9-Day China Tour: Great Wall, Pandas & Jiuzhaigou
A 9-Day China Journey
Beijing · Chengdu · Jiuzhaigou · Shanghai
Combine China's imperial landmarks with its best-known giant panda conservation base and the alpine lakes and waterfalls of Jiuzhaigou. This nine-day itinerary begins in Beijing with the Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall, continues to Chengdu for Sichuan culture and the giant pandas, travels to Jiuzhaigou for a full day among its lakes and waterfalls, then returns to Chengdu before continuing to Shanghai. The published day-by-day schedule does not currently specify a Yangtze River cruise segment; please confirm the product title and cruise arrangements with Sunda Travel before booking.
Journey Highlights
Experiences described in the current nine-day itinerary
Forbidden City & Great Wall
Explore Beijing's imperial palace and the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall.
Panda Conservation Base
See giant pandas at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Jiuzhaigou's Lakes & Falls
Spend a full day exploring the valley's colorful lakes, waterfalls and Tibetan-style villages.
Sichuan Local Life
Experience teahouse culture, local food streets and traditional neighborhoods in Chengdu.
Shanghai from Above
Visit the Shanghai Tower observation deck and Shanghai Museum.
9-Day China Tour Itinerary
From Beijing's imperial landmarks to Chengdu's pandas, Jiuzhaigou and Shanghai
Day 1 | BEIJING
Key Highlights
Arrive in Beijing
Day Itinerary
Meet your local representative at the airport arrival hall and transfer to your hotel by private vehicle. The existing itinerary describes guide assistance with luggage and hotel check-in; confirm the exact guide-service arrangements for arrival day.
Day 2 | BEIJING
Key Highlights
Tian'anmen, Forbidden City & Hutongs
Day Itinerary
Start with traditional Beijing breakfast options around Huguosi Snacks. Visit Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City, then explore the historic Hutong lanes by rickshaw. The itinerary also describes a Peking Duck lunch, a rooftop coffee break and dinner at a local restaurant; confirm which meals, drinks and rickshaw arrangements are included.
Day 3 | BEIJING
Key Highlights
Temple of Heaven, Tai Chi & Mutianyu Great Wall
Day Itinerary
Visit the Temple of Heaven and take part in a Tai Chi experience with local residents. Continue to Mutianyu Great Wall, where the itinerary describes a cable-car ascent and time to walk along the ramparts and watchtowers. Confirm admission and cable-car inclusions.
Day 4 | CHENGDU
Key Highlights
Discover Chengdu's Local Culture
Day Itinerary
Arrive in Chengdu and explore Wenshu Monastery. The itinerary highlights nearby local food streets, Renmin Park and its teahouse culture, Sichuan opera atmosphere and Jinli Ancient Street. Confirm the transport arrangements and whether any food, tea or performance costs are included.
Day 5 | CHENGDU → JIUZHAIGOU
Key Highlights
Giant Pandas & Transfer to Jiuzhaigou
Day Itinerary
Visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. After lunch, travel from Chengdu East Station by high-speed train toward Jiuzhaigou, as described in the current itinerary. Arrive in the evening and transfer to your hotel near the valley. Confirm the exact station, onward transfer, train tickets and hotel arrangements.
Day 6 | JIUZHAIGOU
Key Highlights
Explore Jiuzhaigou Valley
Day Itinerary
Spend the day exploring Jiuzhaigou's celebrated alpine scenery. The itinerary names Wuhua Lake, Pearl Shoal Waterfall, Changhai, Wucai Pool and Nuorilang Waterfall, as well as Tibetan-style village scenery. An optional photo tour or the Jiuzhai Impression performance is mentioned for the evening; these should be treated as optional and confirmed separately.
Day 7 | JIUZHAIGOU → CHENGDU
Key Highlights
Return to Chengdu & Taikoo Li
Day Itinerary
Travel back to Chengdu by high-speed train, as described in the itinerary. After arrival and a short rest, explore Chunxi Road and Taikoo Li, with time for shopping, cafés and the giant panda sculpture at IFS. Confirm train tickets and station transfers.
Day 8 | SHANGHAI
Key Highlights
Discover Modern Shanghai
Day Itinerary
Continue to Shanghai; the existing itinerary describes arrival by air but does not specify the flight details. Visit Shanghai Tower and its observation deck, then explore the Shanghai Museum. The evening is left for independent time and local dining. Confirm the flight, airport transfers, attraction admission and guide arrangements.
Day 9 | SHANGHAI
Key Highlights
Departure from Shanghai
Day Itinerary
Enjoy your final time in China until your airport transfer for the departing flight. Confirm the departure transfer time and whether a guide accompanies the transfer.
9-Day China Tour FAQ
What to know about Beijing, Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou and Shanghai
The current day-by-day schedule covers Beijing, Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou and Shanghai. It includes the Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall, Chengdu's panda base and local cultural districts, a full day in Jiuzhaigou Valley, and Shanghai Tower and Shanghai Museum.
The current nine-day itinerary attached to this product does not show a Yangtze River cruise or a cruise-ship boarding day. It instead describes travel to Jiuzhaigou from Chengdu and a later return to Chengdu. Please confirm the product title and cruise arrangements with Sunda Travel before booking.
The itinerary schedules a visit to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding on Day 5, before continuing toward Jiuzhaigou.
The listed sights include Wuhua Lake, Pearl Shoal Waterfall, Changhai, Wucai Pool, Nuorilang Waterfall and Tibetan-style village scenery. The Jiuzhai Impression performance and a photo tour are described as optional evening activities.
The current itinerary describes high-speed train travel from Chengdu East Station toward Jiuzhaigou and a return journey to Chengdu. The exact stations, connecting transfers, train times and ticket class should be confirmed in the final quotation.
The current Day 8 description says you arrive in Shanghai by air, but it does not provide flight details. Confirm the flight, baggage allowance, airport transfers and guide arrangements before departure.
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