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Beijing, China
Shanghai, China
Highlights
Beijing: Visit and have lunch with a local family in their home in one of Beijing's hutongs and gain a fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse into their lifestyle.
Xi'an: Give Chinese calligraphy a go in this hands-on class, learning an art form that’s been around since the Han Dynasty. With an expert to guide you, you’ll master brush techniques and create your own characters, discovering how every stroke tells a story in this timeless tradition.
Chengdu: Head to the Museum of Sichuan Cuisine and get stuck in with a cookery lesson. Try your hand at grinding chilli with a traditional pestle and mortar, explore centuries-old recipes and learn the secrets of bold Sichuan flavours. Finally, tuck in.
Great Wall of China: Visit the Great Wall of China to marvel at the historical and physical prominence of this renowned landmark.
Beijing: Indulge in a foot massage at the Foot Reflexology Centre.
Itinerary
China’s grandeur unfolds on the Best of China with Yangtze Cruise—a 15-day odyssey connecting Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, and Shanghai. This tour is ideal for those seeking a comprehensive immersion in China’s past and present, with highlights ranging from the Terracotta Warriors of Xi’an to rare encounters with Chengdu’s giant pandas. The leisurely Yangtze River cruise offers a tranquil interlude amidst the excitement, showcasing dramatic gorges and riverside villages. Accommodations, transportation, meals, and guided sightseeing are all included in this tour package. The unique selling point? The chance to pair iconic cityscapes and cultural wonders with the serenity of one of the world’s most legendary rivers.
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it was excellent, I enjoyed every moment of it.
Without question, the overall tour guide - *personal info removed by Feefo* - was the meat-and-potatoes of the entire tour. His knowledge of historical and regional Chinese culture and language, and his unwavering support for each member of our tour was unparalleled to any tour I have previously been on, with any tour company. I really can not emphasize enough how on-the-ball he was; two highspeed rails, two in-country Air China flights. and a river cruise, and he made everything just unfold without any drama. He also had a very good report with our local city guides, and either from instinct or experience knew when to let them run the show, or when to add in his wisdom. Look, China was going to be an exciting trip either way, but having a tour guide who was professional, helpful, and patient 24/7 for over two weeks is unheard of. But it happened!
With as your guide, you will definitely enjoy Beijing, the Great Wall, the terra cotta warriors at Xi'an, the Yangtze River cruise, Shanghai, and more. You will have the opportunity to eat what the locals eat (or not) and meet and talk with his friends. (Everyone is friend, even if they don't know it yet!) And he will help you with any problems you may have. This is a do-not-miss experience!
This was the adventure of a lifetime, China was more majestic than I could have ever imagined! The itinerary set up by trafalgar was immersive and thorough. You were not rushed, you were educated about the attractions in great detail and you always felt like you got the best experience possible. The optional events that I participated in were nothing short of amazing. The accommodations were wonderful and so was the food! Our tour guide went above and beyond every single day. He was so incredibly knowledgeable, accommodating, organized and kind. This was my first time travelling with Trafalgar and I am already booking my next trip with them. If you are on the fence about either China or Trafalgar - I promise you that booking this trip will be one of the best decisions you ever make.
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