This is a luxury tailor-made private journey. 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
• Entrance tickets to all featured attractions
• Hotel accommodations
• Daily breakfast plus selected local meals

 

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Tour Highlights

 

• Witness the breathtaking grandeur of the Great Wall firsthand
• Admire the spectacular sunrise over Huangshan
• Explore terraced rice fields and traditional ethnic minority villages
• Hike through the dramatic landscapes of Tiger Leaping Gorge
• Discover the stunning scenery of the eastern Tibetan Plateau

 

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Detailed Itinerary

 

Day 1 — Beijing

 

Upon arrival in Beijing, our local representative 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 Beihai Park, Jingshan Park for panoramic views of the Forbidden City, or Tiananmen Square.

 

Destination: Beijing

Accommodation: Luxury Hotel near Qianmen, Beijing

 

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Day 2 — Beijing

 

Today, your private driver will pick you up from your hotel for a two-hour drive from Beijing to the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall.

 

We highly recommend Jinshanling for its peaceful atmosphere and magnificent scenery compared with the busier sections closer to central Beijing. Although cable cars are available, we recommend hiking along the Great Wall and descending through the mountain valley back to the starting point.

 

Your driver will transfer you back to Beijing in the evening.

 

Destination: Beijing

Accommodation: Luxury Hotel near Qianmen, Beijing

 

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Day 3 — Beijing

 

This morning, transfer to the Temple of Heaven Park for a private one-on-one Tai Chi lesson with a local instructor.

 

You will also have the opportunity to observe local residents practicing Tai Chi, dancing, or even playing mahjong in the park.

 

After lunch, accompanied by your private guide, enjoy a cycling tour through Beijing’s historic hutong neighborhoods.

 

Destination: Beijing

Accommodation: Luxury Hotel near Qianmen, Beijing

 

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Day 4 — Tunxi

 

Today, your private driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Beijing South Railway Station.

 

Board the high-speed train to Huangshan, a journey of approximately 5 to 6 hours.

 

Upon arrival, our local representative will meet you at the railway station and transfer you to your hotel by private vehicle.

 

High-Speed Rail: Beijing → Huangshan

Accommodation: Boutique Hotel on Tunxi Ancient Street

 

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Day 5 — Huangshan

 

This morning, take a cable car up to Huangshan (Yellow Mountain), where you will have free time to explore the mountaintop scenery at your own pace.

 

As your hotel is located on the mountain, you may choose between more challenging hiking routes or a more relaxed sightseeing experience.

 

Destination: Huangshan

Accommodation: Mountain Lodge on Huangshan

 

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Day 6 — Hangzhou

 

We recommend waking early this morning to admire the sunrise over the mountains. Your guide will select the best viewing point according to the weather conditions.

 

Afterwards, return to Huangshan North Railway Station and board a high-speed train to Hangzhou, a journey of just over three hours. Upon arrival, our local representative will meet you at the station and transfer you to your hotel.

 

Depending on your arrival time, you may also have the opportunity to visit West Lake.

 

High-Speed Rail: Huangshan → Hangzhou

Accommodation: Boutique Hotel in Hangzhou

 

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Day 7 — Guilin

 

This morning, your driver will transfer you to the airport for a flight of approximately 2.5 hours to Guilin.

 

Upon arrival, our local representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.

 

The remainder of the day is yours to explore at your own pace. If time permits, consider visiting Elephant Trunk Hill or the Sun and Moon Pagodas.

 

Flight: Hangzhou → Guilin

Accommodation: Boutique Hotel in Guilin

 

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Day 8 — Longji

 

Today, travel by private vehicle through lush mountain landscapes to the Longji Rice Terraces region.

 

Along the way, stop at Dazhai Village, the starting point of your hike toward your boutique glamping camp in the rice terrace area. The route begins with a fairly steep uphill climb, passing through traditional villages and offering breathtaking views across the terraced rice fields.

 

Private Transfer: Guilin → Longji

Accommodation: Boutique Glamping Camp

 

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Day 9 — Longji

 

Continue exploring the rice terrace region with your private guide before beginning a scenic mountain hike through the surrounding countryside.

 

Along the route, you will pass numerous Yao ethnic villages and, weather permitting, enjoy magnificent views over the Dazhai Rice Terraces.

 

After the hike, return by vehicle to the rice terrace area.

 

Destination: Longji

Accommodation: Boutique Glamping Camp

 

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Day 10 — Lijiang

 

This morning, your private driver will transfer you back to Guilin Airport for your flight to Lijiang. This flight usually includes a short layover in Kunming.

 

Upon arrival, your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.

 

The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure in Lijiang Old Town. Consider visiting Black Dragon Pool Park, one of the best places to admire the spectacular scenery of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

 

Flight: Guilin → Lijiang

Accommodation: Boutique Glamping Camp

 

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Day 11 — Lijiang

 

Today, enjoy a scenic hike to Wenhai Lake.

 

Your hiking guide will meet you at the hotel before a short drive to a small mountain village north of Lijiang, the starting point of the trek. After approximately three hours of hiking along mountain trails, arrive at Wenhai Valley, where lunch will be served at a local family home.

 

Continue hiking for another three hours toward Baisha Village, where your driver will meet you and transfer you back to your hotel.

 

Destination: Lijiang

Accommodation: Boutique Glamping Camp

 

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Day 12 — Tiger Leaping Gorge

 

This morning, travel by private vehicle to Qiaotou, the starting point of your Tiger Leaping Gorge trek.

 

Today’s hike takes approximately six to seven hours to reach your guesthouse. Certain sections can be physically demanding, especially the final steep switchbacks before reaching the highest point of the trail, after which the route becomes mostly downhill.

 

Private Transfer: Lijiang → Tiger Leaping Gorge

Accommodation: Mountain Guesthouse

 

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Day 13 — Shangri-La

 

The second day of your trek consists primarily of a downhill hike lasting approximately five hours.

 

Afterwards, your private driver will meet you near Tina’s Guesthouse, where the hiking trail reconnects with the main road, before driving approximately two hours onward to Shangri-La.

 

Private Transfer: Tiger Leaping Gorge → Shangri-La

Accommodation: Boutique Hotel

 

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Day 14 — Shangri-La

 

Today, your guide will pick you up from the hotel for a private visit to the 300-year-old Songzanlin Monastery, where you will gain insight into the daily lives of Tibetan monks.

 

Afterwards, continue hiking over the hills behind the monastery, passing through nearby Tibetan villages toward Napa Lake. Your private driver will meet you there and transfer you to a scenic viewpoint overlooking the lake.

 

Destination: Shangri-La

Accommodation: Boutique Hotel

 

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Day 15 — Shangri-La

 

Today, enjoy a full-day guided hike through the beautiful valleys and mountain landscapes surrounding Shangri-La. The hike lasts approximately seven to eight hours and offers spectacular views of the region’s forests, grasslands, and traditional Tibetan villages.

 

Destination: Shangri-La

Accommodation: Boutique Hotel

 

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Day 16 — Shangri-La

 

Today is free for you to relax and explore Shangri-La at your own pace.

 

You may wish to visit the Old Town and explore the local temples and giant prayer wheel overlooking the town, while soaking in the tranquil atmosphere of this highland Tibetan region.

 

Destination: Shangri-La

Accommodation: Boutique Hotel

 

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Day 17 — Shanghai

 

This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Shanghai. This flight usually includes a short layover in Kunming.

 

Upon arrival, our local representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.

 

Flight: Shangri-La → Shanghai

Accommodation: City Hotel in Shanghai

 

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Day 18 — Departure

 

At the appropriate time, your private driver will transfer you to the airport for your onward journey.