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14-Day Cultural and Nature Tour from Beijing to Xi'an, Chengdu, Chongqing, and Yunnan

14 days

Beijing

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If the trip is canceled 7 days (inclusive) or more before the assembly date, 0% of the fee will be deducted. If the trip is canceled 6-4 days (inclusive) before the departure date, 20% of the fee will be deducted. If the itinerary is canceled 3 to 1 day(s) (inclusive) before the departure date, 40% of the fee will be deducted. If the trip is canceled on the day of assembly, 60% of the fee will be deducted. Many accommodations on this trip require resources to be arranged in advance to pay for related expenses. If you temporarily withdraw due to personal reasons, the deduction ratio on the withdrawal date stipulated in the contract is not enough to compensate for the actual loss. You will be compensated according to the actual loss, but it will not exceed the total travel cost. Please understand. In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator reserves the right to cancel the tour. If this happens, you have the option to reschedule Partial refund will be issued in case of unforeseen events or extreme weather caused the following condition: Participation for some attractions has been suspended

I. 13 nights hotel and breakfast for two the next day for the entire trip
First night: Zhongyu Select Hotel / Qiuguo X Hotel (Wangjing SOHO Wangjing Subway Station Store) or equivalent
Second night: Jinjiang Inn Select Hotel (Xi'an Mixc City TV Tower Metro Station Branch)/Qingzhu Qiulin Hotel (Xi'an Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Beichitou Metro Station Branch) or similar
Third night: Jinjiang Inn Select Hotel (Xi'an Vientiane City TV Tower Metro Station Branch) / Qingzhu Qiulin Hotel (Xi'an Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Beichitou Metro Station Branch) or similar
Fourth night: Juncheng Hotel (Chengdu Chunxi Road Taikoo Li Store) / Jiali Selected Hotel (Chengdu Chunxi Road Taikoo Li Store) or similar
Fifth night: Juncheng Hotel (Chengdu Chunxi Road Taikoo Li Branch) / Jiali Select Hotel (Chengdu Chunxi Road Taikoo Li Branch) or similar
Sixth night: Juncheng Hotel (Chengdu Chunxi Road Taikoo Li Store)/Jiali Select Hotel (Chengdu Chunxi Road Taikoo Li Store) or similar
Seventh Night: E-Shang Hotel (Chongqing Guanyinqiao Huangnibang Metro Station Branch) / Chongqing Shangxi NOVA Smart Hotel (Guanyinqiao Pedestrian Street Branch or equivalent)

Not included: Round-trip transportation not included; Additional personal activity expenses are at your own cost, and meals are at your own cost.

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Overview

① Pre-trip Notice Within 24 hours of your order, we will send detailed itinerary and vehicle information via email. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. ② Introduction to Exciting Attractions on the Itinerary One-stop experience of the imperial charm of Beijing, the grandeur of Chang'an in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, the ancient Shu culture of Bashu, the magical mountain city of Chongqing, and the snow-capped mountains and Erhai Lake of Dali and Lijiang. Visit the Forbidden City to admire the imperial majesty, enjoy the royal gardens of the Summer Palace, and explore old city hutongs to experience intangible cultural heritage and local life. Embrace the ancient charm of the prosperous Tang Dynasty on the Xi'an City Wall, discover the Qin and Han epics at the Terracotta Warriors, and savor a Tang Palace feast to relive the golden age of the Tang Dynasty. Unravel the mysteries of ancient Shu civilization at Sanxingdui, behold the thousand-year-old Zen charm of Leshan Giant Buddha, and appreciate the elegant Sichuan Opera to experience Bashu customs. Wander through the streets and alleys of the mountain city to check in at popular landmarks, take a Yangtze River night cruise to admire the lights of the two rivers, and embrace the three-dimensional magical scenery of the foggy capital. Ascend Jade Dragon Snow Mountain to overlook the sacred snow region, stroll through Blue Moon Valley to appreciate the plateau's clear waters, and experience Bai ethnic customs at Dali Erhai Lake. ③【Warm Reminder】 Domestic use of national standard flat-pin plugs; foreign guests should bring their own travel adapters. ④ Itinerary: D1 Beijing Forbidden City (Chinese and English commentary)—Summer Palace—Shichahai Hutong (intangible cultural heritage sugar blowing experience) (approx. 20KM/1H) D2 Beijing—High-speed rail—Xi'an—City Wall cycling—Datang Everbright City (approx. 30KM/1H) D3 Terracotta Warriors (Chinese and English commentary)—Huaqing Palace—Tang Palace Feast (approx. 100KM/2H) D4 Xi'an—High-speed rail—Chengdu—Shu Feng Ya Yun performance (with English subtitle commentary on site) D5 Panda Base—Sanxingdui (Chinese and English commentary)—Return to city center (approx. 120KM/3H) D6 Chengdu—Boat tour of Leshan Giant Buddha (Chinese and English commentary)—Chengdu (approx. 300KM/4H) D7 Chengdu—High-speed rail—Liziba—Eling Park—Raffles City—Yangtze River ropeway—Nanbin Road (approx. 40KM/2H) D8 Ciqikou—Guanyin Bridge—Two Rivers Cruise (night tour) (Chinese and English commentary) (approx. 30KM/1H) D9 Chongqing—Flight—Lijiang—Wenhai Village (home visit)—Lijiang Ancient Town night tour (approx. 100KM/4H) D10 Lijiang—Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Spruce Meadow ropeway)—Blue Moon Valley—Impression Lijiang live performance (approx. 60KM/2H) D11 Lijiang—Dali—Erhai Lake + Tie-dyeing (approx. 260KM/5H) D12 Shuanglang—Wenbi Village—Ideal State (approx. 90KM/2H) D13 Dali—Cangshan Mountain—Kunming (approx. 350KM/5H) D14 Kunming airport drop-off (approx. 30KM/1H)

Highlights

One-stop collection:

Beijing Imperial City's royal ancient architecture + Xi'an Qin and Han Dynasties' prosperous Tang cultural heritage + Chengdu Bashu's ancient Shu civilization + Chongqing's magical mountain city river views + Lijiang's snowy mountains and sacred lakes + Dali Erhai's pastoral scenery. From the northern imperial city to the prosperous Tang Dynasty in the northwest, from Bashu's humanities to the snowy regions of the southwest, the landscapes across five provinces progress layer by layer. Mountains, rivers, ancient architecture, and urban secrets are never repeated, offering a panoramic view of beautiful China.

Strong differentiation in experience projects:

Rare bilingual in-depth study tours: The Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors, Sanxingdui, Leshan Giant Buddha, and Two Rivers Night Cruise all feature professional Chinese and English commentary. Sichuan Opera performances are accompanied by English subtitles. This comprehensive setup is rarely found in conventional long-haul tours, making it suitable for study tours and international travel, offering a depth of humanities far beyond ordinary sightseeing routes;

Abundant immersive intangible cultural heritage experiences: Beijing's intangible cultural heritage sugar blowing handicraft, immersive tasting of the prosperous Tang Palace banquet, Dali Bai ethnic group's tie-dye intangible cultural heritage craft, and Lijiang Naxi ethnic group's authentic home visits. This combines ancient urban life, prosperous Tang rituals, Bashu folk customs, and intangible cultural heritage of western Yunnan, maximizing both natural play and cultural experiences;

Full coverage of popular photo spots: Forbidden City's red walls, Xi'an City Wall, Sanxingdui's ancient Shu mysteries, Leshan Giant Buddha's three-river spectacle, Liziba light rail, Yangtze River ropeway, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain's Blue Moon Valley, and Dali Ideal State. Ancient and modern popular photo spots are fully covered, suitable for travel vlogs, ancient style travel photography, and landscape photography creation;

Integrating Beijing's royal ritual culture, Xi'an's Qin and Han Dynasties' prosperous Tang history, Bashu's ancient Shu folk culture, Chongqing's mountain city urban culture, and the Naxi and Bai ethnic groups' customs of western Yunnan. This super-long loop spans five major regions, offering a one-stop exploration of diverse Chinese humanities and ultimate mountain and river scenery.

What's included

I. 13 nights hotel and breakfast for two the next day for the entire trip

First night: Zhongyu Select Hotel / Qiuguo X Hotel (Wangjing SOHO Wangjing Subway Station Store) or equivalent

Second night: Jinjiang Inn Select Hotel (Xi'an Mixc City TV Tower Metro Station Branch)/Qingzhu Qiulin Hotel (Xi'an Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Beichitou Metro Station Branch) or similar

Third night: Jinjiang Inn Select Hotel (Xi'an Vientiane City TV Tower Metro Station Branch) / Qingzhu Qiulin Hotel (Xi'an Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Beichitou Metro Station Branch) or similar

Fourth night: Juncheng Hotel (Chengdu Chunxi Road Taikoo Li Store) / Jiali Selected Hotel (Chengdu Chunxi Road Taikoo Li Store) or similar

Fifth night: Juncheng Hotel (Chengdu Chunxi Road Taikoo Li Branch) / Jiali Select Hotel (Chengdu Chunxi Road Taikoo Li Branch) or similar

Sixth night: Juncheng Hotel (Chengdu Chunxi Road Taikoo Li Store)/Jiali Select Hotel (Chengdu Chunxi Road Taikoo Li Store) or similar

Seventh Night: E-Shang Hotel (Chongqing Guanyinqiao Huangnibang Metro Station Branch) / Chongqing Shangxi NOVA Smart Hotel (Guanyinqiao Pedestrian Street Branch or equivalent)

Eighth night: E-Shang Hotel (Chongqing Guanyinqiao Huangnibang Metro Station Branch) / Chongqing Shangxi·NOVA Smart Hotel (Guanyinqiao Pedestrian Street Branch or equivalent)

Night 9: Lijiang Yishang Hotel (Lijiang Ancient City Dashuiche Branch) / Chunshengju · Chujian Villa | Rooftop Garden · Snow Mountain View Resort (Ancient City South Gate Branch) or similar

Tenth night: Lijiang Yishang Hotel (Lijiang Ancient Town Waterwheel Store) / Chunshengju·Chujian Villa | Rooftop Garden·Snow Mountain View Resort (Ancient Town South Gate Store) or similar

Eleventh Night: Dali Sunset Mountain and Sea View B&B (Erhai Lake Store) / Tingyu Coast Meiju (Dali Xingsheng Bridge Erhai Park Store) or similar

Twelfth Night: Dali Sunset Mountain and Sea View B&B (Erhai Lake Store) / Tingyu Coastal Residence (Dali Xingsheng Bridge Erhai Lake Park Store) or similar

Thirteenth Night: Homeinns Selected Hotel (Kunming Baiyun Road Tongde Plaza Store)/Benshe Hotel (Kunming Panjiayuan Subway Station Yunnan University Hospital Store) or similar

II. Vehicle usage: 1-3 people will be arranged a 5-seater car; 4-5 people will be arranged a 7-seater car; 6 people will be arranged a 9-seater car, including tolls, fuel fees, parking fees, and the driver's accommodation and meal expenses.

III. High-speed rail second-class seats: Beijing to Xi'an high-speed rail, Xi'an to Chengdu high-speed rail, Chengdu to Chongqing high-speed rail, Dali to Kunming high-speed rail. Inland flight segment: Chongqing to Lijiang one-way economy class ticket.

IV. Tickets: Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Xi'an City Wall cycling, Terracotta Warriors, Huaqing Palace, Leshan Giant Buddha boat tour, Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, Sanxingdui, Yangtze River ropeway, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain entrance ticket + eco-car + Spruce Meadow ropeway, Cangshan Mountain ropeway. Performances: Shu Feng Ya Yun Sichuan Opera, Impression Lijiang. Special experiences: sugar blowing, imperial banquet, Wenhai Village home visit, Longkan cycling, Xizhou tie-dyeing.

V. Travel Accident Insurance 100W

What's not included

Round-trip transportation not included

Additional personal activity expenses are at your own cost, and meals are at your own cost.

Cancellation policy

Conditional cancellation - a refund is not guaranteed.

Additional info

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Day 1 Departure: Meet the operator at your selected meeting point. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Beijing - Ming and Qing Imperial City and Old Beijing Market (World Heritage Sites: Forbidden City + Summer Palace) [Attraction/experience] Palace Museum, Summer Palace, Shichahai, Intangible Cultural Heritage Sugar Blowing Artist, Take an in-depth tour of the Palace Museum, following professional Chinese and English explanations to understand the royal history of the Ming and Qing dynasties; boat through the Summer Palace to enjoy the royal landscapes, wander through Yangmeixie Street and Shichahai Hutongs, personally experience the intangible cultural heritage of sugar blowing, and immerse yourself in the humanistic charm of old Beijing. [Accommodation] Zhongyu Select Hotel; You will be arranged to stay at Zhongyu Selected Hotel. If the hotel is fully booked, you will be arranged to stay at Qiuguo X Hotel (Wangjing SOHO Wangjing Subway Station Store) or other hotels of the same level. All hotel room types are basic room types. If you need to upgrade your room type for a fee, please contact customer service! Day 2 [Attraction/experience] Xi'an City Wall of Ming Dynasty, Datang Everbright City, Take the high-speed train from Jingcheng to Chang'an, and unlock the scenery of a thousand-year-old capital. Stroll and cycle freely on Xi'an's Ming City Wall, touching the ancient charm of a thousand-year-old city wall; at night, explore the Grand Tang Everbright City, where brilliant lights recreate the prosperous scene of Chang'an in its golden age. [Accommodation] Jinjiang Inn Select (Xi'an Vientiane City TV Tower Metro Station Store); We will arrange your stay at Jinjiang Inn Select Hotel (Xi'an Vientiane City TV Tower Metro Station Branch). If the hotel is fully booked, we will arrange for you to stay at Qingzhu Qiulin Hotel (Xi'an Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Beichitou Metro Station Branch) or another hotel of the same standard. All hotel room types are basic. If you need to upgrade your room type for a fee, please contact customer service! Day 3 [Attraction/experience] Qinshihuang Terracotta Army Museum (West Gate), Huaqing Palace, Follow the bilingual Chinese and English commentary to explore the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shi Huang, facing the astonishing miracle of the Qin and Han military formations; visit the royal garden of Huaqing Palace, reading the thousand-year-old royal stories; immerse yourself in the unique Tang Palace banquet, experiencing the etiquette and food culture of the prosperous Tang Dynasty in one stop. [Dining] Dinner, Tang Palace Banquet, 1. Change into Tang Dynasty Hanfu and enjoy an immersive palace banquet. 2. Complete with Tang Dynasty music and dance, and interactive palace etiquette, fully recreating the dining scene of the prosperous Tang imperial family. [Accommodation] Jinjiang Inn Select (Xi'an Vientiane City TV Tower Metro Station Store); We will arrange your stay at Jinjiang Inn Select Hotel (Xi'an Vientiane City TV Tower Metro Station Branch). If the hotel is fully booked, we will arrange for you to stay at Qingzhu Qiulin Hotel (Xi'an Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Beichitou Metro Station Branch) or another hotel of the same standard. All hotel room types are basic. If you need to upgrade your room type for a fee, please contact customer service! Day 4 [Attraction/experience] Jinli Ancient Street, Sichuan Opera Special Performance: Sichuan Style and Charm, The high-speed train speeds to Chengdu, the "Land of Abundance." Stroll through the ancient Jinli Old Street, experiencing the vibrant local life of Bashu. In the evening, watch the classic Sichuan Opera performance "Shu Feng Ya Yun" with exclusive English subtitles, allowing you to understand authentic Bashu folk culture from both Chinese and Western perspectives. [Accommodation] Juncheng Hotel (Chengdu Chunxi Road Taikoo Li Store); You will be staying at Juncheng Hotel (Chunxi Road Taikoo Li Store, Chengdu). If the hotel is fully booked, you will be arranged to stay at Jiali Select Hotel (Chunxi Road Taikoo Li Store, Chengdu) or another hotel of the same class. All hotel room types are basic room types. If you need to upgrade your room type for a fee, please contact customer service! Day 5 [Attraction/experience] Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Sanxingdui Museum, Visit the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base to get up close with the adorable national treasures; head to the Sanxingdui Museum, and with the help of Chinese and English explanations, gain a deep understanding of the mysterious ancient Shu bronze civilization, thousand-year-old ruins, and legendary ancient Shu culture. [Accommodation] Juncheng Hotel (Chengdu Chunxi Road Taikoo Li Store); You will be staying at Juncheng Hotel (Chunxi Road Taikoo Li Store, Chengdu). If the hotel is fully booked, you will be arranged to stay at Jiali Select Hotel (Chunxi Road Taikoo Li Store, Chengdu) or another hotel of the same class. All hotel room types are basic room types. If you need to upgrade your room type for a fee, please contact customer service! Day 6 [Attraction/experience] Leshan Giant Buddha, Lingyun Mountain, Take an immersive boat tour of the Leshan Giant Buddha, appreciate the thousand-year-old stone carving art and Buddhist culture with bilingual commentary, gaze at the magnificent confluence of the Three Rivers from afar, and admire the world's largest stone-carved Maitreya Buddha statue up close, experiencing the profound Zen heritage of Bashu for millennia. [Accommodation] Juncheng Hotel (Chengdu Chunxi Road Taikoo Li Store); You will be staying at Juncheng Hotel (Chunxi Road Taikoo Li Store, Chengdu). If the hotel is fully booked, you will be arranged to stay at Jiali Select Hotel (Chunxi Road Taikoo Li Store, Chengdu) or another hotel of the same class. All hotel room types are basic room types. If you need to upgrade your room type for a fee, please contact customer service! Day 7 [Attraction/experience] Liziba Light Rail passing through buildings, Eling Park, Raffles City, Yangtze River ropeway, Nanbin Road, The high-speed rail arrives in Chongqing, the internet-famous mountain city. Check in at the internet-famous Liziba monorail passing through buildings, stroll through Eling Park and Raffles City, take the Yangtze River ropeway to fly over the mighty Yangtze River, and enjoy a night tour of the Nanbin Road scenic promenade, taking in the unique three-dimensional cityscape. [Accommodation] Yishang Hotel (Chongqing Guanyinqiao Huangnibang Subway Station Store); We will arrange your stay at Yishang Hotel (Chongqing Guanyinqiao Huangnibang Metro Station Branch). If the hotel is fully booked, we will arrange Chongqing Shangxi·NOVA Smart Hotel (Guanyinqiao Pedestrian Street Branch) or another hotel of the same level. All hotel room types are basic. If you need to upgrade your room type for a fee, please contact customer service! Day 8 [Attraction/experience] Ci Qi Kou Gu Zhen, Two Rivers Cruise Night Tour of the Yangtze River, Stroll through the thousand-year-old Ciqikou Ancient Town to explore the old Chongqing's vibrant memories; check in at the trendy Guanyinqiao commercial district to unlock the city's new fashionable style; in the evening, take a Two Rivers cruise to tour the Yangtze River at night, with Chinese and English commentary, and immerse yourself in the panoramic view of the mountain city's myriad lights. [Accommodation] Yishang Hotel (Chongqing Guanyinqiao Huangnibang Subway Station Store); We will arrange your stay at Yishang Hotel (Chongqing Guanyinqiao Huangnibang Metro Station Branch). If the hotel is fully booked, we will arrange Chongqing Shangxi·NOVA Smart Hotel (Guanyinqiao Pedestrian Street Branch) or another hotel of the same level. All hotel room types are basic. If you need to upgrade your room type for a fee, please contact customer service! Day 9 [Attraction/experience] Naxi family visit, Old Town of Lijiang, Take a flight to Lijiang, the "Colorful Clouds South," to explore the tranquil Wenhai Village and experience authentic folk customs by visiting a Naxi family; at night, stroll through Lijiang Old Town, where amidst the twinkling lights, you'll encounter a gentle evening breeze and feel the tender charm of this thousand-year-old city. [Accommodation] Echarm Hotel (Lijiang Old Town Big Waterwheel Store); We will arrange your stay at Yishang Hotel (Lijiang Ancient Town Big Waterwheel Store). If the hotel is fully booked, we will arrange Chun Sheng Ju · Chu Jian Villa | Rooftop Garden · Snow Mountain View Resort (Ancient Town South Gate Store) or other hotels of the same level. All hotel room types are basic room types. If you need to upgrade your room type for a fee, please contact customer service! Day 10

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