China 11-day: Beijing + Xi'an + Zhangjiajie + Guilin + Shanghai Nature and Culture Private Tour
Departing from Beijing
Beijing
All-in-one collection:
- Beijing Imperial City Royal Gardens + Xi'an Qin and Han Dynasties and Tang Dynasty Ancient Sites + Zhangjiajie Fairyland Peak Forest Secret Realm + Guilin Karst Ink Landscape + Shanghai Modern Riverside City. From the cultural heritage of ancient capitals to fairyland peaks, from Jiangnan landscapes to the modern Bund, the scenery and culture progress layer by layer, with no repetitive landscapes throughout the journey.
Strong differentiation in experience projects:
- Exclusive niche special projects: Temple of Heaven intangible cultural heritage Tai Chi experience, Hutong rickshaw tour, four-star Li River cruise including buffet lunch, Huangpu River night cruise of the Bund. It is rare for conventional cross-provincial long-distance tours to offer all these in one stop;
- Rich cultural performance heritage: “Song of Everlasting Sorrow” live performance, 72 Qilou Tujia folk performance, multi-language bilingual guides accompanying throughout the journey, balancing historical sites, folk performances, and international explanations;
- Complete internet-famous check-in spots: Xi’an City Wall cycling, Datang Everbright City, Tianmen Mountain, Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, Li River landscape, Yu Long River pastoral scenery, Bund’s Ten Thousand Nations Architecture Complex. Abundant photo opportunities, suitable for short videos, landscape, and portrait photography;
- Integrating Beijing’s imperial culture, Qin and Han Dynasties and Tang Dynasty history, Xiangxi Tujia folk customs, Guibei landscape pastoral charm, and Shanghai’s modern Haipai urban culture, one route allows you to experience diverse regional cultures of the north and south in one go.
What to expect
① Pre-trip Notification
Within 24 hours of your order, we will send you detailed itinerary and vehicle information via email. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
② Introduction to Exciting Attractions on the Itinerary
- Experience five major features in one stop: the cultural heritage of Beijing's imperial city, the ancient charm of Chang'an in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, the fairy-tale peaks of Zhangjiajie, the ink-wash landscapes of Guilin, and the modern Bund of Shanghai.
- Visit the Temple of Heaven to experience intangible cultural heritage martial arts, boat on the Summer Palace to admire the royal gardens, and wander through old city hutongs to savor the flavors of Beijing.
- Cycle on the Xi'an City Wall to embrace the grandeur of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, visit the Terracotta Warriors to witness the miracles of the Qin and Han dynasties, and enjoy the immersive "Song of Everlasting Sorrow" performance.
- Explore Zhangjiajie National Forest Park to embrace the fairyland of peak forests, step onto the cloud-shrouded wonders of Tianmen Mountain, and walk across the internet-famous glass bridge of the Grand Canyon.
- Cruise the Li River to admire the hundred-mile ink-wash painting, cycle along the Yulong River to enjoy the pastoral breeze, and ascend the Huangpu River to view the bustling Bund with its international architecture.
③ [Warm Reminder]
- There is a significant temperature difference during travel, so prepare both thick and thin clothing. There are many mountain roads in mountainous areas, so pay attention to safety underfoot when playing, respect local customs, and have a pleasant journey!
- Domestic use of national standard flat-pin power plugs; foreign guests should bring their own adapter plugs.
④ Itinerary:
- D1 Beijing Temple of Heaven to experience Chinese intangible cultural heritage martial arts Tai Chi – Summer Palace boat tour – Houhai rickshaw tour of Yangmeixie Street Hutong (Chinese and English guide) (approx. 10KM/1H)
- D2 Beijing to Xi'an by high-speed train (cost included) – City Wall cycling – Grand Tang Everbright City (approx. 50KM/1H)
- D3 Terracotta Warriors (Chinese and English guide) – Huaqing Palace – "Song of Everlasting Sorrow" performance – Muslim Quarter (approx. 100KM/2H)
- D4 Xi'an to Zhangjiajie by plane (airfare not included) – 72 Qilou to experience zombie dance (approx. 10KM/20 minutes)
- D5 Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (English guide) (approx. 60KM/1H)
- D6 Tianmen Mountain & Grand Canyon Glass Bridge (English guide)
- D7 Zhangjiajie to Guilin by high-speed train (cost included)
- D8 Guilin city scenery & Daxu Ancient Town (approx. 40KM/1H)
- D9 Guilin to Yangshuo by four-star luxury cruise (including buffet lunch)
- D10 Yulong River cycling – Guilin to Shanghai by plane (airfare not included) – Bund international architecture boat tour to see the scenery on both banks (approx. 20KM/30 minutes)
- D11 Shanghai | City highlights tour + free leisure arrangements to conclude this trip or proceed to the next journey

11-Day Grand Tour of China: Ancient Capitals, Scenic Wonders, and Modern Metropolises
This itinerary offers a one-stop collection of ancient capital culture, Tang Dynasty splendor, fantastical landscapes, Jiangnan poetry, and modern Shanghai. Key attracti

City Intangible Cultural Heritage Landmark: Temple of Heaven. This is the exclusive altar and temple for emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties to worship heaven and pray for good harvests. The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, with its blue-tiled round

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, a 5A-rated scenic area: Its quartz sandstone peak forest landform is unique, with three thousand strange peaks rising from the ground, and clouds and mist swirling around, like a fairyland from a wuxia novel.
Tianmen Mou

A different experience:
Tai Chi: Tai Chi masters guide you through gentle and soft movements, focusing on breath harmony. Each move flows like clouds and water, combining movement and stillness to nourish your body, mind, and bones (1H).
The popular dance

Li River Cruise: Visit classic attractions like Nine-Horse Mural Hill, with an open cabin for unobstructed views, enjoying the karst peaks on both banks throughout the journey, and stopping at scenic viewpoints along the way.
Yulong River Cycling: Leisure




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