10-Day Best of China with Pandas Join-in Tour: Beijing, Xian, Chengdu and Shanghai

Beijing, China

Explore the historic and cultural sites in Beijing and Xian, get closer to the cute giant pandas in their natural habitat of Chengdu, and finally feel the ancient charm and modern vigor of Shanghai. With an easy and comfortable pace, the most amazing part of China is presented to you.

Day 1 Arrive in Beijing
Meet you at the Beijing Internal Airport and then take you to the hotel.

Day 2 Beijing (B)
Begin your exploration by visiting the Tian'anmen Square. Then continue to the magnificent Forbidden City, one of the most recognizable landmarks of China, and the beautiful Summer Palace.

Day 3 Beijing (B)
The tour today starts with the remarkable Temple of Heaven. Later, you will be taken to the Mutianyu Great Wall, including a comfortable round trip cable car. Your tour concludes with a stopover at the Bird's Nest and Water Cube.

Beijing hotel options:
5-Star Hotel: The Regent Beijing
4-Star Hotel: Novotel Peace Hotel

Day 4 Beijing-Xian (B)
After breakfast, hop on a rickshaw for a Hutong Tour through the most characteristic neighborhood of Beijing. Afterwards, take a high-speed train ride to Xian.

Day 5 Xian (B)
Explore Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Xian Museum and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda.

Xi'an hotel options:
5 Star: Sofitel on Renmin Square, Xian
4 Star: Grand Mercure on Renmin Square, Xian

Day 6 Xian-Chengdu (B)
After breakfast, explore the ancient Xian City Wall and the Great Mosque. Around the mosque is the Muslim Street where you could find many authentic eateries and souvenir shops. Later, you will be taken to the airport for your flight to Chengdu.

Day 7 Chengdu (B)
Today you'll have a close-up encounter with the adorable pandas in Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Then take a relaxing stroll at Jinli Street and Kuan Zhai Xiangzi (Wide and Narrow Alleys), featuring a myriad of ancient architects, eateries, cafés, shops and more.

Chengdu hotel options:
5 Star: Sofitel Chengdu Taihe
4 Star: Tianfu Sunshine Hotel, Chengdu

Day 8 Chengdu-Shanghai (B)
After breakfast, you will be taken to the airport for the flight to Shanghai.

Day 9 Shanghai (B)
Commence your tour with a visit to the Shanghai Museum, a walk at The Bund, and Nanjing Road, the busiest shopping area in the metropolis. After that, visit the stunning Yuyuan Garden, and stroll around the nearby Chenghuang Miao bazaars and New Spot.

Shanghai hotel options:
5 Star: Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel
5 Star: Pullman Shanghai Jingan Hotel

Day 10 Depart from Shanghai (B)
Today please arrange your own way to the airport for your homeward flight.