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This classic itinerary presents the most popular parts of China on an exciting 9-day tour. Visit China's renowned ancient capitals, Beijing and Xi'an, and admire the impressive sites as they bring you back to eras long past. In addition, you will visit Guilin and Yangshou, China's scenic wonderland which is home to some of its most beautiful and iconic nature...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Must-see sights in China - the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors
    • Take a Li River cruise down to Yangshuo & admire the essence of Guilin landscape
    • Walk into a local Chinese family, interact & dine with the hosts in their home
    • Enjoy a la carte meals, Kung Fu Show, Tang Dynasty Music and Dance performance

What's this trip about?

    This classic itinerary presents the most popular parts of China on an exciting 9-day tour. Visit China's renowned ancient capitals, Beijing and Xi'an, and admire the impressive sites as they bring you back to eras long past. In addition, you will visit Guilin and Yangshou, China's scenic wonderland which is home to some of its most beautiful and iconic nature. This small-group tour will bring you to China's must see sites, and is a perfect introduction for first time visitors.

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 18 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityBeijing
End CityGuilin

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Family Friendly
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Photography

Destinations

  • Asia
  • China

Attractions

  • Beijing
  • Great Wall of China
  • Guilin
  • Terra Cotta Warriors
  • The Forbidden City
  • Xian
  • Yangshuo

Activities

  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Photography

Trip includes

    • Domestic airfares
    • Hotel accommodation with breakfasts
    • A la carte lunches as itinerary specifies
    • Professional English-speaking guides
    • Drivers & air-conditioned vehicles
    • Entrance fees to tourist sites
    • Tips or gratuities for hotel porters

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival in Beijing

Accommodation: The Great Wall Hotel Beijing  - the former Sheraton

Upon your arrival at the capital airport, your local guide will greet you outside the customs of the airport, and then a comfortable transfer will take you to the reserved hotel for a good rest. The remaining time of the day is left free for you to revitalize from the long journey.

Day 2: Beijing

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

After enjoying a rich breakfast, you will meet other group members for the coming trip at the hotel lobby. Your first stop of your 9 days China tour package is the world famous Tiananmen Square, the largest city square in the world. N...

Day 3: Beijing

Meals: Breakfast

The highlight of today's trip is a visit to the Great Wall. The part we will visit is Mutianyu, one of the best-preserved sections of the winding wall. It used to serve as the northern barrier defending the capital and the imperial tombs. To keep your strength up for ...

Day 4: Beijing - Xi'an

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel

This morning's excursion will first cover the Summer Palace, the largest existing royal garden in China. Constructed over 200 years ago, it is famous for the magnificent buildings and charming land...

Day 5: Xi'an

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After a big breakfast at the hotel, head to the Terracotta Army, the amazing underground project built more than 2,200 years ago. Then we have a local family visit with the home cooked a la carte lunch (valued at CNY120.00 per...

Day 6: Xi'an

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

The first stop today is the City Wall Park, where many local people are singing, dancing, chatting, playing chess, playing instruments and etc. It is the best place to approach the local life. Following the local people and our Tai Ch...

Day 7: Xi'an – Guilin

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel

Continue your 9 days guided tour of China to Guilin. You will take a morning flight and the local guide will welcome you at Guilin airport and transfer you to check in at the hotel. The rest of the day, you ...

Day 8: Guilin - Yangshuo – Guilin

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Today you will have a chance to appreciate the supernatural landscape by cruising on the Li River. The cruise will depart from Guilin at 09:00 and arrive at Yangshuo at about 14:00. The box lunch provided by the cruise company today m...

Day 9: Departure from Guilin

Meals: Breakfast

Today you will make your own way from hotel to the airport and board your onward flight. We wish you a nice trip home. If you need us to arrange the departure air tickets or a subsequent travel, we will be glad to be any of your assistance.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,069
Price per day$119
Single supplement (single occupancy)$289
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International airfares
    • Entry Visa fees
    • Personal expenses
    • Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers
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Meals Included

8 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 1 Dinner

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Trip ID
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