10-Day China Golden Triangle with Panda Encounter: Shanghai, Chengdu, Xi’an & Beijing

Tour Overview

Itinerary Highlights

Day 1: Arrive Shanghai

Airport pickup. Evening at leisure on the Bund. Overnight in Shanghai.

Day 2: Shanghai Highlights

Shanghai Tower → Shanghai Museum → Yu Garden → The Bund. Huangpu River cruise. Overnight in Shanghai.

Day 3: Fly to Chengdu — Spicy Sichuan

Morning Tianzifang arts district. Afternoon flight to Chengdu. Evening Sichuan hotpot experience! Overnight in Chengdu.

Day 4: Giant Panda Base & Chengdu Culture

Morning highlight: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding — see pandas at their most active during morning feeding. Watch red pandas, baby pandas in the nursery, and adults munching bamboo. Afternoon: People’s Park with tea house, Jinli Ancient Street, and Wuhou Shrine. Overnight in Chengdu.

Day 5: Leshan Giant Buddha

Day trip to Leshan Giant Buddha (UNESCO) — the world’s largest stone Buddha at 71 meters, carved into a cliff face over 90 years (713-803 AD). Boat cruise for the best photo angle. Return to Chengdu. Overnight in Chengdu.

Day 6: Fly to Xi’an

Morning free to explore Chengdu’s Kuanzhai Alley. Afternoon flight to Xi’an. Evening Muslim Quarter food walk. Overnight in Xi’an.

Day 7: Terracotta Warriors

Full morning at the Terracotta Warriors → Big Wild Goose Pagoda → Ancient City Wall sunset bike ride → Tang Dynasty Ever-Bright City. Overnight in Xi’an.

Day 8: Train to Beijing

Morning Xi’an Museum & Small Wild Goose Pagoda. Afternoon bullet train to Beijing. Overnight in Beijing.

Day 9: Great Wall & Imperial Beijing

Mutianyu Great Wall (morning) → Forbidden City (afternoon) → Summer Palace. Peking Duck farewell dinner. Overnight in Beijing.

Day 10: Temple of Heaven & Depart

Morning Temple of Heaven + hutong rickshaw ride. Airport transfer. Safe travels!

Inclusions

• 9 nights 4-star hotels
• Daily breakfast + 7 lunches + 1 dinner
• Flights: Shanghai→Chengdu, Chengdu→Xi’an (economy)
• Bullet train Xi’an→Beijing
• Panda base entry, Leshan Buddha cruise
• All entrance fees, private guides, transfers

Why Families Love This Tour

• Panda encounter — the highlight for kids and adults alike
• Sichuan cuisine — the world’s spiciest and most flavorful food
• Perfect mix of wildlife, history, and modern China
• Golden Triangle cities + unique Chengdu experience

What’s Not Included

• Entrance fees to attractions
• Tour Guide
• Meal (lunch and dinner)
• International flights
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses