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10 Days China Highlights and Panda Tour
 
Beijing | Xian | Chengdu | Shanghai
 
 
Tour Description:
This is a private tour, we will assign private guide and van in each city and no other participants will be allowed to join in your group. Also the tour is totally flexible. You can start your own tours at anytime as you like. Moreover, if you would like to do some adjustment in this itinerary, please Email(ebiz@dditours.com) in what area you are not satisfied, we can adjust the itinerary according to your every request.
 
Daily Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive Beijing ()

Our professional English speaking guide will meet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel upon your arrival. The guide is always willing to give you considerate suggestions for the restaurants and your other needs. Take a good break to recover from the long flight and jetlag.

Day 2
Beijing (B/L)
After nice buffet breakfast at hotel, we’ll drive you to visit the largest public square in the world ---- Tiananmen Square. In a short stroll to the Meridian Gate, you’ll see the Forbidden City (namely Palace Museum). Surely you will have a better understanding to the fascinating architectures with the explanation of our guide. After lunch at local Peking Roasted Duck restaurant, visit Temple of Heaven, originally served as a stage for ancient emperor to pray for good harvests. You can choose the Peking Opera Show (or Chinese Kungfu show) as optional in the evening.

The Tian'anmen Square: The largest city square in the world.
The Forbidden City: the imperial palace for the Ming and Qing with a history of around 600 years
The Temple of Heaven: The Temple of Heaven is a masterpiece of architecture and landscape design which simply and graphically illustrates a cosmogony of great importance for the evolution of one of the world’s great civilizations.

stone statues in the Sacred Way

Day 3
Beijing (B/L)
After breakfast at hotel, drive to the the Great Wall at Badaling and spend your time here for the classic views of the bastion snaking over undulating hills. After lunch at local restaurant, drive to your next destination. Stroll on the Sacred Way where stone statues guarding on both sides. The road leads to the the Ming Tombs which are the final resting place of Ming emperors.

The Great Wall: the symbol of China and Climbing the Great Wall you can pass visitors from all over the world, and hear conversations in almost every language
The Ming Tombs: Consisting of mausoleums of 13 Ming emperors, is one of the largest imperial necropolises in China.
The Sacred Way: The way stood on both sides with marvelous stone sculptures by which means the road leading to heaven.


Day 4
Beijing/Xian (B/L/D)

Buffet breakfast at hotel, free until transfer to Railway Station to catch the High-speed Train to Xi’an – the ancient capital of China. Upon your arrival, met and escorted to the hotel with good lunch at local restaurants. You’ll have a half-day city tour to Shaanxi Historical Museum which is one of the best museums in China and The Ancient City Wall who witness the history of this city. Dumpling Dinner at an excellent dumpling restaurant is supplied.

The Provincial Museum: which is one of the best Museum in China and where you can learn a lot about the 5,000 year brilliant history of China.
The Ancient City Wall
: Xian City Wall was constructed in the early Ming Dynasty on the basis of the Imperial City of Chang An (Everlasting Peace) of the Tang Dynasty.

Day 5
Xian (B/L)
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Accompanied by knowledgeable and professional guide, the excursion to Terracotta Warriors and Horses will be unforgettable experience for you. In the afternoon, drive back to the city for visiting to big wild Goose Pagoda (landmark of Xi'an) the Courtyard of Family Gao with Shadow Puppet Show enjoying. The Tang Dynasty dinner Show is optional for your night. (Fabulous music and costumes brings you back to ancient Chang'an)

Terracotta Warriors and Horses
The Big wild Goose Pagoda: It is one of the city's most distinctive and outstanding landmarks, possibly the most beautiful building left in Xi'an today. In AD 652, the Big Goose Pagoda was built to store the sutras and the figurines of Buddha, which were brought from India by a famous Buddhist translator and traveler Tang Sanzang, also known by his Buddhist name as Xuanzang.
The Terracotta Warriors and Horses: The most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century, the army of terra-cotta warriors and the bronze chariots entombed in vast underground vaults at emperor Qin's tomb.
The Tang Dynasty Dinner & Show: The show that presents the palace dances and sings in the Tang Dynasty.
The Courtyard of Family Gao: The Courtyard of Family Gao: Located in Xian’s bustling shopping area, Gao’s Courtyard is the former residence of Ming Dynasty.The residence is well preserved or restored to replicate the originals. Xian Art Gallery works in the main houses and you can enjoy local Shadow Puppet Show here.


Day 6
Xian/Chengdu(B)

Buffet breakfast at hotel, free until transfer to Railway Station to catch the High-speed Train to another attractive city – Chengdu. Upon arrival, meet at the airport and transfer to stroll in the Culture Park and sip tea at teahouse in People’s Park.

panda

Day 7
Chengdu(B/L)
In the morning, we’ll drive to visit the Panda Base where you could have close look to these lovely giant pandas. Drive back to city to visit Wuhou Memorial Temple and Jinli Street nearby.

Panda Base: In the Panda Base,people can get approached to the pandas and take closely look of the cute animals.
Wuhou Memorial Temple: It was built in memory of ZhugeLiang, prime minister of the Shuhan State during the Three states Period in the third century (220-280). In the temple are forty-seven statues of Shuhan civil and military officials as well as steles, stone tablets, tripods, stoves and other relics.


Day 8
Chengdu/Shanghai (B/L)

Buffet breakfast at hotel. Then transfer to the airport for flight to Shanghai. The guide will meet you at the airport and escort you visit the Wall St of Shanghai – The Bund, viewing the architecture of early 20th century and strolling along the Huangpu River, then you’ll come to one of the most famous street in China – the Nanjing Road to experience the modern Shanghai.

The Bund: known as a miniature museum of international architecture with dozens of high buildings standing along the shore.
Nanjing Road: the longest commercial street in China, lined with big department and specialty stores, upscale boutiques, and a variety of fine restaurants, enjoying the reputation of "China's No.1 Street".

Day 9
Shanghai (B/L)
You will enjoy the historical view of Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple and Shanghai Museum with lunch at good local restaurants. You can choose Acrobatic Show as optional in the evening.

Yu Garden: a place of peace and comfort in the heart of bustling Shanghai, dates back to the fabled Ming Dynasty.
The Jade Buddha Temple: The most famous Buddhist temple in Shanghai.
Shanghai Museum: As one of the largest Museums in China, Shanghai Museum possesses a collection of 120,000 precious works of art.

the Bund

Day 10
Shanghai Departure (B)

Buffet breakfast at hotel. Free until transfer to the airport for flight to the next destination.
End of service.

 
 
 
Price Details(per person in US$):
Budget Class
(Tour Code: PL10C0)
Travel in party of
2-5 persons
6-9 persons
in twin
extra single
in twin
extra single
High Season
$1609
$363
$1370
$363
Shoulder Season
$1568
$330
$1330
$330
Low Season
$1475
$265
$1219
$265
Standard Class
(Tour Code: PL10C1)
Travel in party of
2-5 persons
6-9 persons
in twin
extra single
in twin
extra single
High Season
$1696
$485
$1455
$485
Shoulder Season
$1655
$435
$1418
$435
Low Season
$1566
$345
$1329
$345
Deluxe Class
(Tour Code: PL10C2)
Travel in party of
2-5 persons
6-9 persons
in twin
extra single
in twin
extra single
High Season
$1858
$626
$1618
$626
Shoulder Season
$1795
$540
$1555
$540
Low Season
$1688
$435
$1450
$435


High Season: September 1- October 31
Shoulder Season: March 1-August 31, November 01- November 15
Low Season: November 16- February 28

 
 
 
 
Service included Service not included
A.
Hotels (twin share basis) as listed in the itinerary
B.
Entrance fees
C.
Personal Guide & Driver + Private car / van for Private Transfers & sightseeing
D.
Meals as listed in the itinerary, B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=Dinner
E.
Domestic flights or trains as listed in the itinerary
F.
Service Charge & Government Taxes
G.
Luggage Transfers between airports and hotels
A.
Entry or Exit China International Airfare or train tickets
B.
Visa Fees
C.
Gratuities, Tips to guides or drivers.
D.
Single Room Supplement
E.
Personal Expenses
F.
Meals: Any meals which are not specified with "B", "L", or "D"
G. Evening Optional Shows

Optional One: Full Day Suzhou Tour
Itinerary
Shanghai/Suzhou/Shanghai ( B/L )
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Full day trip by coach or train to Suzhou where you will visit Garden of the Master of the Nets, Lingering Garden and Silk Factory with lunch at good local restaurants. Afternoon, boat trip on the ancient canal in Suzhou. Back to Shanghai in the evening.

Garden of the Master of the Nets: Suzhou is famous for its the Gardens. Garden of the Master of the Nets is an elaborate succession of small gardens. In the garden you would marvel at this unique architecture art.
Lingering Garden: It is the best preserved among all the Suzhou gardens.
Silk Factory: Suzhou is also famous for its silk production. In the factory you can see how the silk is processed from the silk worm to the final woven cloth.
Ancient Canal:which is 1,764 km (about 1200 miles) in length, is the longest man-made waterway as well as being the greatest in ancient China.

Price Details (per person in US$)
Budget Class
Travel in party of
2-5 persons
6-9 persons
in twin
extra single
in twin
extra single
High Season
$128
$35
$98
$35
Shoulder Season
$128
$35
$98
$35
Low Season
$108
$24
$84
$24
Standard Class
Travel in party of
2-5 persons
6-9 persons
in twin
extra single
in twin
extra single
High Season
$140
$45
$110
$45
Shoulder Season
$136
$41
$106
$41
Low Season
$115
$30
$90
$30
Deluxe Class
Travel in party of
2-5 persons
6-9 persons
in twin
extra single
in twin
extra single
High Season
$155
$55
$125
$55
Shoulder Season
$145
$45
$115
$45
Low Season
$120
$35
$95
$35
Optional Two: Two Days Leshsan & Emei Mountain Tour

Itinerary
Day 1
Chengdu/Leshan/Emei Mount (B/L)

Buffet breakfast at hotel, take van to Leshan to visit the Leshan Giant Buddha with boat cruise on the river. After sightseeing drive to Emei Mount.

Leshan Giant Buddha: It is the largest stone Buddha in the world and it is by far the tallest pre-modern statue in the world. Along with Mt. Emei Scenic Area, Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.

Day 2
Emei Mount/Chengdu (B/L)

Buffet breakfast at hotel. Take cable car to the Golden Summit, enjoy the cloud sea and the magic Buddhist light. Walk down the mountain follow the stone-paved path, at foot of the mountain, visit Baoguosi Temple, then drive back to Chengdu.

Emei Mount : The World Heritage site – Mt. Emei is an area of natural beauty by virtue of its high plant species diversity and large number of endemic species. It is also a site possesses exceptional cultural and regional significance.

Price Details (per person in US$)
Budget Class
Travel in party of
2-5 persons
6-9 persons
in twin
extra single
in twin
extra single
High Season
$415
$62
$296
$62
Shoulder Season
$405
$52
$286
$52
Hotel
Xiongxiu Hotel
Standard Class
Travel in party of
2-5 persons
6-9 persons
in twin
extra single
in twin
extra single
High Season
$450
$106
$338
$106
Shoulder Season
$438
$94
$326
$94
Hotel
Emeishan Century Sunshine Hotel (4-star Building)
Deluxe Class
Travel in party of
2-5 persons
6-9 persons
in twin
extra single
in twin
extra single
High Season
$488
$145
$375
$145
Shoulder Season
$469
$126
$356
$126
Hotel
Emeishan Century Sunshine Hotel (5-star Building)
Note:
1)
Prices quoted are subject to rooms availability at the time of booking is made.
2)
Prices are valid until December, 2020 and prices are not available in major holiday (October 1- October 7) in China.
3)
Our Price are subject to change of the exchange rate between US$ and RMB changes by 2% or more(Now: US$ : RMB=1 : 6.9).
4) The prices listed include a discount for cash payment either by wire transfer, for any other type of payment, the discount price may not apply and subject to certain amount surcharge.

 
 
 
Featured Hotels for this tour:
 
Budget Class
City
Hotel
Rate
Beijing
King Parkview Hotel or similar
Three Star
( ★ ★
)
Xi'an
Days Inn City Centre Hotel or Similar
Chengdu
Comfort Hotel or Similar
Shanghai
Standard Class
City
Hotel
Rate
Beijing
Sunworld Hotel or similar
Four Star
( ★ ★ ★
)
Xi'an
Xi'an Huashan Hotel or similar
Chengdu
Tianfu Sunshine Hotel or similar
Shanghai
Lee Gardens Hotel Shanghai or similar
Deluxe Class
City
Hotel
Rate
Beijing
Radegast Lake View Hotel or similar
Five Star
( ★ ★ ★
)
Xi'an
Grand Noble Hotel or Similar
Chengdu
Sofitel Chengdu Taihe Hotel or similar
Shanghai
Sunrise On The Bund Hotel or Similar