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Living Heritage

Where ancient traditions are still alive.

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Living Heritage

Where ancient traditions are still alive.

This 12-day journey connects Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Lijiang, Dali and Shanghai. Follow the proposed route below and tell us your preferred dates, interests and pace.


When

Your preferred datesSubject to availability

Price

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How long

12 days / 11 nightsProposed programme

This is a proposed itinerary. Dates, accommodation, transport, visits and included services will be confirmed in your personalised quote.

View journey route · Beijing → Xi’an → Chengdu → Lijiang → Dali → ShanghaiCHINA11. Beijing22. Xi’an33. Chengdu44. Lijiang55. Dali66. ShanghaiSCHEMATIC ROUTE · NOT TO SCALE

Beijing

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City outline

City stage

Living heritage

  • Imperial craftsmanship
  • Hutongs
  • Calligraphy
  • Traditional crafts
  • Temple of Heaven
Tiananmen Gate in Beijing
Tiananmen Gate in Beijing
Tiananmen Gate in Beijing
A traveller looking towards the Great Wall
A traveller looking towards the Great Wall
Roast duck displayed in a Beijing restaurant
Roast duck displayed in a Beijing restaurant
1 / 3Beijing · In pictures

Xi’an

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City outline

City stage

Living heritage

  • Terracotta Warriors
  • Qin craftsmanship
  • Tang heritage
  • Ancient City Wall
  • Traditional food culture
AI test illustration of the Terracotta Army near Xi’an
AI test illustration of the Terracotta Army near Xi’an
Traditional dress and cultural gathering in Xi’an
Traditional dress and cultural gathering in Xi’an
1 / 2Xi’an · In pictures

Chengdu

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City outline

City stage

Living heritage

  • Sichuan Opera
  • Face-changing
  • Tea culture
  • Traditional crafts
  • Local artisan experience
A Sichuan opera fire-breathing performance
AI test illustration of a giant panda eating bamboo
AI test illustration of a giant panda eating bamboo
A Sichuan opera performer holding a fan
A Sichuan opera performer holding a fan
A Sichuan opera fire-breathing performance
A Sichuan opera fire-breathing performance
1 / 3Chengdu · In pictures

Lijiang

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City outline

City stage

Living heritage

  • Naxi culture
  • Dongba heritage
  • Traditional music
  • Naxi architecture
  • Shuhe Ancient Town
AI test illustration: a quiet historic Yunnan street with timber facades and tiled roofs
AI test illustration: a quiet historic Yunnan street with timber facades and tiled roofs
Chinese tea setting
Chinese tea setting
1 / 2Lijiang · In pictures

Dali

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City outline

City stage

Living heritage

  • Bai culture
  • Traditional architecture
  • Handicrafts
  • Erhai Lake
  • Local community
AI test illustration: a quiet historic Yunnan street with timber facades and tiled roofs
AI test illustration: a quiet historic Yunnan street with timber facades and tiled roofs
AI test illustration: a quiet historic Yunnan street with timber facades and tiled roofs
AI test illustration: Chinese tea country
AI test illustration: Chinese tea country
1 / 2Dali · In pictures

Shanghai

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City outline

City stage

Living heritage

  • Old Shanghai
  • Traditional neighborhoods
  • Contemporary reinterpretation of Chinese heritage
  • Farewell experience
AI test illustration of the Shanghai skyline at blue hour
AI test illustration of the Shanghai skyline at blue hour
Planted terraces at Tian An 1000 Trees in Shanghai
Planted terraces at Tian An 1000 Trees in Shanghai
1 / 2Shanghai · In pictures

Good to know

Your stay

The proposed programme is 12 days and 11 nights. Hotels, room categories and the final night-by-night arrangements are to be confirmed.

A journey outline

The source programme describes experiences and suggested stays by city. The exact daily order will be agreed with you during planning.

Your quote

Ask us to confirm the price, accommodation, guiding, admissions, meals and transport included in your quote. International flights, visas and insurance should be discussed during planning.

Planning your departure

Please tell us your onward plans, particularly where the final day includes an evening or farewell programme. We can discuss departure timing or an additional night if needed.

Photography combines the WanderBao image collection with clearly labelled AI test illustrations. Some photographs provide regional or thematic context rather than depicting a confirmed visit.

Let us shape your journey

Tell us your dates, number of travellers and the experiences that interest you.

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