Xi’an. O/N Xi’an.

Xi’an - In the morning, the tour guide will meet the operator at the Xi’an hotel lobby at 9:00 am and then transfer to the Terracotta Warriors Museum, which requires an 80-minute drive covering 45 km.

The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses - As a former capital of China, Xi’an served as the seat of the Chinese Emperor for over 10 dynasties spanning 1,000 years. On this full-day, 8-hour private tour, visitors will explore one of Xi’an’s highlights, the thousands of life-sized terracotta warriors in the impressive mausoleum museum. Visiting the Terracotta Warriors and Horses is a must-see in any Xi’an tour, offering a chance to view over 8,000 life-size Qin Dynasty-era model soldiers. Discovered in 1974, these warriors are located east of Emperor Qin Shihuang’s Tomb, where the first unifier of China is buried. Among the three pits, Pit No. 1 is the largest, containing over 6,000 clay warriors and horses in 11 three-meter deep corridors. Since their discovery, the warriors have fascinated the world, traveling from England to America to Chile. Now back in China, they are displayed in an oblong battle formation of the Qin Dynasty. Facing east, they appear healthy and determined, with unique facial expressions reflecting Emperor Qingshihuang’s resolve to unify the country. Travel from Xi’an City with a private guide for an intimate view of this magnificent exhibition, with personalized attention and the best local knowledge available.

Small Goose Pagoda - Next, transfer to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda located inside Jianfu Temple, about one kilometer south of Xi’an city proper. It is one of the two significant Buddhist pagodas erected in the Tang Dynasty about 1,300 years ago. Small Wild Goose Pagoda and its larger neighbor, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, are two important Buddhist sites dating back to the Tang Dynasty, 1,300 years ago. The two pagodas symbolized Chang’an (Constant Peace) city. Xi’an (West Peace) was known as Chang’an until the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), when Beijing became the capital of China. Chang’an served as the capital for ten dynasties.

Xi’an City Wall (Chengqiang) - After lunch, transfer to the city wall. Visitors can walk or cycle around the wall, with bike fees paid locally if chosen. The first landmark visitors encounter in Xian is the ancient City Wall, which encircles the old city. It is one of the most famous attractions in Xian. Today, this wall represents one of the oldest and best-preserved Chinese city walls, as well as one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world.

Muslim Quarter - The last stop will be the Muslim Bazaar, the most vibrant area of the city. Visitors can explore the bazaar at their own pace and return to the hotel independently. The guide will provide directions for returning to the hotel. The Great Mosque and the Bell and Drum Tower Square are within walking distance of the Bazaar. There are many boutique stores at fair prices in the Bazaar and a variety of excellent dining options for dinner.

Xi’an - At the end, the guide will escort visitors back to the hotel.

Xi’an–Chongqing by flight. O/N Chongqing.

Xi’an - In the morning, the tour guide will meet the operator at the Xi’an hotel lobby at 8:30 am and then transfer to Hanyanglin, requiring a 30-minute drive covering 15 km.

Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Hanyangling) - The tour begins with a one-hour drive to visit the Hanyangling Mausoleum, located at the site of the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi, built in 153 AD. Accompanied by the guide, visitors will have a close look at the thousand-year-old tombs through glass floors and walls in the tomb pits. Additionally, the advanced Spectra Vision program will recreate the real life of the Western Han Dynasty about 2,000 years ago. Two hours will be allocated for exploring the site.

Shaanxi History Museum - Following this, the Xi’an tour continues to the Shaanxi History Museum. The unique historical and cultural heritage of Shaanxi is undoubtedly praiseworthy as a treasure house of Chinese civilization, and the Shaanxi History Museum is a palace of art displaying Shaanxi’s history and culture and China’s ancient civilization. The museum houses approximately 370,000 antiquities, ranging from prehistoric relics to those from the 1840s. The collection spans over a million years and is superior in value, quantity, rank, and species. The guide will provide professional and comprehensive explanations.

Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta) - Instead of entering the temple to visit the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, there will be a photo stop for half an hour. Based on suggestions from previous guests, this is sufficient to see the pagoda and the statue of Monk Xuanzang at the south square outside the temple. As a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists, the pagoda, built during the Tang Dynasty, was once the site for Xuanzang to translate the Buddhist sutras.

Xi’an Xianyang International Airport - At the end, the guide will escort visitors to Xi’an airport for a flight to Chongqing. The MU2267 flight departs at 18:50 and arrives at 20:20, taking approximately 1.5 hours.

Jiangbei Airport - Upon arrival in Chongqing, visitors will be picked up promptly and transferred to the hotel (Driver only, no guide).

Chongqing. O/N Chongqing.

Chongqing - At around 08:30, the excellent tour guide will pick up visitors at their downtown Chongqing hotel for a 3-hour comfortable private vehicle drive to Wulong County.

Wulong Karst geological park - Wulong, known for its unique karst landforms, features breathtaking stone bridges, caves, pits, eroded sinkholes, and gorges. Wulong gained international fame due to Michael Bay’s hit movie – Transformers: Age of Extinction, which showcased the majestic beauty of the Three Natural Bridges in Wulong. Besides the famous movie site, other interesting natural attractions in the area include Furong Cave, Longshuixia Gap, and Fairy Mountain.

Wulong Tiankeng Three Bridges - After a hearty lunch at a local restaurant, the splendid Chongqing Wulong karst tour begins with the Three Natural Bridges, the essential scenic feature of this world heritage area. Exquisitely sculpted by nature, the three giant stone arch bridges are real wonders not found anywhere else in the world. Within the tranquil scenic area, visitors can embrace the rugged beauty of the mountain bridges and gorges by meandering along the narrow path at the valley’s bottom. During the 2 - 2.5 hours visit, there will also be a stop at an ancient staging post near Qinglong Bridge, constructed during the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907) for handling official business and receiving guests. The wooden-structured courtyards are still well-preserved, with more than 20 rooms remaining. After some free time to wander around, the Wulong trip from Chongqing concludes, and visitors will be transferred back to their hotel, arriving at around 18:30.

Chongqing - At the end, the guide will escort visitors back to their Chongqing hotel.

Chongqing. O/N Chongqing.

Chongqing - In the morning, the driver and tour guide will meet visitors at their hotel lobby at 09:00 am and then transfer to Chongqing city center for the city day tour.

People’s Assembly Hall - The first stop of this tour will be The People’s Hall of Chongqing, a landmark architecture completed in 1954 to commemorate China’s resistance war and the establishment of a new government. It is also one of the top 10 classic architectures in 20th-century Asia.

Stilwell Museum/Former Residence of General Stilwell (Shidiwei Jiangjun Jiuju) - Next, visitors will explore the Chongqing Stilwell Museum - The Flying Tiger Memorial, which was once used as an important lodging place by the KMT government to accommodate VIPs during the war against Fascism.

Ciqikou (Porcelain Port) - After the museum visit, the guide will take visitors to taste authentic Chongqing Hot Pot (steam bowl), a well-known and popular dish in China. Visitors will challenge this hot and spicy dish for lunch to appreciate its popularity. In the afternoon, the tour continues to Ciqikou old town. Ciqikou received its name from the ancient Chinaware production. It is also a great place to explore local folklore.

E’ling Park - The last stop in Chongqing will be Eling Park, the highest scenic location where visitors can enjoy aerial views of the entire city.

Chongqing.O/N Victoria Cruise boat.

Chongqing - Today, visitors will head to Dazu County for a full day of sightseeing (the guide will meet them at 08:30 in the hotel lobby).

The Dazu Rock Carvings - A renowned world heritage site, the Dazu Rock Carvings encompass all the grotto sites in Dazu County, covering several large scenic areas. The guide will accompany visitors to tour the well-preserved Baodingshan Carvings. Green buses transport visitors directly to Baodingshan. The mountain cliffs are densely adorned with Buddhist and Taoist statues, as well as celebrity figures from the late Tang Dynasty (618 - 907). Visitors can wander at their own pace to closely examine the precious grotto art.

Chongqing Chaotianmen - Afterward, transfer to the Chongqing Chaotianmen pier for check-in. Board the ship from 18:30 to 21:00, with departure from Chongqing at 21:30.

Sailing & Shore Excursion at Fengdu Jade Emperor. O/N Victoria Cruise boat.

Sailing through Three Gorges & Shore Excursion at Shennv Stream. O/N Victoria Cruise boat.

Sailing & Shore Excursion at Three Gorges Dam. The cruise ends at Yichang and flight to Shanghai. O/N Shanghai.

Yichang - The local guide will meet visitors at the Three Gorges tourist center and accompany them to visit the Yichang city center area, including the Riverside park and Wanda Plaza. After lunch, visitors will be dropped off at the Yichang airport for a flight to Shanghai. The MU2675 flight may be booked, departing at 18:00 and arriving at 19:55.

Pudong International Airport - Upon arrival in Shanghai, visitors will be picked up promptly and transferred to the hotel (Driver only, no guide).

Shanghai. O/N Shanghai.

Shanghai - The guide will pick up visitors at the hotel lobby at around 09:00 in the morning and escort them to the renowned Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, a 20-minute ride away.

Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall - At the Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, visitors can view numerous textual and graphic files and architectural models, providing an overall understanding of Shanghai’s development.

Yu Garden (Yuyuan) - Next, enjoy a relaxing time strolling through the beautiful Yu Garden. Located in the old town, Yuyuan Garden is the most famous ancient site in the city, known for its ingenious layout and delicate architecture. The garden’s treasure, Yu Ling Long (an exquisite jade stone), an artificial hill, is considered one of the three most renowned peaks in Southern China.

Yuyuan Old Street - Following this, visit the Yuyuan Bazaar, also known as Yuyuan Market, located outside Yu Garden in the heart of Old Shanghai City, close to the Old City God Temple. The area features many traditional Chinese buildings, now used as commercial stores selling local products, snacks, jewelry, souvenirs, antiques, and more.

Shanghai World Financial Center - Afterwards, head to the Shanghai World Financial Center and ascend to the 100th floor for panoramic city views. It is the world’s 8th tallest building and the 4th tallest structure in Mainland China. The 100th floor features a 55-meter-long viewing gallery, the second-highest observation deck in China, higher than the viewing platforms on the Canadian TV Tower (447 meters) and the Dubai Tower (440 meters).

The Bund (Wai Tan) - Afterward, visit the Bund area, the quintessential part of Shanghai. Located on the bank of the Huangpu River, travelers visit the Bund not only for the charming riverside scenery but also for the unique western and gothic architecture. Free time will be provided to stroll around the Bund and take photos.

Shanghai - At the end, the guide will escort visitors back to their hotel.

Shanghai. The tour ends.

Shanghai - The guide will pick up visitors at the hotel lobby at around 09:00 in the morning and escort them to the well-known Zhujiajiao water town, a 60-minute ride away.

Zhujiajiao Ancient Town - The Zhujiajiao water town is renowned throughout the country, with a history of over 1,700 years. Covering an area of 47 square kilometers (11,614 acres), the fan-shaped town, regarded as Shanghai’s Venice, glimmers like a bright pearl in the landscape of lakes and mountains. Three places in the water town deserve a visit: Kezhi Garden, Qing Dynasty Post Office, and Fangsheng Bridge. The tour guide will accompany visitors to these sites.

Kezhi Garden, built in 1912, contains various pavilions and buildings, a lotus pond, stele corridors, a bridge of nine turnings, and different kinds of plants. Visitors can see the calligraphy inscription of the literati from the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644 AD) with high artistic value in the stele corridor.

In the Qing Dynasty Post Office, visitors can see precious old postcards and letters from the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911 AD), and there is a post box with a carved dragon on it, still in use today.

Fangsheng Bridge, built in the Ming Dynasty, is the largest and longest stone arch bridge in Shanghai, featuring five arches.

Visitors will take a local featured wooden boat from Kezhi Garden and go ashore at North Street. The remaining time is for a free visit to wander around the ancient streets.

Visitors will have an opportunity to get in close touch with the local people and their lifestyle.

Jade Buddha Temple - After lunch, the tour will continue to the Jade Buddha Temple. Built in 1882 for the two white jade Buddha statues from Burma, the Jade Buddha Temple is a famous Buddhist shrine and an active Zen monastery. The temple plays an important role in disseminating Buddhism through cultural means, including lectures and library services, Buddhist academic publications, and regular Buddhist cultural activities.

Tianzifang - The tour will later conclude at Tianzifang, an old-style cultural block featuring distinctive Shikumen buildings with art studios, themed cafés and bars, and handicraft workshops.

Shanghai - At the end, visitors will be driven to the Shanghai hotel/airport/train station, marking the end of the 10-day tour services.

• The entrance tickets
• Lunch
• Dinner
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Breakfast
• The flight tickets from Xi’an to Chongqing and Yichang to Shanghai (Economy class)
• The private car & private tour guide

• The hotel & breakfast & dinner

• Can add more days if you want

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.