General Information
Tour Code:
Duration: 11 days/ 10 nights
Start/End: Xian / Xian
Tour Route: Xi’an / Urumqi / Turpan/ Dunhuang/ Xian
Tour Type: Explore and Experience
Tour Categories: China Adventure Tours
Tour Customizable: Definitely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
Guides: Local Guide (English Speaking Guide, Other Languages upon Request)
Transportation: Private first-class air-conditioned vehicles
Accommodation: Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Beijing (B)
Day 2: Beijing (B, L)
Day 3: Beijing (B, L)
Day 4: Beijing – Xian (B, L, D)
Day 5: Xian (B, L, D)
Day 6: Xian – Guilin – Longsheng (B)
Day 7: Longsheng – Yangshuo (B)
Day 8: Yangshuo (B, D)
Day 9: Yangshuo – Guilin – Shanghai (B, L)
Day 10: Shanghai (B, L)
Day 11: Shanghai Departure (B)
Full Itinerary
Day 1: Beijing (B)
Say hello to the capital of China- Beijing. You will be welcomed warmly and transferred to the hotel by our tour guide. Spend the rest of the day to refresh and relax to get ready for an amazing tour in China.
Day 2: Beijing (B, L)
Wake up early in the morning and enjoy breakfast before discovering the Forbidden City, which is the heart of China. Stroll along to see the best-preserved imperial palace in China as well as admiring the largest ancient palatial structure. Afterward, we pay a visit Coal Hill Park for stunning views of the palace and Beijing’s towering skyline.
In the lunchtime, you will be served flavorful lunch in the Summer Palace to enjoy a spectacular collection of gardens, palaces, temples, lakes, and unique architecture. Next, experience a boat ride on Kunming Lake to get a closer insight into natural beauty.
Transfer back to the city, kick back on a unique Chinese rickshaw and meander through the ancient hutongs. We complete an amazing day with the bustling local markets hidden away in these ancient backstreets, before driving back to the hotel.
Day 3: Beijing (B, L)
After having breakfast, we start a new day with a visit to the Great Wall of China. Drive to the tranquil the village of Xizhazi, which has experienced over 300 years of history. You certainly will be amazed by the spectacular sceneries of the entire valley and marvelous mountains.
Enjoy lunch before trekking along the Great Wall to observe surrounding sceneries. It is an interesting experience when you stand on the highest peak of the Ying Fei Dao Yang tower. Continue discovering the ancient wall with a visit to the wilder sections – Jiankou part and then move to Mutianyu section of the Wall to take a glimpse into this incredible landmark and finish with driving back to Beijing.
Day 4: Beijing- Xian (B, L, D)
Start the morning with a delicious breakfast before heading to the extraordinary Temple of Heaven. Surrounded by a beautiful park, watch the locals as they kick off their day with dancing or Tai Chi session and hear about the importance of this imperial temple during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Say goodbye to Beijing, hop aboard a high-speed bullet train to Xi’an. Upon arrival, stroll around bustling Muslim Quarter and explore the myriads of special food stalls with mouth-watering dishes and unique souvenirs.
As the sun begins to set, transfer back to the hotel for dinner, then either unwind and at the hotel or immerse in the lively atmosphere on Defu Lane.
Day 5: Xian (B, L, D)
Get up early and enjoy a refreshing breakfast. Are you ready to explore Xian? Terracotta Warrior Museum is the first stop for you. Wander along the museum to see the perfect collection of sculptures which was discovered in 1974 by local farmers digging a well.
After having lunch, we continue on visiting Xi’an City Wall, where you enjoy cycling around the ancient wall to experience China’s best-preserved urban fortification and the old city center.
Dinner and overnight accommodation at the hotel in Xian.
Day 6: Xian- Guilin- Longsheng (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to catch a flight to Guilin. Upon arrival, we have a short rest before visiting Longsheng. After that, head to Pingan village, which is home to the local Zhuang ethnic minority. Spend the rest of the day to relax and enjoy the picturesque surroundings of this beautiful village.
Day 7: Longsheng- Yangshuo (B)
Enjoy breakfast and start a new day with hiking along Longji. Climb to the top of the centuries-old fields and be amazed by the breathtaking panorama of endless layers of rice terraces. After that, take a scenic driving to Yangshuo to enjoy the incredible natural sceneries and discover the town’s ancient West Street.
Day 8: Yangshuo (B, D)
Get up early in the fairy-tale landscape of Yangshuo, enjoy breakfast and kick off the new day with a traditional Tai Chi class.
Afterward, hop on a bicycle and ride along the banks of Yulong River to immerse in karst mountains, vast rice fields, and ancient buildings. Spend the rest of the day to relax and soak up the idyllic scenery while floating down the scenic river through the picturesque countryside.
At the end of the day, transfer back to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 9: Yangshuo- Guilin- Shanghai (B, L)
In the morning, you will be served a delicious breakfast before visiting impressive landmarks – Moon Hill. You can see a mountain featuring a semi-circle hole at the top. The next destination is Silver Cave, an exquisite multi-storied karst cave.
After lunch, transfer to Guilin airport and take a flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, stay overnight at the hotel in Shanghai.
Day 10: Shanghai (B, L)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and start to explore Shanghai. The first destination is the charming Yuyuan Garden. Stroll along the garden to get a closer insight into natural beauty before sitting down for lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we head to Nanjing Road to soak in Shanghai’s main shopping street with a wide range of busy retail areas. More interestingly, gaze up at the marvelous skyscrapers lining the streets of the financial district of Pudong before visiting along the reputable Bund Sightseeing Tunnel under the Huangpu River.
Finished our day with a short visit to the Oriental Pearl Tower, which is the world’s sixth tallest TV and radio tower. Discover little by little to know more about the iconic and unique architectural design
Day 11: Shanghai Departure (B)
Complete our China tour with a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel before transferring to Shanghai airport to embark on the journey home. China adventure tour ends.
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