13-Day Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Shanghai Educational Family Vacation





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Overview
Highlights
- Discover the Mythical Animals in the Forbidden City
- Worship Confucius and Visit the Highest Educational Institution in Old China
- Walk on the Great Wall and Slide Down from It
- Make Your Own Terracotta Warriors in A Local People's Cave Dwelling
- A Morning Date with Active Pandas
- Warm Your Stomach with Amazing Chinese Food
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Trip includes
- Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
- English-speaking local guide
- Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
- 24/7 helpline while you are traveling
Itinerary

Welcome to China! Your personal guide will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel for check-in.
If you are worried about jet lag, we can have a late start on Day 2 or simply leave it as a free day. Feel free to let us know your preference.
Hotel options: Novotel Peace Beijing
Let's start the tour at the Temple of Confucius, to begin to understand Chinese traditions and beliefs.
Then we'll head to the Imperial Academy, to learn about China's traditional education system and listen to Dacheng Rites Music.
Enjoy a traditional Ch...
Drive to China's amazing icon, the Great Wall. We recommend the Mutianyu section.
There are five gigantic Chinese characters on one hillside by the wall. Find out what they mean and why they are there from your knowledgeable guide.
To help the kids have ...
Explore the highlights of Beijing city using public transport. Kids will learn how to read Chinese signs along the way and gain deeper insights into local people's lives.
First visit Tian'anmen Square, and then the Forbidden City. Enjoy the famous Peking roast ...
Head to the Temple of Heaven, a bustling place where locals participate in all kinds of activities, such as kite-flying and water calligraphy. Join them and practice daily conversation
Then it will be time for a tai chi class with a renowned local tai chi maste...
The Terracotta Warriors are one of the greatest man-made wonders. We will introduce you to a different Terracotta Museum, one that can't be googled.
We'll visit a local cave dwelling and you can make a little warrior of your own, with your local host's help.
After lunch, we head back to the city center for a food challenge at the Muslim Quarter.
First, you'll visit the ancient City Wall of Xi'an and enjoy a bike ride on it. Then visit the Big Goose Pagoda which is regarded as the starting point of the Silk Road.
Visit an energetic local family. Learn how to make dumplings and enjoy a family meal with t...
Catch the morning high-speed train to Chengdu, a city renowned mainly for two things – its pandas and its food.
We will spend the rest of the day tasting famous street food, taking family photos in front of the world's largest panda statue, and then writing a postcard in Chinese at the Panda Post Office.
Hotel options: Lia! Chengdu Hotel
Arrive in the morning to see pandas at the Breeding Research Base. There are more than 80 giant and red pandas at the base. Visit in summer and you might see baby pandas in the nursery. Afterward, return to downtown Chengdu for a hot-pot lunch.
In the afternoon...
Drive for 2 hours and arrive in Leshan by noon. After a short break and lunch, your journey to the Giant Buddha begins.
Climb up the Buddha, then walk down the narrow plank all the way to its feet, to discover you are only as tall as one of its toes.
A c...
Follow your guide to discover the secret of Shanghai's rise to prominence. The clues start from the Bund, where foreigners first landed in Shanghai hundreds of years ago.
Wander through alleyways to catch a glimpse of the lives of locals. Sit down for a break i...
It has been a long journey for the whole family. Why not keep a nice surprise for the end, as a reward for the kids?
Let's create some memorable family moments at Shanghai Disneyland. A private vehicle will escort you directly to the Disneyland entrance. Enjoy fun experiences the whole day, and fireworks in the evening.
Hotel options: Toy Story Hotel
Pack the gains from Chinese immersion along with some other unforgettable memories. Your private car, driver, and guide will be ready and waiting at your hotel lobby to get you to the airport on time. Have a nice journey home!
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Dates & Availability
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics
What's excluded
- International travel expenses to enter or leave Asia.
- Visa Fees
- Excess Baggage Charges.
- Personal Expenses
- Meals: Any meals that are not specified in the tour itinerary.
- Insurance
- Single Room Supplement
- Gratuities, Tips to Guides or Drivers
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Transportation & Flights
- Cancellation received prior to 22 days before departure: 100 % refund of all monies paid.
- Cancellation received from 15 to 21 days before departure: 70% refund of all monies paid.
- Cancellation received from 8 to 14 days before departure: 50% refund of all monies paid.
- Cancellation received from 0 to 7 days before departure: no refund.
- No-show travelers will be charged 100% of the payment.
- After the trip has commenced, no refund for unused services due to your unwillingness/inability to participate, early departure, late arrival, or missed days on tours.
- The terms for cancellation for tours of more than 10 people may vary from case to case. Please ask you travel advisor regarding the cancellation policy for a group of over 10 people.
Vegetarian, halal, kosher, Indian, or gluten-free - all your dietary requirements can be taken care of by our experienced private guides. When booking, please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements.
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