With this trip, you will see many of China's different personalities. Start in the bustling capital, Beijing, before digging into Chinese history in Xi'an. Visit the Giant Panda hometown of Chengdu and the minority culture of Lijiang. Finally, before returning to modernity in Shanghai, we pass through the stunning countryside of Guilin.
Day 1 - Beijing
- Transfer from Beijing airport to your hotel
Day 2 - Beijing
- Watch locals practice t'ai chi at the Temple of Heaven
- Visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City
Day 3 - Beijing
- Visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China
Day 4 - Beijing, Xian
- Walk through the hutongs to see the real life of Beijingers
- High speed bullet train from Beijing to Xi’an
- Rail station pick up service in Xi’an
Day 5 - Xian
- Visit Qin Shi Huang's Terracotta Army
- Dumpling making lesson
- Enjoy a dumpling banquet for dinner
Day 6 - Xian, Chengdu
- Visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda and Xi’an Museum
- Explore Xi'an's Great Mosque and Muslim quarter
- Transfer from Xi'an to the airport
- Fly from Xi'an to Chengdu
- Transfer from Chengdu airport to your hotel
Day 7 - Chengdu, Lijiang
- Visit the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
- Stroll in People's Park and visit He Ming Teahouse
- Explore Kuanzhai Alley
- Transfer from Chengdu to the airport
- Fly from Chengdu to Lijiang
- Transfer from Lijiang airport to your hotel
Day 8 - Lijiang
- Visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
- Explore historic Baisha Village
Day 9 - Lijiang
- Visit Black Dragon Pool Park
- Explore Lijiang's Old Town
- Afternoon free at leisure in Lijiang
Day 10 - Guilin
- Transfer from Lijiang to the airport
- Transfer from Guiyang airport to Guiyang Bei Rail Station
- Rail station pick up service in Guilin
Day 11 - Guilin, Yangshuo
- Enjoy lunch with a local family
- Private transfer from Guilin to Yangshuo
Day 12 - Yangshuo, Shanghai
- At leisure in Yangshuo
- Transfer from Yangshuo to Guilin airport
- Fly from Guilin to Shanghai
- Transfer from Shanghai airport to your hotel
Day 13 - Shanghai
- Visit Yu Yuan Gardens and neighbouring bazaar
- View Shanghai's skyline from the Oriental Pearl TV Tower
- Explore Nanjing Road and The Bund
Day 14
- Transfer from Shanghai to the airport
The sheer size of China means that climatically it is hard to pin down, and that ideal times to visit will differ depending on which areas you intend to see. It is often wise to travel outside the extremes of temperature brought by summer and winter, as large areas of China suffer both harsh winters and stiflingly hot summers. Check the dates of Chinese New Year – an exciting and festive time to visit, but also very busy.
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