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 famed 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.
Watch the dunes of Mingsha Mountain turn gold at sunset from the Crescent Spring oasis.
What's Included
Accommodation
Hotels (9 nights)
Meals
9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners Note: Allow USD105-140 for meals not included.
Transport
Private vehicle, Walking, Plane, Bullet Train.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
National Geographic Expedition Leader and National Geographic Expedition Expert
Included activities
Your 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'anArrival 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 VisitEngaging 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
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Itinerary
Travel through the Middle Kingdom, from Beijing’s imperial treasures to the Gobi’s sweeping dunes. Dine atop the Great Wall at sunset, descend into Mogao’s art-filled grottoes, and experience an archaeological marvel behind the scenes in Xi’an. End among Chengdu’s pandas, discovering a land where history is etched into every landscape.
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
10 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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