A journey worth discovering

China Highlights, Private Tour

12 daysFrom BeijingTo ShanghaiTravel agency TUI China

The experience

Find your way through China.

China Highlights, Private Tour, a 12 days tour from Beijing to Xi'an, Chengdu and 4 destinations.

Multi-day tourCity & CultureFamilyPrivateFully GuidedPersonalizedHistoricalChristmas & New YearAll Ages Welcome
Travel style
Private tour
Guide language
English
Age range
All ages
Duration
12 days
Starts in
Beijing
Ends in
Shanghai
Travel agency
TUI China

Connect the places

Your route at a glance.

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

An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.

Day by day

A closer look at your journey.

01Beijing

Start point

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

Transport

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

Accommodation

Hotel (Super House International Hotel)

02Beijing

Meals

Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local tourist restaurant)

Accommodation

Hotel (Super House International Hotel)

Included Activities

Visit Tiananmen Square Visit Forbidden City Explore traditional hutongs (narrow alleys) Visit Buddhist Miaoying Temple

Landmarks

Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Miaoying Temple

03Beijing

Meals

Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local tourist restaurant)

Accommodation

Hotel (Super House International Hotel)

Included Activities

Hike Huanghuacheng Great Wall Visit 798 Art District

Landmarks

Huanghuacheng Great Wall 798 Art District

04Beijing to Xi'an

Meals

Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Dinner at a local tourist restaurant)

Transport

Train (Beijing, China - Xi'an, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Xi’an Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel)

Included Activities

Visit Temple of Heaven complex

Optional Activities

Sample Halal skewers, roast mutton, and persimmon cakes in Muslim Quarter (at your own cost)

Landmarks

Temple of Heaven Xi'an Muslim Quarter

05Xi'an

Meals

Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local tourist restaurant)

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Xi’an Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel)

Included Activities

Walk Ancient City Wall Visit Terracotta Warriors site Visit Xi'an Museum

Optional Activities

Rent a bike or electric bike on the Ancient City Wall (own expense)

Landmarks

Ancient City Wall of Xi'an Terracotta Warriors Xi'an Museum

06Xi'an to Chengdu

Meals

Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)

Transport

Train (Xi'an, China - Chengdu, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Dorsett Grand Chengdu)

Included Activities

Visit Kuanzhai Alley Visit Chengdu People's Park

Optional Activities

Learn to play Mahjong or Chinese chess in a teahouse (own expense)

Landmarks

Kuanzhai Alley Chengdu People's Park

07Chengdu

Meals

Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local tourist restaurant)

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Dorsett Grand Chengdu)

Included Activities

Visit Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base Visit Sichuan Museum

Landmarks

Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base Sichuan Museum

08Chengdu to Guilin

Meals

Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Dinner at a local tourist restaurant)

Transport

Flight (Chengdu, China - Guilin, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Guilin Bravo Hotel)

Included Activities

Visit Reef Flute Cave

Optional Activities

Visit Elephant Trunk Hill (photo stop, entrance fee not included)

Landmarks

Reef Flute Cave Elephant Trunk Hill

09Li River Cruise

Meals

Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Simple lunch included onboard)

Transport

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

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Guilin Bravo Hotel)

Included Activities

Li River Cruise

Optional Activities

Shop for souvenirs on West Street, Yangshuo (own expense)

Landmarks

Li River West Street, Yangshuo

10Guilin to Shanghai

Meals

Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)

Transport

Flight (Guilin, China - Shanghai, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Shanghai SSAW Boutique Hotel)

Included Activities

Visit Shanghai Propaganda Poster Museum Walk the Bund

Landmarks

Shanghai Propaganda Poster Museum The Bund, Shanghai

11Shanghai

Meals

Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local tourist restaurant)

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Shanghai SSAW Boutique Hotel)

Included Activities

Visit Yu Garden Visit Jade Buddha Temple Walk the French Concession Quarter

Optional Activities

Shop for antiques, silk fans, bamboo articles, and shell carvings at Yu Garden market Try Shanghai Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), vegetarian buns, and chicken soup at Yu Garden

Landmarks

Yu Garden Jade Buddha Temple French Concession Quarter, Shanghai

12Shanghai

End point

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) 上海虹桥国际机场, 2550 Hongqiao Rd 虹桥路2550号, Shanghai Shi, 200335, China (Drop off at Shanghai Airport)

Meals

Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

Transport

Transfer (Shanghai, China - Shanghai Pudong International Airport, China)

Plan your next step

Travel dates & reference prices.

From USD 4,562.00 per person

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

Price based on Double Room - Superior

Dates and prices are planning references. The agency will confirm current availability, inclusions and the final price for your travel plans.

Start dateEnd dateReference priceLanguage
30 Nov 202611 Dec 2026USD 4562.00English
1 Dec 202612 Dec 2026USD 4562.00English
2 Dec 202613 Dec 2026USD 4562.00English
3 Dec 202614 Dec 2026USD 4562.00English
4 Dec 202615 Dec 2026USD 4562.00English
5 Dec 202616 Dec 2026USD 4562.00English
6 Dec 202617 Dec 2026USD 4562.00English
7 Dec 202618 Dec 2026USD 4562.00English

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