This is a luxury tailor-made private tour. Hotels and travel arrangements can be customized according to each guest’s preferences and budget.

 

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Exclusive Inclusions

• Private English-speaking guides throughout the journey
• Domestic flights within China
• High-speed rail (HSR) tickets within China
• Private ground transportation throughout the journey
• Yangtze River cruise accommodation and fees
• Entrance tickets to all featured attractions
• Hotel accommodations
• Daily breakfast plus selected local meals

 

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Tour Highlights

• Visit China’s iconic landmarks, including the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Terracotta Warriors
• Walk along the scenic Jinshanling section of the Great Wall
• Explore Shanghai’s former French Concession by bicycle
• Hike through the Longji Rice Terraces and stay overnight in the mountains
• Cruise along the Yangtze River while exploring ancient riverside towns and the Three Gorges Dam

 

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Detailed Itinerary

 

Day 1 — Beijing

Upon arrival in Beijing, your tour coordinator will meet you at the airport and arrange a private transfer to your hotel.

 

Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to visit Tiananmen Square or simply relax at the hotel after your journey.

 

Destination: Beijing

Accommodation: Luxury Hotel near Qianmen, Beijing

 

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Day 2 — Beijing

This morning, depart from your hotel and head to the scenic Temple of Heaven for a private Tai Chi session. Afterwards, accompanied by your guide, explore the Temple of Heaven and its surrounding park.

 

Later, continue to the Forbidden City for a private guided tour through this magnificent imperial palace complex containing nearly 1,000 buildings. Originally constructed around 600 years ago, the Forbidden City once served as the exclusive residence of China’s emperors.

 

Destination: Beijing

Accommodation: Luxury Hotel near Qianmen, Beijing

 

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Day 3 — Beijing

Accompanied by your guide, enjoy a full-day excursion to the majestic Great Wall. Today’s visit focuses on the quieter and more scenic Jinshanling section, widely regarded as one of the most spectacular parts of the Wall.

 

Depending on your preference and physical condition, you may choose to take a cable car up to the Wall or hike along its ancient stone pathways before descending and returning to the base area.

 

Destination: Beijing

Accommodation: Luxury Hotel near Qianmen, Beijing

 

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Day 4 — Xi’an

This morning, transfer to the railway station and board a high-speed train to Xi’an, a journey of approximately 5.5 hours.

 

Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Later in the afternoon, your guide will accompany you to the lively Muslim Quarter and the Great Mosque of Xi’an.

 

High-Speed Rail: Beijing → Xi’an

Accommodation: Luxury Hotel in Xi’an

 

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Day 5 — Guilin

This morning, accompanied by your guide, visit the world-famous Terracotta Warriors. Discovered only in 1974, the enormous scale and remarkable detail of these ancient terracotta figures continue to amaze visitors from around the world.

 

In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight to Guilin. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.

 

The remainder of the day is free at leisure. We recommend visiting Elephant Trunk Hill or the Sun and Moon Pagodas beside Shan Lake.

 

Flight: Xi’an → Guilin

Accommodation: Boutique Hotel in Guilin

 

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Day 6 — Yangshuo

This morning, board a sightseeing cruise along the Li River to Yangshuo, accompanied by your private guide. Along the journey, admire dramatic karst peaks, bamboo groves, and picturesque rice fields.

 

Upon arrival in Yangshuo, your driver will transfer you to your hotel. The afternoon is free for independent exploration. We recommend taking a leisurely walk through the surrounding countryside and rice terraces.

 

Destination: Yangshuo

Accommodation: Mountain Resort in Yangshuo

 

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Day 7 — Yangshuo

This morning, your guide will meet you at the hotel and lead you on a cycling tour through the surrounding countryside. More adventurous travelers may choose to continue farther to Xingping Ancient Town.

 

In the afternoon, join a private Chinese cooking class and enjoy your handmade local specialties.

 

Destination: Yangshuo

Accommodation: Mountain Resort in Yangshuo

 

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Day 8 — Longji

This morning, depart Yangshuo and travel by private vehicle to Longji, a scenic drive of approximately three hours.

 

Nestled among ancient rice terraces, Longji is one of the best places to experience the beauty of rural China. Accompanied by your private guide, hike to several viewpoints overlooking the spectacular terraced landscapes.

 

Destination: Longji

Accommodation: Boutique Hotel in Longji

 

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Day 9 — Chongqing

This morning, after a short walk from your hotel through the mountain village paths, transfer by private vehicle to Guilin Airport for your flight to Chongqing.

 

Upon arrival, your guide will meet you at the airport and accompany you to enjoy Chongqing’s famous hot pot cuisine. Afterwards, transfer to the pier to begin your Yangtze River cruise.

 

Destination: Chongqing

Accommodation: Yangtze River Cruise

 

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Day 10 — Yangtze River Cruise

Today, enjoy a shore excursion to Shibaozhai, often referred to as the “Pearl of the Yangtze River,” where you will visit its remarkable riverside pagoda.

 

You may also choose to visit Fengdu Ghost City.

 

Destination: Yangtze River Cruise

Accommodation: Yangtze River Cruise

 

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Day 11 — Yangtze River Cruise

Early this morning, wake to the magnificent scenery of the Three Gorges.

 

After stopping at Wushan, you will transfer to a smaller boat to journey through narrow and dramatic gorges surrounded by lush farmland and towering cliffs.

 

In the afternoon, continue cruising through the dramatic landscapes of the Three Gorges before arriving at the Three Gorges Dam in the evening, where the ship will begin passing through the massive locks. Although it may already be after sunset, you can still observe this impressive engineering process from the deck.

 

Destination: Yangtze River Cruise

Accommodation: Yangtze River Cruise

 

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Day 12 — Shanghai

This morning, before arriving in Yichang, visit the Three Gorges Dam site.

 

After disembarkation, transfer to the airport for your flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.

 

Flight: Yichang → Shanghai

Accommodation: Boutique Hotel in Shanghai

 

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Day 13 — Shanghai

Today, enjoy a private sightseeing tour of Shanghai, including famous landmarks such as the Bund, Jade Buddha Temple, and Yu Garden.

 

In the evening, attend an exciting Shanghai acrobatic show, with private transfers arranged to and from the theater.

 

Destination: Shanghai

Accommodation: Boutique Hotel in Shanghai

 

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Day 14 — Shanghai

Today is free for you to explore Shanghai at your own pace.

 

We recommend wandering through the former French Concession or visiting the modern Pudong district across the Huangpu River from the Bund.

 

Destination: Shanghai

Accommodation: Boutique Hotel in Shanghai

 

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Day 15 — Departure

This morning, a private transfer will take you from your hotel to the airport for your o