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, Tongli, Shanghai, Luoyang, Longmen, Sanmexia, 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
Explore the Golden Triangle in China and Chengdu, visiting iconic landmarks and experiencing local culture.
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: Beijing, 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: Nanjing, Suzhou, Tongli, Shanghai
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: Shanghai, 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, Longmen, Sanmexia, Xian
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: Xian, 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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Lunch on Day 3
Lunch is included on the third 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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Lunch on Day 5
Lunch is included on the fifth day in Suzhou.
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Boat Ride in Tongli
A boat ride in the charming lake town of Tongli is included.
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 activities are included in the visit to the Great Wall of China?
The visit to the Great Wall of China includes an excursion to the Mutianyu section, a cable car ride up and down to one of the most scenic areas, and a stop in the 798th district with its contemporary art located in an old military factory.
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What unique experiences are offered in Beijing?
In Beijing, you will have the opportunity to visit the Great Chinese Imperial Palace, Jingshan Park, Tiananmen Square, the Summer Palace, and take a tricycle ride through the traditional neighborhood of Hutong. Additionally, you will enjoy a foot massage, a Tai Chi class, and a lacquered duck dinner.
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What can I expect during the visit to Nanjing?
In Nanjing, you will take a high-speed train from Beijing, visit the Purple Mountain, the Sun Yatsen mausoleum, and the picturesque Lingu Temple. You will also have free time to explore the city.
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What highlights are included in the visit to Suzhou and Tongli?
In Suzhou, you will visit the garden of the humble administrator, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and stroll along Pingjian road. In Tongli, you will enjoy a boat ride through the charming lake town with its small houses next to the canals.
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What are the main attractions in Shanghai?
In Shanghai, you will visit the Pudong financial district, take a ferry crossing of the Shanghai River, stroll through the Old City and Yuyuan Garden, enjoy a tea ceremony, visit the fashionable Xintiandi neighborhood, explore Tianzifang, and walk along the Bund. You will also have the option to take a boat trip to see Shanghai at night.
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What will I see in Luoyang?
In Luoyang, you will visit the Longmen Buddhist caves, take a boat trip, and explore the ancient city with its impressive wall and traditional activity.
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What is included in the visit to Xian?
In Xian, you will see the Terracotta Army, visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, take a brief Chinese calligraphy course, explore the Muslim quarter and the mosque, and visit the Drum Tower where you will enjoy a traditional instrument show.
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What can I expect at the Panda Bear research and breeding centre in Chengdu?
At the Panda Bear research and breeding centre in Chengdu, you will see 120 giant pandas and 76 red pandas. The visit also includes lunch.
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What activities are included in the full-day tour of Sichuan Province?
The full-day tour of Sichuan Province includes visiting the traditional irrigation system in Dujiangyan, exploring the Taoist holy mountain Qingcheng Shan, and visiting the ancient city of Jiezi with its alleys over a thousand years old. Lunch is included.
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