Embark on a 10-day journey through China’s hidden gems, blending wildlife, culture, breathtaking landscapes, and modern city life. Begin in Chengdu, home of the giant panda—visit the world-famous Panda Base and stroll lively Kuanzhai Alley. Travel to Chongqing, a dynamic riverside city, where you’ll explore Hongya Cave, Liziba Station, and Ciqikou Ancient Town. Continue to Zhangjiajie, a UNESCO wonderland of soaring sandstone pillars, glass bridges, Avatar Mountain, and serene boat rides on Baofeng Lake. Conclude in Shanghai, China’s cosmopolitan hub, with riverside strolls along The Bund, chic French Concession, and a scenic Huangpu River night cruise. This tour includes 4-star hotels, guided experiences, high-speed train travel, and domestic flights for seamless connections, plus private car transfers in each city. Designed for adventurers and cultural explorers alike, it delivers an extraordinary balance of nature, heritage, and modern flair—capturing China at its most magical.
We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.
Arrive at Chengdu Tianfu Airport. Meet and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to explore the city or rest.
Spend the day as a panda volunteer at Dujiangyan Panda Base, where you’ll help prepare bamboo and panda cakes, feed the pandas, and clean their enclosures. This hands-on experience ends with a Panda Keeper Certificate, a meaningful keepsake of your contribution to conservation. In the afternoon, explore Kuanzhai Xiangzi (Wide & Narrow Alleys) and enjoy tea at a traditional teahouse before indulging in a Chengdu hotpot dinner. End the evening with the spectacular Sichuan Opera Face-Changing Show, a cultural highlight of the city.
Discover the flavors of Chengdu with a hands-on cooking class at the Sichuan Cuisine Museum, where you’ll learn to prepare authentic local dishes using traditional methods and ingredients. Afterward, enjoy your own creations for lunch and sample the museum’s unique Traditional Chinese Medicine Wine. Continue to the Jinsha Site Museum, home to over 6,000 cultural relics that trace Sichuan’s 3,000-year culinary and cultural heritage.
Take a high-speed train (2.5 hrs) from Chengdu to Chongqing, a vibrant city on the Yangtze River. Stroll through the lively Jiefangbei shopping district, the bustling heart of the city filled with modern malls, boutiques, and street snacks. In the evening, visit the iconic Hongya Cave, a multi-story complex of traditional stilt houses. When illuminated at night, it creates a dazzling scene over the river—perfect for photos and an unforgettable taste of Chongqing’s charm.
Begin with a visit to Kuixing Tower for panoramic city views before taking the famous Yangtze River Cableway across the water. Stop at Liziba Station, where the light rail dramatically passes straight through a residential building. Climb to the Sky Deck for breathtaking views of Chongqing’s skyline, then end the day with a leisurely stroll along Xiahuali Old Street, where traditional charm meets local culture.
Board a 3-hour express train to Zhangjiajie, then transfer to your hotel and enjoy the serene natural surroundings upon arrival.
Take a day trip to Wulong Karst – Three Natural Bridges, a UNESCO-listed geological wonder of enormous stone arches set in a deep canyon. Continue to Fairy Mountain (Xian Nü Shan) – a peaceful highland grassland surrounded by misty forests and grazing horses.
Walk across Zhangjiajie’s breathtaking Glass Bridge, then enjoy a scenic boat cruise on Baofeng Lake before taking an evening flight to Shanghai.
Explore Shanghai’s charming French Concession, then join a hands-on cooking session at SUE DIMSUM, where a professional chef will guide you in making your own dumplings.
Enjoy a smooth airport transfer for your departure flight, bidding farewell to Shanghai and thank you for joining the journey.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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