Cuddly creatures, glittering skyscrapers, and historic landmarks are the order of the day, every day on this adventure the combines the China’s modern and ancient wonders with its most beloved wildlife. From the must-see sights of Beijing to the Great Wall, from the Terra-Cotta Warriors to ultramodern Shanghai and a full day at Chengdu’s Panda Research Center to boot, this trip is perfect for the first-time visitor and panda fanatic alike.

The adventure begins in Beijing where, after getting settled, you’ll head out with a private guide and driver to discover the Chinese capital’s many landmarks and historic sites, including Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the UNESCO-protected Temple of Heaven. Later, stand before the Great Wall on a private trip to a restored section of China’s most significant landmark amid the scenic rolling hillsides of the Huairou District before heading south to Xi’an. Once home to China’s most powerful dynasties, Xi’an’s most famous current residents are the famed Terra-Cotta Warriors, whom you’ll meet face-to-face on a private tour of their abode, the nearby Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and the city’s fortified walls.

After a delicious hot pot dinner and a good night’s rest upon arrival in Chengdu, you’ll get your first glimpse of Ailuropoda melanoleuca (better known as the giant panda) on a private full-day encounter at the Panda Research Center, a wildlife preservation compound design to mimic the panda’s natural habitat as closely as possible to encourage the threatened species’ breeding. After bidding farewell to the pandas, the tour moves on to Shanghai where you’ll be welcomed with a delicious meal at stylish Ye Shanghai and a performance by the world-renowned Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe. Finally, explore this dynamic and ever-changing city on a private tour of its dazzling skyscrapers (including the 1,621-foot Shanghai World Financial Center) before embarking on a private cruise down the Huangpu River before visiting the stunning Jade Buddha Temple and the vast Yu Garden on a tour of the Old City’s treasures.

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