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12 Days Best China Scenic Tour

Beijing / Xian / Guilin / Longsheng / Yangshuo / Shanghai

  • Chona's Group from Philippines - Longji Rice Terraces, Guilin
  • Chona from Philippines - Li River Cruise, Guilin
  • Summer Palace Shot by Our Guest Nguyen in 2017
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  • Chona's Group from Philippines - Longji Rice Terraces, Guilin
  • Summer Palace Shot by Our Guest Nguyen in 2017
  • Chona from Philippines - Li River Cruise, Guilin
Tour Type:
Private Tour
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Experience:
Departure:
Any day you want
Group size:
You & Your family, friends or group
Tour Code:
CD-NT-12
Features:
A classic China tour with deep exploration in Guilin, the most beautiful city of China, where you can take a leisure Li River Cruise, bike in the Yangshuo countryside, and hike in the amazing Longji Terraced Rice Field, to see how the local live harmoniously with the great nature.

Price from $1929

Trip at a Glance

  • Day 1-4: Beijing
  • Forbidden City, Great Wall
    Kungfu Show

  • Day 5-6: Xian
  • Terracotta Horses & Warriors,
    Ancient City Wall, Local Family Visit

  • Day 7-10: Guilin
  • Longsheng Terraced Rice Fields,
    Li River Cruise, Yangshuo County,
    Countryside Biking Tour

  • Day 11-12: Shanghai
  • Yu Garden & Bazaar, the Bund,
    Wukang Road

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Full Itinerary Day by Day

Day 1 Beijing Arrival

Welcome to Beijing, the capital of China, rich in history and culture.

Your lifetime China tour begins with welcome from your local guide at the Beijing airport. Then be escorted to your hotel in a private vehicle. The rest of today is yours to acclimatize or explore the vast metropolis on your own.

Day 2 Beijing (B, L)

Today's tour begins to visit the Tiananmen Square, the world's largest plaza. Walking through Tiananmen Gate, you'll enter the splendid Forbidden City, China's No.1 palace complex adorned with imperial treasures.

In the afternoon, you'll marvel at the Temple of Heaven where the emperors worshipped heaven and prayed for peace and harvest.

After the tour, back to your hotel.

Fantastic View of Temple of Heaven Shared by Our Guest Daniel
Day 3 Beijing (B, L)

This morning tour will take you to size up the world-famous Great Wall (Mutianyu section), the key symbol of China. Flexible visiting time allows you to enjoy a lifetime trekking trip (1-2 hours' hiking), or witness the breathtaking views of this man-made wonder by taking a cable car.

After the Wall visit, you'll take a leisurely stroll along the tranquil Sacred Road to explore the Ding Tomb of Ming Imperial Tombs.

Feel tired after a whole day tour? You're offered with a free foot massage. In the evening, try the flavorful dish of Peking Roast Duck Dinner. (Optional)

the Magnificent Great Wall
Day 4 Beijing & Flight to Xian (B, L)

Today after breakfast, you'll visit the fabulous Summer Palace, the largest and best-preserved imperial garden in China, the next 'must see' site after the Great Wall and the Forbidden City.

Then you will be escorted to the airport for a 2-hour flight to Xian, the ancient heart of China. Upon arrival in Xian, your local guide will greet and guide you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free on your own.

Summer Palace Shot by Our Guest Nguyen in 2017
Day 5 Xian (B, L)

Today your first stop is to join the ranks of the incredible Terracotta Warriors, the forbidding sentinels of a death defying emperor, starting out through the silent millennia of history.

In the afternoon, visit the Ancient City Walls, the largest and best-kept city walls on earth. Strolling and cycling on the Walls is quite an enjoyable experience. Today’s tour ends to visit the Bell Tower, a famous landmark of Xian ancient city.

Day 6 Xian & Flight to Guilin (B, L)

Today after breakfast, you'll visit the Great Mosque, a tranquil and historic mosque that has served Xian's Muslim community for more than a millennium. By the way, you'll stop by the Muslim Community.

Then head to the age-old Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the symbol of the old-line Xian, a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists.

After lunch, be transferred to the airport and take a flight to Guilin (1 hour and 45 minutes), the most scenic Chinese city. Be met and transferred to your hotel by the local guide and the rest of today is free at your leisure.

Great Mosque, a fusion of Chinese culture and Islamic culture
Day 7 Guilin-Longsheng (B, L)

Today's excursion will bring you to Longsheng Autonomous County. After your tour of this breathtaking area, you will be driven back to Guilin (2-hour drive).Longsheng Autonomous County is the home to many different ethnic minority groups such as Zhuang, Yao, Miao and Dong. In recent years, this county has become a popular destination for photography enthusiasts and people interested in minority culture. Longjimeans “Dragon's Backbone”. When climbing to the top of it and looking down at the terraced rice fields, you will have the feeling that you are standing on a dragon's back as the terraced rice paddies, looking like the shining dragon scales, surround you.

Stay overnight in Longsheng.

Longji Rice Terrices, Taken by Our Customer Chona from Philippines in late September 2018
Day 8 Longsheng–Guilin (B, L)

In the morning ,drivenback to Guilin.Thenhave an essential Guilin city tour. The first stop surely is the Elephant Trunk Hill, the city symbol. Then head to visit the fabulous Reed Flute Cave to see the beautiful stalactites, stalagmites, stone pillars, and stone flowers with various shapes. You may have a bit spare time to walk around in the downtown area.

Elephant Trunk Hill, Photo by China Discovery in Late October, 2018
Day 9 Guilin - Yangshuo (B, L)

After breakfast, you'll be driven to Mopanshan Pier to cruise the Li River, a must-do for any Guilin tourists and a mile-long natural gallery.

This was what Bill Clinton said: 'I heard of the name of Li River long ago. Today I visit Li River. It is more vivid and genuine than what I thought before. Nowhere is like Guilin. It makes me think of the traditional Chinese paintings.'

After about 4 hours cruise, disembark at Yangshuo, the paradise of Guilin. Check in your hotel, the rest of today is free to explore Yangshuo and find out why West Street is so popular among tourists.

Stay overnight in Yangshuo.

Optional evening activity:

Watch the splendid evening performance of Impression Liu Sanjie with the Li River itself as the stage, which was directed by famous director - Zhang Yimou (usually performs for an hour between around 19:45 and 22:20).

Chona from Philippines Enjoyed Li River Cruise in late September 2018
Day 10 Yangshuo& Flight to Shanghai (B)

In the morning, you will be taken by electric bus to Yangshuo’s beautiful country side. Along the route you will pass serene pastoral view, fantastic limestone mountains, peaceful farming villages, and roaming water buffaloes, and the chance to climb Moon Hill.

In the afternoon, you’ll be driven to airport for your flight to Shanghai, the most cosmopolitan city of China. Upon your arrival, transferred to your hotel in Shanghai in private vehicle.

Josh's Group from USA Enjoyed Yangshuo Panorama from Moon Hill in July, 2023
Day 11 Shanghai (B, L)

After breakfast, you'll visit the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center, a must-see for all true Shanghainophiles to witness how Shanghai became a cosmopolitan city from a shabby fishing village.

Then walk leisurely around the beautiful Yu Garden, a pleasant enough, well-contained classical Chinese garden, and savor some local flavor snacks at the Yu Garden Bazaar.

Later to visit the Wukang Road to appreciate its old French-style villas and special colonial culture.

In the evening, enjoy the breathtaking Acrobatic Show. (Optional)

Yu Garden: A Chinese Classical Garden Built in 16th Century
Day 12Shanghai Departure (B)

After breakfast, head to the famous Bund to witness Shanghai’s skyline, and stroll along China's No.1 shopping street, Nanjing Road.

Then ascend the Jinmao Tower to get an amazing bird’s eye view of this metropolis. Then continue to Jade Buddha Temple to admire the largest jade Buddha in the world and exquisite religious artifacts.

After the tour, be transferred to the airport for your flight to next destination or back to home.

The Landmark Supertall Skyscraper of Modern Shanghai

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