A journey worth discovering

Classic China

20 daysFrom BeijingTo ShanghaiTravel agency Wendy Wu Tours

The experience

Find your way through China.

Classic China, a 20 days tour from Beijing to Xi'an, Guilin and 11 destinations.

Multi-day tourCity & CultureFamilyNature & WildlifeGroupFully GuidedSightseeingHistoricalAges 12+
Travel style
Group tour
Guide language
English
Age range
12 and above
Duration
20 days
Starts in
Beijing
Ends in
Shanghai
Travel agency
Wendy Wu Tours

Connect the places

Your route at a glance.

  1. Beijing
  2. Xi'an
  3. Yangshuo
  4. Guilin
  5. Kunming

An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.

Day by day

A closer look at your journey.

01Overnight Flight to Beijing

Transport

Flight (UK - Beijing, China)

02Beijing

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Peking duck, Beijing's cherished local delicacy)

Included Activities

Stroll across Tiananmen Square Visit the Forbidden City Explore the Temple of Heaven Dinner of Peking duck

Landmarks

Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Gate of Supreme Harmony Temple of Heaven

03Beijing

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Included Activities

Visit the Great Wall Visit jade factory Explore the Summer Palace Chinese acrobatic show

Landmarks

Great Wall of China Summer Palace

04Beijing to Xian

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Shui Jiao dumplings followed by Tang Dynasty dancing performance)

Transport

Train (Beijing, China - Xian, China)

Included Activities

Walk through the Muslim Quarter Traditional Shui Jiao dumplings dinner Tang Dynasty dancing performance

Landmarks

Muslim Quarter

05Xian

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Included Activities

View the Terracotta Army Visit Terracotta warrior recreation workshop Stroll on Xian city walls Beer tasting at local brewery

Landmarks

Terracotta Army Xian City Walls

06Xian to Guilin

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transport

Flight (Xian, China - Guilin, China)

Included Activities

Explore Reed Flute Cave

Landmarks

Reed Flute Cave

07Guilin to Yangshuo

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transport

Sailing (Guilin, China - Yangshuo, China)

Included Activities

Cruise along the Li River Browse Yangshuo's vibrant markets

Landmarks

Li River

08Yangshuo

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Included Activities

Tai Chi class with local master Explore the countryside Chinese reflexology massage

09Yangshuo to Kunming

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transport

Transfer (Yangshuo, China - Guilin, China), Train (Guilin, China - Kunming, China)

10Kunming

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Local dish, 'Across the Bridge' noodles)

Included Activities

Explore the Stone Forest Dinner of 'Across the Bridge' noodles

Landmarks

Stone Forest

11Kunming to Lijiang

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transport

Train (Kunming, China - Lijiang, China)

Included Activities

Explore Lijiang old quarter Visit Black Dragon Pool Park

Landmarks

Black Dragon Pool Park Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

12Lijiang

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Included Activities

Explore Tiger Leaping Gorge

Landmarks

Tiger Leaping Gorge

13Lijiang

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Included Activities

Cable car ride on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Explore high meadows Visit Baisha Old Town Visit Baisha Village

Landmarks

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Baisha Old Town

14Lijiang to Chengdu

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Fantastic local Sichuan cuisine)

Transport

Flight (Lijiang, China - Chengdu, China)

Included Activities

Dinner of fantastic local Sichuan cuisine

15Chengdu

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transport

Transfer (Chengdu, China - Chongqing, China)

Included Activities

Visit Chengdu Panda Conservation Centre

Landmarks

Chengdu Panda Conservation Centre

16Yangtze River Cruise

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transport

Sailing (Chongqing, China - Yichang, China), Train (Yichang, China - Shanghai, China)

Included Activities

Cruise downstream on Yangtze River Side trips and shore excursions Visit Three Gorges Dam

Landmarks

Three Gorges Dam

17Shanghai

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Shanghainese cuisine farewell dinner)

Included Activities

Visit Yu Garden Stroll through old town Visit silk mill View Shanghai skyline from Jin Mao Tower Stroll along the Bund Panoramic cruise on Huangpu River Farewell dinner of Shanghainese cuisine

Landmarks

Yu Garden Jin Mao Tower The Bund Huangpu River

18Shanghai to UK

Transport

Flight (Shanghai, China - UK)

Plan your next step

Travel dates & reference prices.

From USD 5,972.00 per person

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

Price based on Twin Room

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
9 Apr 202728 Apr 2027USD 6005.00English
21 May 20279 Jun 2027USD 6005.00English
3 Sep 202722 Sep 2027USD 6005.00English
10 Sep 202729 Sep 2027USD 6005.00English
8 Oct 202727 Oct 2027USD 6005.00English
29 Oct 202717 Nov 2027USD 6005.00English

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