A 5-Star Journey through China's Sacred Heartland & Tibet

Step into a journey where empire, faith and legend gently intertwine.

13 Days • from A$4,699 per person (AUD) • including return flights from major Australian cities

Tour Highlights

  • Intimate small-group travel with no more than 20 guests
  • Stand in awe before the ancient Terracotta Warriors and Horses
  • Glide by high-speed train from Xi'an to Chongqing
  • Witness the surreal Liziba Subway Station where monorail threads through a building
  • Wander through the glowing stilted lanes of Hongya Cave
  • Cruise to admire the 71-metre Leshan Giant Buddha
  • Visit Bao Guo Temple, the spiritual gateway of Mount Emei
  • Meet China's beloved Giant Pandas at the research base

Itinerary at a Glance

  1. Day 1: Australia (or New Zealand) – Xi'an — Today, depart Australia (or New Zealand) for Xi'an, the ancient heart of China. Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by our local tour representative and transferred to your hotel, where your jou
  2. Day 2: Terracotta Warriors & Horses — Enjoy a gentle sleep-in this morning, then step into a story written in clay, time, and legend as you set out to discover one of China's most awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage treasures. Visit the T
  3. Day 3: Xi'an – Chongqing (High Speed Train) — After breakfast, depart for Xi'an Railway Station and board a high-speed train gliding south toward Chongqing. Over the next 5.5 hours, watch the landscape unfold like a moving scroll—cities giving wa
  4. Day 4: Chongqing Sightseeing — Begin the day with a gentle stroll outside the Great Hall of the People—a stately icon of the city. Visit the extraordinary Liziba Subway Station, where the Chongqing monorail glides straight through
  5. Day 5: Chongqing – Free Day — Enjoy a free day to explore this amazing city at your own pace, or join a full-day optional tour to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Wulong Karst National Park, featuring Furong Cave, the Three Natural
  6. Day 6: Chongqing – Leshan Giant Buddha — Journey onward to Leshan, where mountains soften into rivers and history breathes quietly along the water's edge. Board a gentle river cruise to behold the awe-inspiring Leshan Giant Buddha, a UNESCO
  7. Day 7: Emeishan – Chengdu — Set out on a scenic drive toward Emeishan, nestled in the misty shadow of Mount Emei—the highest of China's four sacred Buddhist mountains. Wander through the Emeishan area and visit Baoguo Temple, th
  8. Day 8: Chengdu Sightseeing — Step into a world of gentle wonder at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Here, amid bamboo groves and quiet gardens, the world's rarest bears move with unhurried grace. Later, wander i
  9. Day 9: Chengdu – Lhasa — Head to Chengdu airport and fly to Lhasa, the heart and soul of Tibet. The remainder of the day is free to relax and acclimatise to the high elevation of this area. Please note: Parts of this journey
  10. Day 10: Lhasa Sightseeing — Ascend into legend at the magnificent Potala Palace—the most iconic symbol of Tibet and the former winter residence of the Dalai Lamas (1649–1959). Rising 3,700 metres above sea level, the Potala stan
  11. Day 11: Lhasa – Yamdrok Lake – Lhasa — Leave the city behind and journey into the sacred heart of Tibet. After around two hours on the road, the ascent brings you to Kampa La Pass at 4,797 metres. Far below, Yamdrok Lake appears like a tur
  12. Day 12: Lhasa – Australia (or New Zealand) — Today, you will be transferred to Lhasa Airport for your flight back to Australia (or New Zealand). Standard check-out time is 12:00 and luggage storage is available at the front desk for those with l
  13. Day 13: Arrive in Australia (or New Zealand) — Welcome home after an unforgettable journey through China's sacred heartland and Tibet.

What's Included

  • Return international full-service flights (economy class), surcharges may apply
  • 1 internal flight: Chengdu to Lhasa
  • 11 nights of 5-star hotel accommodation
  • Xi'an: Sheraton Xi'an Hotel or similar
  • Chongqing: Hilton Chongqing or similar
  • Leshan: Wyndham Leshan Downtown or similar
  • Chengdu: InterContinental Chengdu Global Center or similar
  • Lhasa: InterContinental Lhasa Paradise or similar
  • 11 breakfasts
  • Private air-conditioned vehicles
  • High-speed train experience (Xi'an to Chongqing)
  • Return airport transfers