This is a high-end customized private tour. Hotels and arrangements can be tailored according to each guest’s preferences and budget.

Exclusive Inclusions

 

• Private English-speaking guides throughout the journey

 

• Domestic flights within China

 

• High-speed rail (HSR) tickets within China

 

• Private door-to-door transfers throughout China

 

• Li River cruise fee

 

• Entrance tickets to all featured attractions

 

• Hotel accommodations

 

• Daily breakfast + selected local meals

Tour Highlights

 

• Visit the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the Terracotta Warriors

 

• Explore the Chengdu Panda Base and see giant pandas up close

 

• Cycle through the picturesque countryside of Yangshuo

 

• Sample traditional Beijing breakfasts and learn how to make dumplings

Detailed Itinerary

 

Day 1 — Beijing

 

Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to downtown Beijing. The remainder of the day is free for you to relax and recover from your journey.

Destination: Beijing

Accommodation: Luxury Hotel in Qianmen, Beijing

Day 2 — Beijing

 

Begin your exploration of Beijing, China’s capital city, with a visit to the historic Tiananmen Square. Surrounded by Tiananmen Gate Tower, the Monument to the People’s Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, and the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, it is one of the largest public squares in the world.

 

Afterwards, continue to the Forbidden City, the vast imperial palace complex that once served as the exclusive residence of emperors and the royal family. The afternoon is free for you to relax or explore Beijing at your own pace.

Destination: Beijing

Accommodation: Luxury Hotel in Qianmen, Beijing

Day 3 — Beijing

 

Today, you will visit the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall, renowned for its magnificent scenery and beautiful mountain landscapes. This is one of the quietest and most scenic sections of the Great Wall.

 

Accompanied by your private guide, you will hike along the Great Wall for approximately four hours. After the tour, we will transfer you back to Beijing.

Destination: Beijing

Accommodation: Luxury Hotel in Qianmen, Beijing

Day 4 — Beijing

 

In the morning, you will join a group breakfast tour to sample a variety of traditional Chinese breakfast dishes. During this three-hour experience, you will wander through Beijing’s historic hutongs, passing traditional courtyard residences and narrow alleyways.

 

In the afternoon, you will visit Sony ExploraDream Science Museum to enjoy its interactive exhibitions, followed by an exciting Kung Fu performance in the evening.

Destination: Beijing

Accommodation: Luxury Hotel in Qianmen, Beijing

Day 5 — Xi’an

 

Early this morning, accompanied by your private guide, you will visit the Temple of Heaven and experience a Tai Chi class.

 

Afterwards, you will be transferred to Beijing West Railway Station to board the high-speed train to Xi’an (approx. 5.5 hours). Upon arrival, your private guide and driver will meet you at the station and escort you to your hotel.

High-Speed Rail: Beijing → Xi’an

Accommodation: Luxury Hotel in Xi’an

Day 6 — Xi’an

 

This morning, you will visit the Terracotta Warriors. Even if you have seen photographs before, witnessing the enormous scale in person is truly unforgettable.

 

Lunch will be served at a local family home. After lunch, enjoy a cycling tour along Xi’an Ancient City Wall.

 

In the evening, we will visit the Muslim Quarter and the Great Mosque of Xi’an.

Destination: Xi’an

Accommodation: Luxury Hotel in Xi’an

Day 7 — Chengdu

 

You will be transferred to Xi’an North Railway Station and board a high-speed train to Chengdu (approx. 4 hours). Upon arrival, your private guide and driver will meet you at the station and escort you to your hotel.

High-Speed Rail: Xi’an → Chengdu

Accommodation: Luxury Hotel in Chengdu

Day 8 — Chengdu

 

Today, you will visit the Chengdu Panda Base to see giant pandas and red pandas up close.

 

In the afternoon, you will visit a bamboo park and learn how to play mahjong with a local master in a traditional teahouse.

Destination: Chengdu

Accommodation: Luxury Hotel in Chengdu

Day 9 — Leshan & Chengdu → Guilin

 

Today, you will explore the Leshan Giant Buddha, one of the world’s largest cliff-carved Buddha statues.

 

Afterwards, return to Chengdu via Huanglongxi Ancient Town. In the evening, fly from Chengdu to Guilin.

Flight: Chengdu → Guilin

Accommodation: Boutique Hotel in Guilin

Day 10 — Yangshuo

 

This morning, you will take a cruise along the Li River to Yangshuo.

 

After checking in, join a private cycling tour through Yangshuo’s beautiful countryside.

Transfer: Guilin → Yangshuo

Accommodation: Boutique Hotel in Yangshuo

Day 11 — Yangshuo

 

This morning, you may join a private Kung Fu class. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing bamboo raft ride along the Yulong River.

Destination: Yangshuo

Accommodation: Boutique Hotel in Yangshuo

Day 12 — Shanghai

 

In the morning, transfer to Guilin Airport for your flight to Shanghai.

 

You may choose to take the high-speed Maglev train into downtown Shanghai before continuing to your hotel.

The remainder of the day is free to explore.

Flight: Guilin → Shanghai

Accommodation: Luxury Hotel in Shanghai

Day 13 — Shanghai

 

This morning, join a private food walking tour in Shanghai’s former French Concession, sampling local specialties including xiaolongbao (soup dumplings).

 

Afterwards, learn how to make dumplings under the guidance of a local chef.

Destination: Shanghai

Accommodation: Luxury Hotel in Shanghai

Day 14 — Departure

 

Today, you will be transferred to the airport by private vehicle in time for your departure flight.

Destination: Shanghai