Tour Style: Embark on an unforgettable 21-day China family tour, exploring the country's rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and diverse cultures. Begin in Beijing, where the Great Wall and Forbidden City showcase imperial grandeur. In Xi’an, marvel at the Terracotta Warriors before heading to Yunnan, where Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La offer ancient towns and stunning mountain scenery. Discover Kunming's Stone Forest, then journey to Guilin and Yangshuo, famed for their picturesque karst landscapes. Cruise along the majestic Yangtze River from Chongqing to Yichang, witnessing the stunning Three Gorges, before concluding in Shanghai, where modernity meets tradition.
| Duration | 7-8 Hours |
|---|---|
| Attractions | Beijing, Xian, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-la, Kunming, Guilin, Yangshuo, Chongqing, Yangtze River Cruise, Yichang, Shanghai |
| Pick-up Point | Your hotel, train station or airport |
| Finishing Point | Your hotel, train station or airport |
| Customizable | Absolutely! |
| Payment Types | Cash, Wire, Paypal, WesternUnion, Wechat, Alipay, Bank transfer |
| Available | Daily |
Detailed itinerary will be provided upon inquiry. Contact us for a customized tour plan.
At Chengdu Wonder Tours, we strive to enhance the depth and flexibility of your travel experience by offering a range of optional additions to our core tour itineraries.
At Your Way Holiday, we strive to enhance the depth and flexibility of your travel experience by offering a range of optional additions to our core tour itineraries. Our itineraries are designed to provide exceptional flexibility, allowing you to tailor your journey according to your preferences. Select from a variety of activities and experiences to enrich your itinerary, ensuring a personalized adventure that perfectly aligns with your interests. With Your Way Holiday, you have the freedom to create a memorable travel experience that is uniquely yours.
Chongqing Tea Culture Immersion ExperienceUnlike Chengdu’s leisurely gaiwan tea culture, Chongqing’s tea traditions are deeply tied to its river-town heritage and bustling dockside history. Accompanied by a local tea master, you’ll first learn to identify and brew Chongqing’s signature teas—including the mellow Chongqing Tuocha (compressed tea cake) and fragrant Sichuan mountain green tea—using traditional copper teapots and clay tea sets. You’ll master the art of pouring tea from a long-spouted pot, a playful and skillful ritual that has been passed down through generations of Chongqing tea artisans. As you sip your brewed tea, you’ll pair it with local tea snacks such as crispy fried broad beans, sweet rice cakes, and salty pickled vegetables, all beloved by mountain city residents for their complementary flavors.
Woodblock Printmaking ExperienceDive into Chongqing’s cherished folk art heritage with a hands-on woodblock printmaking experience. Our guide will take you to a traditional local studio where you’ll be guided by a seasoned intangible cultural heritage inheritor specializing in this time-honored craft. Start by choosing a design inspired by Chongqing’s iconic scenery, such as cross-river cable cars, stilted mountain houses, or Yangtze River boatmen, then learn to transfer the pattern onto a piece of durable camphor wood. You’ll use classic carving tools to etch the design into the wood, before mixing natural plant-based inks and pressing rice paper onto the block to create your own unique print. As you work on your artwork, the master and guide will share insights into the 300-year history of Chongqing woodblock printmaking, including its past uses for Spring Festival decorations and folk storytelling, as well as how it reflects the city’s rugged river-town spirit. This experience offers a creative hands-on session and a deeper appreciation for Chongqing’s living cultural legacy, with your self-made print as a special souvenir to take home.
Cultural and Creative Art Store Tour - Hunt for Mountain City’s Artistic SouvenirsEmbark on a curated tour of Chongqing’s most distinctive cultural and creative art stores with our knowledgeable guide. Our guide will take you to a selection of boutique shops that blend local intangible cultural heritage with modern design, far from generic tourist souvenir stalls. Browse through a diverse array of unique artworks and goods, including woodblock print-themed postcards and bookmarks, Shu embroidery-adorned phone cases and silk scarves, Chuanjiang Haozi (Yangtze River Boatmen’s Chant) inspired musical ornaments, and handicrafts shaped after Chongqing’s iconic landscapes like cross-river cable cars and stilted houses. You can also find original pieces from local independent designers, such as hand-painted ceramic mugs featuring mountain city skylines and canvas bags printed with dialect slogans. As you peruse these creative items, your guide will share insights into the stories behind each product—how traditional crafts are reimagined for contemporary life, the inspiration of local designers drawn from Chongqing’s river-town history, and the cultural significance of the symbols integrated into the works. This tour offers a fun and rewarding shopping experience and a deeper understanding of how Chongqing’s heritage is preserved and innovated through creative art, with the chance to bring home one-of-a-kind mementos of your trip.
Expert consultants with years of local tourism experience, crafting bespoke tour plans tailored to your interests, schedule, and budget.
All certified and experienced guides passionate about sharing deep knowledge of attractions, history, and culture.
Air-conditioned, non-smoking, clean vehicles under 4 years old. Professional local drivers with 10+ years experience.
Genuine local culinary experiences over tourist restaurants. Accommodating vegetarian, Muslim, Chinese, Western, and Indian diets.
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