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Discovering China's Essence: From Forbidden City to Panda Sanctuaries (Private Custom)

10 days
From Beijing to Shanghai
4.9
408 traveler reviews
Discovering China's Essence: From Forbidden City to Panda Sanctuaries (Private Custom) - Odynovo
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  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Private
  • Fully Guided
  • Personalized
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Age range 1 to 85
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Highlights

  • Explore the Forbidden City's ancient secrets
  • Walk the Great Wall of Mutianyu with ease
  • See the Terracotta Army in Xi'an
  • Meet giant pandas in Chengdu
  • Discover Shanghai's historic Bund area

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Beijing Arrival
  2. Day 2 Exploring Imperial Legacies and Local Community
  3. Day 3 Temple of Heaven & Great Wall
  4. Day 4 Beijing to Xi’an
  5. Day 5 Terracotta Warriors & Bronze Chariot and Horses
  6. Day 6 Xi’an to Chengdu
  7. Day 7 Pandas, Wenshu Temples, and Ancient Delights in Chengdu
  8. Day 8 Chengdu to Shanghai
  9. Day 9 Shanghai's Dynamic Blend: From Past to Present
  10. Day 10 Farewell
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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  • Optional Extras

What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Odynovo

Number of tours

131

Age Range

2 to 85 years old

Response time

11 hours

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Peter
    · November 26th, 2024
    We have just finished a private Indian Tour with Odynova. I suggested my rough itinery and they did the rest, organizing sightseeing, hotels and travel between cities. We had an excellent driver and local guides in the cities we visited making it a stress free adventure. Don Li my main contact with the company always answered my queries promptly and honestly. I would highly recommend this company. Rebecca R
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  • valentina
    · November 20th, 2024
    Being in China for a science conference, I was hoping to do some sightseeing but didn't feel comfortable exploring on my own without speaking the language. Thankfully a colleague suggested I reached out to Anders at Odynovo. He was most helpful at organizing a short private tour, which was absolutely fantastic. Having a private car and a highly knowledgeable and friendly guide, Ms. Dina Zhang, made it super-easy to tour the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace in Beijing and traveled to the Great Wall, all wonderful places. Thanks to Dina - who is also a great photographer - I have lots of beautiful pictures of me in these locations to remind me of a very special trip.
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  • Jessica
    · November 19th, 2024
    The organization and planning was top-notch, and the staff was incredibly attentive to all needs. They resolved every concern promptly and were always quick to respond all queries. Thank you everything, highly recommend!
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Dates & Availability

10 days
Discovering China's Essence: From Forbidden City to Panda Sanctuaries (Private Custom)
From Beijing to Shanghai

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 270551

  • Currency
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    Yuan Renminbi
    China
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.

    Type G
    China
    Type I
    China
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for China. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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