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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. End among Chengdu’s pandas, discovering a land where history is etched into every landscape.
Highlights
Savor an exclusive Peking Duck dinner atop the Great Wall as the sun sets over the peaks, Go behind the scenes in Xi’an to see rare artifacts and unearthed antiquities, Observe the famed statues, learning about the army’s lost colors and preservation, Gain entry to the Buddhist caves to view unparalleled Silk Road murals and statues, Watch the dunes of Mingsha Mountain turn gold at sunset from the Crescent Spring oasis.
Accomodation
Train travel is often used throughout our China trips as it's an easily accessible and fast way to make the most of the time you have in China. While packing for your trip please note the following restrictions and remember that the local policies in place are for yours and everyone's safety.
Prohibited items on China's trains and metro:
1. Any knives or scissors
2. Items or food that have an unpleasant odour (ex. Durian)
3. Open liquor bottles (new bottles with the seal intact are okay)
4. Pressurized/flammable containers over 120ml in size (ex. sunscreen spray, mosquito repellent spray, hairspray, etc.)
Prohibited items on trains to/from Guangxi Province - Guilin/Yangshuo
1. Floria Water - a mosquito repellent water common in China
2. Self-heating food items (self-heating hot pot, rice, etc.)
3. As well as everything on the previous list above
Group Leader
All National Geographic Signature group trips are accompanied by one of our National Geographic Expedition Leaders throughout. The aim of the Expedition Leaders is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.
Group Size Notes
Max 22
Meals Included
9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet
Your Expedition Leader and Group, Beijing
Signature Moment: Great Wall of China Talk with an Expert, Jinshanling
Your Foodie Moment: Sunset Beijing Duck Dinner on the Great Wall, Jinshanling
Your Foodie Moment: The Tang Dynasty Cultural Show with Dumpling Dinner, Xi'an
Signature Moment: Institute of Archeology Visit, Xi'an.
Arrival and departure transfer. Forbidden City Visit. Temple of Heaven Visit. Tiananmen Square Visit. Great Wall of China Jinshanling Section. Mogao Grottoes Visit. Free Time in Dunhuang. Sunset at Mingsha Mountain & Crescent Spring. Yadan National Geologic Park Visit. Yumen Pass and Ruins of the Han Great Wall Visit. Xi’an’s West Gate Visit. Terracotta Warriors Visit. Muslim Quarter Visit. The Great Mosque Visit. Giant Panda Breeding Center Visit. Engaging Discussions with the National Geographic Expedition Expert throughout. Porterage at hotels and when getting on and off of vehicles. Tips are included for all activities, meals and porterage, except for your Expedition Leader.
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Valid Date Ranges: 05/22/2026 - 10/18/2028 from $6,899
Prices start at: $6,899
Nights: 9
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Remarks: Pricing is per person, land only, in US dollars and based on double occupancy. For specific validity dates, discount amount and tour information, please return to the promotion in question. Promotion valid on G Adventures small group tours excluding Independent, MS Expedition or National Geographic Journeys, unless otherwise stated. Promotion applicable to new bookings only and cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Does not apply to airfare (unless otherwise stated), pre-/post-accommodation, 'My Own Room' or 'My Own Tent', transfers, theme packs, insurance, polar kayaking & camping excursions or other in-country services. G Adventures reserves the right to withdraw this offer from sale at any time. Itinerary and map subject to change.
Local Flights
All local flights are included in the cost of your tour unless otherwise noted. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure.
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
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