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Imperial China Classic
Beijing's Forbidden City, the Great Wall at Mutianyu, Xi'an's Terracotta Warriors, and a final evening cruise on the Huangpu River in Shanghai.
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The Imperial China Grand Tour
Our signature itinerary. Beijing's ancient grandeur, the timeless majesty of the Great Wall, Xi'an's silent terracotta army, and Shanghai's electric skyline β done properly.
14
Days
4
Cities
12
Max Group
4.9β
Rating
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From $2,980 / person Β· Private departures available
"The trip that changed how I see history."
β James P., London
Nature
Karst Mountains & Rice Terraces
Sail the Li River through limestone peaks, trek the golden Longji terraces, and journey into Yunnan's ancient minority villages.
Adventure
Tibet: Roof of the World
Lhasa's Potala Palace at sunrise, sacred monasteries, Namtso Lake at 4,700m, and the Himalayan panorama from Everest Base Camp.
Culture
The Ancient Silk Road
Retrace Marco Polo's steps across the Gobi Desert, explore Buddhist caves at Dunhuang, and haggle at Central Asia's most ancient bazaar.
Luxury
Yangtze River Luxury Cruise
Glide through the spectacular Three Gorges aboard a premium cruise ship with shore excursions to hidden gorges and ancient sites.
Family Friendly
Chengdu & Giant Panda Sanctuary
Volunteer at the Giant Panda Research Base, cruise to the world's largest Buddha, and eat your way through Sichuan's legendary cuisine.
Urban
Shanghai, Suzhou & Hangzhou
Art deco bars on the Bund, serene classical gardens in Suzhou, and misty pagodas reflected in West Lake β cultured eastern China.
Off-the-Beaten-Path
Yunnan: Land of Eternal Spring
Trek Tiger Leaping Gorge, explore ancient Naxi Lijiang, visit a Tibetan monastery in Shangri-La, and discover 26 ethnic minority cultures.
Adventure
Zhangjiajie Avatar Mountains
Walk the world's longest glass-bottomed bridge, ride the Bailong Elevator up 326m of sheer cliff, and hike among sandstone pillars that inspired Avatar.