24/04/2025
Complete China with Panda Volunteering
BBC Race Across the World
17 Nights Private Tour from £4589pp
Travel Date: 13 November 2025
As Race Across the World kicks off tonight in Beijing, we're inviting you to step into the adventure with a journey that mirrors the show’s epic route across China — but with all the unforgettable experiences and none of the travel chaos. From standing atop the Great Wall and diving into Beijing’s buzzing hutongs, to riding the bullet train to Xi’an for a face-to-face with the Terracotta Warriors, our itinerary is packed with cultural deep dives, jaw-dropping shows, and local flavours (yes, even dumplings at a Michelin-starred spot).
In Chengdu, you’ll roll up your sleeves for a once-in-a-lifetime panda volunteering experience. Add a luxury cruise down the Yangtze and a walk among the otherworldly peaks of Zhangjiajie, and you’ve got the perfect blend of adventure, value, and soul-stirring scenery, just like the show, but at your own pace!
BEIJING
STAY: 3 Nights at 4* Novotel Beijing Peace in a Superior Room with Breakfast
INCLUDED: Chinese Kung Fu Show & Dinner
Enjoy an exhilarating Chinese martial arts show, delicious home-style Beijing cuisine and an impressive Chinese martial arts performance displaying Shaolin boxing
INCLUDED: Highlights of Beijing Tour over 2 Days
Explore Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square on the first day and visit the Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple and old Hutongs with a Rickshaw ride on the second day. Also stop by the bustling Nanluoguxiang Hutong on the first night.
Ride the Bullet Train from Beijing to Xian
(Transfers Hotel to Station/Station to Hotel also Included)
XIAN
STAY: 2 Nights at 5* Sheraton Xian Hotel in a Deluxe Room with Breakfast
INCLUDED: Private Half-day tour to the Terracotta Warriors
The Museum visit includes three original pits, Pit 1 as the main force, Pit 2 as the Flexible Troupe and Pit 3 as Command center. There is also an exhibition hall for different exhibitions from time to time. This is definitely a treasure house to study the history of the first dynasty of China, the Qin Dynasty.
INCLUDED: Xi'an Tang Dynasty Music and Dancing Show
Tang Dynasty was the most powerful era in Chinese history. The Xi'an Tang Dynasty's superb song and dance performance and its unique cuisine has earned itself lavish praise from visitors home and abroad. Complimented By A Live Classical Chinese Orchestra and a Tang Dynasty style song and dance show
Take a Direct Flight to Chengdu (Included)
CHENGDU
STAY: 2 Nights at 5* Millennium Hotel Chengdu in a Superior Room with Breakfast
INCLUDED: Dujiangyan Panda Volunteering Experience with Lunch
Work closely with giant panda keepers, see the scene behind the stage & Contribute to conservation efforts of this vulnerable species. Get Involved behind the scenes such as prepare the bamboo, clean the cage, pick up panda pupu & make panda cakes. Also you will receive a volunteer certificate and souvenirs!
Ride the Bullet Train from Chengdu to Chongqing
(Transfers Hotel to Station/Station to Hotel also Included)
CHONGQING
STAY: 2 Nights at 5* Hilton Chongqing in a Standard Room with Breakfast
INCLUDED: Full Day Chongqing Highlights Private Tour
Explore this Mega city & largest city in the world by population - visit the major landmark of Peoples Auditorium, the private garden of Eling Park, ancient village of Ci Qi Kou (Porcelain Village) and wander around the Hongyadong Block.
Transfer to the Chongqing Port (Included)
YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE
STAY: 3 Nights aboard Yangtze River Cruise: Chongqing to Yichang
Explore the pretty Three Gorges by Century Cruises including Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, and Xiling Gorge by a Chinese 5-star boat downstream along the Yangtze River for a 4-day-and-3-night cruise from Chongqing to Yichang with three included shore excursions, meals and Deluxe Cabin included
Transfer from Yichang Port to Zhangjiajie (Included)
ZHANGJIAJIE
STAY: 2 Nights at 5* Pullman Zhangjiajie in a Superior Room with Breakfast
Located in Wulingyuan, the world natural heritage geological park and national forest.
INCLUDED: Fox Fairy Show VIP Ticket
Known as the world's first real-scene musical drama with the high mountains and deep valleys as the stage background, Tianmen Fox Fairy Show was put on at the foot of Tianmen Mountain. The visual presentation is spectacular and amazing, the music is impressive, and those dancers and singers are also charming.
INCLUDED: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park & Avatar Mountain Tour
Witness spectacular rock peaks that inspired the set of blockbuster movie, Avatar. You will be in awe of the magnificent scenery of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and take home with you wonderful memories of this trip.
Take a Direct Flight to Shanghai (Included)
SHANGHAI
STAY: 3 Nights at 5* Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai in a Premier Skyline View with Breakfast
INCLUDED: Amazing Highlights of Old Shanghai
Explore The Yuyuan Garden, historic backstreets of Old Shanghai, Confucius Temple local dumpling tasting and much more, as well you'll enjoy the special Confucian's tea ceremony.
INCLUDED: Din Tai Fung Dinner Experience and Acrobatics Show
Have a bite of the world famous soup dumpling at Din Tai Fung, a Michelin Star rated restaurant. Followed by a 75 minutes eye-popping performance of Chinese acrobatics by the Shanghai Acrobatics School and Troupe
Based on 2 Adults Sharing
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Package Includes:
International & Domestic Flights with 20kgs Baggage
Private Arrival Transfer in Beijing
Private Transfer Hotel to Train Station in Beijing
Private Transfer Train Station to Hotel in Xian
Private Departure Transfer in Xian
Private Arrival Transfer in Chengdu
Private Transfer Hotel to Train Station in Chengdu
Private Transfer Hotel to Train Station in Chongqing
Private Transfer Hotel to Port in Chongqing
Private Transfer Yichang Port to Hotel in Zhangjiajie
Private Departure Transfer in Zhangjiajie
Private Return Airport Transfer in Shanghai
17 Nights Hotels & Tours as mentioned in Itinerary.
£1000pp Deposit
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