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China in Your Hand: A Journey Through Time 2027
Duration
12 DaysDeparture Dates
March 2027Prices from
TBC
Explore China's famous cities, cultural landmarks and railway highlights on a journey through Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu and Shanghai. This tour combines world-famous sights including the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, giant pandas, Jiayang Steam Train, Leshan Giant Buddha, Yu Garden and a night cruise along the Bund.
China Railway Museum © Shutterstock
12 days Price TBC (Ground Only)
DEPARTS
March 2027
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Explore Beijing’s Forbidden City
Visit the Summer Palace gardens
Walk the Great Wall of China
Visit China Railway Museum exhibition hall
See Temple of Heaven park
Travel by bullet train to Xi’an
Visit the Terracotta Warriors
See giant pandas in Chengdu
Ride the Jiayang Steam Train
Cruise Shanghai’s Bund at night
Also included in your Tour Fare:
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Services of experienced Tour Manager with extensive "on the ground" knowledge
China Railway Museum © Shutterstock
Forbidden City Beijing © Shutterstock
Great Wall of China © Shutterstock
Jiayang Steam train © Shutterstock
Leshan Giant Buddha u00ae Shutterstock
Shanghai by night © Shutterstock
Summer Palace Kunming Lake © Shutterstock
Temple of Heaven Beijing © Shutterstock
Terracotta Warriors Xi'an © Shutterstock
Xi'an Bell Tower Drum Tower © Shutterstock
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