Culinary & Cultural Odyssey for Indian Travelers
An Epic Exploration of China's Most Breathtaking Landscapes
Section 1: Imperial Beginnings & Ancient Wonders
Days 1-4: Beijing's Imperial Grandeur
Day 1: Arrival in Beijing - Airport transfer to hotel - Free time to acclimate to China's capital - Accommodation: Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing ★★★★
Day 2: Beijing's Historical Heart - Tiananmen Square exploration - Forbidden City imperial palace tour - Jingshan Park panoramic views - Temple of Heaven cultural immersion - Panjiayuan Antique Market shopping - Optional Peking duck dinner experience
Day 3: Great Wall Adventure - Mutianyu Great Wall hiking or cable car ascent - Olympic Park exterior viewing - Bird Nest and Water Cube architectural appreciation - Evening foot massage or bar district exploration
Day 4: Beijing's Cultural Charms - Hutong tour by rickshaw - Summer Palace with Kunming Lake boat ride - High-speed train to Xi'an - Accommodation: Grand Noble Hotel Xi'an ★★★★
Days 5-6: Xi'an's Ancient Treasures
Day 5: Terracotta Warriors & City Walls - Terracotta Warriors archaeological site - Xi'an Ancient City Wall exploration - Muslim Quarter cultural immersion - Optional Tang Dynasty Show with dinner
Day 6: Journey to Panda Country - Morning leisure time - High-speed train to Chengdu - Evening exploration of Kuanzhai Alley - Accommodation: Tianfu Sunshine Hotel ★★★★
Section 2: Natural Wonders & River Expeditions
Days 7-10: Sichuan's Natural Paradise
Day 7: Chengdu Panda Encounter - Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding - Renmin Park local culture experience - Tea ceremony and mahjong lessons - Jinli Old Street shopping and exploration - Optional Face Changing show
Day 8: Journey to Jiuzhaigou - Bullet train to Jiuzhaigou region - Huanglong National Park exploration - Colorful ponds and mountain hiking - Accommodation: New Jiuzhai Hotel ★★★★
Day 9: Jiuzhaigou Valley Fairyland - Full-day Jiuzhaigou Valley excursion - Long Lake and Five-colour Pool visits - Nuorilang Waterfall exploration - Shuzheng Valley scenic appreciation - Return bullet train to Chengdu
Day 10: Leshan Giant Buddha - Leshan Giant Buddha climbing experience - Optional Minjiang River cruise - Bullet train to Chongqing - Accommodation: Somerset Yangtze River Chongqing ★★★★
Days 11-14: Yangtze River Majesty
Day 11: Chongqing Exploration & Cruise Embarkation - Three Gorges Museum cultural immersion - Ancient Town of Ciqikou visit - Liziba Station subway architecture - Yangtze River Ropeway experience - Hongya Cave stilted building exploration - Victoria cruise embarkation - On Board: Victoria cruise ★★★★★
Day 12: Yangtze River Cultural Experience - Early morning Tai Chi practice - Fengdu "Jade Emperor" shore excursion - Optional Fengdu Ghost City visit - Captain's Welcome Reception - Optional Romance of the Three Kingdoms show
Day 13: Three Gorges Scenic Cruising - Optional White Emperor City excursion - Qutang Gorge sailing - Wu Gorge scenic appreciation - Goddess Stream shore exploration - Captain's Farewell Banquet
Day 14: Three Gorges Dam & Shanghai Journey - Three Gorges Dam Site tour - Disembarkation at Maoping terminal - High-speed train to Shanghai - Accommodation: Sunrise On The Bund Hotel ★★★★
Section 3: Eastern Elegance & Southern Serenity
Days 15-19: Eastern China's Scenic Beauty
Day 15: Shanghai Modern Marvels - Jade Buddha Temple spiritual visit - Oriental Pearl TV Tower exterior - Yuyuan Garden classical exploration - Shanghai Old Street and Nanjing Road shopping - The Bund architectural promenade - Optional ERA acrobatic show
Day 16: Huangshan Ancient Village Discovery - High-speed train to Huangshan - Chengkan Ancient Village cultural immersion - Ming Dynasty architecture appreciation - Tunxi Old Street evening exploration - Accommodation: Huangshan International Hotel ★★★★
Day 17: Mount Huangshan Ascent - Full-day Mount Huangshan exploration - Cable car ascent to mountain peaks - Lion Peak and Shixin Peak hiking - Grand Canyon of Xihai afternoon trek - Accommodation: Beihai Hotel ★★★★★
Day 18: Huangshan Sunrise & Hangzhou Transfer - Early morning sunrise viewing - Sea of clouds observation - Cable car descent - High-speed train to Hangzhou - Accommodation: Zhejiang International Hotel ★★★★
Day 19: Hangzhou's West Lake Paradise - West Lake cruise and exploration - Lingyin Temple spiritual visit - Six Harmonies Pagoda cultural experience - China Tea Museum educational tour - Hefang Street shopping and exploration - Optional Impression Show of West Lake
Days 20-25: Southern China's Karst Landscape
Day 20: Guilin Arrival & City Sights - Flight to Guilin - Elephant Trunk Hill landmark visit - Riyue Shuangta Cultural Park exploration - Accommodation: Guilin Bravo Hotel ★★★★
Day 21: Longji Rice Terraces Adventure - Longji Rice Terraces full-day excursion - Huanglo Yao Village cultural experience - Ping An Village hiking exploration - Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces photography - Longji Zhuang Village traditional immersion
Day 22: Li River Cruise & Countryside - Li River deluxe cruise with lunch - Yangshuo arrival and West Street exploration - Countryside bicycle riding experience - Yangshuo ten-mile Gallery scenic drive - Optional night cruise along city waterways
Day 23: Karst Landscape & Hong Kong Journey - Reed Flute Cave geological wonder - High-speed train to Hong Kong - Accommodation: Harbour Plaza Metropolis Hotel ★★★★
Day 24: Hong Kong Island Discovery - Victoria Peak tram ride and viewing - Aberdeen fishing village sampan ride - Repulse Bay coastal appreciation - Afternoon free for personal exploration
Day 25: Hong Kong Departure - Final packing and check-out - Airport transfer for return flight - Optional last-minute shopping - Service Ends