TXCH1202 · 13-day classic China + panda route
13 Days Best of China and Panda Tour
A broad first-time China route that keeps the classic Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin, Yangshuo, and Shanghai arc, then adds Chengdu for the Giant Panda Base and Sichuan culture.
Route overview
13 days / 12 nights
Beijing · Xi’an · Guilin · Yangshuo · Chengdu · Shanghai
Reference structure follows the supplied ChinaTour INCH1202 route and Chengdu category listing; copy, product code, pricing, and final service terms are Tengxuan-owned.Use Beijing and Xi’an for the highest-recognition heritage layer: Great Wall, Forbidden City, hutongs, Terracotta Warriors, and Tang city texture.
Keep Guilin and Yangshuo as the landscape chapter with Li River, karst scenery, and slower countryside routing.
Add Chengdu for the Giant Panda Base, relaxed teahouse culture, Jinli or Kuanzhai lanes, and optional Sichuan opera.
Finish in Shanghai so the route closes with museum time, Yu Garden, the Bund, and Pudong skyline views.
Day by day
Itinerary
Meals are shown as breakfast / lunch / dinner.
Arrival in Beijing
- / - / -Meet the guide on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Keep the evening light for rest or a short neighborhood walk.
- Arrival transfer
- Hotel check-in
Imperial Beijing
B / L / -Visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Jingshan, and a hutong route to connect the imperial axis with old neighborhood life.
- Tiananmen Square
- Forbidden City
- Jingshan Park
- Hutong walk
Passport details are required for Tiananmen and Forbidden City reservations.
Great Wall and royal gardens
B / L / -Drive to the Great Wall, then return for Summer Palace or Temple of Heaven according to timing, season, and guest mobility.
- Great Wall
- Summer Palace option
- Temple of Heaven option
High-speed train to Xi’an
B / - / -Take high-speed rail to Xi’an and begin with the Ancient City Wall, Bell and Drum Tower area, or Muslim Quarter.
- High-speed rail
- Ancient City Wall
- Muslim Quarter
Terracotta Warriors and Tang city
B / L / -Tour the Terracotta Warriors with enough interpretation time, then add Big Wild Goose Pagoda or Great Tang All Day Mall.
- Terracotta Warriors
- Big Wild Goose Pagoda
- Great Tang All Day Mall option
Fly to Guilin
B / - / -Fly to Guilin and use the arrival day for a riverside walk, cave option, or simple local dinner arrangement.
- Domestic flight
- Guilin riverside
- Reed Flute Cave option
Li River cruise
B / L / -Cruise the Li River to Yangshuo and keep the afternoon for countryside scenery, old-town time, or a light activity.
- Li River cruise
- Yangshuo countryside
- West Street option
Karst countryside day
B / L / -Build the day around cycling, buggy touring, cooking class, a village walk, or Longji rice terraces depending on season.
- Yangshuo countryside
- Cooking class option
- Longji option
Fly to Chengdu
B / - / -Transfer to Chengdu and keep the evening open for Jinli, Kuanzhai Alley, teahouse culture, or Sichuan cuisine.
- Domestic flight
- Jinli or Kuanzhai Alley
- Sichuan dinner option
Panda Base and Chengdu life
B / L / -Visit the Giant Panda Base in the morning, then use the afternoon for Wenshu Temple, a teahouse, Jinli, or Sichuan opera.
- Chengdu Giant Panda Base
- Wenshu Temple option
- Teahouse
- Sichuan opera option
Fly to Shanghai
B / - / -Fly to Shanghai and reserve the evening for the Bund, Nanjing Road, or a Huangpu River cruise option.
- Domestic flight
- The Bund
- Nanjing Road
Old and new Shanghai
B / L / -Visit Yu Garden, the old quarter, Shanghai Museum or French Concession, then finish with skyline views.
- Yu Garden
- Old quarter
- Shanghai Museum option
- Pudong skyline
Departure from Shanghai
B / - / -Private transfer to the airport for international departure or onward China travel.
- Airport transfer
Tour gallery
Imperial capitals, karst river scenery, pandas, and Shanghai city energy.
Commercial details
Hotels, pricing, and service scope
Hotels are 4-star properties or similar; rooms are based on standard rooms.
Hotels
- Beijing
- Central Beijing 4-star or 5-star option
- Xi’an
- Xi’an city-center or rail-access hotel by quote
- Guilin/Yangshuo
- Guilin 4-star and Yangshuo boutique option by quote
- Chengdu
- Central Chengdu 4-star or 5-star option
- Shanghai
- Central Shanghai 4-star or 5-star option
Quotation
Public reference level; final Tengxuan quote may differ by date, flights, and hotel tier
Per person after hotel, domestic flights, rail, and guide language are confirmed
Built from rooming list, market, meal scope, and inclusion level
Service including
- 12 nights’ accommodation with daily breakfast by selected hotel tier
- Private local guides and vehicles on listed touring days
- First gate entrance fees for listed core sights by final quote
- Second-class rail and economy domestic flights by final plan
- Airport or station transfers and Li River cruise by final quotation
Service excluding
- International flights
- China visa fee if applicable
- Meals, shows, cruises, cableways, workshops, and optional activities not confirmed in final quote
- Travel insurance
- Guide and driver gratuities
FAQ
Product questions before quotation
What group type is this product suitable for?
First-time China travelers who want pandas added to the classic route. The route can be adjusted by hotel level, guide language, rooming, flight or rail timing, and daily pace.
What is included?
12 nights’ accommodation with daily breakfast by selected hotel tier Private local guides and vehicles on listed touring days First gate entrance fees for listed core sights by final quote Second-class rail and economy domestic flights by final plan Airport or station transfers and Li River cruise by final quotation
What is not included?
International flights China visa fee if applicable Meals, shows, cruises, cableways, workshops, and optional activities not confirmed in final quote Travel insurance Guide and driver gratuities
What information is needed for a quote?
Send travel dates, arrival and departure cities, group size, hotel level, guide language, rooming list, and must-see places for a confirmed quotation.
Related planning
Cities, attractions, and preparation
Imperial history, hutongs, the Forbidden City, and Great Wall day trips.
City guideShanghaiArt deco streets, skyline views, design hotels, and fast onward rail links.
City guideXi'anAncient capital energy, city walls, Muslim Quarter food, and the Terracotta Army.
City guideChengduPandas, teahouses, spicy food, and relaxed Sichuan culture.
Attraction guideGreat WallBest with a private transfer, flexible hiking pace, and a quieter restored section.
Attraction guideTerracotta ArmyA guided archaeology visit that explains Qin imperial ambition, craft, and scale.
Attraction guideBig Wild Goose PagodaA Tang-era Buddhist landmark that anchors Xi’an’s pagoda district and evening route.
Attraction guideXi'an City WallA Ming-era wall route for cycling, sunset views, and reading the old capital layout.
Planning guideVisa & EntryCheck visa, transit, passport, hotel, and invitation-letter planning before booking.
Planning guideBefore You GoPrepare names, rooming, trains, attractions, guide language, payment, meals, and weather buffers.
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