China Explorer, Private Tour

Start point

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport 广州白云国际机场, 花都区机场大道, Guangzhou Shi, Guangdong 510800, China (Pick up at Guangzhou International Airport, 00:00 - 15:00)

Transport

Transfer (Guangzhou International Airport, China - Shamian Island, Guangzhou, China), Transfer (Shamian Island, Guangzhou, China - Guangzhou, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Mandarin Hotel Guangzhou)

Included Activities

Visit Shamian Island - guided tour of colonial area with Victorian architecture

Landmarks

Shamian Island

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)

Transport

Transfer (Guangzhou, China - Xiaozhou Village, China), Train (Guangzhou, China - Xiamen, China), Transfer (Xiamen Train Station, China - Xiamen, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Pan Pacific Hotel)

Included Activities

Visit Chen Family Temple - tour of exquisite woodcarvings, copper-iron castings, and handcrafts Explore Xiaozhou Village - hidden centuries-old village with local cafés, art studios, stone streets, bridges, and gardens High-speed train to Xiamen - 2nd class seat

Landmarks

Chen Family Temple Xiaozhou Village

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)

Transport

Transfer (Xiamen, China - Hua'an, China), Transfer (Hua'an, China - Zhangzhou, China), Transfer (Zhangzhou, China - Xiamen, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Pan Pacific Hotel)

Included Activities

Visit Hua'an Hakka house clusters - UNESCO World Heritage site tour Visit Zhangzhou old city - historic Ming Dynasty port city

Landmarks

Hua'an Hakka house clusters Zhangzhou old city

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a local restaurant)

Transport

Sailing (Xiamen, China - Gulangyu Island, China), Sailing (Gulangyu Island, China - Xiamen, China), Transfer (Xiamen Ferry Terminal, China - Xiamen, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Pan Pacific Hotel)

Included Activities

Ferry to Gulangyu Island - 20-minute crossing Visit Gulangyu Island - explore historic architecture, colonial buildings, and Christian churches Visit Piano Museum - tour of historic pianos including rare and early examples

Optional Activities

Street food exploration - own expense for Xiamen fresh seafood, tropical fruits, and street food

Landmarks

Gulangyu Island Piano Museum, Gulangyu Island

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)

Transport

Transfer (Xiamen, China - Xiamen Airport, China), Flight (Xiamen, China - Guilin, China), Transfer (Guilin Airport, China - Reef Flute Cave, Guilin, China), Transfer (Elephant Trunk Hill, Guilin, China - Guilin, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Guilin Bravo Hotel)

Included Activities

Flight to Guilin - 105 minutes, economy class Visit Reef Flute Cave - tour of massive limestone cave with stalactites and stalagmites

Optional Activities

Elephant Trunk Hill - photo stop, entrance fee excluded

Landmarks

Reef Flute Cave Elephant Trunk Hill

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch (Simple lunch on board)

Transport

Transfer (Guilin, China - Zhujiang Wharf, Guilin, China), Sailing (Zhujiang Wharf, Guilin, China - Yangshuo Town, China), Transfer (Yangshuo Town, China - Guilin, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Guilin Bravo Hotel)

Included Activities

Li River Cruise - 4-hour journey from Zhujiang Wharf to Yangshuo Town Explore West Street in Yangshuo - historic street turned shopping area

Optional Activities

Shopping on West Street - souvenirs (own expense)

Landmarks

Li River Yangshuo Town West Street, Yangshuo

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)

Transport

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

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Shanghai SSAW Boutique Hotel)

Included Activities

Flight to Shanghai - 100 minutes, economy class Visit Shanghai Propaganda Poster Museum - tour of Mao-era communist propaganda artworks Walk along the Bund - iconic riverfront with Neoclassical European architecture

Landmarks

Shanghai Propaganda Poster Museum The Bund, Shanghai

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)

Transport

Transfer (Shanghai, China - Yu Garden, Shanghai, China), Transfer (Yu Garden, Shanghai, China - Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai, China), Transfer (Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai, China - French Concession Quarter, Shanghai, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Shanghai SSAW Boutique Hotel)

Included Activities

Visit Yu Garden - tour of Ming Dynasty gardens with pavilions and arched bridges Explore Yu Garden Bazaar - traditional temple area with arts, crafts, and markets Visit Jade Buddha Temple - active temple with famous Buddha statues from Burma Walk through French Concession Quarter - historic neighborhood with European architecture

Optional Activities

Try Shanghai Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), vegetarian buns, and chicken soup - own expense

Landmarks

Yu Garden City God Temple, Shanghai Jade Buddha Temple French Concession Quarter, Shanghai

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Shanghai, China - Shanghai Train Station, China), Train (Shanghai, China - Beijing, China), Transfer (Beijing Train Station, China - Temple of Heaven, Beijing, China), Transfer (Temple of Heaven, Beijing, China - Beijing, China)

Accommodation

Hotel (Super House International Hotel)

Included Activities

High-speed train to Beijing - 5 hours, 2nd class seat Visit Temple of Heaven - tour of 15th-century complex with Palace of Abstinence and Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests

Landmarks

Temple of Heaven Palace of Abstinence, Temple of Heaven Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests (Qinian Dian) Circular Mound Altar (Huanqiu)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local tourist restaurant)

Transport

Transfer (Beijing, China - Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China)

Accommodation

Hotel (Super House International Hotel)

Included Activities

Visit Tiananmen Square - iconic historical site Tour Forbidden City - imperial palace complex with chambers and gardens Explore hutongs (traditional lanes) - experience old Beijing's authentic culture Visit Buddhist Miaoying Temple - exterior visit to see iconic White Stupa

Landmarks

Tiananmen Square Mao Zedong Mausoleum Forbidden City Buddhist Miaoying Temple (White Stupa Temple)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local tourist restaurant)

Transport

Transfer (Beijing, China - Huanghuacheng Great Wall, Beijing, China), Transfer (Huanghuacheng Great Wall, Beijing, China - 798 Art District, Beijing, China), Transfer (798 Art District, Beijing, China - Beijing, China)

Accommodation

Hotel (Super House International Hotel)

Included Activities

Hike Huanghuacheng Great Wall - tour of scenic section with views of two lakes Visit 798 Art District - explore contemporary art galleries, installations, and design

Landmarks

Huanghuacheng Great Wall 798 Art District

End point

Beijing Capital Int'l Airport 北京首都国际机场 (PEK), Airport Expressway 机场高, Beijing Shi, 100621, China (Drop off at Beijing International Airport)

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Beijing, China - Beijing International Airport, China)