and care for them. Wander through the old quarter, visit Jinli Street, one of the oldest commercial streets in China, and the 2nd-century Wuhou Temple. (B/L/D)

Depart after breakfast today and transfer to Chengdu airport. Please note: pre-release itinerary subject to change (B)

Trip Inclusions

Five Star Luxury

With Scenic, perks and privileges come included. Enjoy a full range of luxurious benefits that will enhance your experience throughout your journey. Read more

Scenic Freechoice

These are hand-selected activities for you to choose from and enjoy at a pace that suits you. Read more

Scenic Enrich

These are experiences that offer once-in-a-lifetime multi-sensory moments that are completely inaccessible to the ordinary traveller. Read more

The nth Degree

Whether you’re travelling by road, ship or rail, you can look forward to first class or luxury standard transport with comfort and enjoyment in mind. Read more

Special Stays

Every carefully selected hotel on our tours has been handpicked by our expert Journey Designer to ensure it offers outstanding location and luxury. Read more

Yangtze Cruising

While cruising, you can look forward to private balcony cabins and on board inclusions exclusive to Scenic guests plus a dedicated Scenic Cruise Director.

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Pandas and Palaces

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Day 1: Beijing

Day 2: Beijing

Day 3: Beijing

Day 4: Beijing

Day 5: Beijing - Yichang - Yangtze River Cruise

Day 6: Yangtze River Cruise

Day 7: Yangtze River Cruise

Day 8: Yangtze River Cruise

Day 9: Yangtze River Cruise - Chongqing - Chengdu

Day 10: Chengdu

Day 11: Chengdu

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