Private Tour
Highlights of China - 10 days/9 nights
Visit some of the most amazing sights in China. Look into China’s ancient past and astonishing natural landscape and witness its rapid modernization by visiting the mind-boggling cities of Beijing and Shanghai. You’ll get a view into its ancient history with visits to the Great Wall and the Terracotta Warriors. Then experience the fanastic landscape of the Li Mountains at Guilin.
Private, Local Guides!
Whether you are a single person, a couple, or a group, you'll have your own guide and driver for all airport pickups, drop offs, and daily excursions.Choose Your Dates!
This is not a fixed-departure-date tour. Just let us know the dates that work best for you and we will arrange everything.Customizable!
Need more time? Less time? Want to see or do something that isn't included? The options are unlimited, so talk to us about the different possibilities and our recommendations.Great Accommodation!
We've scouted the best hotels in the best locations of all categories. We'll recommend accommodation to suit your budget and travel style.- Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Great Wall
- The Terracotta Warriors in Xian
- A traditional Beijing-duck dinner
- The Li Mountains in Guilin
- A Chinese acrobat show in Shanghai
Private Tour
Highlights of China - 10 days/9 nights
Visit some of the most amazing sights in China. Look into China’s ancient past and astonishing natural landscape and witness its rapid modernization by visiting the mind-boggling cities of Beijing and Shanghai. You’ll get a view into its ancient history with visits to the Great Wall and the Terracotta Warriors. Then experience the fantastic landscape of the Li Mountains at Guilin.
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Day 1Arrive Beijing
Arrive in Beijing where you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Beijing.
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Day 2Beijing
After breakfast, meet your guide and begin your tour of the capital city. Start with historical Tiananmen Square. From the square, walk through the gates to explore the endless halls and palaces of the Forbidden City, which took 15 years (1405-1420) for 100,000 artisans and laborers to construct. In the afternoon visit the Summer Palace – the summer resort of China’s monarchs during the Qing Dynasty. Overnight in Beijing. (Breakfast, Lunch)
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Day 3Beijing
After breakfast, visit the Great Wall of China, the only man-made construction visible from outer space. In the afternoon, visit the 7km long Sacred Way consisting of stone carvings of animals and officials and one of the Ming Tombs. Enjoy a Peking Duck dinner in the evening. Overnight in Beijing. (Breakfast, Lunch, Special Dinner)
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Day 4Beijing to Xi'an
Spend your morning visiting the Temple of Heaven – China’s largest altar complex. If time permits, enjoy shopping at the Hongqiao Market or Silk Alley. Take an afternoon flight to Xi’an, which served as China’s capital for more than 1000 years. Upon arrival, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Xi’an. (Breakfast, Lunch)
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Day 5Xi'an
After breakfast, visit the Terra Cotta Warriors, one of the most significant archeological discoveries of the 20th century. In the afternoon, visit the old City Wall, the best preserved of its kind in China, followed by the Great Mosque in the Muslim quarter. Enjoy a Tang Dynasty dinner show in the evening. Overnight in Xi’an. (Breakfast, Lunch, Special Dinner)
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Day 6Xi'an to Guilin
Visit the Provincial Museum to learn the history of the ancient Silk Road followed by a tour into the 7th century Big Wild Goose Pagoda for excellent views of the city. Take an afternoon flight to Guilin. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check in. Overnight in Guilin. (Breakfast,Lunch).
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Day 7Guilin
In the morning, board a boat for a 5-hour relaxing cruise down the winding Li River to the village of Yangshuo. Watch the spectacular scenery change from sleepy farming villages to steep cliffs and majestic mountains. After arriving in Yangshuo, you’ll have a chance to explore and shop before returning to Guilin by car. Overnight in Guilin. (Breakfast, Lunch)
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Day 8Guilin to Shanghai
Today, visit the gardens at Fubo Hill, the unique Reed Flute Cave, the vivid Elephant Trunk Hill, and the beautiful Seven Star Park before being transferred to the airport for a late afternoon flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check in. Overnight in Shanghai. (Breakfast, Lunch)
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Day 9Shanghai
Begin your tour in this flourishing city with a walk along the Bund – Shanghai’s riverfront walkway. Also visit the Jade Buddha Temple and enjoy a stroll through Yu Garden and Bazaar. In the afternoon visit the Shanghai Museum, truly a must-see. Enjoy an Acrobatic Show in the evening. Overnight in Shanghai. (Breakfast,Lunch)
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Day 10Departure
Enjoy a free day to explore the city before being transferred to the airport for your flight home.
Private Tour
Highlights of China - 10 days/9 nights
Our private tours include the things that make it so you don’t have to worry about logistics for your trip.
Our Rates Include
- Airport Transfers
- Fast Track Arrival Services
- Accommodation, including all taxes and service fees
- Private, local, English-speaking guides for tours and activities
- All tours and activities as described
- Entrance fees to sights
- Flights from Beijing to Xi'an, Xi'an to Guilin, and Guilin to Shanghai
Rates Do Not Include
- International Airfare
- Visa Fees
- Travel Insurance
- Tips for Guides and Drivers
Itinerary Add-Ons to Consider
Private Tour
Highlights of China - 10 days/9 nights
Here’s an explanation of what to expect and why about the planning and booking process and working with a Red Lantern Journeys travel consultant.
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Personal Travel Consultant
Your peronal travel consult to work with you to prepare your itinerary, recommend tours and activities and accommodation and explain the reasoning behind every aspect of your tour.
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Private Vehicles with Driver and Guides
You'll have your own private, chauffeur-driven vehicle for all of your airport transfers and daily excursions. These will also include your personal, English-speaking guide who is licensed and will provide the insights to make each of your tours an exceptional experience.
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Hotel Recommendations
We've inspected hundreds of hotels and can recommend accommodation that fits your style and budget.
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Activity Recommendations
We have access to a wide range of activities to make your trip truly memorable. Activities range from visiting iconic sights to meeting local personalities, adventure sports, and exclusive dining experiences!
Private Tour
Highlights of China - 10 days/9 nights
The Best Time to Do This Itinerary
Weather-wise,the best times to visit China are spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October), when most of the popular places have their most tourism-friendly weather. The cultural and historical destinations like Beijing, Shanghai, and Xi’an are hardly affected by weather conditions.
Private Tour
Highlights of China - 10 days/9 nights
Customize This Itinerary
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