Essential China

11 Day Tour from Beijing to Shanghai
This value-minded tour traces China’s remarkable past and vibrant present. Begin in Beijing, where highlights include Tian’anmen Square, the Forbidden City, a traditional Peking duck dinner, and a walk along the legendary Great Wall. Travel by high speed train to Xi’an, once a major Silk Road capital, and uncover the awe inspiring Terracotta Warriors—one of the world’s greatest archaeological discoveries.

Continue to Chengdu, home of the beloved giant panda, with a visit to the Wolong Giant Panda Nature Reserve and free time to experience the region’s bold cuisine and cultural traditions. Your journey concludes in Shanghai, China’s largest city, where classical gardens, historic neighborhoods, and the famed Bund showcase a fascinating blend of old and new.
From ancient dynasties and remarkable wildlife to the neon-lit pulse of the modern world, it’s an unforgettable exploration of China!
All This. Included
The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available). Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!

Your tour includes:
• Guided city sightseeing of Beijing including visits to Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City
• Welcome dinner featuring Peking duck
• Guided visit to the Great Wall of China with lunch
• Guided visit to the Terracotta Warriors with lunch
• Admission to Shenshuping Panda Center
• Guided city sightseeing of Shanghai including admission to Yu Garden and stroll along the Bund
• Farewell dinner featuring xiaolongbao dumplings
• High-speed trains from Beijing to Xi’an & Xi’an to Chengdu
• Intra-vacation flight from Chendgu to Shanghai