13 days tour

“Food And Fun!” China 13 Days Tour Of Chengdu-Xian-Beijiang-

“Food And Fun!” China 13 Days Tour Of Chengdu-Xian-Beijiang-

This tour includes:

Accommodation

3 nights accommodation in Chengdu (local economy hotel) 2 nights accommodation in Xian (local economy hotel) 2 nights accommodation in Beijing (local economy hotel) 4 nights accommodation in Shanghai (local economy hotel)

Insurance

China Travel Insurance for per pax

Guide

English speaking tour guide as mentioned in the itinerary

Meals

9 local lunches Greeting dinner with Hot Pot on Day 1 Dinner in Xian local family on Day 5 Dinner with Peking Roast Duck on Day 7 Dinner with Shanghai snacks on Day 11

Others

Entry tickets as mentioned in the itinerary Sichuan Opera of Face Changing show in Chengdu Chinese acrobatic show in Shanghai Breakfast at hotels

Not included:

Optional

Ear cleaning in Chengdu Bike riding on the Xian City Wall Cable car at Mutianyu Great Wall Boat Cruise at Zhujiajiao Watertown of Shanghai

Others

Meals not mentioned in the itierary Any item beyond "inclusions" International flights and visa Gratuities and personal expense

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Itinerary of your trip “Food And Fun!” China 13 Days Tour Of Chengdu-Xian-Beijiang-

  • Day 1 Day 1: Chengdu Arrival With Hot Pot And Sichuan Opera
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Chengdu Arrival With Hot Pot And Sichuan Opera

      Our driver and guide will hold your name and greet you at airport. After check-in at your hotel and a short rest, we will get your stomach well treated with the famous Sichuan hot pot. After it, you will appreciate the classic Sichuan Opera -- Changing Faces. Finally, you will be dropped off at your downtown hotel.

      Special Note: You are suggested to arrange your flight to arrive before 3pm.


  • Day 2 Day 2: Sichuan Cuisine Class And Panda Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Sichuan Cuisine Class And Panda Tour

      Sichuan Cuisine is listed as one of “Eight Chinese Cuisines” and popular on each inch of Chinese land. Today’s tour starts from a Sichuan Cuisine Class with professional cook. You will learn how to make the famous Mapo Bean Curd (Mapo Tofu) and Kung Pao Chicken from the cook who will show you the details of each step. At noon, you will have lunch here and find the dishes you cooked is on the table. In the afternoon, you will go to the No. 1 highlight of Chengdu: Panda Base. Panda, known as the national treasure of China, may be the most adorable animal on the planet so that many people feel happy even just watching them eating and playing. Here is a chance for you to see the real pandas before your eyes. Chengdu Panda Base is the largest panda base in the world where you could see more than 50 pandas. You will spend about 2 hours here to enjoy the happy time with cute pandas. Finally, you will be escorted back to your hotel.  

  • Day 3 Day 3: Leshan Buddha Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Leshan Buddha Tour

      Today let’s go to visit the largest cliff inscription in China: Leshan Buddha. 

      Our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel after breakfast and then transfer you to Leshan City for the big Buddha. It took 90 years to accomplish the Buddha from A.D. 713 to 803 in the Tang Dynasty. The reason to excavate was that the local people suffered from flood each year because it’s special location that three rivers meet here. A Monk named Haitong made up his mind to help the local people and started this huge work. Although it was interrupted several times for many reasons, it was finally completed through efforts of generations. You will be surprised at how the ancient people make such huge a Buddha in old time when you see its real size. After the tour here, you will come back to Chengdu and have a rest at Chengdu Renmin Park where you can enjoy tea which is a necessary activity for a Chengdu local. Besides, you can try something that the locals love to do like ear cleaning (Optional and cost on your own). Don’t worry that your ear will be hurt. The ear-cleaning masters are very skillful. Finally, come back to your hotel.


  • Day 4 Day 4: Chengdu-Xian By Bullet Train
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Chengdu-Xian By Bullet Train

      Let’s head to Xian today after exploration in Chengdu! 

      Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in the morning and then transfer you to Chengdu train station for bullet train to Xian (G1918/09:00-12:23 or similar one, 2nd class seat). When you arrive at Xian train station, our Xian local guide will greet you by holding your name and then take you to lunch firstly. After lunch, you will get to visit the Ancient City Wall which usually leaves the first impression that Xian is an old city with a long history. Not surprisingly, it’s because you have to go through the gate of City Wall when you get to the city center and the brick wall with 600-year history no doubt seems remarkable in a stranger’s mind. Next, go to the famous Muslim Quarter. It’s a paradise for the food-goer as you can find all authentic local snacks and even Chinese northwest area’s food here. Strolling on the street lined with snack stalls, you will get your eyes well feasted and mouth watering. You can try some popular dishes like pita bread soaked in lamb soup, biang biang noodle, and roujiamo (Chinese Hamburger). Food in Xian is different from that in Sichuan, like the characteristics of local people. Just enjoy your Xian time from here! 

      Finally, you will be transferred to local hotel to check in. Get a good rest tonight!


  • Day 5 Day 5: Cooking Class At Local Family And Visit To Terracotta Warriors
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Cooking Class At Local Family And Visit To Terracotta Warriors

      It’s the highlight of Xian part today! Morning pickup is after your breakfast. On the way to Terracotta Warriors Museum, you will stop at a terracotta figurine factory which specializes in the reproduction of the clay warriors. Watch the artisans craft the miniature statues and take the opportunity to try carving a figurine by yourself. Then arrive at famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, known as “the Eighth Wonder of the World”. The museum shows a surprisingly high level in sculpture which makes it the most significant archaeological discovery in the 20th century. The museum includes three pits, among which Pit 1 is the largest, as well as the exhibition hall of the chariots and horses. After a lunch, go back to downtown to visit a local family and chat with them to get a better idea of local life and culture. You will learn to cook local dishes and make dumplings with the host. Of course, you will have dinner with them together. It’s really cool that the dumplings made by yourself are served on table and shared with other people. You will be dropped off at your hotel finally.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Xian City Tour By Subway And Overnight Train To Beijing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Xian City Tour By Subway And Overnight Train To Beijing

      It’s a leisure day today. 

      Still meet your guide in the morning at your hotel lobby and then take subway to visit another landmark of Xian, Big Wild Goose Pagoda. The pagoda was initially built to preserve the Buddhist sutras and statues brought back from ancient India by Monk Xuanzang in Tang Dynasty. It stands in a temple named Daci’en Temple. You will appreciate the precious palm-leaf scriptures, calligraphy works, exquisite murals and great poems from that period, and listen the interesting stories from your guide. You can stroll around it and immerse yourself in the Buddhist atmosphere with detailed introduction from the guide, or if you want to explore the famous site more, you can choose the climbing Pagoda option to see how the thousand-year-old pagoda looks like inside and get an amazing bird view of the surrounding area. Lunch will be at the most busy area of Xian -- Xiaozhai, where you will have chance to eat the food that local people love most. In the afternoon, if you would like to have a half day to rest considering you have already experienced 5 full days’ traveling, the guide will accompany you back to your hotel; If you still want to see more of this city, our guide will lead you to visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda which was also built to, together with Big Wild Goose Pagoda, store the Buddhist sculptures brought from India by Xuanzang. The driver will pick you up around 6pm to transfer you to train station to catch the overnight train (Z44/19:27-08:22 or similar one, 4 berths in one cabin) to Beijing.  


  • Day 7 Day 7: Beijing Arrival And Beijing City Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Beijing Arrival And Beijing City Tour

      Upon your arrival, our guide and driver will greet you at the train station. You can ask the guide to help find a restaurant to solve your breakfast or just buy some take-away food (cost on your own). Then directly go to the first highlight today: Forbidden City. It had been the royal palace of Ming and Qing dynasties where you could trace those emperors and their families’ life and learn the hidden stories of each corner of the world-famous royal architecture groups. Then move to Temple of Heaven. It’s a sacred place in the old time as Ming and Qing emperors would pray for fortune of the nation here. Today, besides the thick history and culture of it, you can get much enjoyment from its architectural beauty. The last site to be visited today is the renowned Summer Palace, a royal garden of Ming and Qing dynasties. 

      In the evening, please just get your stomach ready for the famous Peking Roast Duck, a dish that no one should miss if he/she comes to Beijing. Finally, you will be transferred to local hotel for check in.


  • Day 8 Day 8: Great Wall And Ming Tomb Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Great Wall And Ming Tomb Tour

      Today you will explore the well-known Mutianyu Great Wall to leave your footprints on this remarkable work.  

      In the morning, our guide and driver will meet you at your hotel after your breakfast. Firstly, you will go to the Mausoleum of the 13th emperor of Ming Dynasty. On the way to the Ming Tomb, you will pay a short visit to the Jade Caving Factory where you could learn the Chinese jade culture and some tips to pick out the real good jade. If you are interested in jade, you can buy some as souvenirs here. Next, visit the Ming Tomb. It’s not only a place to let you know the history of Ming dynasty but also a place to show you the mysterious Fengshui culture which only exits in China. Then please take a short rest on the car before you get to Mutianyu Great Wall. Upon arrival, you will have a simple lunch firstly to get ready for the later hiking on the Great Wall. Cable car is a good option for you if you would like to save energy and time to trek on the most beautiful part of the Mutianyu Great Wall. Finally go back to downtown hotel.


  • Day 9 Day 9: Beijing City Hutong Tour And Bullet Train To Shanghai
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Beijing City Hutong Tour And Bullet Train To Shanghai

      Today you will get a wonderful ending of Beijing tour at Hutong alley and take a bullet train to Shanghai in the afternoon. 

      Still meet your guide and driver in the morning after breakfast and then head to Hutong. You will take a Rick-Shaw to explore the typical architecture of old Beijing. After lunch, get on the car to Beijing train station for the bullet train to Shanghai (G11/15:00-19:28 or a similar one, the 2nd class seat). Our Shanghai driver will hold your name to pick you up at the exit and then transfer you to Shanghai local hotel for check-in.


  • Day 10 Day 10: Shanghai City Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Shanghai City Tour

      Meet your Shanghai guide at your hotel lobby in the morning and then take subway to explore the Yuyuan Garden. It is a classical and famous ancient Chinese private official garden style in Shanghai with elegant pavilions, villa, lotus pond and bridges. Nearby the garden, you could stroll around the Yuyuan Gardern Market to have a look at those local snacks and crafts. The next stop is Shanghai Museum where you will learn the history of this world-renowned metropolis and get a better idea of Shanghai City. Afterwards, go to the Oriental Peral Tower, the best-known landmark of Shanghai, to have a bird-view of Shanghai and just immerse yourself in its mixed modern and natural beauty. Then you will have a leisure walk at the Bund, listen to the guide’s explanation and appreciate the beautiful Huangpu river and architectures combining both western and Chinese elements as special heritage of colonial period. Finally, take subway back to your hotel.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Zhujiajiao Afternoon Tour With Night Food Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Zhujiajiao Afternoon Tour With Night Food Tour

      Today you will take a tour in the afternoon and evening while morning is left at your disposal. 

      At 12:00, meet your guide and diver at your hotel and then head to Zhujiajiao Water Town. A totally different experience will wait for you here. Zhujiajiao is a typical Chinese water town with elaborate bridges and architectures, peaceful life style and picturesque views. Boat cruise here is an optional activity based on your own interest. After visiting here, come back to Shanghai downtown to get a lovely Night Food & Show tour. You will enjoy the most famous Shanghai food -- Tangbao. To avoid the hot Tangbao burning your mouth, you can have a tiny small bite first, then suck soup and enjoy the Tangbao. At night, prepare your eyes for the amazing Chinese acrobatic show. 

      Finally, you will be dropped off at your hotel.


  • Day 12 Day 12: Free At Your Disposal
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Free At Your Disposal

      It’s a free day with arrangement on your own!

  • Day 13 Day 13: Shanghai Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Shanghai Departure

      Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to airport for your departure airline (usually 4 hours in advance for international flight and 3 hours for domestic flight).

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if you’re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 4 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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