China Luxury 2026-27 New
NEWJade Dream
BEIJING - XI’AN - CHENGDU - CHONGQING - ZHUJIAJIAO - SHANGHAI
China Luxury 2026-27 New is a Guiness Travel escorted group tour in China: 13 days by plane, with a tour leader from Italy. 2 departures scheduled, from 15 October 2026 to 13 April 2027. Participation fee from 9.200,00 € per person. Required document: INDIVIDUAL PASSPORT with at least 6 months' remaining validity + Digital Arrival Card.
China Luxury 2026-27 New
Jade Dream
BEIJING - XI’AN - CHENGDU - CHONGQING - ZHUJIAJIAO - SHANGHAI

13 days starting from
9.200,00 €
Departures
Legend
Plus Guiness
- Emirates flights in business class
- domestic trains in first class
- 5-star hotels
- 9 lunches in restaurants
- 4 dinners in typical restaurants
- all admissions included
- all evening outings with tour leader and/or guide
- guide accompanying the group for the entire tour
- travel in exclusive style with a maximum of 15 people
Why this tour?
- to explore the majesty of classical and modern China
- to meet the legendary giant pandas of Chengdu, an experience unlike any other in the world
- to get to know Chongqing on the Yangtze River, one of the largest megacities in the world
Description
The Chengdu Giant Panda Reserve is an unmissable stop for anyone wishing to enjoy an extraordinary and unforgettable experience in China. Set in the heart of Sichuan province, this reserve is a sanctuary for lovers of nature and animals, offering a unique opportunity to observe giant pandas in their natural habitat. Founded in 1987, the reserve covers an area of around 92 acres and is home to more than 150 giant pandas, making it one of the most important conservation facilities in the world. In addition to giant pandas, the reserve also shelters other endangered species, such as the red panda, and various rare species of birds and plants. Visitors can watch these magnificent animals up close as they play, feed and relax among the lush bamboo forests. The reserve’s facilities are state of the art and designed to ensure the pandas’ wellbeing, providing a safe and stimulating environment for animals and visitors alike. During the visit it is possible to join guided tours offering insights into conservation efforts and the biology of giant pandas. The highly qualified and passionate staff share fascinating details about the lives of these animals and the global initiatives to protect them from extinction. Visitors can also watch the pandas’ feeding sessions, a particularly moving moment that offers an intimate glimpse of the behaviour of these incredible mammals. The reserve is not only a place to see giant pandas but also an educational experience that raises awareness of the importance of wildlife conservation. Strolling along the paths immersed in nature, visitors can enjoy a serene and contemplative atmosphere, far from the bustle of the cities. An experience at the Chengdu Giant Panda Reserve enriches any journey to China, leaving an indelible mark on every visitor’s memories. This close encounter with one of the world’s best-loved natural treasures makes the tour truly unique and memorable, offering a precious perspective on the need to protect and preserve the wonders of our planet.
Itinerary
Day 1
ITALY – BEIJING
Departure on Emirates scheduled flights in business class to Beijing - meals on board – overnight flight.
Day 2
BEIJING
Arrival in Beijing – transfer to the hotel – dinner in a typical restaurant with a view of the Forbidden City – after dinner, Beijing by night: a stroll with the tour leader through the crowded lanes of Ghost Street, a lively, boisterous thoroughfare famous for its late-night restaurants lit by red lanterns and specialising in spicy dishes such as fish or frog hot pot, offering an intensely Chinese atmosphere – overnight stay.
Day 3
BEIJING “the capital of the Celestial Empire”
Breakfast at the hotel – full day devoted to visiting the surroundings of Beijing with a guide (Ming Tombs-Changling and the Sacred Way, Great Wall at Juyongguan, UNESCO World Heritage Site) – lunch in a restaurant – dinner in a typical restaurant specialising in Peking duck – after dinner, Beijing by night: a stroll with the tour leader along lively Qianmen Street (the historic Dazhalan district) – overnight stay.
Day 4
BEIJING “the Forbidden City, UNESCO World Heritage Site”
Breakfast at the hotel – full day devoted to visiting Beijing with a guide (Temple of Heaven, tea house, a tea-tasting experience in an elegant tearoom, Tiananmen Square with the Great Hall of the People -exterior-, Mao’s Mausoleum -exterior-, Monument to the People’s Heroes, interior visit of the Forbidden City, UNESCO World Heritage Site: 600 years of history, 720,000 sq m of buildings with over 9,000 rooms, the treasures of the Imperial Palace) – lunch in a restaurant – dinner at the hotel - evening at leisure - tour leader on hand – overnight stay.
Day 5
BEIJING – XI’AN “the city where Marco Polo lived for many years”
Breakfast at the hotel - morning transfer to the station - departure for Xi’an by high-speed train (scheduled times 09.55-14.05) - lunch at leisure – afternoon visit of Xi’an with a guide (the Great Mosque, the Muslim Quarter with its market) - evening check-in at the hotel - dinner in a typical restaurant specialising in Chinese dumplings - after dinner, Xi’an by night: a visit with the tour leader to the imposing city walls and the lively, illuminated Tang Paradise park – overnight stay.
Day 6
XI’AN “the Terracotta Army, UNESCO World Heritage Site” - CHENGDU
Breakfast at the hotel – morning visit of Xi’an with a guide (Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, the breathtaking Terracotta Army, UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ming-era city walls, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda) – lunch in a restaurant – departure for Chengdu by high-speed train (approximate times 14.24-18.18) – evening check-in at the hotel - dinner at the hotel – after dinner, Chengdu by night: a visit with the tour leader to the Financial City with its iconic Tianfu Twin Towers – overnight stay.
Day 7
CHENGDU “the Giant Panda Reserve”- CHONGQING
Breakfast at the hotel - full day devoted to visiting Chengdu with a guide (the Giant Panda Reserve, the Wuhou Temple, Jinli Ancient Street) - lunch in a typical restaurant with a Sichuan menu - departure by train for Chongqing (approximate times 17.18-19.49) - dinner in a restaurant - overnight stay.
Day 8
CHONGQING “the largest megacity in the world”
Breakfast at the hotel – full day devoted to visiting Chongqing with a guide - the spectacular megacity on the Yangtze River offers a kaleidoscope of modernity and history. Jiefangbei Square, the modern nerve centre, the People’s Liberation Monument, the traditional Ciqikou Ancient Town, Liziba metro station, Nanbin Road and the celebrated Shibati district with its maze of lanes climbing the hillsides – lunch in a restaurant – dinner in a restaurant specialising in Chongqing hot pot – after dinner, Chongqing by night at Hongyadong, with its complex of “Bayu”-style stilt houses – overnight stay.
Day 9
CHONGQING – SHANGHAI
Breakfast at the hotel – departure for Shanghai on scheduled flights (approximate times 11.25-13.50) – arrival and check-in at the hotel - lunch at leisure – afternoon at leisure for shopping and independent visits to the Nanjing Road shopping street and the Silk Factory – dinner in a typical restaurant at the Shanghai Flair Rooftop to admire the city’s colourful skyline – after dinner, Shanghai by night: a stroll along the Bund with the tour leader – overnight stay.
Day 10
SHANGHAI “Cosmopolitan”
Breakfast at the hotel – full day devoted to visiting Shanghai with a guide (Shanghai Museum East or the Shanghai History Museum, stop along the Bund, the famous waterfront lined with colonial buildings, Pudong with the TV Tower –exterior-, Tianzifang, an arts district tucked away among the narrow lanes of the old French Concession) – lunch in a restaurant – dinner in a typical restaurant serving xiaolongbao soup dumplings, a local speciality, to sample Shanghai’s varied cuisine – after dinner, Shanghai by night: a cruise on the Huangpu River with the tour leader, to admire the Bund from a different perspective – overnight stay.
Day 11
SHANGHAI “The Paris of the East”
Breakfast at the hotel – full day devoted to visiting Shanghai with a guide (People’s Square, the heart of the Old City with its thousands of small shops, Yu Garden, Jing’an Temple, a Buddhist temple with gilded roofs, an oasis of peace in the city’s jungle of skyscrapers) – lunch in a restaurant – dinner in a typical restaurant – after dinner, Shanghai by night: a stroll with the tour leader and ascent of the Shanghai Tower – overnight stay.
Day 12
SHANGHAI “the most populous city in the world”
Breakfast at the hotel – morning excursion to the water village of Zhujiajiao, the ancient Fangsheng stone bridge, the wonderful Kezhi Garden with its Western influences, the Yunjin Temple and Bei Dajie, where you can soak up the traditional local atmosphere – lunch in a restaurant – afternoon transfer to the airport - departure on Emirates scheduled flights in business class for the journey home – meals on board – overnight flight.
Day 13
SHANGHAI - ITALY
Arrival in Italy.
Prices
- return journey Italy/Beijing-Shanghai/Italy on Emirates scheduled flights in business class
- Beijing/Xi’an by high-speed train in first class
- Xi’an/Chengdu by high-speed train in first class
- Chengdu/Chongqing by high-speed train in first class
- Chongqing/Shanghai on a domestic scheduled flight in business class
- airport/hotel transfers and vice versa
- station/hotel transfers and vice versa
- transfers in China by minibus/luxury coach
- accommodation in 5-star hotels on a half-board basis
- 9 lunches in restaurants
- buffet breakfasts
- all evening outings with tour leader and/or guide
- guide accompanying the group throughout the tour
- taxes, VAT
- tour leader from Italy on departures from Rome
- tour leader Dubai/Dubai for those departing from other airports
- admission to all sites and museums listed in the programme
tips (on arrival the tour leader collects a single sum of approximately €70.00 from which tips are given to guides and drivers during the tour), drinks with meals and anything not expressly mentioned.
Entrance fees
Admissions included during the tour.
- Beijing: Summer Palace, Forbidden City, one of the Ming Tombs, Sacred Way, Great Wall, Lama Temple;
- Xi’an: Terracotta Army, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, City Walls;
- Shanghai: Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, History Museum;
- Chengdu: Giant Panda Reserve, Wuhou Temple.
Our hotels
BEIJING
HOTEL REGENT or similar, 5-star
XI’AN
HOTEL SOFITEL ON RENMIN SQUARE or similar, 5-star
CHENGDU
HOTEL TIBET or similar, 5-star
CHONGQING
HOTEL GLENVIEW ITC PLAZA or similar, 5-star
SHANGHAI
HOTEL THE LONGEMONT or similar, 5-star
Info and schedule
N.B. The order of the visits may be switched between days according to museum opening hours or for operational reasons, but the programme remains unchanged.
- Required document: INDIVIDUAL PASSPORT with at least 6 months' remaining validity + Digital Arrival Card
Flight times
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 13 days by plane, with a Guiness tour leader from Italy.
When does it depart?
2 departures scheduled, from 15 October 2026 to 13 April 2027.
How much does it cost?
The individual participation fee starts from 9.200,00 € by plane.
What does the price include?
return journey Italy/Beijing-Shanghai/Italy on Emirates scheduled flights in business class; Beijing/Xi’an by high-speed train in first class; Xi’an/Chengdu by high-speed train in first class; Chengdu/Chongqing by high-speed train in first class; Chongqing/Shanghai on a domestic scheduled flight in business class; airport/hotel transfers and vice versa; station/hotel transfers and vice versa; transfers in China by minibus/luxury coach; accommodation in 5-star hotels on a half-board basis; 9 lunches in restaurants; buffet breakfasts; all evening outings with tour leader and/or guide; guide accompanying the group throughout the tour; taxes, VAT; tour leader from Italy on departures from Rome; tour leader Dubai/Dubai for those departing from other airports; admission to all sites and museums listed in the programme
What is not included in the price?
tips (on arrival the tour leader collects a single sum of approximately €70.00 from which tips are given to guides and drivers during the tour), drinks with meals and anything not expressly mentioned.
Which documents are required?
INDIVIDUAL PASSPORT with at least 6 months' remaining validity + Digital Arrival Card
Can I cancel?
Cancel without penalty up to 45 days in advance
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