• China Holiday for Seniors With Cultural Experiences

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    Tour Code: ODY-CN-2461

    Destination: Shanghai, Chengdu, Xi’an, Beijing

Duration

11 Days

Tour Type

Private & Bespoke

Tour Style

Classic

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About This Trip

This China holiday designed for seniors begins in Shanghai, a city that reflects the country’s modern history and its remarkable pace of development. In Chengdu, you’ll experience China’s gentler side – where the easygoing spirit of “bashi” defines daily life, and even giant pandas’ behaviors reveal the city’s unhurried rhythm. In Xi’an, encounter the depth of China’s ancient civilization through the Terracotta Warriors. Then in Beijing, witness the country’s grand historical sweep from the Forbidden City to the Great Wall.

Thoughtfully arranged experiences, such as visiting a Xi’an family and joining a Sichuan cooking class, allow you to savor the diversity of Chinese cuisine while engaging in meaningful cultural exchanges.

Itinerary Summary

DAYPLACEHIGHLIGHTS
1 – 3ShanghaiThe Bund, Yu Garden, Fuxing Park
4 – 5ChengduPanda Breeding, Hot Pot, Cooking Experience
6 – 8Xi’anTerracotta Warriors, Shadow Puppet Play, Chinese Calligraphy Experience, Local Family Visit
9 – 11BeijingGreat Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven
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Itinerary

Upon arriving in Shanghai, your personal tour guide and driver will greet you outside the arrival hall and escort you to your hotel by private vehicle. It usually takes you around one hour on the road.

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Start your city discovery with the Bund, which records the glorious period of Shanghai during the 1920s and 1930s. Afterward, continue to a classical Chinese private garden – Yu Garden and then stop at a silk workshop where you can see how small cocoons transform into elegant silk. In the afternoon, have a leisurely walking tour from Fuxing Park to Bugaoli Stone Gate. Passing through the narrow lanes and communities with the locals living there, you will fully understand the vibrant, dynamic, and complicated Shanghai city.

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Enjoy a relaxed morning in Shanghai. If you want to take a city walk, there are many stylish boutiques and cafés for you to explore. Or you can simply unwind at your hotel before continuing your journey.

Fly to Chengdu in the afternoon. Arrived in Chengdu, be picked up and transferred to your hotel by your local guide and driver.

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Have a memorable morning to see cute pandas and other rare animals at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. After the tour, enjoy a world-renowned Sichuan hotpot for lunch, then return to the hotel to rest.

Later in the afternoon, stroll through the River Viewing Tower Park, admiring its expansive green spaces, lakes, and waterfalls. Climb up Chongli Pavilion to overlook the entire Chengdu urban area and the winding Jinsha River, enjoying the spectacular scenery. Afterward, head to a nearby teahouse to indulge in a tranquil and delightful tea culture experience, immersing yourself in the unique charm of Chengdu.

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▱ Beijing

In the morning, follow your local guide to explore a lively spice market, where you will complete a fun ingredient-shopping task amid the bustling atmosphere. Then wander through hidden lanes to a traditional western Sichuan courtyard, enjoy a cup of gaiwan tea before making Sichuan cuisine. Under the guidance of a professional chef, you will prepare ingredients and cook authentic Sichuan dishes yourself, before sitting down to enjoy the meal you have created.

Later on, take a high-speed train to Xi’an.

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Highlight the day with the Terracotta Warriors, a world-renowned archaeological site about an hour’s drive from downtown Xi’an. Visit the exhibition halls of the Terracotta Warriors to understand the history and culture of the Qin Dynasty and experience the grandeur of ancient emperors.

In the evening, visit Grand Tang Ever Bright City, a theme park showcasing Tang Dynasty culture and history. Here you can explore the social customs, cultural arts, and achievements of the Tang Dynasty.

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Savor a relaxed morning with a local family, learning the art of making dumplings, hand-pulled noodles, and authentic home-cooked meals. If the schedule allows, join the hosts as they go to the market to select fresh ingredients, it will be a nice chance to experience local life.

After lunch, head to Gao’s Courtyard, where you can experience a calligraphy class and learn brush calligraphy. Later, be captivated by a spectacular shadow puppetry performance, where leather puppets dance behind a thin screen, as skilled artisans bring ancient tales to life through their masterful storytelling.

Then, stroll to Muslim Street, the historic heart of Xi’an’s Hui community and a feast for the senses. Besides food stalls, you will find various traditional handicrafts and artworks.

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▱ Beijing

Before taking a high-speed train journey to Beijing, spend a relaxed morning at your hotel or explore around the hotel. Upon arrival in Beijing, local guides and drivers will transfer you to the hotel for rest.

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▱ Beijing

Begin the capital city tour from Tiananmen Square – the emblem of present China. Continue to visit the Forbidden City, the imperial seat of power for nearly 600 years, where you will spend 2.5 to 3 hours admiring the royal buildings and soaking in its mysterious ambiance.

End today’s tour with the Temple of Heaven, a sacred place where emperors once prayed for good harvests.

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Today’s journey will take you to the magnificent Great Wall!

To avoid the crowds and get a better experience, you will drive about 2 hours to the Great Wall at Mutianyu section, where you can take a cable car to get up on the well-preserved wall and do some moderate hiking to take in the sweeping views surrounding.

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Farewell, China! The tour guide and driver will take you to the airport for your return flight. Wishing you safe travels as you depart from China. Until we meet again!

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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eI highly recommend Inner Mongolia Jiuhong Travel Service Co., Ltd. The team is very easy to work with, has excellent ideas and the guides are knowledgeable and easy to be with. Very solid itineraries and execution — flexible, high quality, and great value for money.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    James T.
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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eWe visited both Xi’an and Shanghai under Jiuhong’s arrangement and received the same first-class service in both cities. The guides were knowledgeable, flexible, and happy to discuss all aspects of modern China — giving insights difficult to obtain elsewhere. Strongly recommended.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    Greenfly
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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eWe had a wonderful action-packed day. Fei Fei was amazing — her knowledge was very impressive and she was a real pleasure to be with. This was certainly the highlight of our stay in this beautiful city. Thanks so much.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    Ludovic V.
    Couples · London, UK · Verified · TripAdvisor

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