Day-by-Day Plan
Day1Beijing▾
Arrive at Beijing airport, our team pick up from Airport and drop you to the hotel for check-in.( No tour guide for today).
🏨 5L 5L Hotel.Day2Beijing▾
After breakfast, visit Tiananmen Square, the central square of Beijing and a venue for major political gatherings and celebrations. Then, explore the Palace Museum (Forbidden City), the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties and one of the world's largest and best-preserved ancient wooden structures. In the afternoon, visit the picturesque Shichahai Scenic Area, renowned as the "Countryside of the North."Wangfujing Street, a centuries-old commercial street renowned as Beijing's "Golden Street."
🏨 5L 5L Hotel.Day3Beijing▾
After breakfast, visit the Juyongguan Great Wall, a famous pass along the northern Beijing section of the Great Wall, listed as one of the "Eight Scenic Views of Yan Mountain." Then, proceed to the Summer Palace, the largest and most completely preserved imperial garden in China. Later, take an external view of the Bird's Nest (National Stadium), a key venue for the Beijing Olympics, and the Water Cube (National Aquatics Center), another iconic Olympic venue.
🏨 5L 5L Hotel.Day4Beijing → Xian B▾
After breakfast, take the high-speed train to Xi'an.Visit the Ancient City Wall, the largest and best-preserved ancient city wall in China. Then, explore the Muslim Quarter, a famous street known for its food culture and local snacks.
🏨 Holiday Inn ExpressDay5Xian▾
After breakfast, visit the Terracotta Army Museum, renowned as the "Eighth Wonder of the World." Explore the excavated Pits 1, 2, and 3, a golden symbol of ancient Chinese civilization. Then, take an electric cart to the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor. Participate in a hands-on activity to create your own miniature terracotta warri
🏨 Holiday Inn ExpressDay6Xian → Guilin B▾
After breakfast, Fly to Guilin in the afternoon. Upon arrival, visit the Elephant Trunk Hill Scenic Area, named for its resemblance to an elephant drinking from the river. In the evening, enjoy a VIP seat for the "Landscape Between Heaven and Earth" show, a performance combining Guilin folk songs, dance, and acrobatics.
🏨 Hilton Garden Inn Xiu PeakDay7Guilin → Xinping → Yangshuo▾
After breakfast, take a boat cruise on the Li River from Xingping, an ancient town known for its stunning natural scenery. View Moon Hill, famous for its moon-shaped arch. In the afternoon, explore Yangshuo West Street, an ancient street with a history of over 1,400 years.
🏨 Yangshuo Elite Garden Hotel.Day8Yangshuo → Guilin▾
After breakfast, visit Silver Cave, a spectacular karst cave known for its stunning formations. Then, take a bicycle tour through the Ten-Mile Gallery, an area with picturesque mountain scenery. Visit Fubo Hill Park, featuring gardens, caves, and cultural relics. Explore Dongxi Alley, the only remaining historical lane from the Ming and Qing dynasties, filled with traditional architecture. See Xiaoyao Tower, a landmark from the Tang Dynasty.
🏨 Hilton Garden Inn Xiu PeakDay9Guilin → Shanghai▾
Fly to Shanghai in the morning. After arrival, visit Yu Garden, a classical Jiangnan-style garden from the Ming Dynasty. Explore the nearby City God Temple, a vibrant center for local culture and snacks, and Nanjing Road, known as "China's No.1 Commercial Street." Later, take a stroll along the Bund, with its iconic colonial buildings facing the modern skyscrapers of Lujiazui across the river.
🏨 Xuhui Binjiang Holiday HotelDay10Shanghai▾
Enjoy free time until your transfer to the airport for your return flight.
🏨 homeTour Highlights
- ⭐ No shopping stops — 100% sightseeing time
- ⭐ Professional English-Speaking Guide: Gain deeper cultural and historical insights with our expert guide service (available upon request).
- ⭐ Immersive Local Experiences:Engage in hands-on activities like crafting a miniature warrior, biking on the ancient city wall, and exploring vibrant night streets for an authentic local experience.
- ⭐ Li River's Picturesque Landscape:Immerse in the stunning karst landscape with a Li River cruise from Xingping and a countryside bike ride in Yangshuo, as if in a traditional Chinese painting.
- ⭐ Wonders Ancient & Modern:Experience China's blend of ancient and modern, from the Juyongguan Great Wall to Olympic landmarks, and from the Summer Palace to Tang Dynasty relics.
- ⭐ Cultural Treasures: A Tale of Two Capitals:Explore the Forbidden City in Beijing and the Terracotta Army in Xi'an, a dialogue between the Ming & Qing and Qin empires across millennia.
Price Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Accommodation in listed hotels (or similar)
- Private vehicle with experienced driver (transfers & touring)
- Professional English-speaking guide on tour days
- High-speed train (2nd class): Beijing → Xi'an
- Economy flight: Xi'an → Guilin & Guilin → Shanghai
Not Included
- International flights & China visa
- Meals (optional add-on: US$15–30/person/day)
- Gratuities (US$10/person/day, suggested)
- Personal expenses & travel insurance
- Surcharges during Chinese national holidays
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