Travel Guide
11-Day China Classic Tour
Jul
Classic Wonders
This 11-day China top cities tour covers the most popular four destinations and five World Heritage sites in China. It makes an ideal tour for first-time visitors who would like to discover China\’s history, culture, modernization and landscape.
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Suggested 11-Day Itinerary
| Day | Highlights |
|---|---|
| 1-4 Beijing |
Experience rich history: the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace and Tian\’anmen Square |
| 5-6 Xi\’an |
Uncover the Terracotta Warriors, bike along the ancient City Wall, explore the lively Muslim Quarter and Xi\’an History Museum |
| 7-9 Guilin & Yangshuo |
Admire the stunning Longji Rice Terraces, enjoy a scenic Li River cruise, and relax in the charming countryside of Yangshuo |
| 10-11 Shanghai |
Explore modern Shanghai: the iconic Bund, panoramic views from Shanghai Tower, and a personalized city experience |
Beijing-Xi\’an-Guilin-Shanghai Tour Map
Tour \’Wow\’ Points
Unveil the Lives of China\’s Royal Family in their Hidden Halls
Get off the ordinary sightseeing route in the Forbidden City. Listen to the interesting stories of the famous personalities that are not told by typical tour guides.
Witness the Great Wall and Enjoy the Dreamy Night Views
Walk on the spectacular Great Wall at Mutianyu. See both a restored section and a wild section of the Wall. See the Simatai Wall lit up along a mountain ridge at night.
Understand Beijing by Tasting Its Traditional Food
Enjoy an authentic Beijing roast duck dinner in a time-honored brand restaurant.
Unearth Secrets of the Terracotta Army and its \”Hidden Collectibles\”
Marvel at the 2,000-year-old clay army that once guarded Emperor Qin\’s tomb. Join a guided tour to see and touch the artifacts from the same era, including the first unearthed terracotta figure. Immerse yourself in the role of an archaeologist by participating in a conservation workshop.
Enjoy a Cruise in the Painting Gallery of the God
Relax on a top-class guided Li River cruise, enjoying spectacular landscapes. Find the exact sight on the note of RMB20
Feast Your Eyes on the Best Scenery of the Rice Terraces.
The Longji Rice Terraces are known widely for the awe-inspiring view. Standing on top of such a huge man-made wonder is itself an extraordinary experience.
Visit a Minority Family and Explore Their Centuries-Old Lifestyle.
Enjoy lunch with a Yao family who invite you into their home. Learn how to stuff and cook rice inside a bamboo tube, sip the freshly-extracted oil tea.
Discover the Rural China by Exploring the Less Touristy Villages
To experience the daily life of the local farmers will let you see another side of China.
Discover the Hidden Stories of the Bund and Ascend Shanghai Tower
Travel back in time to the golden age of the Bund in the 1920s. You will walk a route that seldom tourist will find by themselves, see the most original bricks, and hear some interesting stories that you\’ll never find in history books.
Enjoy a Half-Day Customized Icing-on-the-Cake Experience.
Whether you want to relax, experience fashion, appreciate art, explore folk customs, or shop; from having fun in a fancy bar to exploring an art center, trying nail beauty, testing your popularity in the marriage market, or just buying some lovely gifts, we will make it happen.
