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Day 1 - Arrival in Shanghai

Upon your arrival in Shanghai, your driver will welcome you at your airport’s arrival hall and get you to your hotel in a private vehicle.

One of our pro English-speaking guides shall assist you throughout your trip.

Accommodation: Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai

Day 2 - Shanghai Unveiled | French Concession, Yuyuan Garden, Old City God Temple, Shanghai Old STreet, Nongtang, Xintiandi Style Shopping Center, The Bund

Your tour in Shanghai will start with a visit to the French Concession, a former French colonial area that was returned to China in 1946. Despite modern redevelopment, this district retains its unique charm as a premier residential and retail area.

You'll also explore the Yuyuan Garden, a classic oriental garden, and the Chenghuangmiao (Old City God Temple) nearby.

For a glimpse into the traditional Shanghai lifestyle, you’ll visit Shanghai Old Street and the Nongtang alleys. Nongtang, with its distinctive architecture, represents a key aspect of contemporary Shanghai life and culture.

You’ll conclude your day by visiting the Xintiandi Style Shopping Center and the bustling Bund. Here, you’ll get to experience the grandeur of Shanghai’s 1920s era by exploring old buildings that showcase the city’s luxurious past.

Yuyuan Garden
Yuyuan Garden
Night walking along the Bund
Night walking along the Bund
Xintiandi
Xintiandi
Shanghai Chenghuangmiao (Old City God Temple)
Shanghai Chenghuangmiao (Old City God Temple)
Nongtang
Nongtang
Shanghai Museum
Shanghai Museum
Shanghai Tower
Shanghai Tower
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
Accommodation: Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai

Day 3 - Transfer to Suzhou | Tongli Water Town and Humble Administrator's Garden Tour in Suzhou

Embark on an unforgettable full-day Suzhou Classic Tour. Explore Tongli Water Town, a picturesque ancient town renowned for its tranquil canals, historic bridges, and well-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty architecture. Wander through narrow alleys and visit traditional tea houses, offering a glimpse into the town's rich cultural heritage.

Continue your journey to the Humble Administrator's Garden, a renowned classical garden and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the beautiful landscaping, peaceful ponds, pavilions, and lush greenery, all carefully designed to blend with nature.

Enjoy your free time until your guide comes and escort you to the high-speed train station, where you’ll take a 6.5-hour bullet train ride to Xi'an.

Then you will arrive in Xi’an by high-speed train station. On arrival, your personal guide will be ready to welcome you at the arrival hall, and transport you to your hotel with a private vehicle & driver. You’ll also be helped with luggage and hotel check-in.

China Bullet Train
China Bullet Train
Humble Administrator's Garden
Humble Administrator's Garden
Tongli Water Town
Tongli Water Town
Accommodation: Hotel Soul Suzhou

Day 4 - Trip to Hangzhou | West Lake,Chenghuang Pavilion,Oil-Paper Parasol Crafting

Enjoy your free time until your guide comes and escort you to the high-speed train station.

Today you will arrive in Hangzhou by high-speed train station. On arrival, your private guide will be ready to welcome you at the arrival hall, and transfer to your hotel with a private car and driver. Your guide will help you with luggage and hotel check-in, and ensure your arrival is worry-free.

Embark on a captivating cruise across the renowned West Lake. Delight in the serene beauty that has long inspired Chinese poets.

Ascend Chenghuang Pavilion for a panoramic vista of Hangzhou and West Lake. Pause for a delightful interlude and savor Southern Song Dynasty snacks.

Continue your journey with a visit to an oil umbrella workshop, where you'll delve into the intricacies of this ancient Chinese craft. Unleash your creativity as you personalize your own umbrella with a painting session.

China Bullet Train
China Bullet Train
West Lake
West Lake
Oil-Paper Parasol Crafting
Oil-Paper Parasol Crafting
Chenghuang Pavilion
Chenghuang Pavilion
Accommodation: HaiHua Grand Hotel Hangzhou

Day 5 - Fly to Guilin | Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, and City Exploration

Enjoy your free time until your guide comes and escort you to the airport for your departing flight to Guilin. On arrival, your private guide will be ready to welcome you at the arrival hall, and take you to your hotel in a personal car and driver.

In Yangshuo, you’ll embark on a sidecar tour adventure in the countryside. A tour guide will take you on an exciting trip along winding roads, through charming villages, and past beautiful rice paddies.

Discover the beauty of the city with visits to its famous landmarks. You’ll explore the Reed Flute Cave, an underground marvel shaped by nature, and admire the iconic Elephant Trunk Hill.

Immerse yourself in the heart of the city by exploring the serene lakes and vibrant central walking streets.


Elephant Trunk Hill
Elephant Trunk Hill
Reed Flute Cave
Reed Flute Cave
Guilin City Lakes Walking
Guilin City Lakes Walking
Accommodation: Lijiang Waterfall Hotel Guilin

Day 6 - Immersive Cultural Exploration | Longsheng Day Tour from Guilin

Discover China's fascinating ethnic minority culture on an exciting one-day tour around Longsheng in stunning Guilin. Accompanied by your own knowledgeable local guide, venture to the rural Guangxi countryside and interact with the Zhuang and Yao communities, whose intriguing way of life is characterized by traditions formed over centuries.

Then, take a hike to the renowned Longji Rice Terraces and absorb spectacular views of the agricultural marvels, and capture some amazing photographs of the scenery beneath you. You’ll learn how Guilin Oil Tea is made. Your guide will translate for you and you also can participate in the process, and finally taste the distinctive flavor of oil tea. Enjoy the added convenience of pick up and drop off to your hotel in downtown Guilin. The perfect day trip from the city!

Longji Rice Terraces
Longji Rice Terraces
Longji Ethnic People
Longji Ethnic People
Bamboo Tube Rice
Bamboo Tube Rice
Oil Tea
Oil Tea
Longji Cable Car
Longji Cable Car
Accommodation: Lijiang Waterfall Hotel Guilin

Day 7 - Li River Cruise | Guilin to Yangshuo Adventure

Today, you’ll embark on a Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo, the highlight of any visit to northeastern Guangxi Province. Marvel at the stunning Karst peaks that surprise at every bend of the clear river beneath the blue sky. Observe water buffalo in the fields, peasants harvesting rice paddies, and schoolchildren and fishermen drifting by on bamboo rafts. With its breathtaking scenery, this river journey offers a glimpse into a life far removed from the urban hustle.

In the morning, you’ll travel to the Zhujiang Pier to board your boat for the approximately 5-hour cruise, where you’ll be treated to the spectacular views along the Li River.

To conclude the day, you'll explore the town of Yangshuo and stroll down the famous West Street.

Li River Cruise (Include lunch)
Li River Cruise (Include lunch)
Yangshuo West Street
Yangshuo West Street
Accommodation: Percent Hotel by Li River

Day 8 - Fly to Xi'an

Today your local tour guide will escort you to your accommodation in Yangshuo, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable transition as you embark on your exploration of this enchanting destination.

Enjoy your free time until your guide come and escort you to airport for your onward flight.

Today you will fly to Xi'an. On arrival, your private guide will be ready to welcome you at the arrival hall, and transfer to your hotel with a private car and driver. Your guide will help you with luggage and hotel check-in, and ensure your arrival is worry-free.

Accommodation: Bell Tower Hotel

Day 9 - Terracotta Army Wonders and Xi'an's Cultural Delights | Bell & Drum Towers, Muslim Quarter, and the Great Mosque

Depart from your hotel and venture to the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage-listed site of the Terracotta Army. Listen as your guide sets the historical scene and describes how 7,000 life-sized terracotta figures and horses were buried beside Emperor Qin Shihuang in his majestic mausoleum. Disembark and explore the site, marvelling at the endless rows of figures. Browse the exhibitions of the museum to gain further insight into the intriguing history of the tomb. 

Later this afternoon, take a walk on the Bell & Drum Tower Square and from where you could pay an outer visit of the two towers. The two towers were also built in the Ming Dynasty and the Drum Tower is 4 years older than the Bell Tower.

Continue move to Muslim Quarter. In this food street, you will meet lots of local food and snacks, as well as some little souvenirs. If you are interested in local food, it is a good place to satisfy your stomach. 

At last you will visit the Great Mosque, a major place for the religious activities of the Muslims in Xi’an. This mosque, different from the mosques we usually see, is more like a traditional Chinese garden. For example, you will see Chinese pavilions with painted beams and engraved ridgepoles. At last, transfer you back to hotel.

Terracotta Warriors and Horses
Terracotta Warriors and Horses
Xi'an Bell Tower and Drum Tower
Xi'an Bell Tower and Drum Tower
Muslim Street
Muslim Street
Accommodation: Bell Tower Hotel

Day 10 - Xi'an's Timeless Treasures | Shaanxi History Museum and Big Wild Goose Pagoda & Fly to Beijing

You’ll begin your journey at the Shaanxi History Museum. This museum houses an extensive collection of artifacts, ranging from ancient art and sculptures to historical relics from throughout the region's rich and ancient history.

Next, you’ll visit the iconic Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta). This architectural marvel which dates back to the Tang Dynasty offers breathtaking views of Xi'an at its very top.

Enjoy your free time until your guide comes and escort you to high-speed train station for a 4.5-hour ride from Xi'an to Beijing. Upon arrival, your personal guide will transport you to your hotel with a private vehicle and driver. Your guide will help you with luggage and hotel check-in.

Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Xi'an Museum
Xi'an Museum
Accommodation: Sunworld Hotel Wangfujing

Day 11 - From Tian'anmen to Hutongs | Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Rickshaw Tour Through Hutongs

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you to Tian'anmen Square, the world's largest public square and a symbol of China. 

Walk across the square and explore the awe-inspiring Forbidden City. With over 8,728 rooms, it's the world’s largest ancient palace complex China's best-preserved ancient building collection.

Later, take a 15-minute walk to Jingshan Park for a panoramic view of modern Beijing and the Forbidden City.

After lunch, enjoy a rickshaw tour through the historic Hutongs, immersing yourself in local life.

Tiananmen Square
Tiananmen Square
Forbidden City
Forbidden City
Jingshan Park (Panorama view of Forbidden City)
Jingshan Park (Panorama view of Forbidden City)
Rickshaw in Hutong
Rickshaw in Hutong
Accommodation: Sunworld Hotel Wangfujing

Day 12 - Beijing Adventure | Mutianyu Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, and Tai Chi Experience

Today, you'll journey to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. You'll ascend to the wall via cable car, where you can get a stunning aerial view of the wall and its surroundings. Once you're atop the wall, you'll be able to stroll along its storied pathways, watchtowers, and taking in the vast, panoramic views of the area's rolling hills and valleys.

In the afternoon, you’ll head over to the courtyards of the Temple of Heaven Park. Your tour guide will share the temple’s history and stories, showing you what emperor worship was like. You'll visit major sites within the park, including the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, the Echo Wall, the Nine-Dragon Cypress, and the Circular Mound Altar, among others.

Afterwards, you’ll get to join in a Tai Chi session with locals at the park. This traditional Chinese martial art is a beloved morning ritual practiced daily by Beijing residents. It's a unique opportunity to connect with locals through this ancient practice.

Mutianyu Great Wall
Mutianyu Great Wall
Take cable car up and down the Great Wall
Take cable car up and down the Great Wall
Temple of Heaven
Temple of Heaven
Temple of Heaven Tai Chi experience
Temple of Heaven Tai Chi experience
Accommodation: Sunworld Hotel Wangfujing

Day 13 - Departure

Enjoy your free time until your guide come and escort you to airport for your departing flight.

Accommodation

  • 2 Nights in Shanghai
  • 1 Night in Suzhou
  • 1 Night in Hangzhou
  • 2 Nights in Guilin
  • 1 Night in Yangshuo
  • 2 Nights in Xi'an
  • 3 Nights in Beijing
Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai
Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai
Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai
Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai
Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai
Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai
Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai
Room Type:Superior Room(25㎡)
Why this Hotel:

Located in commercial, entertainment and shopping centers, close to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, Huaihai Road and People's Square; The Shanghai Museum, Grand Theatre and Concert Hall are just a few steps away, and the People's Square subway station is only 5 minutes away. The hotel has a variety of exquisite and comfortable rooms, unique design, fully humanized. Rooms are equipped with wireless network, computer and TV integrated equipment, to provide perfect business support.

Hotel Soul Suzhou
Hotel Soul Suzhou
Hotel Soul Suzhou
Hotel Soul Suzhou
Hotel Soul Suzhou
Hotel Soul Suzhou
Hotel Soul Suzhou
Hotel Soul Suzhou
Hotel Soul Suzhou
Room Type:Superior Room
Why this Hotel:

Located within walking distance of the 150-year-old Guan Qian Street, Hotel Soul features a charming Suzhou-style rooftop garden and modern guestrooms. It is a 15-minute drive from the famous Humble Administrator Garden. All guests can enjoy 20% discounts on meals (except for drinks and room service).

Rooms at Hotel Soul are fully air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV and an electronic safety deposit box. Guests can also enjoy the use of a designer tea and coffee set.

The hotel has a fitness center on site. Dry cleaning and laundry services are also available. Hotel Soul provides the service of car rental as well. Free Wi-Fi is provided.

Buffet style breakfast is served at the hotel. Healthy Western dishes can be found at Brasserie 101.

Hotel Soul is 656 feet from Chayuanchang Subway Station (Exit 2, Line 4) and 1.2 mi away from Suzhou Railway Station. The nearest airport is Sunan Shuofang Airport, a 50-minute drive away from the hotel.

HaiHua Grand Hotel Hangzhou
HaiHua Grand Hotel Hangzhou
HaiHua Grand Hotel Hangzhou
HaiHua Grand Hotel Hangzhou
HaiHua Grand Hotel Hangzhou
HaiHua Grand Hotel Hangzhou
HaiHua Grand Hotel Hangzhou
HaiHua Grand Hotel Hangzhou
HaiHua Grand Hotel Hangzhou
HaiHua Grand Hotel Hangzhou
HaiHua Grand Hotel Hangzhou
HaiHua Grand Hotel Hangzhou
HaiHua Grand Hotel Hangzhou
HaiHua Grand Hotel Hangzhou
Room Type:Guest Room
Lijiang Waterfall Hotel Guilin
Lijiang Waterfall Hotel Guilin
Lijiang Waterfall Hotel Guilin
Lijiang Waterfall Hotel Guilin
Lijiang Waterfall Hotel Guilin
Room Type:Standard Room
Why this Hotel:

Close to many businesses, shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues

Ideal base for business and leisure travelers


Percent Hotel by Li River
Percent Hotel by Li River
Percent Hotel by Li River
Percent Hotel by Li River
Percent Hotel by Li River
Percent Hotel by Li River
Percent Hotel by Li River
Percent Hotel by Li River
Percent Hotel by Li River
Percent Hotel by Li River
Percent Hotel by Li River
Room Type:Guestroom
Bell Tower Hotel
Bell Tower Hotel
Bell Tower Hotel
Bell Tower Hotel
Bell Tower Hotel
Bell Tower Hotel
Bell Tower Hotel
Bell Tower Hotel
Bell Tower Hotel
Bell Tower Hotel
Room Type:Boutique Room(18m²~22m²)
Why this Hotel:

The Bell Tower Hotel (Zhonglou Fandian) lays claim to one of the best locations in Xi'an. Just across from the famed Bell Tower and within easy walking distance of the Xi'an City Walls, plenty of restaurants, food vendors and shops, this is a great place to stay for tourists.

Rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable, offering excellent views from each side.

Both western and traditional Chinese dining is offered at this Xi'an Hotel.

After a busy day guests can relax in the sauna or enjoy a massage in our luxury spa.

This hotel's location makes the Bell Tower Hotel an outstanding choice for visitors wanting to be right in the middle of the action in China's most historic city.

Sunworld Hotel Wangfujing
Sunworld Hotel Wangfujing
Sunworld Hotel Wangfujing
Sunworld Hotel Wangfujing
Sunworld Hotel Wangfujing
Sunworld Hotel Wangfujing
Sunworld Hotel Wangfujing
Sunworld Hotel Wangfujing
Sunworld Hotel Wangfujing
Sunworld Hotel Wangfujing
Sunworld Hotel Wangfujing
Room Type:Superior Room(22m²)
Why this Hotel:

Ideally located in the heart of the bustling Wangfujing Commercial Area, Sunworld Hotel is surrounded by plenty of well-known shopping malls and stylish restaurants. The shiny property offers a modern fitness center, a tour desk with day trip arrangement service and free Wi-Fi in the public area. Paid parking is provided as well.

Sunworld is a 5-minute walk from Dengshikou Subway Station (Line 5), a 10-minute drive from the world-famous Tian’anmen Square, the Forbidden City and Jingshan Park. Capital International Airport is a 40-minute car journey away.

Tastefully decorated, each guestroom comes with an air purifier, a satellite TV, a mini-bar and a safety deposit box. Bathrobes and slippers are stocked in the attached bathroom. The carpeted floor, soft lighting and high-quality furniture create a gentle and elegant atmosphere.

Unwind after a busy day or a long journey with a soothing massage treatment, or rent a car or bicycle to explore the charming hutongs and the exciting modern city. In addition, offering a spacious ballroom and a range of versatile meeting rooms, Sunworld Hotel is an ideal venue for meetings and parties.

International delicacies and daily buffet spreads for breakfast are available at Sunny Café.

What's included

AccommodationInternational-standard
Day1-2 Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai
Day3 Hotel Soul Suzhou
Day4 HaiHua Grand Hotel Hangzhou
Day5-6 Lijiang Waterfall Hotel Guilin
Day7 Percent Hotel by Li River
Day8-9 Bell Tower Hotel
Day10-12 Sunworld Hotel Wangfujing

Carefully selected accommodation with breakfast

Accommodation based on two people sharing (for each person not sharing a room, the single supplement will be added)

  • Well screened Hotels

    Handpicked hotels with good service and spacious room.

  • Super nice location

    Downtown location with convenient transportation and many good restaurants nearby.

TransportPrivate & Air-conditioned

All mentioned internal flights, trains, and cruises

Private & air-conditioned vehicle with ample space

  • Best-time flight

    No early get up. No late arrival.

  • Better seats

    Select seats for you as spacious as possible, such as exit row or bulkhead with more legroom.

GuidePrivate & Professional

Expert English-speaking local guide

MealsSafe & Authentic

All meals specified in the itinerary

  • Satisfying food

    Your special request on food can always be satisfied, no matter it relates to religion or medical purpose!

  • Local specialities

    Traditional local food is delicious and its specialities are worth searching out with our local guide!

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SupportUseful Package & 24/7 Local Service

Bottles of drinking water and cold towels per guest per day

24/7 helpline while you are travelling

ExcursionsAll listed in the above Itnerary

All excursions specified in the itinerary

All entrance fees specified in the itinerary

Not included
Flights

The round trip International Flights (flights from/to your city) are not included in the tour price. You will need to arrange your flights separately at any point.

service

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Professional Guides & Drivers

We offer professional private tour guides with over 10-year experience, well-performed vehicles less than 5-year service life and licensed drivers with 5-year practice. Each of our employees undergoes rigorous screening before they can join our network.

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Local Available 7/24

You will have our local team's urgency contact number and we are available whenever and wherever. If you meet any problem or need any help, just make a phone call and everything will be settled down at a time.

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Warm Welcome Kits

We provide the welcome kits for each customer, you will receive the SIM card, city map, a bottle of drinking water and a cool towel per guest per day for FREE. Get all first-step information and useful tips in one profile and make your first tour simple and easy.