Best of China - 14 Days

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Setting out from Beijing uncover some of China’s most famous and ancient sites, from the legendary Great Wall, to Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors and Leshan’s Giant Buddha, plus meet the country’s cuddly mascot, walk the Dragon’s Backbone and enjoy some free time in spectacular Yangshuo.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • YANGSHUO - Free time to explore these spectacular surroundings at your own pace
    • LONGSHENG - The Dragon's Backbone rice terraces.
    • CHENGDU - Giant Panda Research Base - one of the best places in the world to see the Giant Panda and pioneers of panda research and conservation in China, Jinji Old Street and Wuhou Memorial Temple
    • LESHAN - Leshan's Giant Buddha. Carved into the rockface, standing at 71m tall, its one of the world's largest Buddhas
    • BEIJING - Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Silk Alley markets, Jade Carving Factory, Hutong area of Beijing, Chinese Acrobatic Show
    • BADALING and JUYONGGUAN - 2 UNESCO listed sections of Great Wall of China
    • XI'AN - UNESCO listed Terracotta Warriors, Clay warrior workshop, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, City Wall and bike ride and Muslim Quarter
    • SHANGHAI - free time to explore

What's this trip about?

    Setting out from Beijing uncover some of China’s most famous and ancient sites, from the legendary Great Wall, to Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors and Leshan’s Giant Buddha, plus meet the country’s cuddly mascot, walk the Dragon’s Backbone and enjoy some free time in spectacular Yangshuo.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityBeijing
End CityShanghai

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 24

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

Trip includes

    • 13 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 1 Peking Duck dinner
    • 12 nights 3 - 4 star hotels
    • 1 overnight train: Beijing - Xi'an (4-berth soft sleeper cabin):
    • 2 economy class one way flights: Chengdu - Guilin and Guilin - Shanghai
    • High speed train journey: Xi'an - Chengdu
    • Touring of Beijing, Badaling, Juyongguan, Xi'an, Chengdu, Longsheng and Yangshuo
    • Chinese acrobatic performance
    • Rickshaw ride through Beijings' Hutongs
    • Xi’an - bike ride on medieval City Wall
    • Tour Guide escorted for groups of 6 or more
    • Beijing Capital Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and departure transfer day 14 from Shanghai Airport
    • English speaking specialist guides at local sights
    • All relevant transfers and transportation in private A/C vehicles

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Beijing

Saturday. Huan ying, welcome to China and the start of your holiday! Airport arrival transfer from Beijing Capital Airport to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day offers free time for you to independently explore this astonishing city.

Day : 2 Beijing

This morning, we tour the centre of Beijing, China's magnificent capital, including the massive Tiananmen Square and the sprawling Forbidden City. Boasting some 9999 rooms, the city within a city was once the sole preserve of the Chinese emperors. This afternoon we ta...

Day : 3 Great Wall

After a free morning to further explore the city, we drive beyond Beijing to Badaling, to walk a section of the famous Great Wall. Built in the Ming Dynasty, a 6m wide pathway makes a formidable defence, following the highest contours of a steep range of hills. This evening we spend the night at our quaint hotel near Juyongguan Pass, which offers views of the Great Wall.

Day : 4 Juyongguan Pass

Beijing - Xi’an. We rise early this morning and head (5 min bus drive) to the Great Wall at Juyongguan Pass when it opens to beat the crowds. Explore and enjoy the spectacular scenery in peace as this section sees far fewer tourists.After we visit a Jade Carving Centr...

Day : 5 Xi'an

Arrive Xi’an. This morning we visit the Terracotta Warrior archaeological site. Standing in battle-ready formation and numbering into the thousands, the Terracotta Army is Xian’s most popular sight and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, 13 years afte...

Day : 6 Xi'an

Xi’an - Chengdu. After breakfast, we enjoy a bike ride atop the Xi’an City Wall (electric car option available). Dating back to 1370 the 12m-high walls are some of the few remaining urban fortifications still standing in China today and after extensive restorations th...

Day : 7 Chengdu

Today's highlight is the famous Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. The centre has been created to help and imitate the pandas’ natural habitat in order that they might have the best possible environment for rearing and breeding. Later we visit the Wenshu ...

Day : 8 Chengdu

Driving to Leshan our morning is spent exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Dafo (Great Buddha), which is carved into the red sandstone face of Lingyun Hill overlooking the treacherous confluence of the Min, Qingyi and Dadu rivers below it. Dafo has huge 8m feet, his ears droop 7m, his shoulders span 28m and his nose measures a whopping 5.6m! Evening at leisure.

Day : 9-11 Guilin

Chengdu - Yangshuo. Early this morning we fly to Guilin where we’ll drive out to Longsheng for a tour of the spectacular terraces of the Dragon’s Backbone. Taking a walk along the stone paths no more than a metre wide, we’ll pass many of the Yao and Red Yao minority w...

Day : 12-13 Shanghai

Yangshou - Shanghai. In the afternoon on day 12, we drive to Guilin and fly onward to Shanghai. Upon arrival we transfer to our hotel. Shanghai is a city where old meets new with the former French concession and traditional Chinese buildings standing beside gleaming m...

Day : 14 Shanghai

Friday. Our time in China comes to an end today. Following breakfast and hotel check-out a transfer will take you to the airport for your onward travels.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,005
Price per day$143
Last Updated: 8/2/2023

Departure dates marked with a 'G' are operating. All dates are guaranteed to operate when there are 2 persons booked on the tour. 'Twin Share' prices are per person when there are 2 people sharing a room. 'Single Room' prices are applicable to solo travellers or anyone wanting the privacy of a single room.

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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.

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On The Go Tours Reviews & Ratings

4.7/5  Excellent
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Jacqui Robinson

Sep 2018

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The tour exceeded our expectations

The tour guide was very professional and made sure we were well looked after everywhere we went.

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Laura Nott

Apr 2018

Provided byOn The Go Tours

All aspects of the trip were great

One suggestion from us to fly into Guilin, go to rice paddy trip after landing and stay overnight in Guilin. Then take boat cruise to yanshoo next morning book into ...

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Susan Finch

Sep 2016

Provided byOn The Go Tours

Stephanie was an excellent guide

Organised, experienced, patient and with a great sense of hunour. I learned a lot about China from her and really enjoyed the experience. I wouldn't hesitate in no...

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Julie Capil

Apr 2015

Provided byOn The Go Tours

We thought this was a great tour

We had a great time as there was so much to see and do. The main highlights for me were climbing the Great Wall, visiting the Terracotta Warriors and experiencing t...

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Jan Cooke

Apr 2015

Provided byOn The Go Tours

Feng was a very competent guide who had a lovely nature and spoke excellent English

She was very caring and went out of her way to ensure everyone was looked after and knew what was happening. Every part of the trip was well organised and went like ...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights and visa
    • Tip for your tour guide is not included in the Tip Kitty. We suggest USD$3-5 per day, per traveller for a job well done, however the amount is up to you
    • Entrance Fees: USD$110-120pp, paid in local currency

Accommodation

3 - 4 star
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No age restrictions
16+  if accompanied by an adult
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