← Group tour accompanied

Accompanied group tour

China's Best

from 14 to 24 April 2027

The Great Wall of China crosses green hills in a day of sunshine and blue sky.

Trip at a glance

From Sichuan Panda to Imperial China.

  • 📅 from 14 to 24 April 2027
  • 🇨🇳 Shanghai, Chengdu, Dujiangyan, Wolong, Xi.an and Beijing
  • ⏱️ 11 days / 8 nights in hotel + 2 nights in flight
  • 🇮🇹 A companion from Italy with departure from Venice
  • 🗣️ Italian-speaking local professional guide
  • 🐼 3 important centers dedicated to the giant panda
  • 🏺 - Army of Terracotta in Xi-an
  • 🏯 Forbidden City and Summer Palace
  • 🧱 Great Wall in Juyongguan
  • ✈️ Internal flight Shanghai–Chengdu included
  • 🚄 Quick trains Chengdu-Xi-An and Xi-an-Peking included
  • 🏨 8 nights in a 4 star hotel

Final programme Sangallo Tours. The order of the tours can vary without reducing the services provided. Quotas, international flights and availability must be confirmed before booking.

Description of trip

A great journey that unites contemporary and imperial China: the lights of Shanghai, the Panda Conservation Centers in Sichuan, the Army of Terracotta of Xi·an and the monuments symbol of Beijing.

You travel with a companion from Italy and a local guide in Italian, using internal flights and high-speed trains. At cultural visits you can alternate experiences related to crafts and cooking, from the banquet of ravioli from Xi .an to dinner with duck to the Pechinese.

The route

From Futuristic Shanghai to Imperial Beijing

  1. 1Italy
  2. 2Shanghai
  3. 3Chengdu
  4. 4Dujiangyan and Wolong
  5. 5Xi-yan
  6. 6Beijing
  7. 7Great Wall
  8. 8Italy

Final programme

The journey day by day

Day 1 · 14 April

Italy – Shanghai

Departure with flight to Shanghai. Meals and overnight on board.

Day 2 · 15 April

Arrival in Shanghai

Arrival, entry formalities and transfer to the hotel. Old Town tour and walk along Nanjing Road, illuminated shopping heart of the metropolis. Lunch and dinner included.

Day 3 · 16 April

Shanghai

Visit the Yuyuan Garden, the Temple of the Buddha of Giada and a craft laboratory. Walk on the Bund and in the former French Concession. Full board.

Day 4 · 17 April

Shanghai – Chengdu – Dujiangyan

Internal flight to Chengdu and continuation to Dujiangyan. Visit the Panda Valley, important conservation center immersed in a natural environment. Full board.

Day 5 · April 18

Wolong – Chengdu

Visit to the Wolong Panda Research Centre, between the Sichuan Mountains. Return to Chengdu and walk to Kuanzhai Alley, courtyard district, tea rooms and shops. Full board.

Day 6 · 19 April

Chengdu – Xi

Visit of the Research Base for the Giant Panda Breeding, then Kuanzhai Alley, Jinli Ancient Street and Wuhou Temple. In the afternoon high speed train for Xi. Full board.

Day 7 · 20 April

The Army of Terracotta

Excursion to Lintong to visit the Army of Terracotta. Experience of ceramics processing and visit of the Piazza della Grande Pagoda of the Wild Goose. Dinner with banquet of ravioli.

Day 8 · 21 April

Xi-Aan – Beijing

High-speed train to Beijing with packed lunch. Upon arrival visit of Dashilar and the Temple of Yonghe, one of the most important Tibetan Buddhist temples in the capital.

Day 9 · 22 April

Beijing and the Great Wall

Excursion to the Great Wall in the Juyongguan section. In the afternoon visit the traditional Hutong neighbourhoods and a craft laboratory. Full board.

Day 10 · 23 April

Imperial Beijing

Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Summer Palace. Dinner to see you with a pechinese duck and transfer to the airport for the night flight.

Day 11 · 24 April

Beijing – Italy

Flight back and arrival in Italy. End of trip.

The price includes

  • Companion from Italy with departure from Venice
  • 8 nights in 4 star hotel, standard double room
  • 9 breakfasts and 18 lunches or dinners
  • Entrances to the listed attractions
  • Private pullman with air conditioning
  • Italian speaking professional local guide
  • Shanghai–Chengdu domestic flight in economy class
  • Chengdu–Xiňan fast train in second class
  • Quick train Xi .an–Peking in second class

The price excludes

  • Flight from Italy, about € 800
  • Single supplement: € 490
  • Expenditure due to force majeure
  • Cancellation insurance
  • Optional activities and personal consumption
  • Costs due to delays or cancellations of transport
  • Shuttles inside unspecified panoramic areas
  • Everything not expressly indicated in the price includes

Frequently asked questions

Before you go

Is the flight from Italy included?

No. The international flight is excluded from the price and is estimated at approximately € 800. Alessia will confirm operation and price at the time of booking.

How long is the trip?

The tour lasts 11 days: 8 nights in the hotel and 2 nights in flight, from 14 to 24 April 2027.

Where's the escort from?

The escort Sangallo Tours departs from Italy with a meeting scheduled in Venice.

Is there a guide in Italian?

Yes. During the tour there is a professional Italian speaking local guide.

What internal transport is included?

These include the Shanghai–Chengdu flight, the Chengdu–Xi-An high-speed trains and Xi-an–Peking in second class and the air-conditioned private bus.

What meals are included?

The program includes 9 breakfasts and 18 lunches or dinners, including the banquet of ravioli in Xi.

What documents do you need?

You need a valid passport. Entry requirements and any formalities must be verified before departure.

You want to go?

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