11-Day Private Tour: Beijing – Xi’an – Guilin/Yangshuo – Shanghai

This 11-day suggested itinerary covers not only China’s Golden Triangle cities — Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai — but also includes a classic natural wonder, Guilin, which offers views of rural China as you will have imagined them to be.

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Day 1   Beijing Arrival
Welcome to majestic Beijing! To ensure your arrival is stress-free, your private tour guide will meet you in the arrivals hall and transfer you to your hotel in a private car. Your luggage and hotel check-in will be taken care of.
Day 2   The Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City
Day 3   Day and Night Tour of the Great Wall
Day 4   The Summer Palace and High-speed Train to Xi’an
Day 5   The Terracotta Warriors and a Traditional Cave Dwelling
Day 6   Xi’an City Highlights and Flight to Guilin
Day 7   Longji Terraced Rice Fields and Ethnic Minority Culture
Day 8   Li River Cruise and Fan Painting
Day 9   Countryside Lifestyle and flight to Shanghai
Day 10   Shanghai Highlights with Bund Discovery
Day 11   Shanghai Depature