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Best of China 10-Day Private Tour Package from Beijing to Xian, Guilin & Shanghai

Li River Cruise, Guilin

Li River Cruise, Guilin

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Book from: $ 1118.00 per person
1 person - per adult:
$3488.00
  • 2 persons - per adult: $1,938.00
  • 3 persons - per adult: $1,938.00
  • 4 persons - per adult: $1,488.00
  • 5 persons - per adult: $1,488.00
  • 6 persons - per adult: $1,388.00
  • 7 persons - per adult: $1,388.00
  • 8 persons - per adult: $1,388.00
  • 9 persons - per adult: $1,388.00
  • 10 persons - per adult: $1,118.00
Child (Age 2-12): 80% of adult price
Infant (Age 0-2): free
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Tour Highlights
Explore Beijing, the capital of Yuan, Ming & Qing dynasties as well as the People's Republic of China.
• Feel the heartbeat of China at Tiananmen Square, the largest city square in the world.
• Explore the Forbidden City, home to 24 Chinese emperors and their households for almost 500 years.
• Discover Temple of Heaven where Emperors of Ming & Qing dynasties pray to Heaven for good harvest.
• Hike along Mutianyu Great Wall of China, popular for its distinctive watchtowers and breathtaking natural scenery.
• Learn the Chinese Fengshui theory at Ming Tombs where 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty were buried.
• Admire Summer Palace, the best preserved imperial garden in the world, and the largest of its kind in China.
Explore Xian, the capital of 13 dynasties as well as the starting point of the legendary ancient Silk Road.
• Marvel at the proudly unflinching, life-sized Terracotta Warriors, considered the eighth wonder of the world.
• Explore Xi'an's 1,300 year old Muslim community by visiting the Great Mosque, the largest ancient mosque of China.
• Admire the towering 7th century Little Wild Goose Pagoda, built to hold sacred Buddhist texts brought back from India.
• Stroll along Xian City Wall, one of the oldest and best-preserved Chinese city walls in the world.
• Explore Guilin, one of the most photographed city in China & world famous for its serene karst landscapes.
• Cruise the 52-mile Li River, a journey scrolls down a lush painting that has inspired artists and poets over the ages.
• Discover Reed Flute Cave, also known as "the Palace of Natural Arts," is the most beautiful karst cave in China.
Explore the glass and steel towers of cosmopolitan city of Shanghai, once reputed as Paris of the East.
• Wander the maze of pavilions and bridges of Yu Garden, the most celebrated classical garden in Shanghai.
• Walk along the Bund where colonial buildings stand in sharp contrast to the futuristic skyscrapers of Pudong.
• Explore the tree-lined avenues of the French Concession & modern art studios in the trendy area of Tianzifang.
• Experienced English speaking tour guide.
• Overland transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments.
• Accommodation at international standard 4-star hotels in Beijing, Xian, Guilin & Shanghai.

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Day 1 Arrival in Beijing, Beijing Airports or Train Stations Pick-up
• Day 2 Beijing, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Temple of Heaven
• Day 3 Beijing, Mutianyu Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Photo Stop at Bird Nest & Water Cube
• Day 4 Beijing, Summer Palace, Bullet Train to Xian (approximately 5 hours)
• Day 5 Xian, Terracotta Warriors, Bell & Drum Tower Square, Great Mosque, Muslim Quarter
• Day 6 Xian, Little Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian Museum, City Wall, Fly to Guilin
• Day 7 Guilin, Li River Cruise, Yangshuo West Street, Two Rivers & Four Lakes Scenic Area
• Day 8 Guilin, Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave, Fly to Shanghai
• Day 9 Shanghai, Yuyuan Garden, the Bund & Nanjing Road, People's Square, Shanghai Museum, the French Concession & Tianzifang
• Day 10 Departure from Shanghai, Transfer to Shanghai Airports or Train Stations

Hotels & Meals
• 3 nights of accommodations at 4-star Pentahotel Beijing or similar
• 2 nights of accommodations at 4-star Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel Xian or similar
• 2 nights of accommodations at 4-star Guilin Park Hotel or similar
• 2 nights of accommodations at 4-star Ambassador Hotel Shanghai or similar
• Daily hotel breakfast included, lunch & dinner on your own

Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs and Requirements
• If you have booked your own hotel, if you want to stay at other hotels or if you want to modify this itinerary, please feel free to contact us by WhatsApp (+86-18309280878), Wechat (+86-18309280878) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com), we will create a tailor-made tour for you.

Tour Prices (US$ Per Person)

1 person 2 people 3 people 4 people 5 people 6 people 7 people 8 people 9 people 10 +
$3488 $1938 $1938 $1488 $1488 $1388 $1388 $1388 $1388 $1118


Price Remarks
• Prices are not valid during China's Official Holidays (such as National Day & Chinese New Year Festival etc.).
• Prices are based on sharing in double/twin/triple room at proposed hotels.
• S/S (Single Supplement) fee is charged for staying at single room.
• S/S fee for less than 10 adult travelers: USD460; S/S fee for over 10 adult travelers: USD400.

Price Inclusions
• Second class bullet train from Beijing to Xian.
• Hotel accommodation including breakfast & service charge at proposed hotels or similar.
• All land transfer arrangements with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments.
• Professional English language speaking guide.
• Meals as specified in the itinerary with complimentary drinking water.
• All admission fees and activity expenses, as noted in the itinerary.
• All excursions and activities as mentioned.
• All government taxes.

Price Exclusions
• Expenses of a personal nature.
• Tour guide for arrival & departure transfers.
• Excursions and activities not included in the itinerary.
• Lunches & dinners are excluded allowing you flexibility on menu.
• Airfare from Xian to Guilin, Guilin to Shanghai and relevant taxes. Please contact us for discount airfare.
• Travel insurance is not included. Please purchase before your trip to provide for any unforeseen circumstances.
• Gratuities to guide & driver. They are customary and would be of great encouragement and reward for quality service.

Additional Info
• This tour starts in Beijing, ends in Shanghai.
• Xian Museum is closed on Tuesday tours.
• Shanghai Museum is closed on Monday tours.
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• The itinerary is subject to change due to traffic conditions or bad weather.
• The itinerary is flexible; changes can be made upon written request from travelers.
Advice on Meals: Please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations on authentic local food.
IMPORTANT: It is required by the government regulations that travelers must provide their name, gender, nationality, passport number and date of birth to their tour operator upon booking a tour. Failure to do so could result in being denied access or admittance to sites and attractions during sightseeing. When you book this tour, please complete all required fields at checkout. Please bring your passport with you on the tour.

Cancellation Policy
• Cancellations made 31 days or more prior to the scheduled departure date, will receive a 100% refund.
• Cancellations made within 22 - 30 days will incur a 10% fee.
• Cancellations made within 15 - 21 days will incur a 30% fee.
• Cancellations made within 8 - 14 days will incur a 50% fee.
• Cancellations made within 0 - 7 days will not receive a refund.
• After the tour has commenced, there is no refund for canceled services due to non-participation, missed days on tours.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed in 2-5 business days, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

Why Travelers Have to Choose GoGrandChina Private Tours?
• Choose your most suitable departure time, whether you are an early bird or you prefer sleeping in.
• GGC private tours are more flexible, allowing you to adjust everything on your trip to your wishes.
• GGC tour guides will be at your service to make sure you get the most from each destination. They are there for you and are responsible for making your journey special – and your needs always come first.
• GGC offers comfortable and luxury vehicles with a private & experienced driver who’s always by your side and ready to take you to your next destination.
• No shopping stops & factory visits, no chance of getting ripped off.
• No hidden costs, rest assured that there are no nasty surprises.

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Know Before You Go
• This tour starts in Beijing, ends in Shanghai.
• Xian Museum is closed on Tuesday tours.
• Shanghai Museum is closed on Monday tours.
• There is no tour guide for arrival & departure transfers.
• Keep your passport on you constantly. It might be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Meals (lunch & dinner) are not included. Please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• Add us on WeChat (+86-18309280878) or WhatsApp (+86-18309280878) to reach GGC service staff at anytime.
• Before getting to Beijing you will receive driver's name & contact information by WhatsApp, Wechat or email.
• You will be greeted by driver holding GGC welcome sign with your name at the airport or train station arrival hall

Day 1 Arrival in Beijing, Beijing Airport or Train Stations Pick-up
Meet your driver at Beijing airports or train stations and transfer to your hotel in a comfortable private vehicle. After getting settled at the hotel, you may explore the downtown area on your own or relax during the remainder of the day.

Meals Included: No meals
Hotel: 4-star Pentahotel Beijing or similar

Day 2 Beijing, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Temple of Heaven
Explore Beijing from the world’s largest public square, Tiananmen Square. No visit to Beijing would be complete without a walk through the square, whose historical legacy includes Mao Zedong’s announcement of the founding of the People’s Republic of China on October 1, 1949. Walk to the Forbidden City from Tiananmen Square. Home to 24 Ming & Qing Dynasty emperors, the Forbidden City is the world’s largest palace complex located in the center of Beijing. Then walk to Jingshan Park behind the Forbidden City which affords excellent views of the Forbidden City and surrounding neighborhoods of Beijing. Visit the Temple of Heaven in the afternoon. The Temple of Heaven, built between 1406 and 1420 by the same emperor who was responsible for building the Forbidden City, is where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties would worship the god of heaven and pray for good harvest.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Pentahotel Beijing or similar

Day 3 Beijing, Mutianyu Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Photo Stop at Bird Nest & Water Cube
Drive out of Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall of China (approximately 80 km), one of China's most iconic sights. Mutianyu Great Wall is the longest fully resorted section of the Great Wall measuring 2.2km with 23 watchtowers. Considered to be the most family-friendly portion of the Wall and the best part of Great Wall for photography, Mutianyu Great Wall is less crowded and has better architecture than other sections with more watchtowers. Visit the only excavated Ming Tomb, Dingling Tomb in the afternoon. Constructed for the 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty, the Ming tombs follow the precepts of traditional Chinese geomancy and fengshui theory. They feature rich decoration of stone statues and carvings and tiles with dragon motifs, illustrating the development of the funerary architecture of the Ming Dynasty. On the way back to your hotel, make a photo stop at two architectural icons from the 2008 Olympic that are still standing: Bird’s Nest and Water Cube.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Pentahotel Beijing or similar

Friendly Tips
• Round-trip cable car to Mutianyu Great Wall is included in this tour package.
• If you want to descend by toboggan, please inform your guide before purchasing ticket.

Day 4 Beijing, Summer Palace, Bullet Train to Xian (approximately 5 hours)
Morning visit to the Summer Palace, the largest and best preserved royal garden in China. Commissioned by Emperor Qianlong in 1750, using Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill as the basic framework, the Summer Palace combined political and administrative, residential, spiritual, and recreational functions within a landscape of lakes and mountains, in accordance with the Chinese philosophy of balancing the works of man with nature. The natural landscape of hills and open water is combined with artificial features such as pavilions, halls, palaces, temples and bridges to form a harmonious ensemble of outstanding aesthetic value. The Summer Palace offers a glimpse at how the imperial family once spent their leisure time Take second class bullet train to Xian in the afternoon. Xian is the ancient capital city of China and the starting point of the ancient Silk Road.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel Xian or similar

Friendly Tips
• Second class bullet train is included. Please contact us if you want to upgrade to first class or business class.
• Please contact us for discount airfare if you want to fly from Beijing to Xian (approximately 2 hours).

Day 5 Xian, Terracotta Warriors, Bell & Drum Tower Square, Great Mosque, Muslim Quarter
Drive out of Xian to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses (1 hour) in the morning. Considered one of the foremost archaeological discoveries of the 20th century, the 2,000-year-old Terracotta Army was discovered by accident in 1974 by local farmers digging a well. The 8,000-plus life-sized figures are arranged in vaults to guard the tomb of Qin Shihuang, the first emperor of China, a major architect of the Great Wall and unifier of China. Visit the Bell & Drum Tower Square, the Great Mosque and Xian Muslim Quarter in the afternoon. The area north of the Drum Tower is the Muslim Quarter of Xian which covers several blocks with an estimated 60,000 Muslims in the region. There are about seven ancient mosques in the area, among which the Great Mosque is most famous and popular among all. Experience a seemingly endless labyrinth of street food, restaurants and bustling local life at Xian's Muslim Quarter.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel Xian or similar

Day 6 Xian, Little Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian Museum, City Wall, Fly to Guilin
Visit Small Wild Goose Pagoda and Xian Museum in the morning. With a history of more than 1,300 years, Small Wild Goose Pagoda was built to store the Buddhist scriptures delivered from ancient India. It is a perfect example of the multi-eaved square brick pagodas built in ancient China. Currently there are 13 storeys left as the top two storeys were destroyed in earthquakes. Continue visiting Xian Museum. Xian Museum boasts nearly 130,000 relics that all relate to the history of Ancient China and Xian specifically. Afterwards, visit Xian City Wall. The City Wall of Xian is one of the oldest and best-preserved city walls in the world. Walking atop the Wall you can get the panorama of Xian skyline. Fly to Guilin. Guilin is world famous for its serene landscapes and mysterious limestone formations which make Guilin one of the most photographed city in China.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Guilin Park Hotel or similar

Friendly Tip: Airfare from Xian to Guilin is not included in this tour package. Please contact us for discount airfare.

Day 7 Guilin, Li River Cruise, Yangshuo West Street, Two Rivers & Four Lakes Scenic Area
Cruise Li River in the morning. This 83-kilometer-long waterway cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo is like traveling along a traditional Chinese painting. The landscape is decorated with startling hills, steep cliffs, fantastic caves and farming villages, and is lined with bamboo. In a Chinese poem it is written: "The River is a green silk ribbon, and the hills are jade hairpins". Walk along the famous West Street upon arrival in Yangshuo. Back to Guilin in the afternoon, stroll along the Two Rivers & Four Lakes Scenic Area. As the city card of Guilin, these lakes and rivers are linked up and formed Guilin's central round-the-city water system and constitute a ring belt of rare natural beauty at the heart of Guilin.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Guilin Park Hotel or similar

Day 8 Guilin, Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave, Fly to Shanghai
Morning visit to the Elephant Trunk Hill. This hill is the symbol of Guilin and gets its name because it looks like a huge elephant that dig its trunk into the river. Continue visiting Reed Flute Cave. The Reed Flute Cave got its name from the verdant reeds growing outside it, with which people make flutes. Inside this water-eroded cave is a spectacular world of various stalactites, stone pillars and rock formations formed by carbonate deposition. Illuminated by colored lighting, the fantastic spectacle is found in many variations along this 240-meter-long cave. Fly to the glass and steel towers of cosmopolitan Shanghai in the afternoon or at night.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Ambassador Hotel Shanghai or similar

Friendly Tip: Airfare from Guilin to Shanghai is not included in this tour package. Please contact us for discount airfare.

Day 9 Shanghai, Yuyuan Garden, the Bund & Nanjing Road, People's Square, Shanghai Museum, the French Concession & Tianzifang
Morning visit to Yuyuan Garden. This garden is a maze of Ming Dynasty pavilions, elaborate rockeries, arched bridges, and goldfish ponds, all encircled by an undulating dragon wall. Then spend some time shopping at the Chenghuangmiao market located outside the garden. Afterwards, stroll along the Bund and nearby Nanjing Road. The Bund refers to Shanghai's famous waterfront stretching for 1.6km along the west shore of the Huangpu River. Nanjing Road is the main shopping street of Shanghai and one of the busiest shopping streets in the world. Continue with a visit to the People's Square and Shanghai Museum. The People’s Square was once the finest racecourse in Asia before 1949; it is now a large open space in which locals hang out all day, every day, practicing Tai Chi and flying kites. Shanghai Museum is specially celebrated in the world for its rich and high-quality collection of 120,000 precious works of art including ancient Chinese bronze, ceramics, painting and calligraphy. Afterwards, explore the tree-lined avenues of the French Concession where many fine old houses in the area still retain an air of the "Paris of the East". Explore the arts and crafts enclave in the trendy area of Tianzifang that has constructed from a refurbished domestic location in the French Concession area of Shanghai.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Ambassador Hotel Shanghai or similar

Day 10 Departure from Shanghai, Transfer to Shanghai Airports or Train Stations
Private transfer (without guide) to the airports or railway stations in Shanghai for your departure flight/train. Wish you a pleasant journey and thank you for traveling with GoGrandChina.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

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