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Shanghai to Chengdu Panda-monium - 11 days

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Tour Overview

Get up close and personal with pandas on this 11-day tour starting in bustling Shanghai! Explore the historic streets of Beijing, hike along the iconic Great Wall, and discover the celestial art of Luoyang's Longmen Caves. Stand face-to-face with the Terracotta Army's ancient warriors in Xi'an. Then, in Chengdu, taste renowned Sichuan hotpot, and learn about China's treasured pandas at the Panda Research Center. This unforgettable journey weaves together history, culture, and gastronomy, offering a deep dive into the heart of China's heritage.

Start

Shanghai

End

Chengdu

Destination

Chengdu

Days

11

Pace

Medium

Range

Signature

Max Group Size

Min 15 - Max 24

Min Age

15

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Trip Code: GWGPS

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

  • Shanghai – Free time for you to independently explore. Consider exploring The Bund and Old Shanghai, Yuyuan Garden, Plaza Tower or cruising the Huangpu River

  • Beijing - Visit the iconic Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, explore the Hutong area of Beijing, enjoy a Chinese Acrobatic Show and taste the famous peking duck

  • Huanghuacheng Great Wall - A section of the Great Wall of China, unique for its partially submerged and picturesque portion of the wall

  • Xi'an - Experience the UNESCO listed Terracotta Warriors, Terracotta Warrior Factory, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Muslim Quarter, City Wall and bike ride and savour a dumpling-making experience

  • Luoyang - Take a high-speed train to Luoyang, and enjoy a visit to the Longmen Caves, food hunt in Old City Shizi Street and watch Kung Fu at a Shaolin Monastery

  • Chengdu - Come face to face with adorable pandas at the cutting-edge Chengdu Panda Research Center

  • Leshan - Admire the towering Great Buddha, carved into the cliff face and overlooking the rushing rivers of Min, Qingyi and Dadu

Day by Day Itinerary

Itinerary

Trip route map

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

Daily breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners, inclusive of traditional Peking Duck dinner in Beijing, dumpling-making experience in Xi'an & Hotpot dinner in Chengdu
9 nights 4 star hotels
Escorted by an English-speaking tour guide (days 1 – 9) and onward for groups of 6 or more
Services of English-speaking Chinese specialist guides at some sites
All relevant transfers and transportation in private A/C vehicles
Shanghai Airport arrival transfer on day 1
Chinese acrobatic performance
2 Highspeed train tickets, from Beijing to Luoyang & Xi'an to Chengdu (2nd class)

Not Included

International flights and visa
Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$5 - 7 per day, per traveller as a tip for your guide. Tipping your guide and driver is an entirely personal gesture
Departure airport transfer

Is This Trip Right for You?

Is this trip right for you?

  • There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.

  • This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.

  • Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.

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Tour Details

Duration11 days
StartShanghai
EndChengdu
StyleGroup Tours
Max Group24 people

Pricing

Starting from
AUD $5,295
Was $4,236
per person
✓ Best available price

Dates and availability

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