Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Meals

2 lunches, 1 dinner

Transport

Train, private vehicle, boat, walking, plane.

Accommodation

Hotels (14 nts).

Others

Your G for Good Moment: Jia Community Restaurant, Yangshuo Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Local Family Lunch Xi’an, Xi’an. Great Wall excursion. Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City guided tour. Shanghai Museum entrance. Xi’an orientation walk. Terracotta Warriors tour. Emei Shan entrance. Leshan Giant Buddha visit. Visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Li River bamboo raft ride. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Not included:

Others

1. Please note while traveling through mainland China you will not be able to access some popular internet websites. It’s important to let your family and friends know that you might not be able to stay in touch over your usual methods, be it – social media or email. The Chinese Government restricts certain websites such as Google, Dropbox, Gmail, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, WordPress, Whatsapp etc. It may be possible to still access some of these websites using a VPN. If you wish to stay in touch with your friends and family through the above blocked sites, we suggest you research installing a suitable VPN on your device prior to travel or turn on your data roaming if needed. 2. INTERNET ACCESS Please note while traveling through mainland China you will not be able to access some popular internet websites, certain websites such as Google, Dropbox, Gmail, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, WordPress,etc. It may be possible to access some of these websites using a VPN. If you wish to use above blocked sites, we suggest you get a suitable VPN on your device prior to travel. 3. LUGGAGE As we use (sometimes crowded) local transport please note backpacks are much more suitable than suitcases for this style of trip. Train travel means that bags have to be stowed either overhead or under beds, so travelling as light as possible is recommended.Beijing - Hutong Walk - Temple of Heaven (40CNY per person) - Summer Palace (60CNY per person) - Lama Temple Visit (25CNY per person) - Drum and Bell Tower Visit (30CNY per person) Mutianyu - Cable Car at Great Wall (100-140CNY per person) - Toboggan at Great Wall (100-140CNY per person) Xi’an - The Great Mosque (25CNY per person) - Big Goose Pagoda Visit (50CNY per person) - Cycling Xi’an City Walls (45-45CNY per person) - The Tang Dynasty Cultural Show with Dumpling Banquet (328CNY per person) - Xi’an City Wall South Gate (54CNY per person) Yangshuo - Impression Liu Sanjie Culture Show (298CNY per person) - Central Chinese Cooking Class - Yangshuo - Tai Chi Class (100CNY per person) - Yangshuo Guided Cycle Tour (200CNY per person) - Moon Hill Entrance and Hike (15CNY per person) Shanghai - Yuyuan Garden (40CNY per person) - Shanghai Acrobatic Performance - Shanghai Tower (180CNY per person)

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Optional

Beijing - Hutong Walk - Temple of Heaven (40CNY per person) - Summer Palace (60CNY per person) - Lama Temple Visit (25CNY per person) - Drum and Bell Tower Visit (30CNY per person) Mutianyu - Toboggan at Great Wall (100-140CNY per person) - Cable Car at Great Wall (100-140CNY per person) Xi’an - The Great Mosque (25CNY per person) - Cycling Xi’an City Walls (100-150CNY per person) - Big Goose Pagoda Visit (50CNY per person) - The Tang Dynasty Cultural Show with Dumpling Banquet (328CNY per person) - Xi’an City Wall South Gate (54CNY per person) Yangshuo - Impression Liu Sanjie Culture Show (298CNY per person) - Central Chinese Cooking Class - Yangshuo (250CNY per person) - Tai Chi Class (100CNY per person) - Yangshuo Guided Cycle Tour (200CNY per person) - Moon Hill Entrance and Hike (15CNY per person) Shanghai - Yuyuan Garden (40CNY per person) - Shanghai Acrobatic Performance (280CNY per person) - Shanghai Tower (180CNY per person)

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Day 1 Day 1: Beijing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Beijing

Arrive at any time. Attend a welcome meeting in the evening followed by an orientation walk with your CEO in the area of Beijing near the joining hotel. There will be an optional group dinner afterwards at a local restaurant.

Included Activities:
- Orientation Walk
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Day 2 Day 2: Beijing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Beijing

Visit the vast expanses of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Use free time to explore the Hutongs (historic narrow streets and alleys) or The Temple of Heaven, the Drum and Bell Tower, Lama Temple, or Summer Palace.
Explore bustling Beijing including the famous Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City.

Transport:
- Metro

Included Activities:
- Forbidden City
- Tiananmen Square

Additional Notes: Due to restrictions in China after the pandemic, the maximum daily capacity in the Forbidden City has been reduced from 80,000 to 30,000. This significant decrease in daily tickets has had a great impact on availability for both individuals and group tours to secure tickets, especially during he summer season. Our local team works very hard to secure tickets for each group. However, on the off chance we are unable to secure tickets to the Forbidden City, we will visit the Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven, places of similar architecture and importance.
Day 3 Day 3: Beijing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Beijing

Travel north to the Great Wall, one of the most iconic sights in all of China. Spend the better part of the day exploring and taking photos, soaking in the atmosphere.
Head out to discover the wonders of the Great Wall of China.

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 02:00 - 02:30 Hr(s)
- Private Vehicle 02:00 - 02:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Great Wall Mutianyu Visit
Day 4 Day 4: Beijing/Xi’An
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Beijing/Xi’An

In the morning catch a bullet train from Beijing to vibrant Xi’an. After settling in at your hotel go on an orientation walk with your CEO and visit points of interest around the city like the bustling Muslim Quarter. Known as one of Xi’an’s most fascinating areas, you will pass the lovely and unusual Great Mosque and wander by food stalls with some of the best street eats in China.

Transport:
- Bullet Train

Included Activities:
- Muslim Quarter Visit
- Orientation Walk
Day 5 Day 5: Xi’An (1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Xi’An (1L)

Visit one of China’s greatest archaeological treasures—the Terracotta Warriors. This evening, opt for a dumpling banquet with your CEO and group.

Meals Included:
- Lunch

Transport:
- Private Vehicle

Included Activities:
- Terracotta Warriors Guided Tour
- Local Family Lunch Xi’an
Day 6 Day 6: Xi’An/Chengdu (1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Xi’An/Chengdu (1D)

Spend a free morning in Xi’An then board a bullet train in the afternoon to Chengdu. After getting settled at the hotel, join an orientation walk around the city. In the evening sit down for a Hotpot dinner with the group.
Hotpot is a very local way to have a meal. We sit around a table with a pot built in the middle – the pot is divided into 2 halves (spicy vs. non-spicy usually). The restaurants flavoured soup is added and brought to a boil, then we can start adding our food in the pot to cook ( including vegetable, meat or fish). The table also offers various sorts of herbs, spices, oil etc so you can make your own soup to taste.

Meals Included:
- Dinner

Transport:
- Bullet Train 03:30 - 04:00 Hr(s)
Day 7 Day 7: Chengdu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Chengdu

Enjoy a morning visit to see pandas at the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base. Witness the conservation efforts being made to save this endearing species. Afterwards, take time for lunch on your own before your CEO will take the group to People’s Park by metro for an orientation walk. End the walk in Tianfu Square, located in the city centre of Chengdu. Take the metro back to the hotel before an optional group dinner in the evening.

Included Activities:
- Giant Panda Breeding Center
- People’s Park & Tianfu Square Visit
Day 8 Day 8: Chengdu/Emei Shan
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Chengdu/Emei Shan

Travel from Chengdu to Leshan this morning in a private vehicle. Upon arrival the group will have time to grab lunch on their own before the included visit to the Giant Buddha. The building of the monument began in the year 713 and finished in the year 803 taking more than 90 years to carve. Thousands of workers expended their efforts on the project. Then, drive to the foot of Mt. E’mei, located southwest of Sichuan Basin. Continue to the monastery.

Transport:
- Private Vehicle

Included Activities:
- Leshan Giant Buddha Visit
Day 9 Day 9: Emei Shan
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Emei Shan

Take the shuttle bus to Wannian Monastery Parking lot for the start of today’s hike. Walk to Qingyin Ge, Guangfo Monastery, Fu hu Monastery, Shengshui Ge, Chun Yang Dian, Lei Yin Monastery. Finish at the WuXianGang Parking lot where the group can take the shuttle back to Baoguo Monastery, or choose to keep hiking to Fuhu Nunnery, then walking back to Baoguo Monastery. There will be free time before an optional group dinner in the evening.

Included Activities:
- Hike around Emei Shan
Day 10 Day 10: Emei Shan/Yangshuo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Emei Shan/Yangshuo

Travel by private vehicle to Leshan train station and hop on a bullet train to Yangshuo. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel, get settled, and then go on a CEO-led orientation walk before an optional group dinner.

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 00:45 Hr(s)
- Bullet Train

Included Activities:
- Yangshuo Orientation Walk
Day 11 Day 11: Yangshuo (1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Yangshuo (1L)

Drive to Xingping pier and navigate the stunning Li River on a bamboo raft. Afterwards, take the local ferry across the river to get to the Dabeicun Village. Set off on a short walking tour led by your CEO. End the walk at the Jia Community Restaurant where the group will have lunch.

Meals Included:
- Lunch

Included Activities:
- Xing Ping Li River Bamboo Raft
- Jia Community Restaurant
Day 12 Day 12: Yangshuo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Yangshuo

Enjoy free time for more activities and to explore this beautiful area. Opt to join a cycling tour through the countryside which includes lunch with a local family.
Day 13 Day 13: Yangshuo/Shanghai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Yangshuo/Shanghai

Catch a flight to Shanghai today and arrive in the late afternoon. Take an orientation walk down one of the city’s most famous streets, Nanjing Road and The Bund, a famous waterfront on the west bank of Huangpu River with a great view of the city’s skyline.

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:00 - 01:30 Hr(s)
- Plane 02:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Orientation Walk
- The Bund Visit
Day 14 Day 14: Shanghai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Shanghai

Temples, markets, gardens and colonial enclaves are around every corner. Spend some time immersed in Shanghai today. Start with a visit to the Shanghai Museum, one of the best in the country. Then, take the metro to Yuyuan Gardens for an optional visit and walk around the grounds. The remainder of the afternoon is free for optional activities in the area. There will be an optional group dinner in the evening.

Included Activities:
- Shanghai Museum
Day 15 Day 15: Shanghai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Shanghai

Depart at any time.

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Itinerary of your trip Highlights Of China

Day 1: Beijing

Day 2: Beijing

Day 3: Beijing

Day 4: Beijing/Xi’An

Day 5: Xi’An (1L)

Day 6: Xi’An/Chengdu (1D)

Day 7: Chengdu

Day 8: Chengdu/Emei Shan

Day 9: Emei Shan

Day 10: Emei Shan/Yangshuo

Day 11: Yangshuo (1L)

Day 12: Yangshuo

Day 13: Yangshuo/Shanghai

Day 14: Shanghai

Day 15: Shanghai

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