Tour Overview
| Duration | 12 Days / 11 Nights |
|---|---|
| Destination | Beijing → Xi’an → Guilin/Yangshuo → Zhangjiajie → Shanghai |
| Price From | $2,850 per person (twin share, 4-star, bullet trains) |
| Tour Style | Private / Grand China Tour |
| Data Source | ChinaDiscovery — 2026/2027 |
Itinerary Highlights
Our most comprehensive China itinerary — five iconic destinations in 12 perfectly paced days. From the imperial grandeur of Beijing to the floating mountains of Zhangjiajie, this is China at its absolute best.
Days 1-3: Beijing (3 nights)
Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace, Mutianyu Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, hutong rickshaw tour, Peking Duck dinner.
Days 4-5: Xi’an (2 nights)
Bullet train from Beijing. Terracotta Warriors, Ancient City Wall (bike ride), Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Muslim Quarter, Tang Dynasty Ever-Bright City.
Days 6-7: Guilin & Yangshuo (2 nights)
Fly from Xi’an. Li River cruise through karst peaks, Yangshuo countryside biking, Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill. Optional: Impression Liu Sanjie light show.
Days 8-9: Zhangjiajie (2 nights)
Fly from Guilin. Tianmen Mountain — world’s longest cable car & glass skywalks. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park — Avatar mountains, Bailong Elevator, Golden Whip Stream. Grand Canyon glass bridge.
Days 10-12: Shanghai (2 nights)
Fly from Zhangjiajie. Shanghai Tower, The Bund, Yu Garden, Nanjing Road, Tianzifang, Shanghai Museum. Farewell Huangpu River cruise.
Inclusions
- 11 nights 4-star hotels
- Daily breakfast + 9 lunches
- Bullet train: Beijing→Xi’an
- Flights: Xi’an→Guilin, Guilin→Zhangjiajie, Zhangjiajie→Shanghai
- Li River cruise, Great Wall cable car, Tianmen Mountain cable car
- All entrance fees, private guides, transfers
Why This Is The Ultimate China Tour
- 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites
- China’s 5 most photogenic destinations in one trip
- Efficient bullet trains + flights — no wasted days
- Zhangjiajie’s Avatar mountains AND Guilin’s karst — the best of China’s natural wonders
