A journey worth discovering
The experience
Ultimate China, a 26 days tour from Beijing to Xi'an, Guilin and 11 destinations.
Connect the places
An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.
Day by day
Breakfast
Flight (UK - Beijing, China)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Peking duck dinner)
Visit Tiananmen Square Explore the Forbidden City Visit the Temple of Heaven Traditional Peking duck dinner
Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Temple of Heaven
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walk the Great Wall Visit jade factory Explore Summer Palace gardens
Great Wall of China Summer Palace
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Shui Jiao dumplings followed by Tang Dynasty dancing performance)
Train (Beijing, China - Xian, China)
Tang Dynasty dancing performance Traditional Shui Jiao dumplings dinner
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
View Terracotta Army Visit Terracotta workshop Stroll along 14th-century city walls of old town
Terracotta Army Xian City Walls
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Flight (Xian, China - Guilin, China)
Visit Reed Flute Cave
Reed Flute Cave
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sailing (Guilin, China - Yangshuo, China)
Li River Cruise to Yangshuo Browse Yangshuo markets
Li River
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tai Chi session with local master Explore picturesque countryside
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Train (Yangshuo, China - Kunming, China)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Local dish, 'Across the Bridge' noodles)
Explore UNESCO-listed Stone Forest Dinner of 'Across the Bridge' noodles
Stone Forest
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Train (Kunming, China - Lijiang, China)
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cable car to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain meadows Visit Baisha old town with Ming Dynasty frescoes Visit Baisha village, Naxi minority settlement
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Baisha Old Town
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer (Lijiang, China - Zhongdian, China)
Visit Tiger Leaping Gorge
Tiger Leaping Gorge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visit Tibetan-style village Visit Dafo Temple Explore Songzanlin Monastery Tour the old town
Dafo Temple Songzanlin Monastery
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Flight (Zhongdian, China - Lhasa, China)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wander the Barkhor Circuit Explore Jokhang Temple Visit Sera Monastery Visit local Tibetan arts and crafts shop
Barkhor Circuit Jokhang Temple Sera Monastery
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visit Potala Palace Explore Norbulingka
Potala Palace Norbulingka
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Flight (Lhasa, China - Chengdu, China)
Stroll through People's Park Visit Matchmaker's Corner
People's Park
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer (Chengdu, China - Chongqing, China)
Visit Chengdu Giant Panda Conservation Centre
Chengdu Giant Panda Conservation Centre
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sailing (Chongqing, China - Zhangjiajie, China)
Yangtze River Cruise Visit Three Gorges Dam Various shore excursions
Three Gorges Dam Zhangjiajie
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ride Bailong glass elevator Scenic train through Ten-Mile Natural Gallery
Bailong Elevator Ten-Mile Natural Gallery
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Flight (Zhangjiajie, China - Shanghai, China)
Cable car ride up Tianmen Mountain Climb 999 steps to Tianmen Cave Glass 'Walk of Faith'
Tianmen Mountain Tianmen Cave
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell meal of traditional Shanghainese cuisine)
Visit Yu Garden Explore old town Visit silk mill Ascend Jin Mao Tower View colonial architecture on the Bund Panoramic cruise on Huangpu River Farewell dinner of traditional Shanghainese cuisine
Yu Garden Jin Mao Tower The Bund Huangpu River
Flight (Shanghai, China - UK)
Plan your next step
From USD 7,967.00 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 date | End date | Reference price | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2027 | 19 Apr 2027 | USD 8012.00 | English |
| 5 Apr 2027 | 30 Apr 2027 | USD 8012.00 | English |
| 26 Aug 2027 | 20 Sep 2027 | USD 8012.00 | English |
| 7 Oct 2027 | 1 Nov 2027 | USD 8012.00 | English |
| 14 Oct 2027 | 8 Nov 2027 | USD 8012.00 | English |
| 21 Oct 2027 | 15 Nov 2027 | USD 8012.00 | English |
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