11-Day Beauty of China Join-in Tour: Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Yangshuo and Shanghai

Beijing, China

Explore the splendid beauty of China on this 11-day small group tour from ancient capital Beijing, Xian, picturesque Guilin to modern Shanghai, including a relaxing boat trip on Li River lined with Karst peaks and lush forest. This memorable China trip will allow you to learn about diverse cultures, lifestyles and traditions in China. The tempting Chinese food, which varies in different cities, is also a carnival for your taste buds.

Day 1 Arrive in Beijing
You will be met at the Beijing airport and taken to your hotel.

Beijing hotel options:
5-Star Hotel: The Regent Beijing
4-Star Hotel: Novotel Peace Hotel

Day 2 Beijing (B)
Visit Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City and Summer Palace.

Day 3 Beijing (B)
The tour starts with the Temple of Heaven and Mutianyu Great Wall, including round trip cable car. Lastly, stop at the Bird's Nest and Water Cube.

Day 4 Beijing-Xian (B)
After breakfast, hop on a rickshaw for a Hutong tour. Afterwards, take a high-speed train ride to Xian.

Xi'an hotel options:
5 Star: Sofitel on Renmin Square, Xian
4 Star: Grand Mercure on Renmin Square, Xian

Day 5 Xian (B)
The highlight of the tour today lies in the Terracotta Warriors and Horses. Then you will visit the Xian Museum and Small Wild Goose Pagoda, one of the two most significant Buddhist pagodas in Xian.

Day 6 Xian - Guilin (B)
After breakfast, explore the ancient Xian City Wall and the Great Mosque. Take a stroll around the mosque and the Muslim Street. After that, drive to the airport to catch the flight heading Guilin.

Guilin hotel options:
5 Star: Sheraton Hotel, Guilin
4 Star: Grand Link Hotel, Guilin

Day 7 Guilin (B)
Visit Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill and Seven Star Park.

Day 8 Guilin- Yangshuo (B+L)
Transfer to Zhujiang Pier for an impressive cruise on Li River towards Yangshuo. Upon arrival, pay a visit to a local family for an authentic rural China experience. Stay overnight in Yangshuo.

Yangshuo hotel options
5 Star: Yangshuo Green Lotus Hotel
4 Star: Yangshuo Green Lotus Hotel

Day 9 Yangshuo - Guilin - Shanghai (B)
After breakfast, be driven back to the airport in Guilin to catch your flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, you will be taken to the hotel.

Shanghai hotel options:
5 Star: Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel
4 Star: Grand Mercure Shanghai Zhongya

Day 10 Shanghai (B)
Commence your tour with a visit to the Shanghai Museum, a walk at The Bund and Nanjing Road. After that, visit Yuyuan Garden, and stroll around the nearby Chenghuang Miao bazaars and New Spot (XinTianDi).

Day 11 Depart from Shanghai (B)
Today please arrange your own way to the airport for your homeward flight.