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12 Days China - Private Tour (Beijing/Xian/Chengdu/Guilin & Shanghai)

12 daysFrom BeijingTo ShanghaiTravel agency Realistic Asia

The experience

Find your way through China.

12 Days China - Private Tour (Beijing/Xian/Chengdu/Guilin & Shanghai), a 12 days tour from Beijing to Xi'an, Chengdu and 2 destinations.

Multi-day tourCity & CultureFamilyGroupPartially GuidedPersonalizedHostableChristmas & New YearAll Ages Welcome
Travel style
Private tour
Guide language
English German French Spanish Dutch +3 more
Age range
All ages
Duration
12 days
Starts in
Beijing
Ends in
Shanghai
Travel agency
Realistic Asia

Connect the places

Your route at a glance.

  1. Beijing
  2. Xi'an
  3. Chengdu
  4. Guilin
  5. Shanghai

An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.

Day by day

A closer look at your journey.

01Beijing

Start point

Beijing, China (Beijing Capital International Airport)

Transport

Transfer (Beijing Airport, China - Beijing, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan or similar), Hotel 4* (Sunworld Hotel Beijing or similar), Hotel 5* (Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Hotel or simiar)

02Beijing

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese lunch)

Transport

Transfer (Beijing, China - Back Lakes, Beijing, China), Transfer (Back Lakes, Beijing, China - Beijing, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan or similar), Hotel 4* (Sunworld Hotel Beijing or similar), Hotel 5* (Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Hotel or simiar)

Included Activities

Visit Tiananmen Square Visit the Forbidden City Hike to Jingshan Park (Coal Hill) for panoramic views Explore Nanluoguxiang Alley hutong district Tea house stop

Optional Activities

Night show Peking duck dinner

Landmarks

Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Jingshan Park (Coal Hill) Nanluoguxiang Alley Back Lakes (Houhai)

03Beijing

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese lunch at local restaurant)

Transport

Transfer (Beijing, China - Mutianyu Great Wall, Beijing, China), Transfer (Mutianyu Great Wall, Beijing, China - Beijing, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan or similar), Hotel 4* (Sunworld Hotel Beijing or similar), Hotel 5* (Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Hotel or simiar)

Included Activities

Visit Mutianyu Great Wall Jade carving factory visit Photo stop at Bird Nest and Water Cube

Optional Activities

Hiking on the Great Wall Cable car ride up Mutianyu Great Wall

Landmarks

Mutianyu Great Wall Bird Nest (National Stadium) Water Cube (National Aquatics Center)

04Beijing to Xian

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local Chinese restaurant)

Transport

Transfer (Beijing, China - Beijing Train Station, China), Transfer (Beijing, China - Xian, China), Transfer (Xian Train Station, China - Xian, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 3* (Meihao Hotel Xi'an East Street or similar), Hotel 4* (Grand Noble Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Sofitel on Renmin Square or similar)

Included Activities

Visit Temple of Heaven Hutong walk

Landmarks

Temple of Heaven

05Xian

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese lunch nearby)

Transport

Transfer (Xian, China - Qin Terracotta Warriors, Xian, China), Transfer (Qin Terracotta Warriors, Xian, China - Xian, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 3* (Meihao Hotel Xi'an East Street or similar), Hotel 4* (Grand Noble Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Sofitel on Renmin Square or similar)

Included Activities

Visit Qin Terracotta Warriors Pottery workshop visit Visit Bell Tower Visit Gao's Courtyard Explore Muslim Quarter

Optional Activities

Shopping in Muslim Quarter

Landmarks

Qin Terracotta Warriors Bell Tower Gao's Courtyard Muslim Quarter

06Xian to Chengdu

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Xian, China - Xian Train Station, China), Transfer (Xian, China - Chengdu, China), Transfer (Chengdu Train Station, China - Chengdu, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Tianfu Sunshine Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Grand Hyatt Chengdu or similar)

Included Activities

Leisure tour of Ancient City Wall

Landmarks

Ancient City Wall

07Chengdu

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch (Sichuan food at local popular restaurant)

Transport

Transfer (Chengdu, China - Chengdu Giant Panda Research and Breeding Center, Chengdu, China), Transfer (Chengdu Giant Panda Research and Breeding Center, Chengdu, China - Chengdu, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Tianfu Sunshine Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Grand Hyatt Chengdu or similar)

Included Activities

Visit Chengdu Giant Panda Research and Breeding Center Walk around People's Park Stroll around Kuanzhai Alley

Landmarks

Chengdu Giant Panda Research and Breeding Center People's Park Kuanzhai Alley

08Chengdu to Guilin

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch or hotpot at local restaurant)

Transport

Transfer (Chengdu, China - Chengdu Airport, China), Transfer (Chengdu, China - Guilin, China), Transfer (Guilin Airport, China - Guilin, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 3* (Hampton by Hilton Guilin Xiufeng or similar), Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Guilin City Center or similar), Hotel 5* (Sheraton Guilin Hotel or similar)

Included Activities

Sichuan Culinary Art exploration Visit Jinsha Ruins Museum Visit Wuhou Temple Walk around Jinli Ancient Street

Landmarks

Jinsha Ruins Museum Wuhou Temple Jinli Ancient Street

09Guilin to Yangshuo

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch on board deluxe cruise)

Transport

Transfer (Guilin, China - Li River, Guilin, China), Sailing (Li River, China - Yangshuo, China), Transfer (Yangshuo, China - Yulong River, Yangshuo, China), Transfer (Yangshuo, China - Guilin, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 3* (Hampton by Hilton Guilin Xiufeng or similar), Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Guilin City Center or similar), Hotel 5* (Sheraton Guilin Hotel or similar)

Included Activities

Li River Cruise with buffet lunch on board Walk through West Street or sightseeing car to parking lot Bicycle riding at Yulong River area

Landmarks

Li River Yangshuo West Street Yulong River

10Guilin to Shanghai

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

Transport

Transfer (Guilin, China - Reed Flute Cave, Guilin, China), Transfer (Reed Flute Cave, Guilin, China - Guilin Airport, China), Transfer (Guilin, China - Shanghai, China), Transfer (Shanghai Airport, China - Shanghai, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Putuo or similar), Hotel 4* (Sunrise on the Bund Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Grand Central Hotel Shanghai or similar)

Included Activities

Visit Reed Flute Cave Visit Elephant Trunk Hill

Landmarks

Reed Flute Cave Elephant Trunk Hill

11Shanghai

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local Chinese restaurant)

Transport

Transfer (Shanghai, China - Shikumen, Shanghai, China), Transfer (Shikumen, Shanghai, China - Shanghai, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Putuo or similar), Hotel 4* (Sunrise on the Bund Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Grand Central Hotel Shanghai or similar)

Included Activities

Explore Old Shanghai Shikumen Orientation walk on the Bund Visit Yuyuan Garden Visit Jade Buddha Temple Visit silk museum Leisure time on Riverside Promenade Visit Shanghai Tower with panoramic views

Optional Activities

ERA Acrobatic Show

Landmarks

Shikumen (Old Shanghai) The Bund Yuyuan Garden Jade Buddha Temple Shanghai Tower Lujiazui CBD Riverside Promenade

12Shanghai

End point

Shanghai, China (Shanghai Pudong International Airport)

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Shanghai, China - Shanghai Airport, China)

Optional Activities

Maglev train ride to Pudong airport

Plan your next step

Travel dates & reference prices.

From USD 3,672.00 per person

Final price and additional fees confirmed for your dates and group.

Price based on Double/Twin Room - 3 Star

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