12-Day China Highlights Classic Small Group Tour from Shanghai: Shanghai, Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin and Hong Kong | Forbidden City | Great Wall | Terracotta Army | Li River Cruise | Victoria Peak | The Bund

What you'll experience

Highlights

12 days

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1 — Shanghai

   Your incredible journey starts in the enchanting and modern metropolis of Shanghai. Upon arriving, meet your guide and driver at the airport for a swift transfer to the hotel.
   The rest of the day is yours to explore the vibrant charm of this dynamic city at your leisure.

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Sunrise on The Bund
2. 2

   Day 2 — Shanghai

   Explore the timeless landmarks of Shanghai, commencing at the Bund, where an array of colonial architectural styles has adorned the skyline since the 1920s. Proceed to the enchanting Yu Garden, followed by a leisurely walk through the vibrant bazaar and a visit to a silk workshop. Continue your adventure in the Former French Concession and a silk workshope before culminating in an immersion into the rich collections of the Shanghai Museum.

   

   The Bund

   

   Yu Garden

   

   Shanghai Museum

   Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Sunrise on The Bund
3. 3

   Day 3 — Shanghai - Beijing

   Have a free morning to discover the city’s mixing charms.
   In the afternoon, be transferred to the airport to board your flight to Beijing, China’s vibrant capital. After arriving, your local guide will meet you for a swift transfer to your downtown hotel for refreshments.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Sunworld Hotel
4. 4

   Day 4 — Beijing

   Embark on your journey of Beijing, starting at Tiananmen Square, a pivotal political landmark in modern China. Follow this with a visit to the awe-inspiring Forbidden City, a 600-year-old imperial citadel of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, brimming with architectural wonders and captivating stories of the royal families. After an authentic Chinese lunch, ascend Jingshan Hill for panoramic vistas of the grand royal palace complex and the historic city's central axis.

   

   Tiananmen Square

   

   Jingshan Park

   Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Sunworld Hotel
5. 5

   Day 5 — Beijing

   Begin your day at the Temple of Heaven, where you'll admire its graceful architecture and observe locals engaging in morning exercises such as Tai Chi, sword dancing, and calligraphy.
   Afterward, embark on a two-hour drive to the awe-inspiring Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Hike along the ancient rampart to take in its commanding surroundings.

   

   Temple of Heaven

   

   The Great Wall

   Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Sunworld Hotel
6. 6

   Day 6 — Beijing - Xi'an

   Following breakfast, hop on a high-speed train bound for Xi'an. Anticipate arrival in about five hours.
   Once you reach your destination, you'll receive a warm welcome and be guided to your hotel for check-in.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Eastern House Boutique Hotel
7. 7

   Day 7 — Xi'an

   Today, encounter the legendary Terracotta Army, a captivating display of warriors and horses that have retained their vividness despite being buried for over 2,200 years.
   In the afternoon, return to the city to explore the lively Muslim Street.

   

   Terracotta Warriors and Horses

   

   Muslim Quarter

   Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Eastern House Boutique Hotel
8. 8

   Day 8 — Xi'an - Guilin

   Bid farewell to Xi'an and proceed to Xianyang airport for a 2.5-hour flight to Guilin. Outside the arrival hall of Guilin airport, your guide will greet you and escort you exploring the Reed Flute Cave, a unique karst cave hosting countless stalagmites and stalactites in all shapes. Afterward, check into your hotel and relax on your own.

   

   Reed Flute Cave

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Guilin Bravo Hotel
9. 9

   Day 9 — Guilin

   It's a leisurely day dominated by picturesque karst landscapes along the Li River: towering peaks, lush bamboo groves, and quaint villages cloaked in green trees. The Li River Cruise starts from Zhujiang dock, around a 50-minute drive from downtown Guilin, takes around four hours, and finishes in Yangshuo, where you will have some free time to delve into the hustle and bustle of West Street. Late in the afternoon, be transferred back to Guilin for the night.

   

   Li River

   Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Guilin Bravo Hotel
10. 10

    Day 10 — Guilin – Hong Kong

    Have a leisure morning stroll the picturesque downtown at your pace.
    Then, transfer to the railway station and board a high-speed train for the final leg of your journey to Hong Kong.
    On arrival, meet your Hong Kong guide, check into your hotel, and relax.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: The Royal Pacific Hotel and Towers
11. 11

    Day 11 — Hong Kong

    Spend the day exploring Hong Kong Island, beginning from the Victoria Peak. Board the Peak Tram up to capture panoramic views of the city's dynamic skyline and Victoria Harbor. Then, stroll around Repulse Bay, visit the Man Mo Temple, and explore the Central Mid-Levels Escalator area, including the Central Market and Tai Kwun. Following that, hop on a Ding Ding Tram with a vintage appearance and explore the nostalgic charm of Hong Kong with a"ding ding" sound. Conclude the day with a Star Ferry ride, crossing over to Tsim Sha Tsui, where you can take a leisurely walk and then return to your hotel.

    

    Victoria Peak

    

    Man Mo Temple

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: The Royal Pacific Hotel and Towers
12. 12

    Day 12 — Hong Kong – Departure

    Time to say goodbye to colorful China and embark on your new journey. Take a taxi, subway, or shuttle bus to the airport on your own and board your departure flight in time.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

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