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Overview
This classic tour presents the most popular parts of China on this exciting tour. Visit China's renowned ancient capitals, Beijing and Xi'an, and admire the impressive sites as they bring you back to eras long past. In addition, you will visit Guilin and Yangshou, China's scenic wonderland which is home to some of its most beautiful and iconic nature. This trip will bring you to China's must see sites, and is a perfect introduction for first time visitors.
What's included
Professional English-speaking guide
Two bottles of water per person per day
Transport by air-conditioned car with experienced driver
Lunch
Breakfast
One way economy class airfare from Xi'an to Guilin
Hotel accommodation based on twin-sharing room
Second class high-speed Train from Beijing to Xian
Gratuities to guides and drivers (recommended)
China visa fees
International airfare
Not suitable for people over 80 years old
What to expect
Day 1: Beijing Airport Pick-up
1h
Your local tour guide will meet you at Beijing Airport after reclaiming your luggage and clearing customs. The driver will transport you in a comfortable vehicle to the hotel and help you with the check-in procedure. The rest of the day is left for you to have a good rest or to become familiar with our capital city on your own.
Day 2: Beijing
Tiananmen Square
30m
This morning, your tour guide will pick up you at the hotel and take you to visit Tiananmen Square. You will see what the biggest urban city square in the world looks like.
The Palace Museum
3h · Admission ticket included
From Tiananmen Square, you will enter the Imperial Palace, also known as the Forbidden City to explore its fascinating halls and pavilions. Here, you will not only learn how the emperor handled political affairs and lived their lives, but appreciate numerous ancient art treasures.
At noon, an a la carte welcome lunch (valued at CNY 150 per person and included in our price) will be served at a superb local restaurant, where you can have a taste of authentic Chinese food.
Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
1h · Admission ticket included
In the afternoon, visit the Yonghe Temple, a solemn imperial lamasery that has survived over 300 years intact and features a blend of Han, Mongolian, and Tibetan architecture.
Temple of Heaven
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
At last, you will see the Temple of Heaven, with its unique architecture, where the emperors worshipped the heavens in hopes of good harvests.
Day 3: China Great Wall Tour
Mutianyu Great Wall
3h · Admission ticket included
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.
Bird's Nest National Stadium
20m · Admission ticket not included
On driving back to the downtown area, you will take a look at the Bird's Nest, used for the 2008 Olympic Games and take some pictures.
Hutong Tour
1h · Admission ticket included
Afterwards, you will take a rickshaw tour to explore the original Hutong alleys and have a chance to visit a local family.
Day 4: Beijing to Xi'an by High-speed Train
Summer Palace
2h · Admission ticket included
The first stop of today's itinerary is the Summer Palace - the largest existing imperial garden with a graceful landscape and magnificent constructions.
Xi'an
5h
After that, transfer you to the railway station and you will take a high-speed train to Xi'an. Upon your arrival, your local guide will meet you and escort you to the hotel.
Day 5: Xi'an
The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
4h · Admission ticket included
The visit to the magnificent Terracotta Army will start your day's trip. In the museum, there are altogether three excavated pits exhibiting amazing warrior figures and Chinese ancient weapons. Afterwards, take a family visit to the home of the first discoverer of the Terracotta Army. And then make a mini clay warrior by yourself with the help of a local artisan.
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
1h · Admission ticket included
Transfer you back to downtown and visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the representative Buddhist building of 1,300 years ago in the Tang Dynasty. Lunch is on your own.
Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City
40m
Next, have some free time at the nearby Grand Tang Dynasty Ever-Bright City, a cult pedestrian street for locals and tourists alike to encounter cultural phenomena, like the spectacle of passers-by dressed in traditional Chinese clothes.
Day 6: Xi'an to Guilin by Flight
Xi'an City Wall
2h · Admission ticket included
The day begins with a leisure visit to the City Wall Park, where you can observe the day-to-day life of the locals. You may also practice Tai Chi with the master. Tai Chi, a soft form of Chinese martial arts, is considered the quintessential Chinese culture. After that, you will pay a visit to the City Wall. It is the most complete existing urban fortification in China. Cycling on the ancient wall is an exciting experience that many people like to try (bike rental fee is not included).
2h · Admission ticket included
Next head to the Great Mosque, located in the bustling Muslim Quarter. It features a perfect blend of Chinese traditional architectural and typical Islamic architectural styles. Here you can not only appreciate the stunning buildings but also taste local snacks in the nearby popular alleys.
Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Hanyangling)
1h · Admission ticket included
On the way to the airport, you will stop at the Hanyangling Museum, which is an on-site museum integrating modern technology with ancient civilization, history, culture and landscape.
Guilin
3h
After that, you will take a flight to Guilin. Your local guide will meet you at the airport and then accompany you to the downtown hotel.
Day 7: Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo
Li River
5h · Admission ticket included
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.
Yangshuo County
2h
After docking at Yangshuo, you will check in at the hotel. After a short break, you will have a chance to take in the beautiful countryside scenery. Two hours or more will be left for your countryside exploration by bike. However, if you feel tired, your driver would like to drive you around for any photo stop you like.
Day 8: Free Day in Yangshuo
Yangshuo County
8h
The whole day is free for you to walk or cycle in Yangshuo.
Day 9: Departure from Guilin
Guilin
Pass by
Today your tour guide will escort you to the airport or railway station to see you off. Thank you for travelling with us.
Meeting and pickup
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Pickup details
Your guide and the driver will pick up you at the airport in Beijing according to your arrival flight.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
