The Great Wall of China

13 Nights / 14 Days · Beijing · Chengdu · Chongqing · Zhangjiajie · Guilin · Shanghai

Walk the Great Wall, meet giant pandas and float through Avatar's mountains on a pure-vegetarian journey across China.

A 14-day fixed group departure that covers China's greatest icons: the Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall in Beijing, Chengdu's giant pandas, Chongqing's vertical cityscape, the sandstone pillars and glass bridge of Zhangjiajie, Guilin's karst landscapes and the skyline of Shanghai. Travel is by two internal flights, two high-speed bullet trains and air-conditioned coach, with a Shree Voyages tour manager throughout. Lunch and dinner are freshly cooked by a travelling Rajasthani Maharaj, with Jain food available.

Highlights

  • Forbidden City (UNESCO World Heritage Site) & Tiananmen Square
  • Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall with round-trip cable car
  • Summer Palace & Temple of Heaven
  • Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
  • Sichuan Opera Mask Changing Show & Kuanzhai Alley
  • Liziba Metro Station train through a residential building
  • Hongyadong & Kuixing Plaza, Chongqing
  • Yangtze River cable car ride
  • Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge
  • Tianmen Mountain, Yuanjiajie & Bailong Glass Elevator
  • Tianmen Fox Fairy Show
  • Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave & Yangshuo cruise
  • Shanghai Tower 118th-floor observation deck
  • Huangpu River evening cruise, The Bund & Maglev Train round trip
  • Zhujiajiao Water Town boat ride

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive Beijing

    On arrival at Beijing airport you are greeted by the Tour Manager and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Dinner and overnight stay in Beijing.

    Dinner by Maharaj
  2. Day 2

    Beijing City Tour

    Visit Tiananmen Square, one of the world's largest public squares, and the magnificent Forbidden City, former residence of Chinese emperors. Later explore the Summer Palace and its gardens (boat cruise excluded) and the historic Temple of Heaven. Overnight in Beijing.

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  3. Day 3

    Beijing – Great Wall Excursion

    Drive to the Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall of China and enjoy a round-trip cable car ride with views over the surrounding mountains. Visit a Jade Factory and finish with a photo stop at the Olympic Stadium (Bird's Nest). Overnight in Beijing.

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  4. Day 4

    Beijing – Chengdu (by Flight)

    Fly to Chengdu and meet the local representative. Visit the lively Kuanzhai Alley, enjoy the Sichuan Opera Mask Change Show and take a photo stop at the illuminated Twin Towers. Overnight in Chengdu.

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  5. Day 5

    Chengdu – Chongqing (by Road)

    Visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to see giant pandas in a natural-style habitat, then enjoy a traditional Chinese tea experience at Renmin Park. Drive to Chongqing and check in. Overnight in Chongqing.

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  6. Day 6

    Chongqing City Tour

    Explore Ciqikou Old Town, watch the train pass through a residential building at Liziba Metro Station, and visit Kuixing Plaza and the hillside Hongyadong complex. End the day with a cable car ride across the Yangtze River. Overnight in Chongqing.

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  7. Day 7

    Chongqing – Zhangjiajie (by High-Speed Train)

    Board the high-speed train to Zhangjiajie. Visit Tianmen Mountain with its dramatic cliffs and views, enjoy the outdoor Tianmen Fox Fairy Show and take a photo stop at the illuminated 72 Qilou Complex. Overnight in Zhangjiajie.

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  8. Day 8

    Zhangjiajie – Grand Canyon & National Forest Park

    Walk the Glass Bridge at Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, then explore Tianzi Mountain and Yuanjiajie in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, whose sandstone pillars inspired the floating mountains of Avatar. Ascend by the Bailong Elevator and descend by cable car. Overnight in Zhangjiajie.

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  9. Day 9

    Zhangjiajie – Guilin (by High-Speed Train)

    Take an early-morning high-speed train to Guilin. Visit Elephant Trunk Hill, the natural rock formation resembling an elephant drinking from the Li River. Overnight in Guilin.

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  10. Day 10

    Guilin – Reed Flute Cave & Yangshuo

    Visit the colourfully lit limestone formations of Reed Flute Cave, then enjoy a scenic cruise in Yangshuo among karst mountains and countryside. Stroll the lively Yangshuo West Street. Overnight in Guilin.

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  11. Day 11

    Guilin – Shanghai (by Flight)

    Morning flight to Shanghai. Visit the iconic Bund with views of the historic waterfront and modern skyline, walk the lively Nanjing Road and end with a Huangpu River cruise under the city lights. Overnight in Shanghai.

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  12. Day 12

    Shanghai City Tour

    Visit People's Square, the Jade Buddha Temple, the bustling Yu Market and a Silk Factory. Ascend to the 118th-floor observation deck of Shanghai Tower and take a round-trip ride on the high-speed Shanghai Maglev Train. Overnight in Shanghai.

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  13. Day 13

    Shanghai – Zhujiajiao Water Town

    Visit the ancient canal town of Zhujiajiao with its traditional bridges and riverside houses, and enjoy a boat ride through its waterways. Later visit AP Plaza with time for shopping. Overnight in Shanghai.

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  14. Day 14

    Tour Ends

    After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for your flight home, marking the end of a memorable journey with Shree Voyages.

    Breakfast

Hotels & nights

CityNightsHotel
Beijing35-star category hotel
Chengdu14-star category hotel
Chongqing24-star category hotel
Zhangjiajie24-star category hotel
Guilin25-star category hotel
Shanghai35-star category hotel

Tour cost

Per Adult$ 3500 + INR 76,000
Child with Bed (6-10 Years)$ 2990 + INR 76,000
Child No Bed (2-5 Years)$ 2500 + INR 76,000
Single Adult$ 4250 + INR 76,000
Infant (Below 2 Years)$ 750 + INR 76,000

Land cost in USD + Airfare, Visa, Insurance & Misc expenses in INR (INR 76,000 fixed cost); INR 75,000 non-refundable deposit at booking; balance 40 days prior; 5% GST & 2% TCS extra

Departures: October 15; November 5, 12

What's included

Inclusions

  • One-time Visa charges + International Airfare (limited block)
  • 2 Bullet Train experiences (Chongqing – Zhangjiajie – Guilin)
  • 2 Internal Flights (Beijing – Chengdu | Guilin – Shanghai)
  • Hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Travel by A/C comfortable coach throughout the tour
  • Lunch & Dinner by Rajasthani Maharaj
  • Travel Insurance (up to 69 years)
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary
  • Services of in-house Tour Manager
  • All tips of local guide and driver
  • One arrival & departure transfer only

Exclusions

  • Any increase in Visa fees, Govt taxes, fuel surcharge and any applicable new taxes from Govt
  • Personal expenses like porterage, mineral water, laundry, tele/fax, etc.
  • Any items not specifically mentioned under 'Inclusions'
  • Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, hospitalisation or any personal emergency
  • 5% GST & 2% TCS

Good to know

Visa: One-time visa charges included. Original passport with necessary documents to be submitted 60 days prior to departure; passport must be valid for at least six months from the return date. VFS charges included apply only to passports issued in Maharashtra; additional VFS fees apply for passports issued elsewhere. Visa rejections are refunded after deducting applicable penalties, service and visa charges.

  • Passengers must carry a 5 kg kitchen bag provided at the airport and hand it to the tour manager on arrival.
  • Lunch and dinner are prepared by the Rajasthani Maharaj; hotels serve continental breakfast. Jain food is available, but no arrangements for Chowvihar, Tithi meals, boiled water or alternate menu substitutions.
  • Maharaj services are provided only if a minimum of 20 passengers travel together.
  • Itinerary and hotels may change as per ground conditions, flight schedules and availability; high-season surcharges may apply.
  • Exchange rate for balance payments as per XE.com + INR 1.30; prices subject to change due to currency fluctuations or supplier rate revisions.
  • Luggage allowance: 1 medium suitcase (24 inches) and 1 cabin bag (20 inches); internal flight baggage as per airline policy.

Cancellation

  • 30 Days Prior - 50% of the Tour Cost
  • 15 Days Prior - 100% of the Tour Cost
  • INR 75,000 deposit is non-refundable; TCS is non-refundable in the event of cancellation
  • Refunds issued via post-dated cheque / NEFT / RTGS in INR after deducting cancellation charges

Full terms and conditions are in the brochure. Prices are per person, subject to change, and exclude 5% GST and TCS as applicable.