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Best of China

11 Days / 10 Nights
Kochi → China (Big Wild Goose Square, Bird's Nest Olympic Stadium, Forbidden City, Golden Mask Dynasty Sho, Great Wall of China)

10 Nights | 11 Days | 10 April, 05 May, 25 Aug, 14 Oct 2026

The Best of China is a captivating journey through China’s timeless heritage and modern wonders. From the Great Wall and Forbidden City in Beijing to the Terracotta Warriors of Xi’an, the panda capital Chengdu, the dramatic landscapes of Zhangjiajie, and the futuristic skyline of Shanghai, this tour blends history, culture, nature, and innovation into one unforgettable experience.

Day by Day Itinerary

Assemble at Cochin International Airport.
Meet your Malayalee tour Manager from Santa Monica Tours & Travels.
Board your flight to Singapore
Arrive Singapore and board your connection flight to Beijing .
You will arrive in Beijing, after clearing formalities you will proceed to the hotel & Check in.
Transfer for dinner
Overnight stay in Beijing.

After Breakfast proceed to “Juyong Pass” a part of Great Wall of China and known for its historical significance and breathtaking views. Spend the morning exploring and walking along this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage site. Marvel at the ancient engineering marvels and immerse yourself in the rich history that surrounds you.
You will explore the Great Wall of China
Lunch at Restaurant
In the afternoon, visit the Bird’s Nest Olympic Stadium, (outside look only). This is an architectural marvel built for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Enjoy the Golden Mask Dynasty Show in the evening (Subject to operation). This visually stunning performance showcases China’s rich cultural heritage through music, dance, and intricate mask work.
After dinner transfer back to your hotel.
Overnight stay in the hotel

After breakfast, you will proceed to Tiananmen Square, one of the largest public squares in the world and an iconic symbol of China’s history.
Later, you will walk to the Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, located just north of Tiananmen Square. This imperial palace was once home to Chinese emperors and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
After lunch visit The Temple of Heaven, another UNESCO World Heritage site and an architectural masterpiece. This complex of religious buildings was used by emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies to pray for good harvests.
Evening enjoy the stunning Chaoyang Acrobatic show in Beijing. The show includes everything from bicycling and fire stunts to contortion and lion dancing, making it the most popular acrobatics show in Beijing.
After dinner, return to the hotel
Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, you will checkout from the hotel.
Then transfer to the railway station to take a high-speed train to Xi’an.
Arrive in Xi’an, Xi’an is a large city and capital of Shaanxi Province in central China. Once known as Chang’an (Eternal Peace), it marks the Silk Road’s eastern end and was home to the Zhou, Qin, Han and Tang dynasties’ ruling houses. At archaeological sites in Xi’an’s surrounding plains are the famed Bingmayong (Terra Cotta Army), thousands of life-size, hand-molded figures buried with China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang.
Proceed for lunch
Visit Big Wild Goose Square with fountain show. Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. You can explore the most beautiful Fountain located on the north side of the square it is the biggest Tang dynasty culture square .
After dinner transfer to hotel
Check in & Overnight stay in Xi’an.

After breakfast, you will proceed to visit Terracotta Warriors. The Terracotta Army is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China. It is a form of funerary art buried with the emperor in 210–209 BCE with the purpose of protecting him in his afterlife.
Lunch in restaurant
Later, you will enjoy the outside view of City Wall.
Stroll along the Muslim street.
After dinner transfer back to hotel
Overnight in Xi’an.

After breakfast check out from hotel
Transfer to railway station to take high-speed bullet train to Chengdu.
Arrive in Chengdu also called “The Hibiscus City “ is the fifth largest city in the People’s Republic of China. It is the capital of Sichuan province and is on top of the Chengdu Plain. The city is home to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Proceed for lunch
Later, you will visit Leshan Giant Buddha, the most beautiful attraction which offers travelers to see the tallest and largest stone Buddha Statue in the world.
Dinner in restaurant
Transfer to hotel
Check in & Overnight stay in Chengdu.

After breakfast, you will checkout from the hotel.
Then you will visit the Chengdu Panda Base, The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is a public non-profit breeding and research institute for giant pandas, red pandas, and other rare animals, located in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. It is a conservation center where visitors can view endangered giant pandas in a natural habitat.
Later you see the Broad & Narrow Alley. It offers a view into Chengdu life and see the historical remains of the old Chengdu City
Lunch in restaurant
Transfer to railway station for the bullet train to Zhangjiajie.
Arrive in Zhangjiajie,
Dinner and transfer to the hotel.
Check in & Overnight stay in Zhangjiajie.

Breakfast at hotel.
Visit Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, including Yuanjiajie Scenic Area
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is a national forest park located in Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, China. It is one of several national parks within the Wulingyuan Scenic Area. The park is comprised of dense forests, deep ravines, deep canyons, unusual peaks, caves, and pillar-like rock formations blanketed throughout the park. These pillar rock formations are what the park is renowned for around the world.
The Yuanjiajie Scenic Area is located in the northern portion of Shandaogou. This mighty mountain is mainly composed of quartzite. Lush trees and foggy mountains cover this beautiful landscape. The fictional, floating rocks in the movie “Avatar” were inspired by the rocks of Yuanjiajie.
After lunch Visit “Avatar Hallelujah Mountain” by Bailong Elevator
Avatar Hallelujah Mountain Towering vertically up to 3,544 feet, this rock column of covered by lush foliage on its peak and part of the body, with major stone part exposing in the air to let you see its layers of sharp carving by nature. To seize the popularity of the movie “Avatar”, the park official changed the name of mountain into “Avatar Hallelujah Mountain” in 2010.
Bailong Elevator looks like a giant dragon soaring up to sky. It was placed on the list of Guinness World Records for it is the highest and fastest elevator with the maximum loading capacity. It reaches the mountain top in two minutes
Visit Tianzi Mt with cable car down.
After dinner transfer back to hotel
Overnight stay in Zhangjiajie.

After breakfast checkout from the hotel.
Then you will visit Tianmen Mt. by cable car.
Experience Glass Skywalk at Ghost-Valley Plank Road and Glass Bridge
After lunch Transfer to the airport for the flight to Shanghai
Arrive in Shanghai,
Dinner in restaurant
Transfer to hotel
Check in & Overnight stay in Shanghai.

After breakfast, proceed for Sightseeing tour of Shanghai.
Entrance to Shanghai Tower 118th floor. Shanghai Tower is a 632-meter-tall mega-tall skyscraper in Lujiazui, Pudong, Shanghai. It is the tallest building in China and the world’s third-tallest building by height to architectural top Enjoy the breathtaking views from the 118th floor.
Explore the outer view of Yu garden area ,
Photostop at the Oriental Pearl TV Tower.
Visit Shanghai Museum, renowned for its vast collection of ancient Chinese art and artefacts. Spend time exploring the exhibits and learning about the rich cultural heritage of China.
Lunch at restaurant.
In the evening, transfer for a Huangpu River cruise, where you can enjoy the views of Shanghai’s skyline and the historic Bund.
After dinner, transfer back to your hotel.
Overnight stay in hotel.

After breakfast Check out from the hotel
Proceed to Long yang Maglev Train Station
Experience the Maglev Train Journey, the world’s fastest mode of transportation.
Proceed to Pudong International Airport for your return flight