Chinese Treasures

Experience the sights in style on this reboot of a classic China circuit. You'll picnic on the Great Wall, get up close with Xi'an's Terracotta Warriors, see pandas in Chengdu, travel the ancient tea road in remote Yunnan, and explore Shanghai's French Concession.

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Trip Length 14 Days

from USD

$6,853 /person

Private Tour

春 spring

夏 summer

秋 fall

冬 winter

History , Cultural Immersion , Food , Must See Attractions

What we love

Enjoying a commanding view of the majestic Forbidden City from a formerly private imperial garden
Meandering through the small paths and winding canals that weave through Lijiang's Old Town
Experiencing Xi'an with more than just your eyes by enjoying a traditional dumpling feast

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Basic Itinerary

About This Trip

China is a treasure chest waiting to be delved into. Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai are the sparkling jewels that you see when you first open the box, but Sichuanese 'face-changing' opera and the traditional lifestyles of ethnic minorities in Yunnan province are equally impressive gems hidden underneath. This trip introduces you to both the classic and hidden images of China: weave your way through Beijing's interwoven hutong alleys which are still lived in today, stand on top of Xi'an's ancient city wall, get to know pandas in Chengdu, sample three types of tea in a symbolic 'Three Course Tea' ceremony with the Bai minority, and explore old and new Shanghai. Discover China's wealth of treasures.

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

- Face-Changing Sichuan Opera
- Face-Changing Sichuan Opera
- Xi'an's Muslim Quarter
- Shanghai Xintiandi

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1 | 4

Beijing

Begin your Beijing adventure in style as WildChina arranges private access to the concept store and gallery of Ma Ke's fashion house, Wuyong. • Explore the imposing Forbidden City, where emperors ruled for 500 years • Hike up jingshan and take in a commanding view over the Forbidden City • Weave your way through Beijing's ancient, interwoven hutong alleys • Uncover a treasure trove of Qing Dynasty curios in the Temple Hotel • Savor a Peking duck dinner • Enjoy a champagne picnic on the majestic Great Wall, built to protect China's heartland from invaders
Day 5 | 6

Xi'an

Learn the calming art of taichi in a private lesson on Xi'an's ancient city wall • Visit the grand Taoist Temple of the Eight Immortals • View the proudly unflinching Terracotta Warriors • Learn about Xi'an's 1,300-year-old Muslim community by visiting the Great Mosque • Walk on a glass walkway above countless terracotta figurines and burial objects in the Hanyang Tombs
Day 6 | 8

Chengdu

Wander through the bustling "broad and narrow" alleys, a refurbished historical area • Marvel at the rapid skill of "face-changing" at a Sichuan Opera show • Get to know China's iconic, cuddly panda at Dujiangyan Giant Panda Base • hike through forested staircases and temples down the Qingcheng mountain-side (2-3 hr hike)
Day 8 | 11

Dali

Stroll through Dali's picturesque old town, a mixture of pagodas, red lanterns and mountains • Join a traditional Bai minority "Three Course Tea" ceremony • Immerse yourself in the traditional Bai architecture of Xizhou, characterized by ornate gateways and honeycomb patterns • Learn the secrets of making rushan, a local cheese • Hike up Taoist Weibao ("Magnificent Treasure") Mountain, where you will learn to meditate with a Taoist master • Retrace the steps of traders past along the Ancient Tea and Horse Road to a Chinese Muslim village
Day 11 | 12

Lijiang

Continue along the Ancient Tea and Horse Road to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lijiang, taking a break in the historical market town of Shaxi • Explore the small paths and canals that weave through Lijiang's Old Town
Day 13 | 14

Shanghai

Experience a snapshot of local life in Fuxing Park, a meeting spot for fitness dancers and tai chi enthusiasts • Travel back to Shanghai's stylish 1930s as you stroll through the tree-lined avenues of the French Concession • Visit the chic area of Xintiandi • Either explore modern art studios in the trendy, bohemian area of Tianzifang or visit the Shanghai Museum, a veritable treasure trove of Chinese artifacts

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

What's Included:

All overland transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments
All admission fees and activity expenses, as noted in the itinerary
All meals as noted in the itinerary with complimentary drinking water
All services of WildChina English-speaking guide(s)
All accommodations, based on double-occupancy and including breakfast, service charge, and government tax
Private chauffeur service to and from airport at start and end of your trip

What's Not Included:

International & domestic flights and relevant taxes
Chinese tourist visa, which is required for most foreign passport holders
Travel, health and trip cancellation insurance
Meals apart from those included in the itinerary and alcohol
Expenses of a personal nature
Excursions and activities not included in the itinerary
Discretionary gratuities for guides and chauffeurs

Tour Reviews

WildChina gave our family (party of 4 with two 20 something children) a truly memorable, first class touring adventure around China, a once-in-a-lifetime experience that we will remember and treasure forever. This was our first private tour anywhere. We tend to research a place and do it "our way." This trip changed my view of traveling—so much of what we did and saw could not have been accomplished on our own, and certainly without any knowledge of Mandarin. And throughout the trip, we luxuriated in the knowledge we were in the safe and savvy hands of WildChina. They made the trip extraordinary—I never could have arranged what they did and as seamlessly. We would highly recommend WildChina to anyone who is thinking about taking a trip to China and would not hesitate to book another tour with them again!
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MMHLondon-Madison, Jan 2020

We had the most wonderful experience with WildChina! First, working with WildChina to plan our trip was a pleasure. They listened to where we wanted to go and the type of experiences we wanted to have, and then formulated a trip tailored to exactly what we had envisioned... I cannot say enough about our local guides and could not begin to choose which one we liked the best, because they were all fantastic. Each guide was very knowledgeable, fluent in English, and very helpful if we had a specific thing we were looking for or wanted to do in their city. The guides were amazing, the hotels were great, and, in short, our trip was perfect from start to finish, mainly because WildChina took care of all the details, large and small... If you are looking for a tour company for an amazing trip to China, I highly recommend WildChina. Cannot think of a single negative aspect of our trip. Thank you, WildChina, for orchestrating our amazing trip to China.
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Sheryl M, Oct 2019

My wife and I are vegan and were pretty worried about our ability to find decent food, but our guides were very helpful at identifying appropriate restaurants and checking with restaurant staff to make sure the dishes we ordered were vegan. Shelly in particular was the perfect combination of knowledgable, fun, flexible, kind, interesting, and accommodating. We were truly sad to say goodbye to her at the airport, and I suspect my wife is already thinking about making another trip to Yunnan province to visit her again!
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Rallanah, Jul 2019

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Basic Itinerary

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

DETAILED ITINERARY

Beijing

Xi'an

Chengdu

Dali

Lijiang

Shanghai

FEATURED HOTELS

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Ritz-Carlton Chengdu

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