Yin and Yangtze - 15 days


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Overview
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- Beijing - Visit the iconic Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, explore the Hutong area of Beijing, enjoy a Chinese Acrobatic Show and taste the famous peking duck
- Huanghuacheng Great Wall - A section of the Great Wall of China, unique for its partially submerged and picturesque portion of the wall
- Xi'an - Experience the UNESCO listed Terracotta Warriors, Terracotta Warrior Factory, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Muslim Quarter, City Wall and bike ride and savour a dumpling-making experience
- Luoyang - Take a high-speed train to Luoyang, and enjoy a visit to the Longmen Caves, food hunt in Old City Shizi Street and watch Kung Fu at a Shaolin Monastery
- Three Gorges/Yangtze River cruise – Cruise from Chongqing to Yichang. Admire breathtaking sunsets and witness the steady flow of history as you sail along this mighty river, referred to as the lifeblood of China
- Shanghai – Free time to explore the city or join an optional group tour - highlights include the Jade Buddha Temple, Yuyuan Garden, The Bund and Old Shanghai
- Chengdu - Come face to face with adorable pandas at the cutting-edge Chengdu Panda Research Center
- Leshan - Admire the towering Great Buddha, carved into the cliff face and overlooking the rushing rivers of Min, Qingyi and Dadu
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- Daily breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners, inclusive of traditional Peking Duck dinner in Beijing, dumpling-making experience in Xi'an & Hotpot dinner in Chengdu
- 11 nights 4 star hotels & 3 nights Yangtze River Cruiser
- Chinese acrobatic performance
- 3 Highspeed train tickets: Beijing to Luoyang; Xi'an to Chengdu & Chengdu to Chongqing (2nd class)
- Xi’an - bike ride on medieval City Wall
- Beijing Capital Airport arrival transfer on day 1
- Explore Shanghai at own pace or join optional tours
- Touring of Beijing, Huanghuacheng Great Wall, Luoyang, Xi'an & Chengdu
- English speaking specialist guides at local sights
- All relevant transfers and transportation in private A/C vehicles
- Visit to Shaolin Monastery
- Shadow puppetry show
- Economy class flight from Yichang to Shanghai (Note: If flights from Yichang to Shanghai are unavailable, a high-speed train ticket will be provided)
Itinerary

Saturday. Huang ying, welcome to China and the start of your holiday! Upon your arrival at Beijing Capital Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. The day is yours to explore Beijing, the captivating capital of China, renowned for its blend of...
After breakfast, our first stop today will be the iconic Tiananmen Square, where Chairman Mao’s tomb lies and various monuments to the people are located. While we won't enter the tomb, we will get to view the exterior. Following this, we'll enter the *Forbidden C...
Today, prepare for an exciting journey to the iconic Great Wall of China. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Great Wall stands as an enduring symbol of Chinese civilization and ingenuity. Initially constructed for defensive purposes, it snakes an impressive 6,700 kilom...
Beijing - Luoyang. After breakfast this morning, we'll head to the railway station for a comfortable 2nd class high-speed train journey to Luoyang, which will take approximately 4-4.5 hours. Luoyang is one of the four ancient Chinese capitals, renowned for its magnifi...
Today will begin with a visit to the vibrant Xiyuan Park. Here, residents gather to dance and sing, infusing the park with a lively burst of morning energy. It's an excellent opportunity to observe and perhaps even join in the joyful morning activities that reflect th...
Luoyang - Xi'an. Rise and shine! Today, we'll catch an early morning train bound for Xi'an. Upon arriving, we'll start our day with a bike ride or a leisurely walk along the Xi'an City Wall, one of the oldest and best-preserved Chinese city walls. This remarkable stru...
Xi'an - Chengdu. Our day begins with a visit to the awe-inspiring Terracotta Army and Warriors, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This remarkable collection of terracotta sculptures depicts the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. These life-sized figures ...
Today's the day you'll get to meet China's famous fuzzy mascots - the panda! After breakfast, we'll take a short drive out of town to visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. China's giant pandas are considered the most endangered mammals on the p...
This morning, we'll embark on a trip to the Great Buddha of Leshan, which is close to Chengdu. Marvel at the iconic colossal Buddha statue, and don't forget to join the queue for a brief boat ride on the Minjiang River to capture a panoramic view of the Giant Buddha i...
Chengdu - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise. After breakfast, we'll head to the train station, where you'll hop aboard a comfortable 2nd class high-speed train bound for Chongqing, a city famously known as the 'Mountain City.' Upon your arrival in Chongqing, you'll...
River Cruising. Good morning from the magnificent Yangtze River! Spanning an impressive 6,340 kilometers, the Yangtze ranks as the third longest river globally. This waterway gracefully divides China into distinct north and south regions as it meanders through eight d...
Yangtze River Cruiser - Yichang - Shanghai. As the sun rises over the Yangtze, your adventure on the river continues. We embark on an exciting morning tour of the Three Gorges Dam. The dam stretches across the Yangtze River at Sandouping in the heart of the Xiling Gor...
Today, enjoy a day at your leisure in Shanghai, where you can explore the city's vibrant attractions and neighbourhoods at your own pace. We also offer optional tours if that's more your style. Our optional tours include a Full Day City Tour of Shanghai's cultural...
Saturday. Today marks the conclusion of your remarkable China adventure, full of cultural wonders and tasty delicacies. After breakfast and 12pm hotel check-out, make your own way to the airport for your onward flight.
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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
Our tour guide, Feng was very good
Navigating our way through China was certainly helped with her translation skills and forward planning, as we were able to see parts of the Great Wall and Terrocotto...
The route ensured we experienced some of china's main attractions and areas of historic interest
Our guide was absolutely brilliant throughout our 16 day holiday. She ensured we were in the right place at the same time, was very knowledgeable and simply blended ...
It was our first trip with On The Go Tours, I can highly recommend both the tour and the company
From making initial inquiries, then booking the trip to our arrival and subsequent departure we were looked after. The tour exceeded our expectations, the guides we...
Thank you for the excellent tour, we enjoyed every minute
Our tour guide Mrs Feng did an outstanding job.
Feng was simply amazing
She provided us with lots of extra information when visiting sites, came along with us every time even when there was an option that she didn't need to be there with...
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