From$1999USD
12 days,Beijing to Shanghai
Trip Code: ACBC

Walking the Great Wall and Forbidden City, exploring the Temple of Heaven and traditional hutongs, facing Terracotta Warriors, Li River scenery, rural exploration and cooking lesson, Longsheng rice terraces and vibrant Shanghai.

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From cosmopolitan cities to ancient capitals and surreal rural scenery, China’s stunning diversity offers adventurous visitors to the Middle Kingdom a chance to explore both its modern allure and ancient past. A rapidly changing country, now is the time to discover its cultural and historical diversity — and do it with a bit of style! Our experienced CEO will lead the way and eliminate the hassle so you're free to explore China's urban and rural highlights and discover something special.

What's Included

  • Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City guided tour, wander the Temple of Heaven and some of Beijing's traditional Hutongs, Entrance to the Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors tour, Li River sunset cruise, Bicycle and cooking tour in Yangshuo, Longsheng Rice Terraces, Shanghai walking tour. 2 flights, 2 dinners and daily breakfast.
  • 11 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners. (Allow USD240-360 for meals not included.)
  • Comfort hotels (9 nts), guesthouse (1 nt), soft sleeper train (1 nt).
  • Private bus, plane, boat, soft sleeper train
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.
  • Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 10
Map of the route for Best of China
Places Visited
  • China
  • Hong Kong
Day 1 Beijing (D)

Arrive at any time.

Days 2-4 Beijing (3B)

Explore the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and some of Beijing's traditional hutongs.

Days 5-6 Xi'an (2B)

Stare down the Terracotta Warriors. Explore Xi'an and the market areas surrounding the tranquil mosque.

Days 7-8 Guilin and Yangshuo (2B,1L)

Sunset cruise on the Li River, learn how to cook local fare and cycle through rice paddy fields and villages set amidst spectacular limestone karst mountains.

Day 9 Longsheng (B,D)

Discover the vibrant villages and scenic Dragon's Backbone rice terraces.

Days 10-11 Shanghai (1B)

Orientation walk along the Bund area. Shanghai Museum.

Day 12 Shanghai (B)

Depart at any time.

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