SIGNATURE CHINA JOURNEY
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14-Day China Essence and Panda Tour

ROUTE Beijing · Xi'an · Chengdu · Chongqing · Zhangjiajie · Shanghai
A thoughtfully designed private journey through China's most iconic cities, combining cultural depth, local experiences and seamless private travel.
FROM US$2,000 / person
China private tour
ROUTE
Beijing · Xi'an · Chengdu · Chongqing · Zhangjiajie · Shanghai ↗
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THE JOURNEY Private Journey
DURATION 14 Days
DESTINATIONS 6 Cities
DEPARTURE Flexible
✦ Private guide · Handpicked hotels · Local support
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THE JOURNEY

6 cities.
One extraordinary China.

Discover China's imperial history, ancient wonders, giant pandas, dramatic mountain landscapes and vibrant modern cities in one carefully designed 14-day journey.

Travel from Beijing and Xi'an to Chengdu, Chongqing, Zhangjiajie and Shanghai, combining China's imperial heritage, ancient civilization, giant pandas, mountain landscapes, local food culture and modern city life.

DURATION
14 Days
DESTINATIONS
6 Cities
DOMESTIC TRANSFERS
5 Transfers
TRAVEL STYLE
Private Journey
LANDSCAPES
4 PLACES

This private journey connects carefully selected destinations, each offering a distinct side of China.

SIGNATURE ACTIVITIES
CURATED FOR THIS JOURNEY
01 Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven
02 The Terracotta Warriors
03 Meet the Giant Pandas
04 Zhangjiajie Mountain Wonders
05 Authentic Chongqing Hot Pot
06 Shanghai After Dark
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES

Beyond the landmarks. Into the story.

Discover China through Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Chongqing, Zhangjiajie and Shanghai — from imperial landmarks and ancient wonders to giant pandas, mountain landscapes, local food and futuristic city life.

Mutianyu Great Wall China
01
BEIJING

Walk the Great Wall

Walk along the spectacular Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, surrounded by mountain scenery and centuries of Chinese history.

Forbidden City Beijing
BEIJING

Imperial Beijing

Discover Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and the historic hutongs that reveal another side of Beijing.

Terracotta Warriors Xi'an
XI'AN

The Terracotta Warriors

Stand before thousands of life-size warriors guarding the tomb of China's first emperor and explore the ancient heart of Xi'an.

Giant Panda Chengdu
CHENGDU

Meet the Giant Pandas

Visit the Chengdu Research Base and see giant pandas in one of China's most iconic wildlife experiences.

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
ZHANGJIAJIE

Into the Mountains

Explore Zhangjiajie's towering sandstone peaks, Tianmen Mountain and the spectacular landscapes of Wulingyuan.

The Bund Shanghai
SHANGHAI

Shanghai After Dark

Finish your journey along the Bund, Huangpu River and Shanghai's historic streets while taking in the city's modern skyline.

China Itinerary

A carefully paced journey connecting imperial Beijing, ancient Xi'an, Chengdu's panda culture, Chongqing's mountain-city energy, Zhangjiajie's dramatic landscapes and the modern skyline of Shanghai.
Arrival in Beijing — Beijing
Arrive in Beijing and transfer by private vehicle to your hotel.
ARRIVAL
Beijing
TRANSFER
Private vehicle
STAY Beijing
Imperial Beijing — Beijing
Explore Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Jingshan Park and the Temple of Heaven.
HIGHLIGHTS
Tiananmen Square
EXPERIENCE
Forbidden City
STAY Beijing
The Great Wall — Beijing
Visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, followed by exterior views of the Bird's Nest and Water Cube.
HIGHLIGHT
Mutianyu Great Wall
EXPERIENCE
Mountain scenery
STAY Beijing
Hutongs, Summer Palace & High-Speed Rail — Beijing → Xi'an
Explore Beijing's historic hutongs by rickshaw and visit the Summer Palace before taking the high-speed train to Xi'an.
EXPERIENCE
Hutong rickshaw
HIGHLIGHT
Summer Palace
TRANSFER High-speed rail
The Terracotta Warriors — Xi'an
Visit the Terracotta Warriors, walk along the ancient Xi'an City Wall and explore Muslim Quarter Street.
HIGHLIGHT
Terracotta Warriors
EXPERIENCE
Ancient City Wall
STAY Xi'an
Xi'an Heritage & Chengdu — Xi'an → Chengdu
Visit Gao's Grand Courtyard and the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda before taking the high-speed train to Chengdu.
HIGHLIGHT
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
TRANSFER
High-speed rail
STAY Chengdu
Giant Pandas & Old Chengdu — Chengdu
Visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, People's Park and Kuanzhai Alley.
HIGHLIGHT
Giant Panda Base
EXPERIENCE
People's Park
STAY Chengdu
Leshan Giant Buddha — Chengdu → Chongqing
Travel to Leshan to visit the Giant Buddha, then continue by high-speed train to Chongqing.
HIGHLIGHT
Leshan Giant Buddha
TRANSFER
High-speed rail
STAY Chongqing
The Mountain City — Chongqing
Explore Ciqikou Ancient Town, the Liziba monorail station, Yangtze River Cableway and Hongyadong.
HIGHLIGHT
Hongyadong
EXPERIENCE
Yangtze Cableway
STAY Chongqing
Tianmen Mountain — Chongqing → Zhangjiajie
Take the high-speed train to Zhangjiajie and explore the dramatic scenery of Tianmen Mountain.
TRANSFER
High-speed rail
HIGHLIGHT
Tianmen Mountain
STAY Zhangjiajie
Into the Avatar Mountains — Zhangjiajie
Explore Yuanjiajie, ride the Bailong Elevator, visit Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve and walk through Ten-Mile Gallery.
HIGHLIGHT
EXPERIENCE
Yuanjiajie
Bailong Elevator
STAY Zhangjiajie
Glass Bridge & Shanghai — Zhangjiajie → Shanghai
Visit the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge and Baofeng Lake before heading to the airport for your flight to Shanghai.
HIGHLIGHT
Glass Bridge
EXPERIENCE
Baofeng Lake
TRANSFER Domestic flight
Old Shanghai & The Bund — Shanghai
Explore Shikumen, Yu Garden, City God Temple Old Street, the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai History Museum and the Bund.
HIGHLIGHT
The Bund
EXPERIENCE
Yu Garden
STAY Shanghai
Departure — Shanghai
Private vehicle transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
TRANSFER
Private vehicle
DEPARTURE
Shanghai
JOURNEY Complete
WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything
taken care of.

From carefully selected accommodation to domestic transportation and attraction tickets, the essential elements of your China journey are arranged for you.

01

HOTELS

Carefully selected accommodations in convenient locations, chosen to complement the journey.

02

GUIDE

Experienced English-speaking local guides who provide context, assistance and local insight.

03

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION

Comfortable private vehicles with professional drivers for your scheduled journey.

04

TICKETS

Entrance tickets and scheduled reservations included according to the itinerary.

05

DOMESTIC TRANSPORTATION

Internal travel such as high-speed trains and domestic flights, where included in the itinerary.

GOOD TO KNOW

The following items remain outside the package so you can keep flexibility over your international travel and personal choices.

International flights
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Meals (unless specified)
Tips
Personal expenses
WHY SUNDA TRAVEL

China,
handled beautifully.

A great journey is not only about where you go. It is about how effortlessly everything comes together.

From arrival to departure, our local team coordinates the essential details so you can focus on experiencing China.

01

Local
Expertise

Travel with a team that knows China from the inside — its destinations, culture, logistics and the details that make a journey feel effortless.

02

Seamless
Connections

From high-speed rail to domestic flights and private transfers, every connection is carefully coordinated so your journey flows naturally from one destination to the next.

03

Comfortable
Stays

Stay in carefully selected four-star hotels in convenient locations, with breakfast included to give you a comfortable start to every day.

04

Support
Along the Way

With professional guides, arranged transportation and a local team behind your journey, you have reliable support whenever you need it.

SUNDA TRAVEL
ONE LOCAL TEAM

One carefully coordinated journey, designed around your experience of China.

14 DAYS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know before you go.

A few practical answers about accommodation, transportation, inclusions and the details of your 14-day China journey.
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Fourteen days. One extraordinary China.

From imperial Beijing and ancient Xi'an to Chengdu's giant pandas, Chongqing's mountain-city culture, Zhangjiajie's dramatic landscapes and Shanghai's skyline, discover China through one carefully arranged private journey.

14 DAYS COMPLETE JOURNEY
06 CITIES CHINA HIGHLIGHTS
01 JOURNEY PRIVATE TRAVEL
FROM
$ 2,000 PER PERSON
INCLUDED Essential journey services
Four-Star Comfort Hotels Guide Service Private Transportation Attraction Tickets Domestic Transportation Domestic Insurance

International flights, visa, international travel insurance, lunch and dinner, guide and driver tips, and personal expenses are not included.