Tour Overview
| Duration | 10 Days / 9 Nights |
|---|---|
| Destination | Beijing → Xi’an → Guilin/Yangshuo → Shanghai |
| Price From | $1,999 per person (twin share, 4-star, flights included) |
| Tour Style | Private / China’s Greatest Hits |
| Data Source | ChinaDiscovery — 2026/2027 |
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Arrive Beijing
Airport greeting and hotel transfer. Evening at leisure — explore Wangfujing or the Houhai lake area. Overnight in Beijing.
Day 2: Beijing Imperial Treasures
Tiananmen Square → Forbidden City (UNESCO, 1420) — explore the three main halls, imperial garden, and living quarters → Jingshan Park for the iconic overhead view → Summer Palace: Long Corridor, Marble Boat, Kunming Lake. Overnight in Beijing.
Day 3: Great Wall Adventure
Mutianyu Great Wall — cable car ascent, hike along the ancient ramparts with stunning mountain views → Sacred Way of Ming Tombs → Olympic Park exterior visit. Evening: legendary Peking Duck dinner at a historic restaurant. Overnight in Beijing.
Day 4: Temple of Heaven & Train to Xi’an
Temple of Heaven morning tai chi with locals → Hutong rickshaw tour through Beijing’s historic alleyways → Bullet train to Xi’an (5 hours at 300 km/h). Evening welcome to ancient Chang’an. Overnight in Xi’an.
Day 5: Terracotta Warriors
The army that conquered death — 8,000 life-sized terracotta soldiers, each with unique facial features → Big Wild Goose Pagoda → Ancient City Wall (bike ride at sunset) → Muslim Quarter street food tour. Overnight in Xi’an.
Day 6: Fly to Guilin — Reed Flute Cave
Morning fly to Guilin (2 hours). Afternoon: Reed Flute Cave — a magnificent underground palace of stalactites and stalagmites illuminated with colored lights → Elephant Trunk Hill — Guilin’s iconic landmark. Overnight in Guilin.
Day 7: Li River Cruise to Yangshuo
The world’s most beautiful river journey: 4-hour Li River cruise past karst peaks, bamboo groves, and water buffalo. The scenery on the 20 RMB note! Arrive Yangshuo. Afternoon: bamboo raft on the Yulong River or countryside bike ride through rice paddies. Evening at West Street. Optional: Impression Liu Sanjie light show (Zhang Yimou). Overnight in Yangshuo.
Day 8: Yangshuo Countryside & Fly to Shanghai
Morning tai chi by the Li River or cooking class. Drive back to Guilin. Afternoon flight to Shanghai (2.5 hours). Evening first glimpse of the Bund. Overnight in Shanghai.
Day 9: Shanghai Modern & Ancient
Shanghai Tower (118F, 632m — world’s 3rd tallest) → Shanghai Museum → Yu Garden (Ming dynasty, 1577) → Nanjing Road → The Bund at sunset — 52 European-style heritage buildings facing Pudong’s neon skyline. Huangpu River night cruise. Overnight in Shanghai.
Day 10: Depart Shanghai
Morning Tianzifang arts enclave → farewell to China. Airport transfer. Safe travels!
Inclusions
- 9 nights 4-star hotels (Beijing/Xi’an/Guilin/Yangshuo/Shanghai)
- Daily breakfast + 7 lunches
- Bullet train Beijing→Xi’an (2nd class)
- Flights: Xi’an→Guilin, Guilin→Shanghai (economy)
- Li River cruise (4 hours, lunch onboard)
- All entrance fees and English-speaking guides
Why This Is China’s #1 Itinerary
- Four UNESCO World Heritage sites in one trip
- Perfect balance: imperial Beijing, ancient Xi’an, scenic Guilin, futuristic Shanghai
- China’s four most iconic destinations in just 10 days
- Private tour — your pace, your guide, no shopping stops
