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14-Day China Highlights Private Tour from Beijing: Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Guilin and Shanghai | Forbidden City | Great Wall | Terracotta Army | Cute Pandas | Li River | The Bund

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What you'll experience

Highlights

• Explore the landmarks of Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Guilin and Shanghai
• Overnight in the hand-picked hotels
• Experience High-speed Train as the transportation between cities
• Forbidden City, Great Wall, Terracotta Army, Cute Pandas, Li River, The Bund

14 days

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1

    Day 1 — Beijing

    Welcome to China. Once your flight lands at the airport, your private tour guide will greet you with a warm smile, holding a sign with your name on it. It will take about an hour from the airport to the downtown hotel. Along the way, your guide will give you a brief introduction of Beijing. After settling down at the hotel, enjoy some free time to recover from the long journey.
     
    Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 4 star: Beijing Novotel Peace Hotel, 5 star: Legendale Hotel Beijing
  2. 2

    Day 2 — Beijing

    Today, you will visit the Tiananmen Square, followed by the Forbidden City. You can spend some time exploring the three main palaces on the central axis as well as some other places and imagine how Chinese royal members lived in ancient times. Afterward, visit Jingshan Park and climb up to the artificial Coal Hill, where you can enjoy the full view of the grand royal building complex of the Forbidden City.
    Tiananmen Square

    Tiananmen Square

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 4 star: Beijing Novotel Peace Hotel, 5 star: Legendale Hotel Beijing
  3. 3

    Day 3 — Beijing

    The Great Wall is the first stop of your today’s tour. To give you a better experience, we will arrange the less crowded Great Wall at Mutianyu for you, which will take you about 2 hours on the road. It is also one of the best-preserved parts of the Great Wall, and a round-way cable car makes it easy and safe for you and your kids to get up and down. When standing on the top, you can do some moderate hiking further up to enjoy the majestic landscape. Later on, visit Changling Tomb and a jade store before going back to the city.
    Mutianyu Great Wall

    Mutianyu Great Wall

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 4 star: Beijing Novotel Peace Hotel, 5 star: Legendale Hotel Beijing
  4. 4

    Day 4 — Beijing - Xi'an

    This morning you're going to visit the elegant Temple of Heaven, where you can see how local people enrich their daily lives after retirement and even follow a master to play Chinese Taichi. As one of the Chinese martial arts and known for being practiced with relatively slow movements, it is easy to learn. In the afternoon, take 5 to 6 hours' high-speed train to Xi'an. Upon your arrival in the early evening, be picked up and transferred to your hotel.
    Temple of Heaven

    Temple of Heaven

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 4 star: Eastern House Boutique Hotel, 5 star: Wyndham Grand Xian South
  5. 5

    Day 5 — Xi'an

    Today's highlight is the awe-inspiring Terracotta Warriors. With thousands of lifelike clay soldiers, horses and chariots, there is plenty of time to marvel at the magnificent display. The interesting thing is that you will find that each statue of the soldier is unique. They're all from the original image of the Qin people used to be like. You can even know their different stories when you look at their faces. Make a stopover at the Art Ceramics Factory and then drive back to the city. Continue to visit the Tang dynasty culture and indulge in a joyful and relaxing experience.
    Terracotta Warriors and Horses

    Terracotta Warriors and Horses

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 4 star: Eastern House Boutique Hotel, 5 star: Wyndham Grand Xian South
  6. 6

    Day 6 — Xi'an - Chengdu

    This morning, you will visit Xi'an City Wall, where you can walk or cycle along the walls (extra charge). Then head to the Drum Tower and enjoy a chime bell performance. 
    In the afternoon, proceed to Chengdu by 4 hours' high-speed train. On arrival, be met and taken to your hotel. The rest is for you at leisure.
    Drum Tower of Xi'an

    Drum Tower of Xi'an

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 4 star: Tibet Hotel Chengdu, 5 star: Grand Hyatt Chengdu
  7. 7

    Day 7 — Chengdu

    The panda is a kind of lazy creature that is usually more active before 10:00 am, so you can start a little earlier to encounter them and enjoy their breakfast and playing time. In the afternoon, visit the Chengdu Museum and then River Viewing Tower Park where you can get up to Chongli Pavilion to get a better view of the surrounding area, savor a cup of local tea, and join locals to play Chinese Mahjong.
    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 4 star: Tibet Hotel Chengdu, 5 star: Grand Hyatt Chengdu
  8. 8

    Day 8 — Chengdu - Guilin

    After breakfast, be escorted to the airport for your flight to Guilin. On arrival, your guide in Guilin will pick you up and transfer you to the city. En route, have a detour to the most famed and beautiful Karsts cave in the south of China - Reed Flute Cave.
    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 4 star: Guilin Bravo Hotel, 5 star: Guilin Shangri-la Hotel
  9. 9

    Day 9 — Guilin - Yangshuo

    The Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo is no doubt the highlight of any tour to Guilin. Today, you will experience the 4 hours Li River cruise from the Zhujiang pier to Yangshuo town. The charming landscape along Li River will open your eyes. After the cruise tour, be transferred to the hotel, have some rest, and then explore West Street on your own.
    Li River

    Li River

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 4 star: Green Lotus Hotel, 5 star: Shixi Landscape Hotel
  10. 10

    Day 10 — Guilin - Hangzhou

    As an old saying goes in China: the Guilin landscape tops those elsewhere, and the Yangshuo landscape tops that of Guilin. The idyllic countryside of Yangshuo is the reason why so many visitors come here. It is a great choice to ride a bicycle to enjoy the pastoral view formed by tranquil rice paddies, towering peaks, clear waters, and small villages. If you are not that good at biking, you can still appreciate the breathtaking landscape by van. After the tour, head to Guilin Airport for a flight to Hangzhou.
    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 4 star: Zhejiang Grand Hotel, 5 star: Dragon Hotel
  11. 11

    Day 11 — Hangzhou

    Take a leisurely tour of West Lake by boat in the morning. Stroll in this large-scale Chinese garden with classical features of pavilions, bridges and stupas, and immerse yourself in the wonderful scenery. Followed by the historic Lingyin Temple, and the Feilai Peak of the Buddhist grottoes in all manner of postures. As one of the unique cultures in Hangzhou, Chinese medicine culture will be well presented at the Museum of Hu Qing Yu Tang Traditional Chinese Medicine Drugstore, where you will learn more about Chinese herbal medicine.
    West Lake

    West Lake

    Lingyin Temple

    Lingyin Temple

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 4 star: Zhejiang Grand Hotel, 5 star: Dragon Hotel
  12. 12

    Day 12 — Hangzhou - Shanghai

    Enjoy your relaxing morning before being transferred to Hangzhou railway station to Shanghai by high-speed train. Upon arrival, your tour guide will pick you up and escort you to your hotel for check-in.
    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 4 star: Central Hotel Shanghai, 5 star: Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
  13. 13

    Day 13 — Shanghai

    Today's tour starts from the Bund, covers Yu Garden, Yuyuan Market, Jade Buddha Temple, Silk Workshop (factory), and then take a stroll around Fuxing Park, where you can see the locals enjoy their leisure time, such as dancing, playing cards, playing Taiji and badminton. Later, continue to Bugaoli to see the traditional Stone Gate (Stone Arched Gates), and stop at a food market. Maybe this is a favorite place for your kids because they can try some popular dim sum. By such a tour, you can get an overview understanding of the vibrant, dynamic and complicated urban landscape hidden behind the blazing face of Shanghai.
    Yu Garden

    Yu Garden

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 4 star: Central Hotel Shanghai, 5 star: Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
  14. 14

    Day 14 — Shanghai

    Time to say goodbye now. When you are ready, your guide and driver will pick you up and transfer you to the airport for the flight departing Shanghai.
    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

What's included

Included

  • 13-night accommodations with daily breakfast
  • Sightseeing as listed in the itinerary
  • T​​​​​ransfers between airport/railway station/attraction sites and hotels
  • Trains: Beijing-Xi'an, Xi'an-Chengdu, Hangzhou-Shanghai, first-class seat (Please note that the train ticket is open to sell only 15 days prior to departure date. We will update you the train and flight details once the tickets are confirmed.)
  • Flights: Chengdu-Guilin, Guilin-Hangzhou, economy tickets

Not included

  • Airfares or related transportation between your home and destination
  • Optional tours recommended in the itinerary (Price may vary due to the different seasons and are subject to the number of visitors)
  • All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals (However, you have the option to pay for meals that tour guide arranges)
  • Gratuities to guides or drivers (Traditionally in China tipping is not expected, but tipping is customary in the tourism industry and not only shows an expression of satisfaction it may also be of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels)
  • Travel Insurance

Cancellation policy

When you cancelRefund
0–8 days before0%
9–16 days before50%
17–31 days before90%
32–46 days before160%
47–61 days before110%
62+ days before100%

Important info

Special notes
  • You are required to carry a passport valid for at least 6 months and all the necessary visas, and you are responsible for its accuracy and validity. We will not be responsible for any failure in this respect. Besides, we strongly recommend you buy travel insurance in advance to cover any accident that may occur.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple Occupancy applies when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adult and child/infant.
* The above prices are not valid for any international or national holidays.

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