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Day 1 - UK to Beijing

Fly from Heathrow to Beijing, arriving the following day. Departures from other UK airports are also available, please ask for details.

Day 2 - Beijing

On arrival, you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel, for a three night stay. Our holidays to China are extremely flexible so if you’d prefer a shorter or longer stay throughout the itinerary just ask!

Days 3-4 - Beijing

Spend the next few days exploring this incredible city. Getting around Beijing can be rather slow going and confusing, although the underground network is cheap and efficient. Our top way to explore is to hire a guide for the day to take you to the main sites, travelling by underground, bus and on foot - explore like a local, with a local!

Day 5 - Beijing to Xi’an

Transfer back to Beijing airport for your flight to Xi’an. When you arrive you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your chosen hotel, for a three night stay - as with all of our destinations in China, there’s a range of hotel options here.

Days 6-7 - Xi’an

Spend the next few days exploring historic Xi’an. The city is dotted with things to see - head to the Bell Tower and nearby Drum Tower to get your bearings, and start exploring from there.

Day 8 - Xi’an to Chengdu

Transfer back to Xi’an airport for your flight to Chengdu. When you arrive you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your chosen hotel, for a three night stay. As always, our holidays are super-flexible with a range of hotel options and any number of nights possible in Chengdu.

Days 9-10 - Chengdu

Spend the next few days exploring Chengdu. This is one of the best places to get close to Giant Pandas, with the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base being an excellent starting point - there are a number of other Panda bases close to the city too. China’s most famous residents are truly mesmerising.

Day 11 - Chengdu to Shanghai

Transfer back to Chengdu airport for your flight to Shanghai. On arrival, you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel, for a three night stay. We have a wide range of hotel options in all destinations, so if you can’t see your preferred option just ask!

Days 12-13 - Shanghai

Spend the next few days exploring the economic powerhouse of Asia. A cruise on the mighty Huangpu River is a great way to see the skyline, and at night, when the lights of both Pudong and Puxi come on, it’s even more spectacular!

Day 14 - Shanghai to UK

Return transfer to Shanghai airport for your return flight to the UK.

2026/27 Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu & Shanghai multicentre package holidays Prices are per person based on two sharing, including flights, transfers and accommodation, and are subject to availability. Flights from Heathrow - other departures also available, call for details.

Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu & Shanghai multicentre holidays

This China multicentre holiday is packed with history, culture, scenery and modernity - combine the two key cities of Beijing and Shanghai with Xi’an for the Terracotta Warriors and the home of the Giant Panda, Chengdu.

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