Compare China – Panda Conservation Adventure by Discover Corps vs Beijing 3 nights 4 days by Ritz Tours
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| Duration | 6 days | 4 days |
| Price From | $ 2,995 | $ 710 |
| Price Per Day | $ 499 | $ 178 |
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| Trip Style | Small group tour | Group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches and 5 Dinners |
3 Breakfasts and 2 Lunches |
| Description |
China’s 1.3 billion people have witnessed an extraordinary change of pace as the face of their country has seen rapid economic expansion. However, the pull of tradition remains strong. We’ll bring you together with residents of the bustling capital city of Beijing and go beyond the city boundaries to share a homemade meal with a welcoming local family. You'll also see China from two completely different points of view - the bustling metropolis of Chengdu and the conservation hub of Dujiangyan. |
Throughout Beijing's time-honored history as the nation's capital, it has earned a reputation as one of the most famous historic and cultural cities of the world. Although it is in the midst of an urban renewal, Beijing still maintains its imperial splendor. Travelers to this ancient city can visit must-see destinations, including the legendary Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the exquisite pavilions and gardens of the Summer Palace. |
Day 1: Arrive and Enjoy a Sichuan Hotpot
Meals: Dinner
A warm welcome awaits at Chengdu International Airport where we’ll introduce you to your Discover Corps group. We’ll then whisk you away to your four-star hotel in Dujiangyan for a traditional welcome dinner. Enjoy a free evening to recharge before the morning's activities.
Day 2: Visit the Dujiangyan Panda Breeding Research Center to Begin Volunteering
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Your hands-on experience with the pandas begins today! We’ll introduce you to the conservationists at the Dujiangyan Panda Research Center who will introduce you to the pandas before your work begins. Your first task will be to help feed the pandas their bamboo breakfasts – an incredible way to start the day. After your own lunch, you will clean the fencing of the pandas gardens, clean their enclosures, break bamboo shoots for the pandas, and more to help the center. After volunteering, walk around the neighborhood before a local meal for dinner.
Day 3: Continue Lending a Hand at the Dujiangyan Panda Research Center
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
On your second day of volunteering, you’ll have the choice to help clean the enclosures before experiencing the magic of hand-feeding the pandas for a second time. These friendly animals will be familiar faces by now as you learn how to make special cakes for them and continue to provide the special care they need. Today, you’ll receive a certificate of recognition of your efforts.
In the late afternoon, head to the bustling city of Chengdu and enjoy dinner before a free night to explore the lively atmosphere of the city or relax in your hotel.
Day 4: Experience a Cooking Class with a Local Family
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Spend today joining a local family in the nearby markets gathering ingredients before a cooking class in their home. Learn how to make a number of Sichuan favorites before enjoying your lunch together. In the evening, watch a performance of a traditional Sichuan act of face changing, as well as other local performances.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Visit the Unforgettable Terracotta Warriors
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Hit the road this morning for the 1.5 hour drive to the Terracotta Warriors. Marvel at the over 6,000 warrior sculptures, each with a different face, and learn more about their importance in teaching us about ancient China. For lunch, sample the unique flavores of Hui Muslim food before a bike ride around the top of Xi'an's ancient city walls.
Day 6: Depart from Xi'an or Continue on to The Great Wall of China Optional Extension
Meals: Breakfast
It's time for those on the six-day trip to say their goodbyes before being transfered to the airport for their flight home. If you're staying with us for The Great Wall of China extension, you'll hop on a flight to Beijing for your first adventure.
Day 1: Arrive-Beijing
Meet your local guide at airport and transfer to hotel by private car. Check-in to hotel upon arrival.
Day 2: Beijing
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Today enjoy an inrtoductory tour of Beijing. See Tiananmen Square, the world's largest public square, and the Forbidden City, the imperial residence of 24 emperors, Temple of Heaven, an elaborate medieval complex of imperial cult buildings dominated by a sacrificial altar pavillion, and Summer Palace.
Day 3: Beijing
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
This morning, journey to the Great Wall or "Long Wall of Ten Thousand Li" in traditional Chinese. Built more than 2000 years ago to protect against nomadic invasions from the north, this mammoth edifice weaves for 5500 miles across China like an imperial dragon. From here , continue to the Sacred Way and stroll along this stone pathway, also known as the "Divine Way". Back to hotel at around 05:00pm.
Day 4: Beijing
Meals: Breakfast
Next destination, Check out hotel and meet your guide for transfer to airport.
