Epic China Tours
the Panda Discover
- Beijing/Xi'an/Chengdu/Shanghai
Day by Day Itinerary:
Day 1
Fly from home to Beijing
Day 2/Beijing
On arrival you will be met by your guide and taken to your hotel, with the rest of the morning to relax. In the afternoon start exploring the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square
Day 3/Beijing
The Temple of Heaven is one of Beijing's most impressive sites. If you can rise a little early you'll also be able to see Beijing's pensioners doing Tai-Chi here. Take in the Summer Palace in the afternoon
Day 4/Beijing
You'll leave the city today to see one of China's iconic sites - The Great Wall. You'll be taken a few hours out of the city in order to escape the crowds and see the wall at its best
Day 5/Beijing - Xi'an/by fast train or airplane
Take the fast train to go to Xian, once capital of China and the starting point of the ancient Silk Road. It is also possible to fly between the two cities
Day 6/Xian
This morning go out for the Eighth Wonder of the World - the Terracotta Warriors. You can never be prepared for such a big scale army in battle formation from 2,200 years ago. This afternoon you will get on the Ancient City Wall - a romantic landmark of the city, to appreciate the beauty of the old town
Day 7/Xian - Chengdu
In the morning visit one of the most famous Buddhist Temple in northern China- The Big Wild Goose Pagoda, in the afternoon fly onto Chengdu, you will be met there and transfered to your hotel
Day 8/Chengdu
This morning you are going to see the cute creatures - Giant Panda. You will have a good time there and it will be very relaxed. In the afternoon, you will visit the Park of Riverview Pavilion, there you will attend the locals enjoy a cup of tea and enjoy the time. In the evening you may enjoy the optional Changing Face Show
Day 9/Chengdu - Shanghai
In the morning you will visit an interesting old street, Jinli Alley, where you just hanging aroud to relax, then go to the airport and fly onto Shanghai. There you'll be met and taken to your hotel
Day 10/Shanghai
Visit the Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum, Bazzar and the Bund
Day 11/Shanghai
A free day to explore this amazing city by your own, find out your Shanghai
Day 12/Shanghai - home
Today you'll be taken to the airport in time for your return flight home