Signature: China from the Great Wall to Shangri-La

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19 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

1 peopleMaximum group size

12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Ends

Beijing, China

Shanghai, China

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Highlights

Savor an exclusive Peking Duck dinner atop the Great Wall as the sun sets over the peaks.

Go behind the scenes in Xi’an to see rare artifacts and unearthed antiquities.

Observe the statues.

Learning about the army’s lost colors and preservation.

Gain entry to the Buddhist caves to view unparalleled Silk Road murals and statues.

Watch the dunes of Mingsha Mountain turn gold at sunset from the Crescent Spring oasis.

Go behind the scenes learning about the conservation and care of giant pandas.

Share a communal banquet.

Barley wine.

And traditional music with Naxi villagers.

Shop a spice market and master the heat of Sichuan cuisine in a hands-on class.

Sip yak butter tea and share stories in the home of a local Tibetan family.

Jia Community lunch Enjoy a farm-to-table meal and hear the story of a G Adventures-supported restaurant.

Watch the dunes of Mingsha Mountain turn gold at sunset from the Crescent Spring oasis.

Go behind the scenes learning about the conservation and care of giant pandas.

Share a communal banquet.

Barley wine.

And traditional music with Naxi villagers.

Shop a spice market and master the heat of Sichuan cuisine in a hands-on class.

Sip yak butter tea and share stories in the home of a local Tibetan family.

Jia Community lunch Enjoy a farm-to-table meal and hear the story of a G Adventures-supported restaurant.

Itinerary

Traverse the full breadth of China, from the Great Wall and the Gobi Desert to the bamboo forests of Sichuan and the karst peaks of the south. Guided by experts, unlock the secrets of the Terracotta Warriors, go behind the scenes of panda conservation, and cruise the Li River at sunset on an expedition that spans millennia.

day 1Beijing

Welcome to China. Your expedition begins as you touch down in Beijing, the heart of the Middle Kingdom. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. In the evening, gather with your National Geographic Expedition Leader and fellow travellers. A presentation from the National Geographic Expedition Expert sets the stage for the expedition, weaving together the threads of imperial history you are about to explore, followed by a delicious welcome dinner.

Meal

Dinner

Accomodation

The Peninsula Beijing (or similar)

Transport

Arrival Transfer

Included Activity

Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group

day 2Beijing

day 3Beijing/Jinshanling

day 4Jinshanling/Dunhuang

day 5Dunhuang

day 6Dunhuang

day 7Dunhuang/Xi'an

day 8Xi'an

day 9Xi'an/Chengdu

day 10Chengdu

day 11Chengdu

day 12Chengdu/Lijiang

day 13Lijiang

day 14Lijiang

day 15Lijiang/Yangshuo

day 16Yangshuo

day 17Yangshuo/Shanghai

day 18Shanghai

day 19Shanghai

What's Included

Accommodation

Hotels (18 nights)

Meals

18 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 15 dinners
Note: Allow USD140-185 for meals not included.

Transport

Private Vehicle, Walking, Plane, Bullet Train, Boat, Ferry.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

National Geographic Expedition Leader and National Geographic Expedition Expert

Included activities

Your G for Good Moment: Jia Community Restaurant, YangshuoYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group, BeijingSignature Moment: Great Wall of China Talk with an Expert, JinshanlingYour Foodie Moment: Sunset Beijing Duck Dinner on the Great Wall, JinshanlingYour Foodie Moment: The Tang Dynasty Cultural Show with Dumpling Dinner, Xi'anSignature Moment: Institute of Archeology Visit, Xi'anSignature Moment: Dujiangyan Panda Base Visit, Dujiangyan ShiYour Foodie Moment: Chengdu Hot Pot Dinner, ChengduYour Foodie Moment: Sichuan Spice Market & Cooking Class, ChengduYour Foodie Moment: Visit and Long Table Dinner at Luna Village, LunaYour Local Living Moment: Tibetan Family Visit, Shangri-LaArrival and departure transferForbidden City VisitTemple of Heaven VisitTiananmen Square VisitGreat Wall of China Jinshanling SectionMogao Grottoes VisitFree Time in DunhuangSunset at Mingsha Mountain & Crescent SpringYadan National Geologic Park VisitYumen Pass and Ruins of the Han Great Wall VisitXi’an’s West Gate VisitTerracotta Warriors VisitMuslim Quarter VisitThe Great Mosque VisitGiant Panda Breeding Center VisitSample Tea at a local Tea HouseYulong Snow Mountain and Impression Lijiang ShowBaisha Village VisitSongzanlin MonasteryOld Town Shangri-LaSunset Li River CruiseFuli Village VisitShanghai Circus World Acrobatics ShowShanghai French ConcessionYuyuan GardenEngaging Discussions with the National Geographic Expedition Expert throughoutPorterage at hotels and when getting on and off of vehiclesTips are included for all activities, meals and porterage, except for your Expedition Leader

What's Excluded

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