China: Cultural Sites & Epic Cities
Experience Overview
Short and sweet, but doesn't miss a beat. Embark on an eight-day whirlwind tour through three of China's greatest destinations: Beijing, Xi'an, and Chengdu. Wander through Tian'anmen Square and climb Jinshan Park for a bird's-eye view of the Forbidden City. Walk along the historic Great Wall, and bring a picnic lunch to chow down beside this world wonder. With free time in futuristic Beijing and visits to ancient marvels like the Terracotta Warriors, experience the best of China in just over a week.
Highlights
- Explore some of China's most famous cities with your CEO and on your own
- Spend a day at one of the wonders of the world: the Great Wall of China
- Visit the mysterious and remarkable Terracotta Warriors
Trip Details
Product Code: 8502
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Bullet train, overnight train, metro, public bus, private vehicle, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
18 - 35 Year Olds Only
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: ACXC
Starts: Beijing, China
Finishes: Chengdu, China
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Average
Includes
Activities
- Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Big Night Out Moment: Chengdu
- Tiananmen Square tour
- Jingshan Park visit
- Orientation walk in Beijing
- Included visit to the Great Wall of China
- Visit the Terracotta Warriors
- Tour the Xi'An Muslim Quarter tour
- Orientation walk in Xi'an
- Tianfu Square visit
- Orientation walk in Chengdu
Accommodation
- Hotels (5 nights), overnight sleeper train (1 night).
- No meals included
Transport
- Bullet train, overnight train, metro, public bus, private vehicle, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $779 ($111 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Beijing
Welcome to China! Arrive at anytime. Then join your CEO and group in the evening for a Welcome Meeting and an Orientation Walk of Beijing. Tonight's your First Night Out so get to know your group under the bright Beijing lights.
Day 2: Beijing
Hop on local transportation and visit some of Beijing's top tourist spots. Take a CEO led tour of the symbolic centre of Chinese power, Tiananmen Square. See the Forbidden City from a birds eye view at Jingshan Park and wander through the picturesque Hutong alleyways.
Day 3: Beijing/Xi’an
This morning, travel to the legendary Great Wall of China. Together we'll hike about 5 kilometers of this 6000 km masterpiece. Opt to ride the cable car, chairlift or even ride the toboggan down. After a full day at the Wall, we'll return to Beijing where we'll board an overnight train to Xi'an.
Lunch will be on your own at the Great Wall. There are options at the foot of the wall, but you can also bring your own lunch if you wish to spend more time on the wall.
Day 4: Xi’an
Wake up this morning as you pull into the historical city of Xi'An, the entrance to the Silk Road. After an orientation walk, hop on a public bus with your CEO to take a tour of the mysterious Terracotta Warriors. In the evening, return to the city for an evening stroll through the Muslim Quarter.
Day 5: Xi’an/Chengdu
This morning, enjoy some free time in the city of Xi'an before heading to our next destination. Opt to visit the ancient City Wall or take a cycling tour on top of it. Then head to train station to take the bullet train to Chengdu. Join your CEO for an orientation walk of the city before heading out for your Big Night Out! Grab a beer, on us, and enjoy under the bright lights of Chengdu.
Day 6: Chengdu
After your Big Night Out, choose to take this morning slow or get ready to see all that Chengdu has to offer. Opt to visit the Giant Panda Breeding Center and learn about this amazing, but endangered, species. In the afternoon, with your group and CEO, visit Chengdu's more popular spots, like Tianfu Square, People's Park and Kuanzhaixiang.
Day 7: Chengdu
Depart at any time.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Mary - Traveled, December 2019
Good value for money and the guide was on point. Would definitely use them again as an option for budget travel. China would likely have been difficult and beat and undoable without a tour (and I am a fairly a seasoned traveler)
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/15/2019
Beth - Traveled, November 2019
The best things about this trip was our CEO, Jennifer. She was knowledgeable, helpful and gave a lot of great suggestions about foods to try, what we could do in our free time, etc. The accommodations and food were good for the price. The amount of time spent in transit and carrying around luggage was the main downside. The sleeper trains were also hard to get a good sleep on.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/29/2019
Bruce - Traveled, August 2024
Lovely tour with pleasant and knowledgeable guide. We had a very small group which means we had plenty of attention. The range of places we visited was varied and stimulating. The pace of the tour was just about perfect for the the group. Unfortunately I was unwell during the tour which took the edge off the experience for me (my limitations were well catered for though).
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/02/2024
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