China is a perfect destination for the family and on this tour you will be thrown into a world where the ancient and modern collide. You will get to visit the famous Great Wall of China, the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an, work as volunteer in panda base in Chengdu and take a cruise along the Li River to marvel at the beautiful and dramatic landscape of Guilin, as well as explore the sci-fi metropolis of Shanghai. Family-friendly activities are added along the trip ideally, to maximize your family fun.
Day 1 - Beijing
- Transfer from Beijing airport to your hotel
- At leisure in Beijing
Day 2 - Beijing
- Panoramic view over the Forbidden City from Jingshan (Coal Hill)
- Visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City
- Walk through the hutongs to see the real life of Beijingers
- Learn to draw a Peking Opera mask
- Kong Fu Show at the Red Theatre
Day 3 - Beijing
- Visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China
- Stroll around the Summer Palace
- Taste a delicious Peking roast duck dinner
Day 4 - Beijing, Xian
- Watch locals practice t'ai chi at the Temple of Heaven
- High speed bullet train from Beijing to Xi’an
- Rail station pick up service in Xi’an
Day 5 - Xian
- Visit Qin Shi Huang's Terracotta Army
- Visit Muslim Quarters
- Enjoy a dumpling banquet for dinner
Day 6 - Xian, Chengdu
- Have a leisurely walk on the City Wall
- Visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda and Xi’an Museum
- Take a high speed train from Xi'an to Chengdu
- Rail station pick up service in Chengdu
Day 7 - Chengdu
- Be a volunteer for the day at Dujiangyan Panda Base
Day 8 - Chengdu
- Visit local markets at leisure
- Stroll in People's Park and visit He Ming Teahouse
- Write a post card in Panda Post Office
- Taste delicious Sichuan Hotpot
- Explore Kuanzhai Alley
- Explore Jinli Ancient Street
Day 9 - Guilin
- Drop-off service from your hotel to Chengdu airport
- Fly from Chengdu to Guilin
- Transfer from Guilin airport to your hotel
- Visit a local Guilin family
Day 10 - Yangshuo
- Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with a buffet lunch on-board
- A visit to West Street
- Cycling tour in Yangshuo's countryside
Day 11 - Yangshuo
- At leisure in Yangshuo
Day 12 - Shanghai
- Transfer from Yangshuo to Guilin airport
- Fly from Guilin to Shanghai
- At leisure in Shanghai
Day 13 - Shanghai
- Visit Yu Garden and the nearby market
- Explore Nanjing Road and The Bund
- Visit the Tianzifang Old Quarters
- View Shanghai from the tallest building in China, the Shanghai Tower
Day 14 - Shanghai
- Visit to Zhujiajiao Water Town
- Transfer from Shanghai to the airport
The sheer size of China means that climatically it is hard to pin down, and that ideal times to visit will differ depending on which areas you intend to see. It is often wise to travel outside the extremes of temperature brought by summer and winter, as large areas of China suffer both harsh winters and stiflingly hot summers. Check the dates of Chinese New Year – an exciting and festive time to visit, but also very busy.
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