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Essential China (Small Group Tours)

Summary:

Travel from Beijing to Shanghai for a taste of ancient and modern China

Duration
11 Days
Cities
6
Next Departure
08-May-2025
Starting at
± USD 2,263.00
Price per day
± USD 206.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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Operator
Exodus Adventure Travel
Tour
Essential China
Travel Style
Small Group Tours
Group Size
4 - 16
Overall rating
Star Rating: 4.5 (4.70)
Age Group
16 - 99 Years
Categories
tour category: Bicyclingtour category: Walkingtour category: Train

Summary

Travel from Beijing to Shanghai for a taste of ancient and modern China

Map: Essential China (Exodus)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Arrive Beijing
Day 2
Sightseeing Including The Forbidden City, Jingshan...
Day 3
Visit The Great Wall Of China; Return To Beijing
Day 4
Bullet Train To Xi’An; Afternoon Walking Tour Of T...
Day 5
Excursion To The Terracotta Warriors
Day 6
Free Day In Xi’An; Optional Cycling Along The Old ...
Day 7
Bullet Train To Chengdu; Afternoon Walking Tour Ar...
Day 8
Visit The Giant Panda Breeding Centre
Day 9
Fly To Shanghai; Afternoon Visit To The Yu Yuan Ga...
Day 10
Explore The Bund Waterfront Area And The French Co...
Day 11
End Shanghai

Travel Cities (6): Beijing, Chengdu, Great Wall of China, Nanjing, Shanghai, Xian

Details

Visit iconic sites and bring the fascinating history and culture of China to life. Beijing’s past spans three millennia and the scale of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City never fail to amaze. Leaving the grandeur behind, explore the narrow hutongs of the old town. Head out of the city and step foot on one of the best-preserved sections of the Great Wall; here, we begin to comprehend the magnitude of this construction as it snakes across the mountains to the horizon and beyond. In Xi’an, we explore the vibrant Muslim Quarter and see the Terracotta Warriors of Emperor Qin. A trip to China would not be complete without visiting Chengdu to see giant pandas. End in cosmopolitan Shanghai, with its unmistakable skyline illuminated at night.

Highlights

  • Visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Jingshan Park in Beijing
  • See giant pandas at Chengdu Breeding & Research Centre
  • Marvel at one of the best-preserved parts of the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu
  • Admire the Terracotta Warriors of Emperor Qin
  • Discover the Bund waterfront area and French Concession of Shanghai

Included in Price

  • All breakfasts and one lunch are included. One of the major draws of China is its exciting and varied cuisine. On this trip, you can try many different dishes selected with your tour leader’s help and based on the group’s dietary requirements and preferences. Meals generally consist of shared dishes, which is the best way to experience as many different ingredients as possible and try things you might not usually choose. Examples of popular dishes include: ma po tofu, a delicious tofu dish made with beef, chillies and onion; gong bao chicken, a very popular dish with chilli and peanuts; Peking duck, served with hoisin sauce and pancakes; and dumplings in many shapes and sizes. Chengdu in Sichuan province is known for its spicy hotpots but you can request mild options too. There are many different dishes to try and your leader will always try to accommodate tastes, but if you do tire of Chinese food there are often opportunities to eat Western-style dishes in the cities we visit. Vegetarians can be accommodated, though options are often quite limited. Vegans will find options are very limited. Not all food allergies and intolerances are well understood in China. Options that contain no gluten at all are very limited (soy sauce contains gluten and is very widely used). Peanut oil is also used widely.
  • All breakfasts and one lunch
  • All accommodation
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Tour leader throughout
  • Arrival and departure transfers

NOT included in price

  • Travel insurance
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa (see Visa section for more info)

Travel Package

 

Coming from

 

Going to

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Beijing

Arrow Going To

Shanghai

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