GLOBAL GIRL GANG GOES TO CHINA

 

TRIP #3

CHINA – OCTOBER 2026

Chelsy and I are Meeting in Beijing China on 10/7/26.  We will be travelling on a Gate 1 Discovery Tour departing on 10/6/26.  We would love for you to join this adventure. 

Let me know if you BOOK IT, (separate rooms) and I will arrange Zoom get togethers.  Our tour departs on 10/6/26.

Please check the Gate 1 website for details and discounts.  If I find one I will let you know.

15 Day Amazing China with 3 Day Yangtze River Cruise | Visit Chongqing, Yichang, Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, and Xian | | Small Groups - www.discovery-tours.com

Package Includes

• Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed
• Flights San Francisco-Beijing, Shanghai-San Francisco
  Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
• Intra-flight: Beijing-Xian
• 13 nights First Class accommodations
• 3 nights Beijing
• 2 nights Xian
• 2 nights Chengdu
• 3 nights cruise downstream on Century Cruises or Victoria Cruises, Yangtze River
• 3 nights Shanghai
• Hotel & cruise porterage
• All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates†
• High-speed bullet train Xian-Chengdu
• Train from Yichang to Shanghai
• 31 meals: 13 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 8 dinners
• Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned vehicles
• Services of local English-speaking tour manager throughout
• Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary
• Active itinerary with unique cultural features
• Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring

Tour Highlights

Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals.

• Exploration of Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world, and the Forbidden City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Have lunch with a local family in Beijing's Hutong community
• Travel to the extraordinary 2000-year-old Great Wall of China, one of the most spectacular structures ever built by man
• Join the residents of Xian in Xingqing Park in their morning exercise
• Visit the unforgettable archaeological site of the magnificent Terracotta Warriors entombed with China's first Emperor Qin Shi Huang
• Meet the famous Giant Panda bears at the Chengdu Panda Research Center
• Embark on a 3-night Yangtze River Cruise that journeys through some of the greatest scenery in the world
• Explore Yuyuan Gardens in the Old Quarter of Shanghai, built during the Ming Dynasty
• Discover Fengjing Ancient Town, one of Shanghai's most charming water towns

†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Is This Trip Right for You?

Pace: Expect 3-4 hours of walking every touring day, as well as considerable time standing. Due to specific drop off and pick up points, additional walking to and from sights may be necessary.

Terrain: On this tour, you may need to walk on uneven and challenging terrain, navigate steep steps or slopes, and encounter cobblestone streets.

Transportation: There is one day with over 5 hours of driving, and one day with a train ride that is over 8 hours long. A train and a ship are used for transportation on this tour.

Things to Consider: Air pollution is a problem in many of China's major cities. Please see the CDC website and/or consult with your health care provider for specific recommendations. The Great Wall requires a climb of approximately 300 steps, some of which have an incline. There is a potential for a small number of sailings to be impacted by river water levels, or other factors which may impact safe navigation. This may cause part or all of the cruise itinerary to be operated by motor coach and may also involve hotel accommodations. This tour is not recommended for people who have difficulty walking.

Travel Style: This is a Small Group program.