13-Day China Adventure Private Tour

Arrive in Beijing, China’s historic capital. Your private guide and driver will meet you at the airport or train station and transfer you to your hotel.

The rest of the day is free for you to rest, recover from your journey, or take a short walk near your hotel.

Begin your China adventure at Tiananmen Square, one of the most symbolic landmarks in Beijing.

Continue to the Forbidden City, the former imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Walk through grand halls, courtyards, and palace gates while your guide explains the stories of China’s emperors and royal life.

After lunch, visit the Temple of Heaven, where emperors once prayed for good harvests. The surrounding park is also a lively place to see local Beijing residents practicing tai chi, dancing, singing, and playing chess.

Drive to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, one of the most scenic and well-preserved parts of the wall near Beijing. Take a cable car or chairlift up and enjoy time walking along the ancient watchtowers with mountain views.

In the afternoon, return to the city and explore Beijing’s old hutong neighborhoods. Walk through narrow lanes, see traditional courtyard houses, and learn about daily life in old Beijing.

After breakfast, transfer to the railway station for your high-speed train to Xi'an, one of China’s great ancient capitals.

Upon arrival, your local guide will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. If time allows, you may take a relaxed walk around the city center or enjoy local food near the hotel.

Visit the Terracotta Warriors, one of the world’s most impressive archaeological discoveries. See thousands of life-sized soldiers, horses, and chariots built to guard China’s first emperor.

Return to the city to visit the ancient Xi'an City Wall, one of the best-preserved city walls in China. You may walk or cycle along part of the wall depending on your interest.

Later, explore the Muslim Quarter, famous for its lively streets, local snacks, and cultural mix.

Take a high-speed train or flight from Xi'an to Chengdu, the relaxed capital of Sichuan Province.

After arrival, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free. You may explore a nearby teahouse, try Sichuan hotpot, or simply enjoy Chengdu’s slower pace.

Visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in the morning, when pandas are usually most active. See giant pandas, red pandas, and learn about conservation work.

Later, experience Chengdu’s local culture with a visit to a traditional park, teahouse, or old neighborhood. This is a good day to enjoy Sichuan food and the city’s relaxed lifestyle.

Travel from Chengdu to Leshan to visit the Leshan Giant Buddha, the largest stone Buddha statue in the world. Built into a cliff beside the river, it is one of Sichuan’s most remarkable cultural sites.

Walk through the scenic area with your guide and learn about Buddhist history, local legends, and the engineering behind this massive statue.

Return to Chengdu in the late afternoon.

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Guilin, a city famous for limestone peaks, rivers, caves, and classic southern China scenery.

Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel. If time allows, enjoy a short visit to a nearby scenic spot or relax at your hotel.

Take a Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo, one of the most beautiful river journeys in China. Enjoy views of karst mountains, bamboo groves, riverside villages, and peaceful countryside.

Arrive in Yangshuo and explore the town at a relaxed pace. In the evening, you may walk along West Street or enjoy the countryside atmosphere.

Spend the day exploring Yangshuo’s countryside. Depending on your interests, you can enjoy a light walk, cycling route, bamboo rafting experience, or a local village visit.

This is one of the best parts of the trip for photography, nature, and a slower rural experience. Your guide will help adjust the pace based on your comfort level.

Transfer from Yangshuo or Guilin to the airport for your flight to Shanghai.

Upon arrival, your guide and driver will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to rest or take an evening walk along the Bund.

Visit Yu Garden, a classic Chinese garden with elegant pavilions, rockeries, ponds, and old Shanghai atmosphere.

Continue to the Bund, where historic waterfront buildings face the modern skyline of Pudong. Depending on your departure time, you may also visit the French Concession, Shanghai Tower, or a local market.

After the tour, transfer to the airport or train station for departure.