AACI’s Classic China + an Extension fo Sichuan, Yunan & Tibet – June 2026
SAMPLE ITINERARY – Will be updated with prices in the near future
June 1 to June 14. With add-on: June 14 to June 24, 2026
Part 1 – Classical China
Day 1 – Monday June 1, 2026 – Shenzhen
Arrive in Shenzhen. Transfer to Chabad for dinner. Transfer to the hotel
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 2 – Tuesday June 2, 2026 – Guilin
Breakfast at the hotel, Transfer to the train station for journey to Guilin. Upon arrival – drive to Longsheng to Dragon’s Backbone, Rice terraces, Long Hair show at Huanglu Yao Village.
Transfer to the hotel in Guilin. Dinner at the hotel.
In the evening: Four Lake boat cruise.
Day 3 – Wednesday June 3, 2026 – Guilin
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Yangshou, Li river cruise, Fuli, West street
Dinner at Yangshou hotel. In the evening: Impression Liu Sanjie Show
Back to Guilin
Day 4 – Thursday June 4, 2026 – Guilin – Shanghai
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Pearl factory, Elephant Trunk Hill Park, Reed Flute Cave. Afternoon transfer to the airport for flight to Shanghai.
Dinner at the Jewish Community and overnight in Shanghai.
Day 5 – Friday June 5, 2026 – Shanghai
Breakfast at the hotel. Guided tour of Ohel Rachel synagogue (outside), Hongkou Ghetto, Ohel Moshe synagogue, The museum for Urban Planning, silk factory
French Concession. Return to hotel to prepare for Shabbat.
Dinner at Jewish Community.
Day 6 –Shabbat June 6, 2026 – Shanghai
Breakfast at the hotel.
A detailed Shabbat itinerary will be provided
Day 7 – Sunday June 7, 2026 – Shanghai
Breakfast at the hotel. Full day excursion to Zhouzhuang water village with a boat ride or to Suzhou, visit various gardens.
Dinner at Jewish Community. In the evening: Acrobatic show.
Day 8 – Monday June 8, 2026 – Xi’an
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning flight to Xian. Upon arrival we will visit the Muslim Quarter, the Mosque, City walls
Dinner at the Buddhist Vegan restaurant. In the evening: Tang Dynasty show.
Day 9 – Tuesdy June 9, 2026 – Xi’an – Beijing
Breakfast at the hotel. Terra Cota warriors Museum pit 1,2,3. Bronze Chariot. Terra Cota factory. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Beijing
Dinner at Chabad Beijing, transfer to the hotel
Day 10 Wednesday June 10, 2026 – Beijing
Breakfast at the hotel, FD city tour: Temple of heaven, Chinese hospital, Tian An Men Square and the Forbidden City, Silk market
Huang Pu river cruise, Tea House. Transfer for dinner at Chabad. In the evening: Kong Fu show.
Day 11 Thursday June 11,2026 – Beijing
Breakfast at the hotel. FD tour: Cream factory, The Great Wall, (Juyongguan), Ming Dynasty Tombs, Pearl market.
In the evening Golden Mask show. Transfer to dinner at Chabad for dinner.
Day 12 – Friday June 12t, 2026 – Beijing
Breakfast at the hotel, Summer Palace with a boat ride, Hutong tour with rickshaw, Lama temple.
Return to hotel for preparations for Shabbat. Transfer to Chabad for service and dinner.,
Day 13 –Shabbat June 13, 2026 – Beijing
Breakfast at the hotel. Meals and Tfilot at Chabad
Walking tour in the afternoon. A detailed Shabbat itinerary will be provided
In the evening: illuminated Beijing tour by bus.
Day 14 – Sunday June 14, 2026 – End of part 1/ – Lijiang
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for the flight home.
Part 2 – Sichuan, Yunan, Tibet
Those who continue to Part 2 – drive to Gubei Water Town
Visit the town (including boat ride), Fish dinner at a local restaurant. Gubei at night tour
Day 15 – Monday June 15, 2026 – Lijiang
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Beijing airport for the flight to Lijiang. Upon arrival start the tour: Spurce Plateau Cable Car to Jade Dragon Show Mountain, Bashiha village
In the evening: Naxi Ancient Music and Dance performance at Dongba Palace or Lijiang Golden Sand show
Dinner at the hotel.
Day 16 – Tuesday June 16, 2026 – Lijiang, Yangtze river
Breakfast at the hotel, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Yangtze first bend, hike at the gorge. Dinner at the hotel in Lijiang
In the evening: the old city and the night market.
Day 17 – Wednesday June 17, 2026 – Chengdu
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning flight to Chengdu. Upon arrival begin tour: Dujiangyan Irrigation Project. Dinner at Chabad Chengdu
Sichuan Opera show, face changing at the traditional tea house.
Day 18 – Thursday June 18, 2026 – Lesham, Emeishan
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Panda Research base. Lesham – boat ride on the Min river, Emeishan, dinner at the hotel Lingxiu Hot Springs. Massage at the spa
Dinner at the hotel.
Day 19 – Friday June 19, 2026 – Chengdu
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive back to Chengdu. City tour – the People’s park, tea ceremony, Du Fu Cottage, Gigli Culture Street
Return to the hotel for preparations for Shabbat. Journey to Chabad. Dinner at Chabad.
Day 20 – Saturday Shabbat June 20, 2026 – Chengdu
Breakfast at the hotel. A detailed Shabbat itinerary will be provided
A walking tour in Chengdu – with the guide. In the evening visit Tai Kooli, Lan Quai Fong, Kuang Zhai street – transfer by bus from and back to the hotel
Meals at Chabad
Day 21 – Sunday June 21, 2026 – Lhasa
Breakfast at the hotel. Flight to Lhasa. Visit Jokhang Temple and Barkhor street
Fish dinner at the hotel.
Day 22 – Monday June 22, 2026 – Lhasa
Breakfast at the hotel. Potala Palace – visit. Nurbolingka Palace – visit. Dinner at the hotel
In the evening: Princess Wencheng spectacle performance.
Day 23 – Tuesday June 23, 2026 – Lhasa, Yarlung river
Breakfast at the hotel. Full day tour: Scenic drive to highland lake, along Yarlung river
Back to Lhasa. Dinner at the hotel
Day 24 – Wednesday June 24, 2026 – Lhasa-Beijing-end of the tour
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Beijing. Take the flight home.
End of the tour.
This itinerary is a taste of what’s to come. Stay tuned for final itineary with prices. Please email your interest to receive more detasils upon publication to info@aaci.org.il