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

Beijing, China

Explore China's famous golden triangle, Beijing, Xian and Shanghai, on this private 10-day tour. Venture into the homeland of giant pandas in Chengdu. Hike along the Great Wall of China and go to the Forbidden City in Beijing. See the Terracotta Warriors and Horses in Xian. Walk The Bund in Shanghai.

Day 1: Arrive in Beijing
Meet at the Beijing airport and be taken to your hotel.

Day 2: Beijing (B)
Visit Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City and 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:
Boutique: Red Wall Garden
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)
Today’s highlight lies in the world renowned Terracotta Warriors and Horses. After that, explore the ancient Xian City Wall and the Great Mosque. You could also take a stroll around the most authentic fine eateries and souvenirs shops in Muslim Street.

Xi'an hotel options:
Boutique: Sofitel Legend Peoples Grand Hotel Xian
5-star: Sofitel on Renmin Square, Xian
4-star: Grand Mercure on Renmin Square, Xian

Day 6: Xian-Chengdu (B)
After breakfast, you will visit the Xian Museum and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. 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.

Chengdu hotel options:
Boutique: BuddhaZen Hotel
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 towards Shanghai.

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

Shanghai hotel options:
Boutique: Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel
5-star: Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel
5-star: Pullman Shanghai Jingan Hotel

Day 10: Depart from Shanghai (B)
Transfer you to the airport for your homeward flight.