Witness the glorious past and eye-popping present of China on a private luxury vacation. Charming cultures, vibrant cities, Chinese style countryside, incredible nature and man-made wonders are waiting for you to explore.
The tour starts in Beijing and then Xian, China's present and ancient capitals, with some of world's most important historical remains. Continue your journey to Guilin and Yangshuo, immersing yourself in the heaven-like places. Also travel through Shanghai to see the highlights of New China.
Beijing - Xian - Guilin - Shanghai 
Departure:
Available All Year Round 
Category:
China Tours 
Theme:
Culture, History, Nature 
Suitable:
Families, Couples, Solo Adventurers, and Seniors
Private TourOur guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax and explore. Dinner is at your arrangement. Our guide can give you suggestions.
Stay overnight at Beijing.
Your memorable Beijing tour starts today. You will first visit the world's largest city square - Tian'anmen Square, surrounded by many of China's most important buildings.The Imperial complex - the Forbidden City is next. It is well preserved and consists of thousands of halls, gates, gardens, courtyards, quarters and pavilions and provides a fascinating look at Chinese imperial life. Lunch is at a great local restaurant. Continue your tour to visit the Summer Palace in the afternoon. The Summer Palace is the largest imperial garden still in existence and blends classical Chinese landscape design and natural beauty.
Stay overnight at Beijing.
After breakfast as we will climb the Great Wall. You will visit Mutianyu section which is less-crowded than the Badaling section, but there is no sacrifice in views. A cable car is available to help visitors up and down. Lunch is at a local restaurant. Drive back to city and you will visit the Temple of Heaven. Different from the Forbidden City it is mainly in red and yellow which represents the supreme power of royal family, the buildings at the Temple of Heaven are red and blue because it was the place where the Emperors prayed for a good harvest each year.
Stay overnight at Beijing.
This morning, you will visit a Hutong area. Hutongs the old courtyard houses where locals still live. Hop on a rickshaw to ride through the narrow alleys. A family visit is included and you can get an insight into the layout of a typical courtyard and local resident's life. You also have the chance to learn Chinese paper cut. Lunch is at a great local restaurant. In the afternoon, we head to Beijing Olympic Green to see the venues where Beijing Olympic were held. Bid farewell to Beijing and board on your flight to Xi'an which is a 1 hour and 40 minutes flight.
Stay overnight at Xi'an.
Today's tour starts with the Eighth Wonder of the World - the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. The museum has 3 pits with thousands of soldiers, archers, horses and chariots in full battle array; each one has a unique appearance. Lunch is at a great local restaurant. Then we drive back to city to visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. The pagoda is a Buddhist site and houses great Buddhist statues, murals and materials.
Stay overnight at Xi'an.
Today, our first stop is Shaanxi History Museum. It houses over 370,000 historical relics and is regarded one of the best museums in China. Then ride a bicycle on the City Wall which is the only complete ancient city wall in China. After lunch in a local restaurant your Xi'an tour ends, and the guide will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Guilin.
Stay overnight at Xi'an.
Today, we will drive 2 hours to Longsheng which is famous for its Terraced Rice fields and the ethnic group culture and customs. Zhuang and Yao minority people who live in Longsheng have cultivated the Terraced Field since the Yuan Dynasty and make good use of the fields by using a fascinating irrigation system. The fields wind from foot of the mountain to the summit. Each season of the year provides a different yet spectacular display. Lunch is arranged in a local restaurant. Then visit the Zhuang and Yao minority villages which feature traditional wooden house built without using nails.
Stay overnight at Guilin.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Mopanshan pier to board the Li River cruise to Yangshuo. The 83 kilometers Li River course winds like a green ribbon, through hills, verdant bamboo forests and local villages. A simple lunch is provided by the cruise company on board. You will arrive in Yangshuo in the early afternoon and after checking into your hotel go to a Chinese Cookery Class. Your cookery class starts at a local market where you could choose the ingredients. Under teacher’s instructions, you could learn how to cook a Chinese dish from the chopping, to seasoning and then cooking. Dinner is at your arrangements. West Street is full of restaurants featuring different flavors waiting for you to explore.
Stay overnight at Yangshuo.
Today's plan is a bike ride around Yangshuo's local villages to enjoy the natural scenery and experience the local lifestyle. A family visit is included. After lunch in a local restaurant, the guide will escort you to Guilin airport and you will fly to the next city - Shanghai.
Stay overnight at Shanghai.
Today is a full day visit to Shanghai's highlights and our first stop is ancient Yuyuan Garden which is Southern Chinese classic garden design. The scale is smaller than the royal summer palace in Beijing, however, the design and the architecture is quaint and elegant. Stroll along the Bund for a view of the Oriental Pearl TV Tower which the symbol of Shanghai. Then go to the top of the tower and the whole city stand before you. Lunch is at a great local restaurant which features Shanghai local dishes, south China dishes and dim sum. Then continue our visit to Shanghai's old alleys which are called as "Nongtang". Visit local people's house and get an insight into the life of Shanghainese. Make you own arrangements for dinner. Take a stroll along Nanjing Road, it an exciting place to shop or just observe.
Stay overnight at Shanghai.
We pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to the airport to board on your flight. Your China tour ends but we look forward to serving you again.
1. Flexibility: Itineraries and schedules may be adjusted based on local conditions to ensure the best possible experience. We appreciate your understanding. In the event of force majeure or sudden policy adjustments—such as ticket unavailability at certain attractions—our agency will either issue a full refund for the admission tickets or arrange an alternative attraction of equal value.
2. Special Dietary Needs: Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary preferences (e.g., vegetarian, vegan) or food allergies. We will coordinate with our restaurants and guides to cater to your needs.
3. Hotel Hours: Standard check-in is after 14:00, and check-out is before 12:00. Early check-in or late check-out can be arranged upon request, subject to availability and an additional surcharge.
4. Price Inclusions: Our comprehensive tour package includes hand-picked hotel stays as specified in the itinerary, alongside private transfers in a comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle with a dedicated professional driver. Throughout your journey, expert, English-speaking local guides will provide insightful commentary, and all admission tickets for scheduled sightseeing spots and activities are fully covered. Additionally, the price encompasses daily breakfasts at your hotels, specially arranged lunches on all guided touring days, and all applicable local governmental taxes and service charges.
5. Price Exclusions: Please note that the tour price excludes international airfare, unmentioned domestic flights, visa processing fees, stamping fees, and related embassy charges. It also does not cover personal travel insurance, laundry, telephone calls, or other expenses of a personal nature, as well as any meals, snacks, beverages, activities, or services not explicitly stated in the tour program. Gratuities for local guides, drivers, hotel porters, and restaurant staff are left to your discretion. Furthermore, tour prices are based on twin-sharing occupancy; if you are traveling solo, we will arrange for you to share a twin room with another traveler of the same sex in most cases, but should you prefer a private room, a Single Room Supplement will apply based on your specific travel dates.
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