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9-Nights Signature: Southwest China from Shangri-La to Shanghai - National Geographic Signature

Price: $6,899 - # of Days: 9 days
Signature: Southwest China from Shangri-La to Shanghai Trace the edge of the wild from Chengdu’s bamboo sanctuaries to the Himalayan foothills of Yunnan. Your path winds through Naxi villages and Tibetan highlands before descending to the limestone peaks of the Li River. Guided by experts, discover ...

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9-Nights Signature: China's Great Wall, Xi’an & the Gobi Desert - National Geographic Signature

Price: $6,899 - # of Days: 9 days
Signature: China's Great Wall, Xi’an & the Gobi Desert Travel through the Middle Kingdom, from Beijing’s imperial treasures to the Gobi’s sweeping dunes. Dine atop the Great Wall at sunset, descend into Mogao’s art-filled grottoes, and experience an archaeological marvel behind the scenes in Xi’an. ...

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18-Nights Signature: China from the Great Wall to Shangri-La - National Geographic Signature

Price: $12,999 - # of Days: 18 days
Signature: China from the Great Wall to Shangri-La Traverse the full breadth of China, from the Great Wall and the Gobi Desert to the bamboo forests of Sichuan and the karst peaks of the south. Guided by experts, unlock the secrets of the Terracotta Warriors, go behind the scenes of panda conservati...

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14-Nights Highlights of China - Classic

Price: $3,049 - # of Days: 14 days
Highlights of China Immerse yourself in China's vast and beautiful diversity on this 15-day tour of its cultural and natural highlights. Climb the Great Wall and stare down the Terracotta Warriors, then head south into landscapes brimming with history. Rest your gaze on the giant Buddha of Leshan an...

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11-Nights Essential Tibet - Classic

Price: $2,496 - # of Days: 11 days
Essential Tibet From the sacred peaks of Tibet to the cultural hub of Kathmandu, explore overland the best of the Himalayas on this 12-day tour. Discover mighty temples and small outposts on a journey that offers incredible vistas at every turn of the trail. Camp in yak hair tents at the base of mig...

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14-Nights China: Natural Sites & City Lights - 18-to-Thirtysomethings

Price: $1,499 - # of Days: 14 days
China: Natural Sites & City Lights Buckle up for an epic adventure that checks all the travel boxes: culture, food, and nature. Explore the iconic Great Wall and come face-to-face with the legendary Terracotta Warriors. Feast on mouthwatering Sichuan dishes and dare to try quirky bites like rabbit h...

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9-Nights China: National Parks & Vibrant Cities - 18-to-Thirtysomethings

Price: $1,049 - # of Days: 9 days
China: National Parks & Vibrant Cities Step off the beaten path and fall head-first into a whole new side of China. From the bustling city of Chongqing, to the enchanting Zhangjiajie National Forest (the inspiration for Avatar's 'Pandora') and the otherworldly formations of Zhangjiajie, get ready fo...

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14-Nights China: Big Cities & Iconic Culture - 18-to-Thirtysomethings

Price: $1,649 - # of Days: 14 days
China: Big Cities & Iconic Culture Get ready for two weeks of must-see highlights and epic off-the-beaten-path adventures that will make you fall in love with all sides of China. From the bustling cities of Beijing and Shanghai to the breathtaking nature of Yangshuo's riverside mountain town, every ...

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7-Nights China's Hidden Highlights: Chengdu to Kunming - Classic

Price: $1,087 - # of Days: 7 days
China's Hidden Highlights: Chengdu to Kunming Exploring all of China’s ancient wonders could take a lifetime, but on this eight-day adventure, you’ll uncover some of its best-kept secrets in no time. Skip the usual tourist spots and dive into the magic of lesser-known gems like Chengdu’s Tian'fu Squ...

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27-Nights China & Vietnam: The Great Wall to Ho Chi Minh - Classic

Price: $4,079 - # of Days: 27 days
China & Vietnam: The Great Wall to Ho Chi Minh If you've ever dreamed of escaping for a month to explore two of Asia's most captivating countries, this is your sign to pack your bags. Over 28 epic days, travel from the buzz of Beijing to the vibrant streets of Ho Chi Minh City. Walk the legendary Gr...

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Overview

Introduction

Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan province, which is famous for its pandas and spicy cuisine. Located 940 mi/1,500 km southwest of Beijing, Chengdu is a pleasant city and southwest China's university and technology hub. Many tourists find themselves in Chengdu en route to or from Tibet.

Chengdu's many teahouses are an important part of its cultural heritage. There, locals chat the hours away sipping tea and eating snacks, or maybe playing a little mah-jongg or chess. Chengdu also has a vibrant arts community, with many of the country's best and brightest living and working there.

At the teahouses, you'll find chess players, storytellers and, if you're lucky, a teahouse opera performance. Sichuan Opera, or Chuan Opera, is one of China's most famous opera styles and features music performances, comedy, costumed theater, shadow puppets and the celebrated mask-changers—whose sleight of hand always baffles audiences.

If you find time between meals, visit the city's zoo where giant pandas are on display. You can also visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in the northern part of the city. The Sichuan Provincial Museum and the Sanxingdui Museum, about 25mi/40 km from Chengdu, are worth visiting for their amazing Shu/Ba bronze humanoid figures.

One of the nicest spots in Chengdu is a large bamboo park around the thatched cottage of Du Fu (AD 712-770), a poet. He and Li Bai were the most celebrated of the poets of the Tang dynasty. Du Fu was more of an ascetic than the sensualist Li Bai, who often wrote poetry while drunk. (Li is said to have died when, drinking one night onboard a boat, he tried to embrace his own moonlit reflection in the water and drowned.)

As the main gateway to Tibet, Chengdu has daily flights to Lhasa. It's also the last urban outpost before Tibet, so enjoy the modern conveniences while you can.

Overview

Introduction

Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan province, which is famous for its pandas and spicy cuisine. Located 940 mi/1,500 km southwest of Beijing, Chengdu is a pleasant city and southwest China's university and technology hub. Many tourists find themselves in Chengdu en route to or from Tibet.

Chengdu's many teahouses are an important part of its cultural heritage. There, locals chat the hours away sipping tea and eating snacks, or maybe playing a little mah-jongg or chess. Chengdu also has a vibrant arts community, with many of the country's best and brightest living and working there.

At the teahouses, you'll find chess players, storytellers and, if you're lucky, a teahouse opera performance. Sichuan Opera, or Chuan Opera, is one of China's most famous opera styles and features music performances, comedy, costumed theater, shadow puppets and the celebrated mask-changers—whose sleight of hand always baffles audiences.

If you find time between meals, visit the city's zoo where giant pandas are on display. You can also visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in the northern part of the city. The Sichuan Provincial Museum and the Sanxingdui Museum, about 25mi/40 km from Chengdu, are worth visiting for their amazing Shu/Ba bronze humanoid figures.

One of the nicest spots in Chengdu is a large bamboo park around the thatched cottage of Du Fu (AD 712-770), a poet. He and Li Bai were the most celebrated of the poets of the Tang dynasty. Du Fu was more of an ascetic than the sensualist Li Bai, who often wrote poetry while drunk. (Li is said to have died when, drinking one night onboard a boat, he tried to embrace his own moonlit reflection in the water and drowned.)

As the main gateway to Tibet, Chengdu has daily flights to Lhasa. It's also the last urban outpost before Tibet, so enjoy the modern conveniences while you can.