12-Day China Private Tour: Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin & Shanghai

Day 1: Beijing: PEK Airport , JIngshan Park and Hutong.

1. Jingshan Park
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Your friendly tour guide will pick up from PEK airport and transfer you to your lovely hotel. (Please book your hotel and flights on own)
   
   Head to JIngshan Park. Enjoy 15 minutes hiking up Jingshan park and soak up the breathtaking view of Forbidden City and Beijing City.
2. Yandai Xie Street
   20m
   Beijing's oldest commercial street, It is lined in traditional-style stone buildings that house charming souvenir and handicraft shops
3. Back Lakes (Hou Hai)
   30m
   This area of Beijing contains some of the most extensive old hutong neighborhood and the three lakes of Xihai, Houhai and Qianhai. The most hippy area for people enjoy the nightlife.
4. Yinding Bridge
   10m
   People also call it money bridge as it was designed as Chinese ancient Ingot. The most busy bridge in Hutong area. always with great atmosphere day and night. the transition from day to night vibe is interesting itself.
5. Wuyutai Tea Shop (Wangfujing)
   10m
   Get yourself the very best Jasmine Tea, Chrysanthemum Tea , Green Tea or Oolong tea in Beijing People's favorable Wuyutai Tea Shop along the way if you are tea drinker.
6. Nanluoguxiang
   1h
   Walk through the lively Nanluoguxiang and enjoy interesting Beijing Narrow Hutongs such as Yu'er Hutong,Mao'er Hutong and Baochao Hutong. There are tons of boutique stores, red lanterns, snacks along the way. Your guide will take you to try the milk tea with pearl, the red beans dessert, tasting local delicacy mantou steamed bun or even BBQ Lamb(at your own expenses), then savor an authentic Beijing style lunch. At the end of the tour, your tour guide transfer you back to your lovely hotel

Day 2: Beijing: Tiananmen Square, Forbiddne City, Lama Temple

1. Tiananmen Square
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Your friendly private tour guide will meet you at 9:00am in your hotel lobby. Then You will be transferred to Tiananmen Square. The largest city plaza in the world. Learning the revolutionary period of history. Stroll along the Tiananmen Square(Tiananmen Guangchang), Admire the Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang), National Museum Of China, Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniangtang), Monument of the People's Heroes and Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tian'an Men).
2. Tian'anmen
   5m
   Chairman Mao declared the Founding of China in 1949. That is where Chinese President gave presentation during the National Holiday on Oct1.
3. The Palace Museum
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   Visit the 600 years old place, The Forbidden city-The Palace Museum. Forbidden City, the largest Imperial Palace in the world. The world UNESCO Heritage. It used the Royal Palace for 24 emperors from Ming and Qing Dynasty. Enjoy the Hall of Great Supremacy (Taihe Dian), Hall of Middle Harmony (Zhonghe Dian), Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian), Palace of Heavenly Purity, Chuxiu Palace, Turret of The Palace Museum,The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum and Meridian Gate (Wumen). Please watch the movie of "The last emperor" before you head to Beijing. you will spend about 2 hours here. Listen countless old stories from your tour guide. Get to know Palace at your own pace.
4. Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Savor a delightful Beijing Style lunch, then visit Lama Temple, A lovely buddhism Temple with 260 year history. The locals go there pray for harmony, peace and health. The last hall contains the giant buddha of Beijing with a height of 26 meters.
5. Wudaoying Hutong
   20m
   A trendy Hutong, It house charming souvenir and handicraft shops, cafes restaurants and bars. At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel at 5:00pm.

Day 3: Beijing: Great Wall Mutianyu, Ming Tombs and Stone Animal

1. Mutianyu Great Wall
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Your friendly tour guide will meet you at 8:00am in your hotel lobby. Then you will be transferred to Mutianyu Great Wall. The Mutianyu Great Wall is one of the best-preserved and No.1 rated site in Beijing. this section of the Great Wall is most beloved Great Wall in China by families and hikers but less people. It offers breathtaking views of mountainous, orchard and villages.
   
   You will spend about 2.5 hours wandering around and hiking on the Great Wall leisurely. Listen innumerable stories of this amazing wonder of the world from your private guide. Enjoy cable car up and cable car down from the Great Wall or with an exciting option of tobogganing down from the Great Wall of China. An unforgettable experience perfect both for adults and kids.
2. Ming Tombs (Ming Shishan Ling)
   45m · Admission ticket included
   Savor a delightful Beijing style lunch. Head to the the Royal Tombs for Ming Dynasty emperors' family. You will visit Zhudi Emperors Tomb, Changling. It is considered the largest & best preserved Tomb of Ming family.
3. Stone Animal
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Nice Stone Carvings with over 500 years history. This is the sacred way the site of burial vaults of the emperors. Emperors are guarded by their soldiers and generals as well as the camels, elephants, unicorn, horses and lions. At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel.

Day 4: Beijing: Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace

1. Temple of Heaven
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Your friendly tour guide will meet you at 9:00am. Then you will be transferred to the Temple of Heaven. Visit the Hall of Praying for God of Heaven, emperors used to praying for God of Heaven obtain blessing for his family and people. There are lots of local Beijingners playing cards, exercise, Taichi, Yoga, dancing and gymnastics.
2. Summer Palace
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   Savor a tasty Beijing Style lunch. Head to the most beautiful Royal garden in Beijing, Summer Palace. Summer Palace is a summer resort for Imperial Family Members, Learn about the most powerful female in Chinese history. The empress Dowager CiXi. People named her as Dragon Lady. Stroll along the Kunming Lake and Long Corridor at the Summer Palace. Enjoy Hall of Benevolence and Longevity and Tower of Buddhist Incense (Summer Palace). If the weather is running, enjoy dragon a lovely dragon boat ride across the Kunming Lake if the boat is running
3. Tower of Buddhist Incense(Summer Palace)
   30m · Admission ticket included
   A Buddhism Temple for Emperor's Mother, It is also a birthday celebration Empress Dowager CiXi. When you are on the top you can enjoy the breathtaking views of entire Kunming Lake
4. Long Corridor at the Summer Palace
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Enjoy The Longest corridor in the world with beautiful art along the Kunming Lake. At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel.

Day 5: Xian: Big Mosque, Muslim Quarter and City Wall

1. The Big Mosque
   45m · Admission ticket included
   You friendly Beijing Driver will transfer you to PEK airport.Guests book Xi'an Hotel and flights to Xi'an on own.
   
   Your Xi'an tour guide will pick you up from airport upon your arrival. Then you will be transferred to Big Mosque. The Big Mosque is the largest Mosque in China. It was constructed in Ming Dynasty. An active place of worship within Xi'an Muslim Quarter.
2. Muslim Quarter
   1h
   Savor a delightful Dim Sum lunch. Then stroll through Xi'an Muslim Quarter. Iis a large muslim area in Xi'an City. The Muslim population living in the quarter was about 33,000 people. It is well known for its food. There are tons of restaurants, food stores, souvenirs ...etc. If you find something you like, please your tour guide help you bargain with local vendors. your guide is your shopping guru too.
3. Xi'an City Wall
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Continue your tour to Xi'an City Wall. Xi'an City Wall is the largest and best preserved city wall in China. It is 14 kilometers (8.7 miles) You can spend 20 minutes walk along the city wall enjoy the charming south gate or you can rent a bike ride for half hour on the city wall. You can experience biking or golf car or walking, (Golf car/Bike rental at your own expense), It depends on your personal preference. Please do make sure you are careful enough for every steps as it is very steep.
   
   At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel.

Day 6: Xi'an: Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Terra Cotta Army and Xi'an Xianyang Airport

1. Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Your friendly tour guide will meet you at 9:00am in your hotel lobby. Then you will be transferred to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta), Another UNESCO World Heritage site. It is a Buddhist pagoda which was built in 652 A.D. during the Tang dynasty. It is the symbol of the old-line Xi'an. It was functioned to collect Buddhist materials that were taken from India by the hierarch Xuanzang. Please Feel free to climb up those seven stories pagoda with about 150 stairs.
2. The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Then head to the Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi'an 710600 China. Terra Cotta Army is considered as the no.8 ancient wonders in the world. The UNESCO world heritage. It is a form of funerary art buried with over 2000 years history. You will spend about 2 hour visit here. Followed by a delightful Xi'an style noodles by the museum or starbucks cafe.
   
   At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you to Xi'an Xianyang Airport and Head to Guilin.
3. Guilin
   1h
   Your friendly driver in Guilin will pick you up from Guilin Liangjiang Airport and transfer you to your lovely hotel in Guilin. Guests book Guilin Hotel and flights to Guilin on own.

Day 7: Guilin: Longji Rice Terraces

1. Longji Mountain
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Your tour begins with a front-door pickup in your centrally located hotel lobby in Guilin at 9:30am, where you’ll prepare for 2.5 hour long drive to Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces. Start your epic experience and hiking in the massive terrace with the option that you can choose driving up and hike down approximately 1.5 hour. Hike around to see the "stars& moon" and the "dragons & tigers" Explore the stunning rice terraces appear like tiered ribbons winding around the carved contours of undulating hillside. Immerse yourself to this spectacular views. Savor the local Guilin Style Cuisine. Then, Hiking down. Soak up the Stunning view of Longji Mountain and Yao village.
   
   At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely Guilin hotel.

Day 8: Guilin: Li River , Xianggong Mountain and Yangshuo Town

1. Li River
   4h · Admission ticket included
   Meet up your friendly tour guide at 7:30am in your hotel lobby. Your guide and driver will tranfer you to the Li River and Enjoy 4 Hour stunning Mountain Views of Li River Leisurely . Please make sure you have a big breakfast as the Li River doesn't serve the real Chinese food. You can wait the local delicacy till you are in Yangshuo Contry.
2. Xianggong Mountain
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Enjoy the most beautiful views of Li River. The hike is about 20 minutes with vertical height of 60 meters /196 feet. Soak up the breathtaking mountain landscape.
3. Yangshuo County
   1h
   Savor a delightful meat in Yangshuo Town, It is also lovely place to shop. There are silk stores, Tea shop, silverware...etc. Please feel free to get you goodies. then Your Driver will transfer you to Guilin Liangjiang Airport and Head to Shanghai.(Guests book Shanghai Hotel on own and flights to Shanghai on own)
4. Shanghai
   1h
   Your friendly Shanghai Driver will pick up you from Shanghai Airport and you will be transferred to your lovely Shanghai Hotel

Day 9: Shanghai: The Bund, Yu Garden, Xintiandi and Jade Temple

1. The Bund
   30m
   Your friendly tour guide will meet you at 9:00am. Then you will be transferred to the Bund. Enjoy the stunning skyline of Shanghai. Passing through the beautiful landmarks such as Fairmont Peace Hotel, HSBC building...etc. Sample a local delicacy Shanghai Pan-fried buns or Shanghai noodles. Then enjoy a lovely ferry ride across Huangpu River with cool breeze.
2. Yu Garden
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Visit the most beautiful Yu Garden in Shanghai Old City, Please feel free to get all your goodies at Yuyuan Bazar. It is lovely place to shop as well. Yu Garden means Garden of Happiness. It was built in Ming Dynasty with over 450 years history. It is an extensive Chinese garden with charming fish pond, Taihu rock hills, pavilions, bonsai and traditional architecture.
3. Xintiandi
   30m
   After the Lunch, Explore the most trendy area of Shanghai Xintiandi, there are full of bars, restaurants. It is the birthplace of communist party.
4. Shikumen Museum, Shanghai
   20m
   Shikumen Museum is well preserved townhouse. It shows the real residential house in 1920s. Its decor for a middle class family in Shanghai. A glimpse into the past.
5. Jade Buddha Temple
   45m · Admission ticket included
   At last visit the Jade Buddha Temple or with option of Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum. Jade Buddha Temple is a buddhist Temple in Shanghai. It was founded in Qing Dynasty (1882) and well known for the two jade Buddha statues imported to Shanghai from Myanmar by sea. the most popular temple for locals praying for buddha and enjoy Vegan food. At the end of your tour, You tour guide will transfer you back to your hotel.

Day 10: Shanghai: Tongli Water Town , Pingjiang Road, Tiger Hill

1. Tongli Town
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Your friendly tour guide will meet you at 9:00am in your hotel lobby. Head up to the charming Tongli Watertown in the afternoon. Enjoy the peaceful ancient town surrounded by lovely ancient houses, rivers, gardens, streets and bridges. It is well known as the oriental Venice. or Even try the bamboo gondolier ride along the grand canal.
2. Pingjiang Road
   1h
   Savor a delightful lunch at Pingjiang Road. The most well known ones are called Cherry meat, Beggar Chicken and Liquor Xiaoyuanzi. then, stroll along Pingjiang Road along the grand canal, there are tons of boutique stores such as silk scarfs, fas, art, tea..etc. Please feel free to get your shopping lists done.
3. Tiger Hill
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Continue your tour to Tiger Hill. Be ready to hike up those 300 stairs. Enjoy the beautiful boat ride along the Suzhou Ancient Grand canal. After that, head back Shanghai by Bullet train. After your tour is finished, you will be transferred back to your lovely hotel.

Day 11: Shanghai: Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower. Tianzifang

1. Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan)
   1h 30m
   Your private tour guide will meet you at 9:00am in your hotel lobby. Then you will be transferred to the Shanghai Museum. One of the best museums in the world. It exhibit stunning bronze ware, porcelain, jade, Art. Ancient Coins, Furniture, Traditional Ethic Costumes..etc
2. Shanghai Tower
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Savor a delightful lunch, then visit the world's second-tallest building. Shanghai Tower. It was designed by American architectural firm Gensler. Admire the stunning views of Shanghai. then, Riverside promenade.
3. Former French Concession
   1h
   Continue your tour to Former French Concession. You will learn the colonial ear's history from 1849 till 1943 at an area of 66 hectares (163.09acres)
4. Tianzifang
   1h
   The french concession area of shanghai is quirky collection of shops and bars in some very narrow streets. It had a vibe similar to London's Camden or Greenwich village in New York. . Charming mix small shops with art crafts, galleries,glasses, silver jewelry. An outdoor shopping paradise with traditional look.
   
   At the end of the tour , your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel.

Day 12: Shanghai : Shanghai Pudong Airport

1. Shanghai
   1h
   Your friendly Shanghai Driver will meet you at your hotel lobby, then you will be transferred to Shanghai Pudong Airport.

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness