Private Family Tour to see Pandas and China's Golden Cities | La Vacanza Travel

Private Family Tour to see Pandas and China's Golden Cities

Duration: 14 days
Destination: China, China, Beijing
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  • 14 days
  • Beijing
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Overview

An ideal family holiday to get the most from your China trip to the iconic cities of Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai, as well as Chengdu, the hometown of lovely giant pandas. The tour takes 14 days to cover the best travel destinations, including the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Terracotta Warriors, the Panda Base, Yangtze River Cruise and Shanghai highlights.

Itinerary

Day 1: Beijing Airport Pick-up

Stop At: Beijing, Beijing
Your local tour guide will meet you at Beijing Airport after reclaiming your luggage and clearing customs. The driver will transport you in a comfortable vehicle to the hotel and help you with the check-in procedure. The rest of the day is left for you to have a good rest or to become familiar with our capital city on your own.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Double Happiness Beijing Courtyard Hotel (4 stars) - A boutique courtyard hotel in Hutong


Day 2: Beijing

Stop At: Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), West Changan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
This morning, your tour guide will pick up you at the hotel and take you to visit Tiananmen Square. You will see what the biggest urban city square in the world looks like.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China
From the Tiananmen Square, you will enter the Imperial Palace, also known as the Forbidden City to explore its fascinating halls and pavilions. Here, you will not only learn how the emperor handled political affairs and lived their lives, but appreciate numerous ancient art treasures.

At noon, an a la carte welcome lunch will be served at a superb local restaurant, where you can have a taste of authentic Chinese food.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Temple of Heaven, Tiantan Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100050 China
You will see the Temple of Heaven with its unique architectures, where the emperors worshiped the heavens in hopes of good harvests.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Hutong Tour, No.9, Zhonglou, Dongcheng District No.9, Zhonglou, Dongcheng District, 100009, Beijing, Beijing 100009 China
Next, take a stroll through the Hutongs area, Beijing’s historical part made up by alleys lined with Chinese courtyard houses. A family visit in a courtyard house is followed. Choose one of these cultural activities to experience: calligraphy, facial painting ( derived from the Peking Opera), and paper cutting.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:

• Lunch: A la carte welcome lunch

Accommodation included: Double Happiness Beijing Courtyard Hotel (4 stars) - A boutique courtyard hotel in Hutong

Day 3: China Great Wall Tour

Stop At: Mutianyu Great Wall, Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District, Beijing China
This morning you will be taken to Mutianyu Great Wall to experience at first hand the wonder of the Great Wall. The scenic area is equipped with cable car, toboggan, and chairlift for the needs of your family members with different physical conditions. For the seniors, the cable car is better. For adults and brave kids, thrilling toboggan will leave a long-lasting memory. A cable car up and toboggan ride are arranged today, unless you have special requirements.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100080 China
In the afternoon, you will visit the Summer Palace - the largest existing imperial garden with a graceful landscape and magnificent constructions.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Double Happiness Beijing Courtyard Hotel (4 stars) - A boutique courtyard hotel in Hutong

Day 4: A free day in Beijing

Stop At: Beijing, Beijing
You have a free day to explore Beijing at your own pace. If you have children with you, you may want to have a good time at the Universal Studios Beijing Resort.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Double Happiness Beijing Courtyard Hotel (4 stars) - A boutique courtyard hotel in Hutong

Day 5: Beijing to Xi'an by High Speed Train

Stop At: China Science And Technology Museum, No.5 Beichendong Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100012 China
In the morning, go for a visit to China Science and Technology Museum, China’s first national-level museum of its kind.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Xi'an, Xi'an, Shaanxi
After that, transfer you to the railway station for a high speed train to Xi'an. Upon arrival, your local guide will pick you up and escort you to the hotel.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Holiday Inn Xian Big Goose Pagoda (4 stars)

Day 6: Xi'an

Stop At: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi'an 710600 China
The visit to the Terracotta Army will begin your day's journey. In the museum, there are three excavated pits displaying amazing warrior figures and Chinese ancient weapons. Afterwards, make a mini clay warrior by yourself with the help of a local artisan.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Shaanxi History Museum, 91 Xiaozai E Rd, Xi'an 710061 China
In the afternoon, drive you back downtown to visit the renowned Shaanxi History Museum, considered the treasure house of Chinese civilization.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City, No. 6, East Section of Huanta South Road, Yanta District Big Wild Goose Pagoda South Square, Xi'an 710065 China
Next, walk past the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda to admire its stately appearance from outside, and then explore the nearby Grand Tang Dynasty Ever-Bright City, a cult pedestrian street for locals and tourists alike to encounter cultural phenomena, like the spectacle of passers-by dressed in traditional Chinese clothes.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Holiday Inn Xian Big Goose Pagoda (4 stars)

Day 7: Xi'an to Chengdu by High Speed Train

Stop At: Dujiangyan Panda Base, Dujiangyan 611830 China
Today will be an unforgettable day for you will get the chance to join the volunteer activities and interact with the pandas closely. Your guide will wait for you in the hotel lobby at 7 am., then drive for about 1.5 hours to Dujiangyan Panda Base. Upon arrival, make registration at first. Then you can clean the panda house, make cakes for pandas, and feed the pandas under the panda keepers' guidance. At noon, enjoy authentic Chinese food as lunch. Then send you back to your hotel after the day's volunteer activities.
Duration: 8 hours

Stop At: Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang), Zhongxin District, Xi'an 710001 China
The day begins with a leisure visit to the City Wall Park where you can observe the daily life of the locals. You may also practice Tai Chi with the master. Tai Chi, a soft form of Chinese martial arts, is considered the quintessential Chinese culture. After that, you will pay a visit to the City Wall. It is the most complete existing urban fortification in China. Later, climb up the wall and choose to take a sightseeing battery car or bike to tour around. There are also tandems to peddle with your family.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Muslim Quarter, West of Bell Drum Towers Square , Beilin District, Xi'an 710000 China
Around noon, explore Muslim Quarter for lunch. Enjoy all kinds of snacks and halal foods on your own. Also there are lots of handicraft souvenirs for sale.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Chengdu, Chengdu, Sichuan
After lunch, your guide will send you to the railway station for you to take another high speed train to Chengdu. Your guide based there will pick you up on arrival and transfer you to the hotel.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:


Accommodation included: Holiday Inn Chengdu Oriental Plaza (4 stars)

Day 8: Chengdu Panda Keeper Program

Stop At: Dujiangyan Panda Base, Dujiangyan 611830 China
Today is going to be an unforgettable day for you to join the volunteer activities and interact with the pandas closely. Your guide will be waiting at the hotel lobby at 7 am., then drive for about 1.5 hours to Dujiangyan Panda Base. Upon arrival, make sure to register first. Afterward, you can clean the panda house, make cakes for pandas, and feed the pandas under the panda keepers' guidance. At noon, enjoy a simple Chinese-flavor lunch in the canteen. Return to your hotel after the day's volunteer activities.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:


Accommodation included: Holiday Inn Chengdu Oriental Plaza (4 stars)

Day 9: Chengdu to Chongqing by High Speed Train

Stop At: Chunxi Road Pedestrian Street, Chunxi Road, Chengdu China
This morning, your guide will take you to a local vegetable market to experience the bustling vibe of local daily life. Then, head to the closest Giant Panda Post Office, a unique feature of Chengdu that cannot be found in other cities. Afterwards, take a stroll along the Chunxi Road, which features a giant climbing giant panda sculpture, as a great companion in your photos.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Chongqing, Chongqing
Later, take a high-speed train to Chongqing. Upon arrival, get in a car that drives to the port, where you will board a luxury ship offered by Century Cruise to start your Yangtze River tour in Chongqing. Enjoy a buffet dinner onboard and have fun at the Captain’s Welcome Reception Party.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:


Accommodation included: New Century Cruises (5 stars) with balcony

Day 10: Chongqing: Yangtze River Cruise

Stop At: Ghost City of Fengdu, North bank of Yangtze River, Chongqing 408200 China
This morning, stretch your body by learning some moves of Taichi martial art before breakfast. Later, we will have a 2.5-hour shore excursion at Fengdu Ghost City, a temple complex high on a hill dating back 2,000 years, depicting Chinese version of hell.

After lunch, take a break and join some cultural activities organized by the cruise company onboard.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: New Century Cruises (5 stars) with balcony

Day 11: Yangtze River Cruise

Stop At: Shennong Stream, North Shore of Wu Gorge, Badong County 442400 China
The ship will sail through the famous Three Gorges, whose spectacular views were often sung by poets in ancient times. An hour before lunch time, pass the magnificent Qutang Gorge; one and a half hour later, the picturesque Wu Gorge. You will also take a 2.5-hour side trip along the Shennv Stream later, where you can enjoy close-up pristine mountain scenery and experience tribal cultures.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: New Century Cruises (5 stars) with balcony

Day 12: Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai

Stop At: Three Gorges Dam Project, Sandouping Town, Yiling District, Yichang 443134 China
After breakfast, pack your belongings and disembark at Maoping pier of Yichang. Continue your shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam Project Site.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Shanghai, Shanghai
Then take a high speed train to Shanghai. On arriving, you will be driven to your hotel for check-in.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Hengshan Moller Villa Hotel (4 stars) - An enchanting fairytale hotel

Day 13: Shanghai

Stop At: Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan), No.201 Renmin Avenue, Shanghai China
This morning, Your local tour guide will pick you up at your hotel. You will visit one of the four largest museums in China, the Shanghai Museum, which specializes in exhibiting artworks from ancient times.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Yu Garden (Yuyuan), No.218 Anren Street, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200010 China
After that, explore Yu Garden and its nearby traditional bazaar. The symbol of the Garden is the Nine Zigzag Bridge built of granite and grass-white jade and the quaint, elegant mid-lake pavilion. Around noon, an a la carte farewell lunch will be served to you at a very nice restaurant.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Huangpu River, Headstreams from Dianshan Lake, Zhujiajiao Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai 201700 China
Take a one-hour cruise along the Huangpu River - the mother river of Shanghai. As the symbol and a microcosm of the city, the river has witnessed the glory, humiliation, despair, and prosperity of Shanghai.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Bund (Wai Tan), Zhongshan East 1st Road, Shanghai China
Enjoy some free time on the Bund.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Shanghai Tower, No479 Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai China
After that, enjoy a panorama of the city at Duo Yun Bookstore on the 52nd floor of Shanghai Tower.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Hengshan Moller Villa Hotel (4 stars) - An enchanting fairytale hotel

Day 14: Departure from Shanghai

Stop At: Shanghai, Shanghai
As today is the last day of your holiday, your guide will transfer you to the airport for your flight home. Safe travel!
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:

No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions
  • Hotel or cruise cabin accommodation based on twin-sharing room
  • One way high speed train from Beijing/ Xi'an/ Chengdu/ Chongqing and Yichang/ Shanghai.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Two bottled water per person per day
  • Professional guide & experienced driver
  • 13x Breakfast
  • 3x Dinner
  • 5x Lunch
  • Accommodation included: 13 nights
  • Entry/Admission - Shaanxi History Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Shennong Stream
  • Entry/Admission - The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
  • Entry/Admission - Mutianyu Great Wall
  • Entry/Admission - Three Gorges Dam Project
  • Entry/Admission - Shanghai Tower
  • Entry/Admission - Temple of Heaven
  • Entry/Admission - Dujiangyan Panda Base
  • Entry/Admission - Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
  • Entry/Admission - China Science And Technology Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Chunxi Road Pedestrian Street
  • Entry/Admission - Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan)
  • Entry/Admission - Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang)
  • Entry/Admission - Huangpu River
  • Entry/Admission - Ghost City of Fengdu
  • Entry/Admission - Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Hutong Tour
  • Entry/Admission - Yu Garden (Yuyuan)

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • China Visa Fee
  • International airfare
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Tour price for the child under 12 is upon request
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Your guide will pick you up at the Beijing airport.

Airports

  • Capital Airport, Shunyi, Beijing 101300 China


Departure Time

09:00 AM

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

14 days


User's Reviews

E3287IUdanielh

26 Dec, 2019

places for learning chinese history and visit the great wall of China. too bad no big snow fall at this time.

Clare H

27 Aug, 2018

Summer School holidays is not the time to take in the sights. Extremely crowded everywhere we went. Having said that, it was still an enjoyable experience. Great Wall, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square all very crowded but our guide was very good and steered us around the really crowded parts. Only downside was the hotel. Not a 5 star as advertised, more a 3-4 but still comfortable. Very nice hotel in Xi'an 5 star. Terracotta warrior site will take your breath away. Awesome. Great side trips. Chengdu to see the pandas. Hotel was fine in central location. I have never seen queues like we waited in to see the pandas, who don't come out when it's too hot, and it was 40 degrees when we visited. Although they were kept indoors because of the heat we were able to view and appreciate these beautiful animals. Great visit to local tea houses and market afterwards. All the guides, particularly Lilly in Xian and Clare in Chengdu were knowledgeable and friendly. Make up of group was good (12 in total). Would recommend the tour wholeheartedly and would not advise anyone who doesn't speak Chinese to go it alone.

jguymon

28 Dec, 2017

Sara was the best. She was very knowledgeable of all the stops on our tour. Also, very down to earth and a pleasure to be with. Over all the complete tour was a big success. We enjoyed every minute .

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