Signature: China's Great Wall, Xi’an & the Gobi Desert

9 nights from $6899

9 nights

Signature: China's Great Wall, Xi’an & the Gobi Desert

A National Geographic Signature small-group journey across China from Beijing to the Gobi Desert, Xi’an and Chengdu, blending iconic sites with exclusive expert-led moments.

$6899 pp excluding flights $767 per night
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A National Geographic Signature small-group journey across China from Beijing to the Gobi Desert, Xi’an and Chengdu, blending iconic sites with exclusive expert-led moments.
  • Visit the Forbidden City’s palaces and imperial courtyards.
  • Hike the Jinshanling Great Wall to mountain watchtowers at sunset.
  • Explore the Mogao Grottoes’ Buddhist murals in restricted-access caves.
  • Witness golden hour over Mingsha Dunes and Crescent Spring oasis.
  • Marvel at Yadan National Geological Park’s wind-carved 'Devil City' formations.
  • Stand at Yumen Pass and the Ruins of the Han Great Wall.
  • See the Terracotta Warriors in their vast underground army.
  • Observe giant pandas at Chengdu’s Research Base, hearing about conservation efforts.
Stay at The Peninsula Beijing for the city's opening days, then overnight near the wall at Jinshanling Great Wall Hotel. In Dunhuang, The Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel overlooks Mingsha Mountain. Continue to Sofitel Legend Peoples Grand Hotel Xian before concluding at Niccolo Chengdu.
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