Arrive in Beijing and transfer from airport to your hotel.
11D Taste of China & Tibet
Price from: $10,390 per person on Twin sharing basis
Beijing – Xian – Lhasa – Chengdu – Chongqing – Yangtze Cruise – Yichang – Shanghai
Discover the Heart of China
Embark on an unforgettable journey through China's most iconic and culturally rich destinations. Begin in Beijing, exploring imperial wonders like the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. Travel to Xian to stand face-to-face with the awe-inspiring Terracotta Warriors. Venture high into the Himalayas to the sacred city of Lhasa, where Tibetan spirituality and dramatic landscapes converge. In Chengdu, meet the beloved giant pandas before heading to Chongqing, the gateway to your scenic Yangtze River Cruise. Drift through misty gorges and ancient riverside towns en route to Yichang. Conclude your adventure in cosmopolitan Shanghai, where tradition and modernity meet on the dazzling skyline.
This is more than a tour—it's a deep dive into China's soul.
Itinerary
Day 1
Beijing
Day 1
Beijing
Day 2
Beijing (B/L)
Day 2
Beijing (B/L)
Full day city tour Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park and Summer Palace with Lunch.
Day 3
Beijing (B/L)
Day 3
Beijing (B/L)
Full day trip to Temple of Heaven and Great Wall Mutianyu (Round trip cable car included) with Lunch.
Day 4
Beijing - Xian(B/L)
Day 4
Beijing - Xian(B/L)
Morning private transfer from Beijing hotel to railway station.
Bullet train Beijing - Xian in 2nd Class (4-6 hrs).
Private transfer from Xian railway station to hotel.
Half day tour visit to Ancient City Wall (bike ride included) and Shuyuan Men with Lunch.
Day 5
Xian (B/L)
Day 5
Xian (B/L)
Full day city tour including Terracotta Warriors & Horses, Xian Museum and Great Mosque with Lunch.
Day 6
Xian - Xining – Lhasa (B)
Day 6
Xian - Xining – Lhasa (B)
Private transfer from Xian hotel to railway station. Train Xian to Lhasa (24-27 hrs) with transit in Xining; High speed train Xian - Xining; Ordinary train Xining - Lhasa in Soft Sleeper.
Day 7
Lhasa (B)
Day 7
Lhasa (B)
Arrive Lhasa, private transfer from Lhasa train station to hotel.
Day 8
Lhasa (B/L)
Day 8
Lhasa (B/L)
Full day city tour including Potala Palace, Yaowang Mountain, Jokhang Temple, Bhakor Street and Ramoche Temple with Lunch.
Day 9
Lhasa (B/L)
Day 9
Lhasa (B/L)
Full day visit to Drepung Monastery, Norbulingka Palace and Sera Monastery with Lunch.
Day 10
Lhasa (B/L)
Day 10
Lhasa (B/L)
Day trip to Namtso Lake with Lunch.
Day 11
Lhasa – Chengdu (B)
Day 11
Lhasa – Chengdu (B)
Morning you will be collected from your Hotel and transferred to Lhasa Airport to connect your onward flight to Chengdu.
Day 12
Chengdu (B/L/D)
Day 12
Chengdu (B/L/D)
Full day visit Chengdu Panda Breeding & Research Centre and Sanxingdui Museum with Lunch. Evening Face-changing Show with Dinner.
Day 13
Chengdu – Chongqing – Yichang (B/L/D)
Day 13
Chengdu – Chongqing – Yichang (B/L/D)
Today at an appointed time, transfer to the train station for 2 hours bullet train to Chongqing. Upon arrival, be met and transfer to the Cruise.
Day 14
Yangtze (B/L/D)
Day 14
Yangtze (B/L/D)
On the first day of the cruise, you can relax while the ship meanders throughout the Yangtze, allowing you to enjoy its scenic views.
Day 15
Yangtze (B/L/D)
Day 15
Yangtze (B/L/D)
Today’s excursion will be Shibaozhai, with its impressive wooden pagoda, appropriately named “The Pearl of the Yangtze”. The final excursion of the last day will be an enjoyable journey on a small motorboat through the tranquil Goddess Stream while marvelling at the soaring limestone cliffs rising sheer from the water.
Day 16
Yangtze – Yichang – Shanghai (B/L)
Day 16
Yangtze – Yichang – Shanghai (B/L)
Disembark at Yichang, half day tour Yichang including Binjiang Park and Yichang Museum with Lunch.
Evening transfer to Yichang airport.
Flight Yichang - Shanghai in Economy Class.
Private transfer from Shanghai airport to hotel.
Day 17
Shanghai (B/L)
Day 17
Shanghai (B/L)
Full day city tour including Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai Museum, Bund and Shanghai World Financial Centre with Lunch.
Day 18
Shanghai (B)
Day 18
Shanghai (B)
Transfer from hotel to airport.
Private program - can start any day of the week and can be customised
Included: Accommodation in 4* Hotels, meals as shown above, transfers & sightseeing using air-conditioned private car, local English speaking guides, entrance fees at monuments, current taxes, 24-hours local contact number for emergencies.
Prices quoted are valid till 30 September 2026. Cost above is indicative, based on Low Season in NZ Dollars and subject to change due to fluctuation in exchange rates. Please read T&C before booking. Call 09 410 5060 or 0508 EXOTIC (0508 396 842) or email info@exoticholidays.co.nz for more information.
