10-Day Best of China with Pandas Private Tour: Beijing, Xian, Chengdu & Shanghai

Day 1: Arrive in Beijing
Meet at the Beijing airport and be taken to your hotel.

Day 2: Beijing (B)
Begin your exploration by visiting the Tian'anmen Square. Then continue to the magnificent Forbidden City, one of the most recognizable landmarks of China, and the beautiful Summer Palace..

Day 3: Beijing (B)
The tour today starts with the remarkable Temple of Heaven. Later, you will be taken to the Mutianyu Great Wall, including a comfortable round trip cable car. Your tour concludes with a stopover at the Bird's Nest and Water Cube.

Beijing hotel options:
Luxury: The Regent Beijing
Superior: Novotel Peace Hotel

Day 4: Beijing-Xian (B)
After breakfast, hop on a rickshaw for a Hutong Tour through the most characteristic neighborhood of Beijing. Afterwards, take a high-speed train ride to Xian.

Day 5: Xian (B)
Today’s highlight lies in the world renowned Terracotta Warriors and Horses. After that, explore the ancient Xian City Wall and the Great Mosque. You could also take a stroll around the most authentic fine eateries and souvenirs shops in Muslim Street and drop by the Bell & Drum Tower Square.

Xi'an hotel options:
Luxury: Sofitel on Renmin Square, Xian
Superior: Grand Mercure on Renmin Square, Xian

Day 6: Xian-Chengdu (B)
After breakfast, you will visit the Xian Museum and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. Later, you will be taken to the railway station for your high speed train to Chengdu.

Day 7: Chengdu (B)
Today you'll have a close-up encounter with the adorable pandas in Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Then take a relaxing stroll at Jinli Street. Finally enjoy some leisure time in Wangjiang Pavilion Park and drinking a cup of tea there.

Chengdu hotel options:
Luxury: Grand Hyatt Chengdu
SuperiorSofitel Chengdu Taihe

Day 8: Chengdu-Shanghai (B)
After breakfast, you will be taken to the airport for the flight towards Shanghai.

Day 9: Shanghai (B)
Commence your tour with a visit to the Shanghai Museum, a walk at The Bund, and Nanjing Road,. After that, visit the stunning Yuyuan Garden, and stroll around the nearby Chenghuang Miao bazaars and New Spot.

Note: Shanghai Museum is closed on Mondays, then Shanghai History Museum will be arranged on Mondays for your information.

Shanghai hotel options:
Luxury: Hyatt on The Bund, Shanghai
Superior: Pullman Shanghai Jingan Hotel

Day 10: Depart from Shanghai (B)
Transfer you to the airport for your homeward flight.