A journey worth discovering

12 Days China Discover the Pearl of the Orient (private guide & driver)

12 daysFrom Hong KongTo BeijingTravel agency UME Travel Co. Ltd

The experience

Find your way through China.

12 Days China Discover the Pearl of the Orient (private guide & driver), a 12 days tour from Hong Kong to Guilin, Yangshuo and 5 destinations.

Multi-day tourCity & CultureFamilyGroupPartially GuidedPersonalizedChristmas & New YearAll Ages Welcome
Travel style
Private tour
Guide language
English
Age range
All ages
Duration
12 days
Starts in
Hong Kong
Ends in
Beijing
Travel agency
UME Travel Co. Ltd

Connect the places

Your route at a glance.

  1. Hong Kong
  2. Xing Ping
  3. Yangshuo
  4. Guilin
  5. Xi'an
  6. Beijing

An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.

Day by day

A closer look at your journey.

01Arrival in Hong Kong

Transport

transfer (Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong - Hong Kong, Hong Kong)

02Hong Kong Exploration

Meals

Breakfast

Included Activities

Explore Sham Shui Po street markets Visit Wong Tai Sin Temple Explore Avenue of Stars at Victoria Harbour Relax at Repulse Bay beach Ascend Victoria Peak Visit Man Mo Temple Stroll down Cat Street (Mo Lo Street) for antique shopping Evening Victoria Harbour visit

Landmarks

Sham Shui Po Wong Tai Sin Temple Avenue of Stars Repulse Bay Victoria Peak Man Mo Temple Cat Street (Mo Lo Street) Victoria Harbour

03Hong Kong to Guilin

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

train (Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Guilin, China), transfer (Guilin Train Station, China - Guilin, China)

04Li River Cruise to Yangshuo

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

transfer (Guilin, China - Zhujiang Pier, China), sailing (Zhujiang Pier, China - Yangshuo, China)

Included Activities

Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo (approximately 5 hours) Explore Yangshuo town Walk down West Street

Landmarks

Li River Yangshuo West Street

05Yangshuo: Xianggong Hill & Nine-Horse Mural Hill

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

transfer (Yangshuo, China - Xianggong Hill, China), transfer (Xianggong Hill, China - Xingping, China), sailing (Xingping River Pier, China - Nine Horses Hill, China), transfer (Xingping River Pier, China - Yangshuo, China)

Included Activities

Climb Xianggong Hill Small boat from Xingping to Nine Horses Hill

Landmarks

Xianggong Hill Huangbu Shoal Nine-Horse Mural Hill Xingping Lijiang River

06Yangshuo: Yulong River Cruise & Moon Hill Adventure

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch at riverside restaurant)

Transport

sailing (Yangshuo, China - Yulong River, China), transfer (Yulong River, China - Yangshuo Countryside, China)

Included Activities

Yulong River cruise Local lunch at riverside restaurant Moon Hill scenic hike to the top Sidecar tour through Yangshuo countryside Visit Reed Flute Cave Visit Elephant Trunk Hill Explore central walking streets and lakes

Landmarks

Yulong River Moon Hill Reed Flute Cave Elephant Trunk Hill

07Yangshuo to Xi'an: Food Tour

Meals

Breakfast, Snack (Multiple food stops with unlimited chilled beer and soda during tuk-tuk tour)

Transport

transfer (Yangshuo, China - Yangshuo Airport, China), flight (Yangshuo, China - Xi'an, China), transfer (Xi'an International Airport, China - Xi'an, China), transfer (Xi'an Hotel, China - Xi'an City Wall Area, China)

Included Activities

Tuk-tuk food tour through Xi'an City Wall area Visit 4-5 local family-run restaurant food stops Local brewery tour with craft beer sampling and complimentary pint

Landmarks

Xi'an City Wall Muslim Quarter

08Xi'an: Terracotta Army & Historic Sites

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

transfer (Xi'an Hotel, China - Terracotta Army Site, China), transfer (Terracotta Army Site, China - Xi'an, China)

Included Activities

Visit UNESCO World Heritage Terracotta Army site with 7,000 life-sized terracotta figures and horses Explore museum exhibitions at Terracotta Army site Walk Bell & Drum Tower Square Visit Bell Tower and Drum Tower exterior Explore Muslim Quarter food street Visit the Great Mosque

Landmarks

Terracotta Army Bell & Drum Tower Square Bell Tower Drum Tower Muslim Quarter Great Mosque

09Xi'an to Beijing: Museums & Pagoda

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

transfer (Xi'an Hotel, China - Xi'an International Airport, China), flight (Xi'an, China - Beijing, China), transfer (Beijing Capital International Airport, China - Beijing, China)

Included Activities

Visit Shaanxi History Museum with artifact collections Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta) and ascend for views

Landmarks

Shaanxi History Museum Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta)

10Beijing: Forbidden City & Hutongs

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

transfer (Beijing Hotel, China - Tian'anmen Square, China), walking (Forbidden City, China - Jingshan Park, China), transfer (Jingshan Park, China - Hutongs, China)

Included Activities

Visit Tian'anmen Square Explore Forbidden City with entry through Meridian Gate Walk to Jingshan Park for panoramic views Rickshaw tour through historic Hutongs

Landmarks

Tian'anmen Square Forbidden City Meridian Gate Jingshan Park Hutongs

11Beijing: Great Wall & Temple of Heaven

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

transfer (Beijing Hotel, China - Mutianyu Great Wall, China), transfer (Mutianyu Great Wall Base, China - Mutianyu Great Wall Top, China), transfer (Mutianyu Great Wall, China - Temple of Heaven, China)

Included Activities

Cable car or ski lift up Mutianyu Great Wall Hike Great Wall sections with watch and beacon tower exploration (approximately 1.5 hours) Explore Temple of Heaven courtyards Visit Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest Visit Hall of Imperial Zenith Visit Echo Wall Visit Nine Dragon Cypress Visit Circular Mount Alter Watch locals play Tai Chi

Landmarks

Mutianyu Great Wall Temple of Heaven Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest Hall of Imperial Zenith Echo Wall Nine Dragon Cypress Circular Mount Alter

12Beijing: Summer Palace & Yonghe Temple

Transport

transfer (Beijing Hotel, China - Summer Palace, China), transfer (Summer Palace, China - Beijing Capital International Airport, China)

Included Activities

Explore Summer Palace's Hall of Benevolence and Longevity Walk the Long Corridor See the marble boat Visit Yonghe Temple with Tibetan and Han Chinese architecture Visit Hall of Dispelling Clouds Visit Tower of Buddhist Incense

Landmarks

Summer Palace Hall of Benevolence and Longevity Long Corridor Marble Boat Yonghe Temple Hall of Dispelling Clouds Tower of Buddhist Incense

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From USD 3,755.00 per person

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