Golden Triangle in China and Chengdu

Golden Triangle in China and Chengdu

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Golden Triangle in China and Chengdu

12 Days Starting in Beijing, China and ending in Chengdu, China

Visiting: Beijing, Nanjing, Suzhou, Tongli, Shanghai, Luoyang, Longmen, Sanmexia, Xian, Chengdu

Tour operator:

Europamundo

Tour code:

29739

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

36 - 72

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

3-85

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

From: $2537 $2156 Operator discount: -$381 -15%

NB: Prices correct on 23-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Explore the Golden Triangle in China and Chengdu, visiting iconic landmarks and experiencing local culture.

Highlights

  • Explore the bustling Wangfujing street in Beijing.

  • Visit the Great Wall of China at the Mutianyu section.

  • Discover the Forbidden City and Jingshan Park in Beijing.

  • Tour the Purple Mountain and Sun Yatsen mausoleum in Nanjing.

  • Stroll through the picturesque Pingjian road in Suzhou.

  • Experience a boat ride in the charming lake town of Tongli.

  • See the impressive Buddhist caves of Longmen in Luoyang.

  • Visit the Terracotta Army and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda in Xian.

  • Explore the Panda Bear research and breeding centre in Chengdu.

  • Tour the traditional irrigation system in Dujiangyan and the Taoist holy mountain of Qingcheng Shan.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Beijing

Location: Beijing

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

Welcome to China. Transfer to the hotel. Early in the evening, to familiarise ourselves with the city, we provide a transfer to Wangfujing street, a pedestrian and commercial street full of life with many shops and restaurants. Dinner included and return to hotel.

Day 2 : Beijing

Location: Beijing

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

Today’s programme includes an excursion to visit the GREAT WALL OF CHINA (section Mutianyu). spectacular architectural work. Its history covers more than 2000 years. The day will include a cable car ride up and down to one of the most scenic areas. Returning to Beijing, we will stop in the 798 th district, with its contemporary art located in an old military factory. We will also visit the TEMPLE OF HEAVEN, one of the country’s largest sacred complexes and a World Heritage Site. Before returning to the hotel, and as a way to rest from this intense day, we will enjoy a foot massage and we will take a Tai Chi class. We will bid farewell to Beijing with a lacquered duck dinner included.

Day 3 : Beijing

Location: Beijing

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Lunch

An exciting day awaits us. We will discover the main points of interest in the Chinese capital. We will have a full day visit in which we will visit some of the main avenues in the city. The Great Chinese Imperial Palace, better known as "The Forbidden City", the most majestic architectural complex in China from where 24 emperors ruled for almost 500 years. We will also have the opportunity to visit Jingshan Park where the Coal Hill is located, one of the best preserved imperial gardens in Beijing. We ascend to the top of the hill to have the best views (if the day is clear) on the Forbidden City. We will walk through the immense Tiananmen Square one of the largest squares in the world, and from them, we will appreciate the Great National Theater, Beijing Opera House. Lunch is included. Today, we will also visit the SUMMER PALACE, the Imperial House of the Qing Dynasty with its beautiful gardens and lakes. In the afternoon we include a tricycle ride through the traditional neigbourhood of Beijing, known as Hutong. In this area we can see the typical life style in these popular neighborhood, visit typical shops and even a traditional house, a Siheyuan, with all its lounges around a courtyard. Return to the hotel and overnight.*Note: For reasons of heritage protection and increased visitor safety, the governing body of the Imperial Palace or Forbidden City has reduced the daily capacity of visitors for an indeterminate period of time. For this reason, we cannot guarantee that such a visit will take place. If it cannot be carried out, it would be replaced by a visit to the Confucius Temple and also the Lama Temple, both also emblematic of Chinese history and culture.

Day 4 : Beijing, Nanjing

Location: Beijing, Nanjing

Accommodation Name: hotel

After breakfast, we go to the train station, where we take one of the extremely modern high speed trains in China. At 300 km/hour, in less than 4 hours we cover almost 1.000 km and will arrive in NANJING, a city of eight million people and considered by many to be the most pleasant in China. We will be amazed by the activity and commercial life of this modern metropolis. We will visit the Purple Mountain, where we will look round the SUN YATSEN mausoleum and the picturesque Lingu Temple. Free time later on. Overnight.

Day 5 : Nanjing, Suzhou, Tongli, Shanghai

Location: Nanjing, Suzhou, Tongli, Shanghai

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Lunch

We leave for SUZHOU, which has wonderful gardens that are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This city was the main silk producer in the world, and was always associated with beauty and elegance. We include entrance tickets to the garden of the humble administrator. We will have free time to stroll along the very picturesque Pingjian road. Lunch is included. After that we go to TONGLI, a charming lake town with its small houses next to the canals and their gondolas. We included a nice boat ride. Continue on to SHANGHAI. Accommodation.

Day 6 : Shanghai

Location: Shanghai

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Lunch

In the morning, our trip includes a visit round this impressive city. We will know the area of Pudong, located across the Huangpu River, is now the financial district, with its skyscrapers as the Pearl Tower. We include a ferry crossing of the Shanghai River which will give us great views of the two parts of the city. We will stroll the Old City and the Yuyuan Garden, a private garden that was built during the Ming Dynasty. We will enjoy a demonstration of the Tea ceremony,traditional drink that plays an important cultural role in China. We will pass by one of the most fashionable neighborhoods of the capital, Xintiandi. Lunch included. Then, visit Tianzifang, a former residential area known for its narrow, labyrinthine traditional streets with its small craft shops and art galleries. We finish the visit along the Bund with its old buildings that remind us of the influence of European trade. Free afternoon. If you wish, you can enjoy a boat trip to see Shanghai at night, it will be an unforgettable experience.

Day 7 : Shanghai, Luoyang

Location: Shanghai, Luoyang

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Lunch

Transfer to the station. We take the high-speed train (a train is expected to leave at 07.17 h), and in a little over five hours, through many sections of pretty countryside, we cover the 1,000 km to LUOYANG. Lunch included. We see the impressive Buddhist caves of LONGMEN over more than a kilometre of the rocky walls of the river, where they sculpted more than 100,000 images of Buddha. We will include a boat trip. After this, transfer to the ancient city, where we cross its impressive wall and can enjoy the great traditional activity and its lit up streets.

Day 8 : Luoyang, Longmen, Sanmexia, Xian

Location: Luoyang, Longmen, Sanmexia, Xian

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Lunch

In the early hours, on the outskirts of Luoyang, we visit the WHITE HORSE BUDDHIST MONASTERY, a huge monastery and place of study where Buddhists from all countries of the world. We continue our route to SANMEXIA. In this historic city we will see the Yellow River and the Baoulon temple with its tall pagoda and we will visit one of the best museums in China: the Guo museum with the funeral carriages of the former state of guo. Lunch included. We continue eastwards, passing of Mount Hua, a holy mountain. XIAN, arrival at the end of the afternoon.

Day 9 : Xian

Location: Xian

Accommodation Name: hotel

We have arrived in the fascinating city where the silk route originated. First thing in the morning, we will go to see the TERRACOTA ARMY, with its thousands of life size clay soldiers that were found underground. We return to XIAN, where we will visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda where we will enjoy a brief Chinese calligraphy course . Later, we go across through the walled centre. We will cross the Muslim quarter there and we will enter the mosque, where we will be able to see the multiple cultures and religions that have left their mark on this country. Our tour will also include entry tickets to the Drum Tower where we will enjoy a short show of traditional instrument playing. Free time.-Note: The school of the Chinese calligraphy course has been closed, so this activity cannot be carried out at this time.

Day 10 : Xian, Chengdu

Location: Xian, Chengdu

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Lunch

We leave Xian in a very modern high-speed train, and in just over three hours we cover the 700 km that separate us from CHENGDU. On arrival we will go to the Panda Bear research and breeding centre, a reserve where 120 giant pandas and 76 red pandas live. Lunch included. In the afternoon we will take a stroll through the People´s Park, with its small lake, the local people doing Taichi, and its tea houses.-

Day 11 : Chengdu

Location: Chengdu

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Lunch

Today we include full-day tour of Sichuan Province, with its pleasant landscapes and traditional villages. In DUJIANGYAN we see the traditional irrigation system, which has been working for more than 2000 years and is a world heritage site. QUINGCHENG SHAN, “mountain of the green city” is a Taoist holy mountain. Its paths through the forests show us caves, pavilions and centuries-old wooden temples, lunch included. Finally, we will visit the ancient city of JIEZI with its alleys with over a thousand years of history. Return to CHENGDU.

Day 12 : Chengdu

Location: Chengdu

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, end of our services.

What's Included

  • Dinner on Day 1

    Dinner is included on the first day in Beijing.

  • Excursion to the Great Wall of China

    An excursion to visit the Great Wall of China, including a cable car ride, is included.

  • Foot Massage and Tai Chi Class

    A foot massage and Tai Chi class are included on the second day in Beijing.

  • Lacquered Duck Dinner

    A lacquered duck dinner is included on the second day in Beijing.

  • Lunch on Day 3

    Lunch is included on the third day in Beijing.

  • Tricycle Ride in Hutong

    A tricycle ride through the traditional neighborhood of Beijing, known as Hutong, is included.

  • High-Speed Train to Nanjing

    A high-speed train ride from Beijing to Nanjing is included.

  • Entrance to Garden of the Humble Administrator

    Entrance tickets to the Garden of the Humble Administrator in Suzhou are included.

  • Lunch on Day 5

    Lunch is included on the fifth day in Suzhou.

  • Boat Ride in Tongli

    A boat ride in the charming lake town of Tongli is included.

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What's Not Included

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

  • Optional Activities

    Optional activities such as a boat trip to see Shanghai at night are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and should be purchased separately.

  • International Flights

    International flights to and from China are not included.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa fees for entry into China are not included.

Mode of Transport

Transportation includes high-speed trains covering long distances efficiently, along with local transfers and a ferry crossing in Shanghai.

Accommodation

Accommodation is provided in various cities including Beijing, Nanjing, Shanghai, Luoyang, Xian, and Chengdu, offering comfortable stays throughout the tour.

Check out our Q&As

  • What activities are included in the visit to the Great Wall of China?

    The visit to the Great Wall of China includes an excursion to the Mutianyu section, a cable car ride up and down to one of the most scenic areas, and a stop in the 798th district with its contemporary art located in an old military factory.

  • What unique experiences are offered in Beijing?

    In Beijing, you will have the opportunity to visit the Great Chinese Imperial Palace, Jingshan Park, Tiananmen Square, the Summer Palace, and take a tricycle ride through the traditional neighborhood of Hutong. Additionally, you will enjoy a foot massage, a Tai Chi class, and a lacquered duck dinner.

  • What can I expect during the visit to Nanjing?

    In Nanjing, you will take a high-speed train from Beijing, visit the Purple Mountain, the Sun Yatsen mausoleum, and the picturesque Lingu Temple. You will also have free time to explore the city.

  • What highlights are included in the visit to Suzhou and Tongli?

    In Suzhou, you will visit the garden of the humble administrator, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and stroll along Pingjian road. In Tongli, you will enjoy a boat ride through the charming lake town with its small houses next to the canals.

  • What are the main attractions in Shanghai?

    In Shanghai, you will visit the Pudong financial district, take a ferry crossing of the Shanghai River, stroll through the Old City and Yuyuan Garden, enjoy a tea ceremony, visit the fashionable Xintiandi neighborhood, explore Tianzifang, and walk along the Bund. You will also have the option to take a boat trip to see Shanghai at night.

  • What will I see in Luoyang?

    In Luoyang, you will visit the Longmen Buddhist caves, take a boat trip, and explore the ancient city with its impressive wall and traditional activity.

  • What is included in the visit to Xian?

    In Xian, you will see the Terracotta Army, visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, take a brief Chinese calligraphy course, explore the Muslim quarter and the mosque, and visit the Drum Tower where you will enjoy a traditional instrument show.

  • What can I expect at the Panda Bear research and breeding centre in Chengdu?

    At the Panda Bear research and breeding centre in Chengdu, you will see 120 giant pandas and 76 red pandas. The visit also includes lunch.

  • What activities are included in the full-day tour of Sichuan Province?

    The full-day tour of Sichuan Province includes visiting the traditional irrigation system in Dujiangyan, exploring the Taoist holy mountain Qingcheng Shan, and visiting the ancient city of Jiezi with its alleys over a thousand years old. Lunch is included.

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We are three from the Philippines and were set to tour the Czech Republic (June 10). Overall, the tour was satisfactory except we would like to suggest giving more time to the highlights of each city. For instance, we were able to see the exterior of Versailles - but even if we wanted to get in to see more of its beauty, we could not as we were pressured by time to be at the meeting place at a certain point. That is exactly what happened to us during our Eiffel Tower experience as well. The Louvre museum was optional but we finished the cruise at 3:00 PM and the museum would close at 5:00 PM. This schedule was literally just like a tick the box list. Another important thing I would like to say is regarding William or Guillermo. He was our tour guide on June 12 from Pilsen to Germany. We understand that this is a group tour and that time is a big factor such that our punctuality is required. But it is also inevitable that sometimes you get late, you can get lost, but that was not intentional. That is exactly what happened to us, we got lost in Rothenburg and caused us to be late, meters away from the bus, he was yelling at us at the peak of his lungs. Very discourteous and very unethical! He was unlike other guides. Not to mention that he is not so knowledgeable in the topics he was discussing, again, unlike the other tour guides. To think that he has been doing his job for several years “with passion”, it was such a disappointment. His attitude did not show any passion for his work.

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