13 Days Stunning China Shanghai To Beijing Small Group Tour (Max 16)

Transport

Transfer (Shanghai Airport or Train Station, China - Shanghai, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Zhenping)

Optional Activities

Explore Shanghai independently around the hotel area

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Zhenping)

Included Activities

Shanghai Tower - ascend to Top of Shanghai Observatory on 118th floor with 360-degree panoramic views Shanghai Museum - tour of Bronze and Ceramics Exhibition Hall with 120,000 cultural relics Yu Garden - leisurely stroll through classical Chinese garden with sculptures and carvings Yuyuan Bazaar - explore traditional crafts and local snacks Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street - stroll along shopping and dining district The Bund - view Pudong skyline and 52 international architectural buildings

Landmarks

Shanghai Tower Shanghai Museum Yu Garden Yuyuan Bazaar Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street The Bund Jin Mao Tower Shanghai World Financial Center

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Flight (Shanghai, China - Guilin, China), Transfer (Guilin Airport, China - Guilin, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Mercure Guilin High-tech Zone Hotel)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch (Simple local Chinese cuisine served on the cruise)

Transport

Transfer (Guilin, China - Li River Pier, China), Sailing (Li River Pier, China - Yangshuo, China), Transfer (Yangshuo Dock, China - Yangshuo, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Mehood Hotel (Yangshuo Wubu Small Town))

Included Activities

Li River cruise - 4.5-hour scenic cruise with views of karst peaks and traditional villages Yangshuo countryside exploration by bike - tour through karst landscape and rice paddies West Street stroll - explore restaurants, bars, and souvenir shops

Optional Activities

Rent electric scooter for countryside exploration (available at extra cost)

Landmarks

Li River West Street

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Yangshuo, China - Guilin, China), Transfer (Guilin, China - Guilin Train Station, China), Train (Guilin, China - Chongqing, China), Transfer (Chongqing Train Station, China - Chaotianmen Port, Chongqing, China)

Accommodation

Berth / Cabin (Yangtze River Cruise)

Included Activities

Elephant Trunk Hill - visit symbol of Guilin at Li River and Peach Blossom River intersection Reed Flute Cave - explore karst cave with stalactites, stalagmites, and colorful neon lighting

Landmarks

Elephant Trunk Hill Reed Flute Cave Chaotianmen Port

Meals

Breakfast (Buffet breakfast), Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Berth / Cabin (Yangtze River Cruise)

Included Activities

Buffet breakfast on cruise Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City with local English-speaking guide - visit temples, memorials and monasteries

Optional Activities

Optional shore excursion to Shibaozhai Pagoda - climb 12-story red wooden pagoda for panoramic Yangtze River views (available at extra cost)

Landmarks

Fengdu Ghost City Shibaozhai Pagoda

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's Farewell Party dinner)

Accommodation

Berth / Cabin (Yangtze River Cruise)

Included Activities

Qutang Gorge passage - sail through with views of Kui Gate Wuxia Gorge passage - serene navigation through scenic gorge Xiling Gorge passage - navigate through rugged gorge with turbulent waters Shennv Stream (Goddess Stream) shore excursion - smaller boat sail with views of steep mountains and hanging coffins Captain's Farewell Party - dinner celebration with fellow passengers

Optional Activities

Join local Tujia ethnic guide for singing and dancing performance on Shennv Stream

Landmarks

Qutang Gorge Kui Gate Wuxia Gorge Xiling Gorge Shennv Stream

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Maoping Port, China - Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal, China), Transfer (Cruise Terminal, Yichang, China - Yichang Airport, China), Flight (Yichang, China - Xian, China), Transfer (Xian Airport, China - Xian, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Xi'an Ancient Town West, an IHG Hotel)

Included Activities

Three Gorges Dam - view China's largest hydropower project with locks system

Optional Activities

Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift - sail through the world's largest ship lift for close-up view of the dam (available at extra cost)

Landmarks

Three Gorges Dam

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

Transport

Transfer (Xian, China - Terracotta Army Museum, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Xi'an Ancient Town West, an IHG Hotel)

Included Activities

Terracotta Army Museum - visit largest pit with over 6,000 terracotta warriors and horses Terracotta Army Museum - explore second pit with approximately 1,300 warriors and horses including archer formations Ancient City Wall - leisurely walk along walls with views of inner and outer walls, watchtowers, and moat Bell Tower - visit Ming Dynasty landmark from 600 years ago with panoramic views

Optional Activities

Witness musical fountain and square dancing near Bell & Drum Tower Square in evening

Landmarks

Terracotta Army Museum Ancient City Wall Bell Tower Bell & Drum Tower Square

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

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

Accommodation

Hotel 3* (Anhui Tower)

Included Activities

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda - visit seven-story Tang Dynasty pagoda at Da Ci'en Temple Muslim Quarter (Muslim Street) - explore historic area with over 1,000 years of heritage

Landmarks

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Da Ci'en Temple Muslim Quarter Drum Tower

Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotel 3* (Anhui Tower)

Included Activities

Tiananmen Square - visit world's largest public square and symbol of China Tiananmen Gate - take photos of the gate seen daily on CCTV News Forbidden City - tour world's largest palace complex with over 8,700 rooms spanning Ming and Qing dynasties Jingshan Park - walk to park for panoramic views over Beijing and Forbidden City Summer Palace - leisurely stroll through imperial gardens, temples, pavilions, lakes and bridges

Landmarks

Tiananmen Square Tiananmen Gate Forbidden City Jingshan Park Summer Palace

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

Transport

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

Accommodation

Hotel 3* (Anhui Tower)

Included Activities

Mutianyu Great Wall - cable car ascent to 14th watchtower Mutianyu Great Wall - hiking on western route to 20th watchtower with stunning views Bird's Nest (Beijing National Stadium) - exterior photos at Olympic venue Water Cube (Beijing National Aquatics Center) - exterior photos at Olympic venue

Landmarks

Mutianyu Great Wall Jiankou Great Wall Gubeikou Great Wall Bird's Nest Water Cube

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Beijing, China - Beijing Airport or Train Station, China)

Optional Activities

Explore Beijing independently