11 Days in China: Beijing, Chengdu, Shanghai and Xi'an

Trace China’s many layers on a 12-day journey from Shanghai to Beijing, with Sichuan flavors, panda conservation, ancient capitals, and the Great Wall.

Country
China
Duration
12 days / 11 nights
From
$5,700 /person
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Your trip at a glance

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Preview:

Shanghai’s French Quarter and Creative Lanes

Bustling street scene in an ancient town with people, shops, and traditional architecture.

Overview

Start at Fuxing Park, a lively gathering place for locals singing, dancing, and enjoying the outdoors. Walk through the leafy Former French Concession, then explore Tianzifang’s galleries and boutiques. End in Xintiandi, where restored historic buildings meet contemporary restaurants and shops.

Highlights

The Former French Concession and Tianzifang

Wander beneath the trees of Shanghai’s historic French Concession, then dip into Tianzifang’s maze of independent shops, galleries, and cafés.

Accommodations

Upper House Shanghai

Make yourself at home in the city’s heart of style - Jing’an. Upper House Shanghai is a design-led luxury hotel in the Dazhongli neighbourhood, in the heart of Jing'an. Thoughtfully designed rooms offer a refined, residential-style retreat for design-conscious travellers, couples and business guests seeking quiet luxury in the heart of Shanghai.

Location:

China, Shanghai, Jing'An, No. 366 Shi Men Yi Road 邮政编码: 200041

Phone:

+862132168199

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What's included

Included in the final price

  • Roadbook with local tips and expert recommendations
  • 24/7 on-the-ground support
  • On-trip concierge service
  • Personalized trip crafting
  • Entry and exit information and assistance
  • International airport transfers listed in the itinerary
  • Admission fees and expenses for listed activities
  • English-speaking WildChina guide services as noted
  • On-ground transfers with in-transport refreshments
  • Meals and drinking water as listed in the itinerary
  • Accommodation as listed in the itinerary

Not included in the final price

  • International flights tickets
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Domestic flights

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Day 1:
Welcome to Shanghai
Day 2:
Shanghai’s Gardens, Bazaars, and Bund
Day 3:
Shanghai’s French Quarter and Creative Lanes
Day 4:
From Shanghai to Chengdu: A Taste of Sichuan
Day 5:
Panda Care and Chengdu Opera
Day 6:
Chengdu’s Monastery, Lanes, and Baijiu
Day 7:
Chengdu to Xi’an: A Silk Road Food Tour
Day 8:
Xi’an’s Ancient Wall and Terracotta Army
Day 9:
Xi’an to Beijing: A Temple in the Capital
Day 10:
The Great Wall at Jinshanling
Day 11:
Beijing’s Forbidden City and Hutongs
Day 12:
Farewell to Beijing & China