China 11 Days Private All-inclusive Tour of Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin and Shanghai

Attractions: Not Included

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Beijing

Beijing Airport Parking Lot

Upon your arrival in Beijing, your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Relax in the hotel during the remainder of the day, or you can have a self-exploration with suggestions from your guide.

Attractions: Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, Hutong Tour, Nanluoguxiang

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Beijing

Explore Beijing from the world’s largest public square, Tiananmen Square. It is one of the largest city squares in the world, located in the centre of Beijing, and is one of the symbols of China. The square is vast and often hosts a variety of grand events and celebrations, such as the annual flag-raising ceremony for National Day.Walk to the Forbidden City from Tiananmen Square. It was the imperial palace of China during the Ming and Qing dynasties and is located on the central axis in the centre of Beijing，learning the legendary story of the emperors and how the royal family lived there.

In the afternoon, you will see the Temple of Heaven with its unique architectures, where the emperors worshiped the heavens in hopes of good harvests.Originally a site used to pay homage to Heaven and pray for good harvests, it is now a bustling place where locals take part in traditional activities such as Tai Chi, dancing, kite flying, water calligraphy, and others.Then you will enjoy a Beijing Hutong tour by rickshaw with a local family visit, which will give you a deep impression of the local residents' live.Then our group will move to a less commercial Hutong nearby.Afterwards, proceed to the well-known snack street Nanluoguxiang. You can taste some unique local snacks under the recommendation of your guide. The cost will be paid by yourself. After the tour, you will be transferred back to the hotel.

Attractions: Mutianyu Great Wall, Temple of Heaven

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Beijing

This morning you will be taken to Mutianyu Great Wall to experience at first hand the wonder of the Great Wall. The round-trip cable car will be arranged. Standing on the wall and looking at it stretching up and down into boundless distance is an exciting experience and will leave you a life-long memory. Lunch is on your own and your guide will gladly assist.

Afterwards, we visit the famous National Museum of China, one of the largest museums in the world, playing an important role in displaying systematically Chinese culture, cultivating national spirit, leading the development of the cultural relics and museum field. The number of collections in the museum is more than 120 million pieces, being the richest museums with the largest number of collections. There are a total of 48 exhibition halls and there are exhibitions showing the collections and Chinese culture often. It is closed on Monday. 

Attractions: Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Xi’an

In the morning, check out from hotel and start to visit the last spots in Beijing --- Summer Palace, The Temple of Putuo Zongxian is the birthplace of the Putuo Sect of Buddhism in China. Built in the Qing Dynasty, it is mainly dedicated to Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy. There are many ancient buildings and cultural relics in the temple, where you can worship and pray for blessings and feel the religious atmosphere while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the mountains.In the afternoon, you will experience a 5-hour high speed train to Xi'an. Your local guide and driver will meet you at Xi'an North Railway Station and drive you to check in at the hotel.

Attractions: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta) 

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Xi’an

Today we start to explore the ancient city by driving to Terracotta Warriors and explore one of the world's most important archaeological finds, with troops, horses and carriages in battle formation. It is the guardian of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor and is a magnificent group of terracotta warriors considered one of the eighth wonders of the world.A Chinese Lunch will be arranged nearby the scenic area of Terracotta Warriors.

Followed by is Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, a square brick pagoda built to store Buddhism scripts brought from ancient India.Located in the southern suburb of Xi'an, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is one of the famous ancient buildings in China. Climbing up the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, visitors can overlook the surrounding scenery and the whole city. It is also an important destination for Buddhist culture, and visitors can enjoy the rich Buddhist cultural art and historical relics.Here, you will have an experience to wear the traditional clothes of Han Nationality to stroll around.Then, your guide will transfer you to the airport for the flight to Shanghai. After arrival, you will be met and led to the hotel by the local guide.

Attractions: Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang), Great Mosque of Xi'an, Muslim Quarter

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Guilin 

The day begins with a leisure visit to the City Wall Park, where you can observe the day-to-day life of the locals. After that, you will pay a visit to the City Wall. It is the most complete existing urban fortification in China.which represents one of the oldest and best preserved Chinese city walls. You may choose to ride a bicycle(optional) on the wall to go around.The tour finishes by dropping-off at the hotel lobby. You could ask your local guide for some information about evening entertainment or night show, such as Tang Dynasty Show.Next, you will visit the Great Mosque, a remarkable Islamic cultural relic, which perfectly combines Chinese traditional with Islamic architectural styles.

Around the mosque is a lively Muslim bazaar, where you could explore for local snacks and handicrafts.After that, you will take a flight to Guilin. Upon your arrival, your local guide in Guilin will collect you at the airport and escort you to the hotel.

Attractions: Li River, West Street

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Guilin

Take a cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo. Li River is the essence of the landscape in this area, especially the section from Guilin to Yangshuo, which is reputed as 'A Hundred Miles Gallery'. The cruise ship will arrive at Yangshuo in about 4.5 hours.Xianggong Mountain is about 1 hour drive from Yangshuo, It is best place to have a bird view of Li River. It takes you about 15 minutes hiking up the hill.

After docking at Yangshuo, you will walk through the well-known West Street.West Street is a historic pedestrian street in Guilin and a favourite shopping and dining area for tourists. West Street retains the traditional architecture and atmosphere of southern China, with many quaint shops and snack stalls. Then you will enjoy the amazing rural scenery as we drive along the surrounding country roads of Yangshuo. En route, you will be invited to visit a villager's home. After that, transfer you back to Guilin.huo in about 4.5 hours.Your Shanghai Mandarin Speaking Driver will pick you up from airport and transfer you to your lovely hotel in Shanghai.

Attractions: Yangshuo

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Guilin

Today, you can enjoy a free day. There are abundant activities you can take part in, such as drifting, rock climbing, learning calligraphy, painting or Tai Chi. If you are interested in it, consult your guide in advance.

Attractions: Reed Flute Cave (Ludi Yan)

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Shanghai

In the morning, heading to Reed Flute Cave. Over millions of years, dripping water has eroded the cave to create a special world of various stalactites, stone pillars and rock formations. Explore important spots in the attraction such as :Tower-shaped Pine,Crystal Palace etc. Despite the fantastic natural scenery inside Reed Flute Cave, there are many writings on the wall.Then, your guide will escort you to the airport for the flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, you will meet your Shanghai guide at the exit and head to the hotel then.

Attractions: Shanghai Tower, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, Yu Garden (Yuyuan), The Bund (Wai Tan)

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Shanghai

Today you will first go to the city landmark Shanghai Tower. It is the highest building in China with 132 floors in total. Standing on the Top of Shanghai Observatory, you can overlook the city. 

The next stop is Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall. With the theme of City, People, Environment and Development, it shows that how did the city develop into a modern metropolis from a small fishing village. The lunch is a la carte, so you can taste the dishes according to your interest.

You will take a full day of sightseeing to explore both the past and present of Shanghai. Your first stop is Shanghai Museum, one of the Best Four Museums in China. To help you learn about the history and facts about the relics in the museum easily, an Audio Explanation Device will be prepared for you. Then you will take an interesting visit to Yu Garden, a shining star among all the ancient Chinese gardens in Jiangnan.Continue to the Bund, where you will see amazing city skyline, including the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center Shanghai Tower, Shanghai Tower and colonial buildings along the Huangpu River. Take a walk and stop for photos.

Attractions: Not Included

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Not Included

After breakfast at the hotel, your private guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to the airport on time. We wish you have a pleasant journey home.