Golden Triangle & Yangtze

Forbidden City, Beijing & Our Guests at the Temple of Heaven

Mutianyu Great Wall, Beijing & Visit a Traditional Siheyuan in Hutong

Terracotta Army, Xi'an & Wearing Chinese Hanfu

Cycling on Xi'an City Wall & Great Mosque, Xi'an

Day 7

Chengdu

Day 7 Chengdu
The Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding will be a top priority on today’s agenda. The giant pandas there are so lovely with chubby bodies and cute appearance. We make the visit in the morning because they are the liveliest after one night’s rest. You will see them eating their meals and playing together.

After watching the adorable giant pandas, we will head to Xiaojiahe Community and spend a leisurely afternoon there as the locals do.

★ Have Some Down-to-Earth Experiences in Xiaojiahe Community First, you will have lunch (at your own cost) and eat like locals at Yongle Restaurant, which has been serving the community for over 20 years. Classic Sichuan dishes are all available here, including Kung Pao Chicken, Mapo Tofu, Twice Cooked Pork, and Dandan Noodles, clean and reasonably-priced. However, as it is so popular, you may need to wait to get a table. If you cannot wait, the guide will give you some other recommendations per your preference.

Then, visit a vegetable market. The market is visited by the locals every day, to shop for vegetables, meat, seafood, seasonings, fruit and more needed for cooking meals. It’s possible for you to meet some never seen before. With the assistance of the guide, you could ask the price and have a better understanding of the price level in China.

Next, you will walk for about 15 minutes to Xiaojia River bank to experience slow-paced life. Locals gather there playing mahjong or cards, drinking tea or just chatting with each other. What a life of Chengdu people! You may join them to have fun. As a special treat, we will serve you a cup of coffee in the traditional tea bowl witha cover. Sip it slowly, as the locals enjoy their tea,and allow yourself to be captivated by the serene atmosphere. This spot is notonly ideal for gaining insights into the authentic life of the locals, but isalso an unmissable highlight for those planning a China tour for seniors specifically.

Actually, Chengdu is way more than merely giant pandas and chill lifestyle. This city will also mesmerize you with its history-and-mystery-steeped vibe. It’s largely because of the lost ancient Shu Civilization that flourished 4,000 years ago on this land - though its existence has been proved by the relics it left at the Sanxingdui archeological site, there are still a number of mysteries to be solved. Take how the Shu people cast such bronzeware as the intricate Turtleback-Shaped Bronze Grid for example. Normally, bronze in its molten status would harden before they are sculptured, but it posed no difficulty for the Shu people, who settled the problem by adding phosphorus to the metal, which could delay it from cooling. Thing is, how did they manage to extract the chemical? Even scientists cannot answer. Moreover, there is a wheel-like unearthing adding to the mystery, which resembles the image in an ancient Egyptian pictograph. Is there a connection? Let’s look forward to a world-shaking find.

At the end of the day, the guide will transfer you back to the hotel.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

Lovely Pandas in the Research Base & Visit Xiaojiahe Community

Day 8

Chengdu to Shanghai by Flight

Bid farewell to Chengdu today. You will be escorted to the airport and board the flight to Shanghai. After 2.5 hours’ flying, you will see our Shanghai guide warmly greeting you at the Arrival Hall.

After, drive to visit the Bund on the west bank of Huangpu River. It is the most prosperous area of Shanghai in early 20th century, still preserving many western style buildings.

★ Leisurely Cruise on Huangpu River Next, take a one-hour cruise trip on the Huangpu River. You will witness the city's past through exotic buildings on the west and marvel at the city's modernity and rapid development through numerous skyscrapers on the east Pudong.

Then, transfer to the hotel for a two-night stay.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

Accommodation: Sunrise On The Bund 4 Stars Hotel

Accommodation: Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World 5 Stars Hotel

Day 9th

Shanghai

Day 9 Shanghai
After breakfast, you will be guided to visit Shanghai Museum and Yu Garden. As one of the four most distinguished museums, Shanghai Museum holds a rich and high-quality collection of 120,000 ancient precious works of art. Yu Garden is a classical and elegant garden in the heart of the city. Beautiful vistas there delight visitors in every corner, and one may feel everything in this garden was created by nature. Then, the guide will accompany you to walk through the Yuyuan Bazaar outside the garden to the parking lot, and take the private car to a superb restaurant.

A farewell a la carte lunch (valued at CNY150.00 per person and included in our price) will be arranged there. You can enjoy some fresh and tasty Shanghai and Cantonese dishes based on your flavor.

This afternoon will be spent in the quaint Zhujiajiao Water Town. It is reputed as “Oriental Venice” because of the folk residences built along rivers. It is not modern and stylish as Shanghai, but preserves more traces of the past.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte farewell lunch

In Pursuit of Treasures

Shanghai Pudong Seen from the Bund & Beautiful Scenery of Zhujiajiao Water Town

Day 10th

Shanghai

Day 10 Shanghai
According to your international flight schedule, our guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to the airport on time. If you prefer to experience the maglev train ride to the Pudong Airport, we can also arrange it for you. We wish you a pleasant homebound journey!

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

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10 Days Private Tour of Beijing - Xi'an - Chengdu - Shanghai

In Pursuit of Treasures

Tour Type: Private Tour, any part of the itinerary can be customized Guide & Driver: English-speaking guide, experienced driver with an air-conditioned vehicle

Highlights:
Must-see sights in China - Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Army. Have a once in a lifetime experience to get close to the adorable giant pandas. Have some down-to-earth experiences in a Chinese community. Cruise on Huangpu River to take in the impressive skylines of Shanghai..

From USD 2449USD 2108

Prices with 4 Stars Hotels

2-3 travelers
From USD 2649USD 2381
4-5 travelers
From USD 2369USD 2108

Prices with 5 Stars Hotels

2-3 travelers
From USD 2929USD 2629

4-5 travelers
From USD 2619USD 2328

Price Includes

Domestic airfares & train fares
Hotel accommodation with breakfasts
A la carte lunches as itinerary specifies
Private English-speaking guides
Private drivers & air-conditioned vehicles
Entrance fees to tourist sites