China Leisure Tours Itineraries 07

Day 1: Arrival in Beijing (Dinner)

Upon arrival in Beijing, meet with your local guide and transfer to your hotel for a well-deserved rest. Have dinner at an Indian restaurant tonight. Overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 2: Beijing (Breakfast/Dinner)

In the morning, visit Tian’anmen Square, the largest public square in the world, followed by a tour of the Forbidden City, the imperial palace of 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Heaven, an ancient site where emperors prayed for good harvests. Enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Beijing (Breakfast/Dinner)

Head to the Great Wall at Juyong Pass in the morning, marveling at this ancient wonder. Afterward, visit a Jade Factory, followed by dinner at an Indian restaurant. If time permits, stop at the Beijing Olympic Park for photos of the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube. Overnight at your hotel.

Day 4: Beijing to Xi’an (Breakfast/Dinner)

Take the bullet train from Beijing to Xi’an. After hotel check-in, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a historic Buddhist landmark. Overnight in Xi’an, with dinner at an Indian restaurant.

Day 5: Xi’an (Breakfast/Dinner)

Visit the world-famous Museum of the Terra Cotta Warriors, one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. Stop by a lacquer workshop, then enjoy shopping at Ancient Style Street. Have dinner at an Indian restaurant and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 6: Xi’an to Chengdu (Breakfast/Dinner)

Visit the Shaanxi History Museum and the Ancient City Wall in Xi’an. Later, board the bullet train to Chengdu. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 7: Chengdu (Breakfast/Dinner)

Start the day with a visit to the Leshan Giant Buddha, the world’s largest Buddha statue, carved into a hillside overlooking the river. In the afternoon, visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to see pandas in a natural environment. Enjoy the Magical Face Change performance at Sichuan Opera in the evening. Dinner at an Indian restaurant, and overnight in Chengdu.

Day 8: Chengdu to Chongqing (Breakfast/Dinner)

Depart for Chongqing by train. Upon arrival, meet with your guide, enjoy shopping at the local market, and have dinner at an Indian restaurant. Later, transfer to the pier to board your Yangtze River cruise.

Day 9: Yangtze River Cruise (Breakfast/Dinner)

Sail through the Yangtze River with a shore excursion at either Fengdu, Shibaozhai, or Wanzhou, depending on river conditions. Overnight on the cruise.

Day 10: Yangtze River Cruise (Breakfast/Dinner)

Pass through the stunning Three Gorges: Qutang, Wu, and Xiling. Take a memorable excursion to the Lesser Three Gorges along the Daning River. In the evening, navigate through the ship locks. Overnight on board.

Day 11: Disembark in Yichang – Flight to Shanghai (Breakfast/Dinner)

Disembark the cruise and visit the iconic Three Gorges Dam. Take a transfer to the airport for your flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant.

Day 12: Shanghai (Breakfast/Dinner)

Explore Shanghai with visits to the Jade Buddha Temple, Yuyuan Garden, the Old Street, and the Bund. Marvel at the modern cityscape and stop by Nanjing Road for some shopping. Enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant, and overnight at the hotel.

Day 13: Departure from Shanghai (Breakfast)

Make your way to Pudong International Airport for your flight back home.