A journey worth discovering
The experience
21 Days China 9 Cities Essential (Your Own Group, Tailor-Made Itinerary & 4 Star Hotels), a 21 days tour from Beijing to Xi'an, Chengdu and 6 destinations.
Connect the places
An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.
Day by day
Transfer (Beijing - Beijing)
Hotel 4* (Mercure Beijing Downtown Hotel)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Peking Roasted Duck at Quanjude)
Hotel 4* (Mercure Beijing Downtown Hotel)
Visit Tiananmen Square Explore Forbidden City with guided tour Walk to Jingshan Park for panoramic views Rickshaw tour through historic Hutongs Peking Roasted Duck dining experience at Quanjude
Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Jingshan Park Quanjude
Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel 4* (Mercure Beijing Downtown Hotel)
Join or observe Tai Chi session with locals at Temple of Heaven Cable car ascent to Mutianyu Great Wall Stroll along Great Wall pathways Explore Great Wall watchtowers View panoramic vistas from Great Wall
Temple of Heaven Mutianyu Great Wall
Breakfast, Lunch
Train (Beijing, China - Xi'an, China)
Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Xi'an Ancient Town West, an IHG Hotel)
High-speed train transfer to Xi'an with guide assistance at station
Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Xi'an Ancient Town West, an IHG Hotel)
Bicycle ride atop ancient city wall (approximately 120 minutes) Visit Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum Create mini warrior crafting experience in cave dwelling
Hiking as alternative to cycling on ancient city wall
Ancient City Wall of Xi'an Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum
Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Xi'an Ancient Town West, an IHG Hotel)
Visit Xi'an Museum Explore Big Wild Goose Pagoda Shadow Play performance in Gaojia Courtyard Paper Cutting workshop in Gaojia Courtyard
Xi'an Museum Big Wild Goose Pagoda Gaojia Courtyard
Breakfast
Train (Xi'an, China - Chengdu, China)
Hotel 4* (Dorsett Chengdu)
High-speed train transfer to Chengdu with guide assistance at station
Breakfast, Lunch (Classic Sichuan Cuisine)
Hotel 4* (Dorsett Chengdu)
Visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Explore Sanxingdui Museum Authentic Sichuan lunch at local restaurant
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Sanxingdui Museum
Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel 4* (Dorsett Chengdu)
Learn Tai Chi moves with a martial art master at park Visit Taoist Temple Explore Antiques Market Watch Sichuan opera performance at tea house Backstage tour of Sichuan opera tea house Tea drinking at People's Park Learn and play Mahjong
People's Park Taoist Temple Antiques Market Sichuan Opera Tea House
Breakfast
Train (Chengdu, China - Chongqing, China)
Hotel 5* (VanYao International Hotel Chongqing)
High-speed train transfer to Chongqing with guide assistance at station
Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Chongqing-style spicy hot pot at Piyuan Garden Hot Pot)
Hotel 5* (VanYao International Hotel Chongqing)
Visit People's Grand Hall Explore Kuixing Tower Stroll through Mountain City Alley (Shancheng Lane) Lunch at Piyuan Garden Hot Pot
People's Grand Hall Kuixing Tower Mountain City Alley (Shancheng Lane) Piyuan Garden Hot Pot
Breakfast, Lunch
Train (Chongqing, China - Guilin, China)
Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Guilin City Center, an IHG Hotel)
Visit Reed Flute Cave Explore Elephant Trunk Hill Climb to Elephant Trunk Hill summit for panoramic views High-speed train transfer to Guilin with guide assistance at station
Reed Flute Cave Elephant Trunk Hill
Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch on board during Li River cruise)
Sailing (Guilin, China - Yangshuo, China)
Hotel 4* (Miracle Hotel)
Li River cruise on 4-star lower deck Buffet lunch on board during Li River cruise Countryside cycling adventure through rice farms and villages Bamboo raft ride on Yulong River (approximately 40 minutes) Visit Moon Hill
Hike to Moon Hill summit for panoramic views
Li River Yulong River Moon Hill
Breakfast
Train (Guilin, China - Zhangjiajie, China)
Hotel 4* (NATIONAL SCENIC SPOT SUNSHINE RESORT HOTEL)
High-speed train transfer to Zhangjiajie with guide assistance at station
Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel 4* (NATIONAL SCENIC SPOT SUNSHINE RESORT HOTEL)
Tianzi Mountain Cable Car ascent Explore Yangjiajie stone city walls and peaks Visit Yuanjiajie cliffside paths Explore The First Bridge Under Heaven Visit Mihun Stage View Hallelujah Mountain Bailong Elevator descent
Tianzi Mountain Yangjiajie Yuanjiajie The First Bridge Under Heaven Mihun Stage Hallelujah Mountain Bailong Elevator
Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch with waterfall view)
Hotel 4* (NATIONAL SCENIC SPOT SUNSHINE RESORT HOTEL)
Guided walking tour of Furong Ancient Town View Furong Town Waterfall Visit Tusi Palace Explore Xizhou Bronze Pillar Stroll along Wuli Stone Street Lunch at restaurant with waterfall view
Furong Ancient Town Furong Town Waterfall Tusi Palace Xizhou Bronze Pillar Wuli Stone Street
Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer
Hotel 4* (Golden Tulip New Asia Hotel，The Bund Shanghai)
Huangpu River ferry crossing with locals Photo session at Lujiazui Financial District for Shanghai architectural trio Visit Manner Coffee at North Bund area
Huangpu River Shanghai Tower Shanghai World Financial Center Jin Mao Tower Manner Coffee Lujiazui Financial District
Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer (Shanghai, China - Zhujiajiao, China)
Hotel 4* (Golden Tulip New Asia Hotel，The Bund Shanghai)
Traditional wooden punt canal cruise in Zhujiajiao Visit Kezhi Garden Explore Zhujiajiao Ancient Town cobbled lanes
Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour without boat cruise
Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town Kezhi Garden
Breakfast, Lunch
Train (Shanghai, China - Hangzhou, China)
Hotel 4* (Hangzhou West Lake Zhongwei Xiangyi Hotel)
West Lake (Xi Hu) cruise Visit Chenghuang Pavilion (City God Pavilion) Oil-Paper Parasol Crafting workshop
West Lake (Xi Hu) Chenghuang Pavilion (City God Pavilion)
Breakfast, Lunch
Visit China National Tea Museum Explore Meijiawu Tea Plantation Taste freshly brewed Longjing tea Visit Longjing Imperial Tea Garden Sample premium Dragon Well tea Stroll through Qinghefang Ancient Street
China National Tea Museum Meijiawu Tea Plantation Longjing Imperial Tea Garden Qinghefang Ancient Street
Breakfast
Train (Hangzhou, China - Shanghai, China)
Plan your next step
From USD 6,141.00 per person
Final price and additional fees confirmed for your dates and group.
Price based on Double/Twin Room
Dates and prices are planning references. The agency will confirm current availability, inclusions and the final price for your travel plans.
| Start date | End date | Reference price | Language |
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| 2 Nov 2026 | 22 Nov 2026 | USD 6141.00 | English |
| 3 Nov 2026 | 23 Nov 2026 | USD 6141.00 | English |
| 4 Nov 2026 | 24 Nov 2026 | USD 6141.00 | English |
| 5 Nov 2026 | 25 Nov 2026 | USD 6141.00 | English |
| 6 Nov 2026 | 26 Nov 2026 | USD 6141.00 | English |
| 7 Nov 2026 | 27 Nov 2026 | USD 6141.00 | English |
| 8 Nov 2026 | 28 Nov 2026 | USD 6141.00 | English |
| 9 Nov 2026 | 29 Nov 2026 | USD 6141.00 | English |
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