Hangzhou's Spiritual & Scenic Escape
An 11-Day Immersive Family Journey Through China's Cultural Heartlands
Tour Overview
Experience China's Wonders with Your Family
This carefully crafted 11-day family adventure combines China's most iconic landmarks with hands-on cultural experiences perfect for all ages. Journey from Beijing's ancient wonders to Chengdu's adorable pandas, cruise through the majestic Yangtze River, and explore Shanghai's modern marvels - all without any shopping stops to maximize your family's precious vacation time.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Beijing - Welcome to China
Accommodation: Beijing Hotel
Meals: No meals included
Arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport where our English-speaking guide will greet you with a TCT signboard. Transfer to your hotel for check-in and enjoy free time to recover from your journey and adjust to the time difference.
Day 2: Beijing Imperial Treasures & Hutong Culture
Accommodation: Beijing Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, A la carte Chinese lunch
Begin at Tiananmen Square, the world's largest city center square, then explore the magnificent Forbidden City - the world's largest ancient wooden structure complex. After an authentic Chinese lunch, visit the Temple of Heaven where emperors prayed for good harvests. The day culminates with a Hutong walking tour and Beijing Opera facial makeup painting workshop with a local family - a perfect hands-on experience for children.
Day 3: Great Wall Adventure & Olympic Legacy
Accommodation: Beijing Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, A la carte Chinese lunch
Experience the magnificent Mutianyu Great Wall with cable car and slideway included - less crowded and perfect for families. Enjoy lunch at the foot of the Great Wall before returning to Beijing for photo stops at the Bird's Nest and Water Cube from the 2008 Olympics.
Day 4: Summer Palace & Journey to Chengdu
Accommodation: Chengdu Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, A la carte Chinese lunch
Explore the Summer Palace, China's best-preserved imperial garden, with optional boating on Kunming Lake. After lunch, fly to Chengdu - the land of pandas and spicy cuisine. Evening at leisure to explore Chengdu's famous tea culture.
Day 5: Panda Encounter & Leshan Giant Buddha
Accommodation: Chengdu Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Hotpot lunch
Morning visit to Chengdu Panda Base during feeding time (around 9:30 AM) when pandas are most active. Learn about panda conservation and visit the unique Panda Post Office. Enjoy an authentic Sichuan hotpot lunch before traveling to Leshan to see the world's largest stone Buddha statue, with optional cruise viewing.
Day 6: Sichuan Cuisine & Chengdu Leisure
Accommodation: Victoria Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Interactive morning at Sichuan Cuisine Museum with cooking class and lunch preparation. Explore Jinli Ancient Street's Qing Dynasty architecture and experience local life at People's Park with traditional tea house visit. Evening high-speed train to Chongqing and board your Victoria cruise ship, setting sail at 9:00 PM.
Day 7: Yangtze River Cruise - Fengdu Exploration
Accommodation: Victoria Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning Tai Chi practice followed by shore excursion to Fengdu "Jade Emperor." Optional Fengdu Ghost City visit available. Enjoy the Captain's Welcome Reception and buffet dinner. Optional evening "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" cultural performance.
Day 8: Three Gorges Scenic Wonders
Accommodation: Victoria Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional White Emperor City excursion in the morning. Cruise through spectacular Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge, followed by Goddess Stream shore excursion. Evening Captain's Farewell Banquet with crew performance.
Day 9: Three Gorges Dam & High-Speed to Shanghai
Accommodation: Shanghai Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, A La Carte Lunch, Dinner box
Morning visit to the massive Three Gorges Dam project. After lunch, embark on a 7.5-hour high-speed train journey to Shanghai, experiencing China's modern transportation infrastructure.
Day 10: Shanghai Modern & Traditional Fusion
Accommodation: Shanghai Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, A La Carte Lunch
Visit Shanghai History Museum and ascend Oriental Pearl Tower for panoramic city views. Explore the Bund's colonial architecture and Yuyuan Garden's classical beauty. Wander through Shanghai Old Street and Nanjing Road. Optional evening acrobatic show recommendation.
Day 11: Shanghai Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Free morning before airport transfer. Optional Maglev train experience to Pudong Airport available upon request.