Golden Triangle in China and Chengdu
Golden Triangle in China and Chengdu
Golden Triangle in China and Chengdu
12 Days Starting in Beijing, China and ending in Chengdu, China
Visiting: Beijing, Nanjing, Suzhou, Shanghai, Luoyang, Xian, Chengdu
Tour operator:
Tour code:
29739
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
36 - 72
Age range:
3-85
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Cultural, Gardens & Nature Tours, Rail Tours, Wildlife Tours
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through China's Golden Triangle and Chengdu, exploring the rich cultural tapestry and breathtaking landscapes of this fascinating country. Begin your adventure in Beijing, where you'll stroll along the vibrant Wangfujing street, marvel at the Great Wall, and delve into the history of the Forbidden City. Travel by high-speed train to Nanjing, Suzhou, and Shanghai, where you'll discover serene gardens, picturesque canals, and the bustling metropolis. Experience the ancient wonders of Luoyang's Longmen Caves and Xian's Terracotta Army. In Chengdu, visit the Panda Bear research center and explore the scenic Sichuan Province, including the historic irrigation system in Dujiangyan and the Taoist holy mountain of Qingcheng Shan. With comfortable accommodations and efficient transportation, this tour offers a perfect blend of cultural immersion and natural beauty.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Beijing
Location: Beijing
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to China. Transfer to the hotel. Early in the evening, to familiarise ourselves with the city, we provide a transfer to Wangfujing street, a pedestrian and commercial street full of life with many shops and restaurants. Dinner included and return to hotel.
Day 2 : Beijing
Location: Beijing
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Today’s programme includes an excursion to visit the GREAT WALL OF CHINA (section Mutianyu). spectacular architectural work. Its history covers more than 2000 years. The day will include a cable car ride up and down to one of the most scenic areas. Returning to Beijing, we will stop in the 798 th district, with its contemporary art located in an old military factory. We will also visit the TEMPLE OF HEAVEN, one of the country’s largest sacred complexes and a World Heritage Site. Before returning to the hotel, and as a way to rest from this intense day, we will enjoy a foot massage and we will take a Tai Chi class. We will bid farewell to Beijing with a lacquered duck dinner included.
Day 3 : Beijing
Location: Beijing
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
An exciting day awaits us. We will discover the main points of interest in the Chinese capital. We will have a full day visit in which we will visit some of the main avenues in the city. The Great Chinese Imperial Palace, better known as "The Forbidden City", the most majestic architectural complex in China from where 24 emperors ruled for almost 500 years. We will also have the opportunity to visit Jingshan Park where the Coal Hill is located, one of the best preserved imperial gardens in Beijing. We ascend to the top of the hill to have the best views (if the day is clear) on the Forbidden City. We will walk through the immense Tiananmen Square one of the largest squares in the world, and from them, we will appreciate the Great National Theater, Beijing Opera House. Lunch is included. Today, we will also visit the SUMMER PALACE, the Imperial House of the Qing Dynasty with its beautiful gardens and lakes. In the afternoon we include a tricycle ride through the traditional neigbourhood of Beijing, known as Hutong. In this area we can see the typical life style in these popular neighborhood, visit typical shops and even a traditional house, a Siheyuan, with all its lounges around a courtyard. Return to the hotel and overnight.*Note: For reasons of heritage protection and increased visitor safety, the governing body of the Imperial Palace or Forbidden City has reduced the daily capacity of visitors for an indeterminate period of time. For this reason, we cannot guarantee that such a visit will take place. If it cannot be carried out, it would be replaced by a visit to the Confucius Temple and also the Lama Temple, both also emblematic of Chinese history and culture.
Day 4 : Beijing, Nanjing
Location: Nanjing
Accommodation Name: hotel
After breakfast, we go to the train station, where we take one of the extremely modern high speed trains in China. At 300 km/hour, in less than 4 hours we cover almost 1.000 km and will arrive in NANJING, a city of eight million people and considered by many to be the most pleasant in China. We will be amazed by the activity and commercial life of this modern metropolis. We will visit the Purple Mountain, where we will look round the SUN YATSEN mausoleum and the picturesque Lingu Temple. Free time later on. Overnight.
Day 5 : Nanjing, Suzhou, Tongli, Shanghai
Location: Suzhou
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
We leave for SUZHOU, which has wonderful gardens that are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This city was the main silk producer in the world, and was always associated with beauty and elegance. We include entrance tickets to the garden of the humble administrator. We will have free time to stroll along the very picturesque Pingjian road. Lunch is included. After that we go to TONGLI, a charming lake town with its small houses next to the canals and their gondolas. We included a nice boat ride. Continue on to SHANGHAI. Accommodation.
Day 6 : Shanghai
Location: Shanghai
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
In the morning, our trip includes a visit round this impressive city. We will know the area of Pudong, located across the Huangpu River, is now the financial district, with its skyscrapers as the Pearl Tower. We include a ferry crossing of the Shanghai River which will give us great views of the two parts of the city. We will stroll the Old City and the Yuyuan Garden, a private garden that was built during the Ming Dynasty. We will enjoy a demonstration of the Tea ceremony,traditional drink that plays an important cultural role in China. We will pass by one of the most fashionable neighborhoods of the capital, Xintiandi. Lunch included. Then, visit Tianzifang, a former residential area known for its narrow, labyrinthine traditional streets with its small craft shops and art galleries. We finish the visit along the Bund with its old buildings that remind us of the influence of European trade. Free afternoon. If you wish, you can enjoy a boat trip to see Shanghai at night, it will be an unforgettable experience.
Day 7 : Shanghai, Luoyang
Location: Luoyang
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
Transfer to the station. We take the high-speed train (a train is expected to leave at 07.17 h), and in a little over five hours, through many sections of pretty countryside, we cover the 1,000 km to LUOYANG. Lunch included. We see the impressive Buddhist caves of LONGMEN over more than a kilometre of the rocky walls of the river, where they sculpted more than 100,000 images of Buddha. We will include a boat trip. After this, transfer to the ancient city, where we cross its impressive wall and can enjoy the great traditional activity and its lit up streets.
Day 8 : Luoyang, Longmen, Sanmexia, Xian
Location: Luoyang
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
In the early hours, on the outskirts of Luoyang, we visit the WHITE HORSE BUDDHIST MONASTERY, a huge monastery and place of study where Buddhists from all countries of the world. We continue our route to SANMEXIA. In this historic city we will see the Yellow River and the Baoulon temple with its tall pagoda and we will visit one of the best museums in China: the Guo museum with the funeral carriages of the former state of guo. Lunch included. We continue eastwards, passing of Mount Hua, a holy mountain. XIAN, arrival at the end of the afternoon.
Day 9 : Xian
Location: Xian
Accommodation Name: hotel
We have arrived in the fascinating city where the silk route originated. First thing in the morning, we will go to see the TERRACOTA ARMY, with its thousands of life size clay soldiers that were found underground. We return to XIAN, where we will visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda where we will enjoy a brief Chinese calligraphy course . Later, we go across through the walled centre. We will cross the Muslim quarter there and we will enter the mosque, where we will be able to see the multiple cultures and religions that have left their mark on this country. Our tour will also include entry tickets to the Drum Tower where we will enjoy a short show of traditional instrument playing. Free time.-Note: The school of the Chinese calligraphy course has been closed, so this activity cannot be carried out at this time.
Day 10 : Xian, Chengdu
Location: Chengdu
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
We leave Xian in a very modern high-speed train, and in just over three hours we cover the 700 km that separate us from CHENGDU. On arrival we will go to the Panda Bear research and breeding centre, a reserve where 120 giant pandas and 76 red pandas live. Lunch included. In the afternoon we will take a stroll through the People´s Park, with its small lake, the local people doing Taichi, and its tea houses.-
Day 11 : Chengdu
Location: Chengdu
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
Today we include full-day tour of Sichuan Province, with its pleasant landscapes and traditional villages. In DUJIANGYAN we see the traditional irrigation system, which has been working for more than 2000 years and is a world heritage site. QUINGCHENG SHAN, “mountain of the green city” is a Taoist holy mountain. Its paths through the forests show us caves, pavilions and centuries-old wooden temples, lunch included. Finally, we will visit the ancient city of JIEZI with its alleys with over a thousand years of history. Return to CHENGDU.
Day 12 : Chengdu
Location: Chengdu
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, end of our services.
What's Included
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Dinner on Day 1
Dinner is included on the first day in Beijing.
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Excursion to the Great Wall of China
An excursion to visit the Great Wall of China, including a cable car ride, is included.
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Foot Massage and Tai Chi Class
A foot massage and Tai Chi class are included on the second day in Beijing.
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Lacquered Duck Dinner
A lacquered duck dinner is included on the second day in Beijing.
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Tricycle Ride in Hutong
A tricycle ride through the traditional neighborhood of Beijing, known as Hutong, is included.
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High-Speed Train to Nanjing
A high-speed train ride from Beijing to Nanjing is included.
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Entrance to Garden of the Humble Administrator
Entrance tickets to the Garden of the Humble Administrator in Suzhou are included.
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Boat Ride in Tongli
A boat ride in the charming lake town of Tongli is included.
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Ferry Crossing of the Shanghai River
A ferry crossing of the Shanghai River is included.
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Tea Ceremony Demonstration
A demonstration of the traditional tea ceremony is included in Shanghai.
What's Not Included
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities such as a boat trip to see Shanghai at night are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and should be purchased separately.
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International Flights
International flights to and from China are not included.
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Visa Fees
Visa fees for entry into China are not included.
Mode of Transport
Transportation includes high-speed trains covering long distances efficiently, along with local transfers and a ferry crossing in Shanghai.
Accommodation
Accommodation is provided in various cities including Beijing, Nanjing, Shanghai, Luoyang, Xian, and Chengdu, offering comfortable stays throughout the tour.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is used during the tour?
The tour includes high-speed trains for covering long distances efficiently, along with local transfers and a ferry crossing in Shanghai.
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Are meals included during the tour?
Yes, several meals are included throughout the tour, such as dinner on the first day in Beijing, lunch on various days, and a lacquered duck dinner on the second day in Beijing.
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Is there a visit to the Great Wall of China included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes an excursion to the Great Wall of China at the Mutianyu section, which includes a cable car ride.
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Will there be any cultural experiences included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes cultural experiences such as a foot massage and Tai Chi class in Beijing, a traditional tea ceremony demonstration in Shanghai, and a brief Chinese calligraphy course in Xian.
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
Accommodation is provided in various cities including Beijing, Nanjing, Shanghai, Luoyang, Xian, and Chengdu, offering comfortable stays throughout the tour.
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Is there an opportunity to see pandas during the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a visit to the Panda Bear research and breeding centre in Chengdu, where you can see giant pandas and red pandas.
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Are there any boat rides included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a boat ride in the charming lake town of Tongli and a boat trip at the Longmen Caves.
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Cancellation Policy
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