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Ancient China

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CAD 1,529

Duration

7 days

Countries

China

Activity

moderate

Group size

Max 16

The adventure

Short on time? Not to worry! This 7 day trip through China will show you the best of the best without taking too much time. Visit the must see spots like the Great Wall and the Terracotta Warriors. In Chengdu, no one can resist being charmed at the Giant Panda Breeding Center. This is a jam packed epic week in China and a must for any adventure traveller.

Arrive at any time. Attend a welcome meeting in the evening followed by an orientation walk with your CEO in the area of Beijing near the joining hotel. There will be an optional group dinner afterwards at a local restaurant.

Visit the vast expanses of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Use free time to explore the Hutongs (historic narrow streets and alleys) or The Temple of Heaven, the Drum and Bell Tower, Lama Temple, or Summer Palace.

Travel north to the Great Wall, one of the most iconic sights in all of China. Spend the better part of the day exploring and taking photos, soaking in the atmosphere. In the afternoon, drive back to Beijing and board an overnight train to Xi'an.

Day by day

Aerial view of a Chinese town surrounded by lush landscapes and a river.

Your journey through

China

Day 1Arrival dayArrivalArrive at any time. Attend a welcome meeting in the evening followed by an orientation walk with your CEO in the area of Beijing near the joining hotel. There will be an optional group dinner afterwards at a local restaurant.

Day 2Visit the vast expanses of Tiananmen Square…Beijing

Cityscape featuring towering high-rise buildings against a mountainous backdrop.

Beijing

Day 3Travel north to the Great WallBeijing

A striking contrast of old and modern architecture in Hong Kong, showcasing skyline beauty.

Beijing

Day 4Pull into Xi'an this morning after a night…

Pull into Xi'an this morning after a night on the train. After dropping your things at the hotel, head out on an orientation walk with your CEO and visit points of interest around the city like the bustling Muslim Quarter. Known as one of Xi'an's most fascinating areas, you will pass the lovely and unusual Great Mosque and wander by food stalls with some of the best street eats in China. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city as you wish. Opt to visit the Ancient City Wall or cycle along it.

Day 5Visit one of China’s greatest archaeological treasures

Visit one of China’s greatest archaeological treasures—the Terracotta Warriors. This evening, opt for a dumpling banquet with your CEO and group.

Day 6Board a bullet train in the late morning…ChengduHotpot is a very local way to have a meal. We sit around a table with a pot built in the middle – the pot is divided into 2 halves (spicy vs. non-spicy usually). The restaurants flavoured soup is added and brought to a boil, then we can start adding our food in the pot to cook ( including vegetable, meat or fish). The table also offers various sorts of herbs, spices, oil etc so you can make your own soup to taste.

Scenic aerial view of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge spanning over tranquil waters.

Chengdu

Hotpot is a very local way to have a meal. We sit around a table with a pot built in the middle – the pot is divided into 2 halves (spicy vs. non-spicy usually). The restaurants flavoured soup is added and brought to a boil, then we can start adding our food in the pot to cook ( including vegetable, meat or fish). The table also offers various sorts of herbs, spices, oil etc so you can make your own soup to taste.

Day 7Enjoy a morning visit to see pandas…Chengdu

HK Express aircraft taxiing at an airport runway early in the day.

Chengdu

Enjoy a morning visit to see pandas at the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base. Witness the conservation efforts being made to save this endearing species. In the afternoon, return to Chengdu by bus. Your trip ends on arrival in Chengdu.