12-Day Experience the Highlights of China Tour – Culture, History & Scenic Wonders

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Experience the Highlights of China Tour 12 Days

CODE: GDT2128

Private Tour

Duration: 8 - 12 days

Price from: Contact

Route: China - Guilin - Yangshuo - Hong Kong - Beijing - Shanghai - Xian

Overview

Embark on a comprehensive 12-day tour to experience the best of China’s culture, history, and natural beauty. Begin in Beijing, visiting the iconic Great Wall, Forbidden City, and Temple of Heaven. Travel to Xi’an to see the legendary Terracotta Warriors and ancient city walls. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Guilin with a peaceful cruise on the Li River and explore the picturesque Yangshuo countryside. End your journey in Shanghai, a vibrant metropolis where traditional charm meets modern skyscrapers. This tour includes comfortable accommodations, domestic flights, private transfers, knowledgeable English-speaking guides, and authentic local cuisine for a seamless travel experience.

Highlight

Beijing: Great Wall hike, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven.
Xi’an: Terracotta Warriors Museum, ancient city walls, Muslim Quarter exploration.
Guilin & Yangshuo: Li River cruise, scenic karst landscapes, countryside cycling.
Shanghai: The Bund, Yu Garden, Nanjing Road, Shanghai Tower observation deck.
Cultural & Culinary Experiences: Enjoy Peking duck, local street food, and regional specialties.

Service

HOTELS
Economy 2*+ Hotels
Superior 3* Hotels
First Class 4* Hotels
Deluxe 5* Hotels
Luxury 5*++ Hotels

Notes:
*All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request

Important Notes:
HOTELS, PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

GUIDE/LEADER:
English speaking guide. French , Germany , Spanish, Italian, Russian speaking guide can be arranged with on request.

Remarks:
Prices are except Chinese public holidays, local fairs or events.
Golden Trail Travel DMC reserves the right to adjust the price caused by exchange rate
No guide on the flight and Yangtze River cruise.
Recommended hotels are subject to change in actual booking
Special requirements should be advised to Golden Trail Travel DMC in advance.
Golden Trail Travel DMC reserves the right of final explanation for any change due to the reasons beyond our control.

Inclusion

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival Shanghai

Transfer service to hotelMeals: No mealArrival Shanghai your start point of this China tour, you will be met at the airport and transferred to hotel to catch up on some rest after international fight.

Day 2: Shanghai

Jade Buddha Temple, Yuyuan Garden, Chenghuangmiao Old Street, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Nanjing Road, the BundMeals: Breakfast, LunchOptional Night Activities: Acrobatic Show about 2 hours (daily 19:30)(your own expense)A full day sightseeing starts with Jade Buddha Temple (1 hour) - famous for the seated Buddha, encrusted with jewels, which is said to weigh 1,000 kg. And then, go to Yuyuan Garden (1 hour) - a Chinese classic garden in city downtown. Then visit the nearby Chenghuangmiao Old Street (1 hour). After lunch time, you will have an exterior tour of the Oriental Pearl TV Tower (30 min) - the most charming landmark of Shanghai. And then, go for shopping in Nanjing Road (1 hours generally) - the earliest commercial street in Shanghai, and have a leisure walk along the Bund (30 min) - famous as a group of building known as "a Gallery of world architecture". After that, drive back to your hotel and free of the rest time.

Day 3: Shanghai - Beijing

Shanghai Museum, Xintiandi, Take high speed train to BeijingMeals: Breakfast, LunchToday, enjoy your tour that start with a visit to Shanghai Museum (1 hour) - boasts 120,000 pieces of rare and precious cultural relics in 21 categories.. And then, you will have chance to walk on the Xintiandi (1 hour) - a car-free shopping, eating and entertainment area of Shanghai. When finish your lunch, be transferred to the Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station for a 5.5 hours high speed train to Beijing. Your Beijing tour guide will wait for you at the Beijing South Railway Station and help you to transfer to the hotel.

Day 4: Beijing

Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of HeavenMeals: Breakfast, LunchOptional Night Activities: Peking Opera 1.5 hours (daily 19:30)(your own expense)Depart from your hotel in the morning to visit Tiananmen Square (40min) - the World's largest urban square, and the Forbidden City (2.5 - 3 hours) - the largest and most complete ancient imperial palace in the world. Then visit the Temple of Heaven (1 hour) in the afternoon. After that, drive back to your hotel and free of the rest time.

Day 5: Beijing

Mutianyu Great Wall, Bird Nest, Water CubeMeals: Breakfast, LunchOptional Night Activities: Peking Roasted Duck around 1 hour(your own expense)After breakfast, start to drive to visit the Mutianyu Great Wall (2 hours) - the section of the Great Wall which is more popular among foreign visitors. Have the lunch near the Mutianyu Great Wall, and then drive back to the downtown and have a short visit to see the exterior Bird Nest and Water Cube (about 1 hour) - the amazing architectures that built for Beijing Olympic Games. After that, drive back to your hotel and free of the rest time. After that, drive back to your hotel and free of the rest time.

Day 6: Beijing - Xian

Hutong Tour, Summer Palace, Take high speed train to XianMeals: Breakfast, LunchAfter breakfast, drive to Drum Tower area for taking a relaxing Hutong Tour by rickshaw (Short route, 40 min) - the way to know the Beijing local lifestyle. And then, a visit to the Summer Palace (about 1.5 hour ) - the existing largest, best-preserved imperial garden in China. After the lunch in Beijing, be transferred to Beijing West Railway Station for a High Speed Train riding to Xi'an North Railway Station. 1216km only cost you about 5.5 - 6 hours (G train). Your Xian tour guide will wait for you at the railway station and help you to transfer to the hotel.

Day 7: Xian

Terracotta Warriors, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian City WallMeals: Breakfast, LunchOptional Night Activities: Tang Dynasty Show with Dinner 3.5 hours (daily 18:00 - 20:30 for dinner, 20:30 – 21:35 for Tang Dynasty Show)(your own expense)Ample time will be provided for visits to Terracotta Warriors (2.5 - 3 hours) - one of the world's most important archaeological finds, with troops, horses and carriages in battle formation. After lunch near the Terracotta Warriors area, drive back to the downtown for a visit to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda (1 hour) - the site of the old Han and Tang capital Chang'an. After that, continue to visit the Xian City Wall (1 hour) - represents one of the oldest and best preserved Chinese city walls. After that, drive back to your hotel and free of the rest time.

Day 8: Xian - Guilin

Shaanxi History Museum, Hanyang Mausoleum, Fly to GuilinMeals: Breakfast, LunchFinish the breakfast, and you will firstly to visit the Shaanxi History Museum (2 hours) - one of the first huge state museums with modern facilities in China. After lunch, continue to the Hanyang Mausoleum (1 hour) - the multi-burial cemetery of Emperor Jing of Han and his queen. Your Xian tour will be finished by connecting the 2 hours flight to Guilin. Your Guilin tour guide will wait for you at the airport and help you to transfer to the hotel.

Day 9: Guilin - Yangshuo -Guilin

Li River Cruise, West Street, Drive back to GuilinMeals: Breakfast, LunchOptional Night Activities: Landscape Show Impression of Liu Sanjie 1 hour (daily around 20:00, time will be changed in different seasons)(your own expense)In the morning you will be driven to the Zhujiang Pier for the Li River Cruise (about 4 hours, lunch served on board). Savour the fairy-tale scenery while cruising down the meandering river to Yangshuo. After disembarkation, you can have a walk along the famous West Street. Drive back to Guilin for overnight.

Day 10: Guilin - Hong Kong

Elephant Trunk Hill Park, Reed Flute Cave, Take high speed train to Hong KongMeals: Breakfast, LunchAfter your breakfast, enjoy your visit to the Elephant Trunk Hill (1 hour) – the symbol of Guilin. After that, have a trip to Reed Flute Cave (1 hour) - the showcase of distinctly-colored stalactites and stalagmites. And then, say good bye to Guilin and take the 3.2hrs high speed train to Hong Kong. Be transferred to your Hong Kong hotel from the station with the help of your English speaking driver.

Day 11: Hong Kong

Victoria Peak, Aberdeen, Stanley Market & Jewelry factoryMeals: BreakfastToday, enjoy your half day city tour to Victoria Peak - will give you the best angle to capture exceptional video footage while you are moving to the 373 meters hill top. And then, move to the Aberdeen (no sampan) - home to hundreds of people living on fishing junks. Finally go to visit Stanley Market and the largest jewelry factory in Hong Kong. After the tour, you can enjoy your own free exploration in this city.

Day 12: Departure Hong Kong

Transfer service to airportRecognizing that Hong Kong is a destination that begs to be explored on your own, we have planned no activities before transfer you to the airport for board the flight to the next stop.Meals: BreakfastService Ends

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