Beijing. O/N Beijing

Beijing - Today, our tour guide will meet you in the lobby of your Beijing hotel at 8:00 am. You will then be escorted to Tiananmen Square.

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - At Tiananmen Square, you can capture great photos of the Tiananmen Tower, Monument to People’s Heroes, and Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao. Located in the heart of Beijing, Tiananmen Square has been the site of numerous historical events and gatherings over the centuries. Today, it hosts grand celebrations, military parades, and welcoming ceremonies for foreign leaders. Visitors can also admire the towering Monument to People’s Heroes and the solemn Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao. Traditional structures like the Tiananmen Tower, Zhengyang Gate, and Qianmen Arrow Tower are also present.

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Next, you will cross the Tiananmen Tower to visit the Forbidden City, where 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368 - 1911) lived and managed national affairs. The Forbidden City, the largest and best-preserved ancient wooden complex in the world, served as the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The palace is divided into the Inner Court and Outer Court by the Palace of Heavenly Purity, with the Outer Court used for handling state affairs and the Inner Court as the living quarters for the imperial family. The complex is also a vast museum with over one million national treasures on display.

Mutianyu Great Wall - Upon arrival at the scenic area’s parking lot, you will take an electric car to the entrance and then a chairlift up to the 14th watchtower. Enjoy a leisurely hike on the wall for about 2 hours, ending with a toboggan ride down. The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, built and restored in the early Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), is one of the most famous sections. Known for its unique beauty, Mutianyu stands out among the Great Wall sections. Explore the ancient structure and learn about its history and significance. Your professional guide will answer any questions and share exclusive stories and facts about the Mutianyu Great Wall.

Beijing - Finally, you will be escorted back to your Beijing hotel.

Beijing. O/N Beijing.

Beijing - In the morning, our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel to continue your Beijing tour.

Temple of Heaven - Our first stop is the Temple of Heaven, the largest group of royal ceremonial buildings in China. Emperors used to hold annual sacrificial ceremonies here to worship heaven and pray for a good harvest. Today, it is a large park where you can see locals exercising and engaging in recreational activities.

Back Lakes (Hou Hai) - Next, we will visit Beijing Hutong, where we will take a rickshaw ride through the old alleys and visit a Hutong family to see how old Beijingers live. The area is filled with popular restaurants, cafes, and local food stores, making it a great place to have lunch and taste local cuisine. Our guide will offer suggestions. After lunch, you can stroll around Houhai Lake and explore more of the Hutong area.

Lama Temple (Yonghegong) - After visiting the Hutong, we will drive to the Lama Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Beijing. It combines various architectural styles from different ethnic groups, including Han, Manchu, Mongol, and Tibetan. Open to tourists since 1981, the temple attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually for praying and sightseeing.

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - A 30-minute drive will take us to the Summer Palace, known as the museum of ancient royal gardens. Our expert guide will show you around. The garden mainly consists of Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake. The Long Corridor, 728 meters (796.2 yards) long, is the longest corridor in Chinese gardens. It connects Longevity Hill with Kunming Lake, featuring exquisite murals and melodious music.

Beijing - Finally, our guide and driver will escort you back to your hotel.

Beijing–Xi’an by train. O/N Xi’an.

Beijing West Railway Station - Today, there are no activities planned. You will take a first-class train to Xi’an. We will provide a driver to take you to the train station, but no tour guide. We may book the G429 (10:45-16:25) or G667 (11:19-17:08) for you. The train journey takes around 6 hours.

Xi’an North Railway Station Parking Lot - Upon arrival in Xi’an, you will be picked up by our local driver and transferred to your Xi’an hotel (Driver only, no guide).

Xi’an. O/N Xi’an.

Xi’an - In the morning, our tour guide will meet you in the lobby of your Xi’an hotel at 9:00 am and transfer you to the Terracotta Warriors Museum, which is an 80-minute drive (45 km).

The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses - We will reserve tickets for you online in advance, and your guide will help you skip the line at the entrance. You will explore the Terracotta Warriors Museum by visiting the three excavated pits and the Bronze Chariots and Horses Exhibition Hall. Despite being buried for over 2,200 years, the clay warriors and horses remain vivid with distinct appearances. You will spend at least two and a half hours at this amazing site.

Small Goose Pagoda - Next, we will transfer to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, located inside Jianfu Temple, about one kilometer south of Xi’an city proper. This pagoda, along with the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, is one of the two famous and important Buddhist sites from the Tang Dynasty, dating back 1,300 years. The two pagodas symbolized Chang’an (Constant Peace) city, which was the name of Xi’an until the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) when Beijing became the capital of China. Chang’an served as the capital for ten dynasties.

Xi’an City Wall (Chengqiang) - After lunch, we will transfer to the city wall. You can walk or cycle around the wall, with bike rental fees paid locally if you choose to cycle. The ancient City Wall, which encircles the old city, is one of Xi’an’s most famous attractions. It is one of the oldest and best-preserved Chinese city walls and one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world.

Muslim Quarter - Our last stop will be the Muslim Bazaar, the most bustling area of the city. If you are interested, you can explore the bazaar at your own pace and then return to the hotel by yourself. Our guide will provide directions for returning to your hotel. The Great Mosque and the Bell and Drum Tower Square are within walking distance of the Bazaar. The Bazaar offers many boutique stores with fair prices and numerous excellent dining options for dinner.

Xi’an - Finally, we will drive you back to your Xi’an hotel.

Xi’an–Chengdu by train. O/N Chengdu.

Xi’an - In the morning, our tour guide will meet you in the lobby of your Xi’an hotel at 8:30 am and transfer you to Hanyanglin, a 30-minute drive (15 km).

Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Hanyangling) - We will first drive for one hour to visit the Hanyangling Mausoleum, the site of the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi, built in 153 AD. With the guide, you will have a close look at the thousand-year-old tombs through the glass floors and walls in the tomb pits. The advanced Spectra Vision program will also recreate the real life of the Western Han Dynasty from 2,000 years ago. We will spend two hours exploring the site.

Shaanxi History Museum - After lunch, we will continue our Xi’an group tour to the Shaanxi History Museum. The museum, a treasure house of Chinese civilization, showcases the unique historical and cultural heritage of Shaanxi. It houses around 370,000 antiquities, ranging from prehistoric relics to those from the 1840s. The collection spans over a million years and is superior in value, quantity, rank, and variety. Your guide will provide professional explanations.

Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta) - Instead of entering the temple to visit the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, we will have a photo stop here for half an hour. Based on suggestions from previous guests, it is enough to see the pagoda and the statue of Monk Xuanzang at the south square outside the temple. Built during the Tang Dynasty, the pagoda was once the site where Xuanzang translated Buddhist sutras. Today, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Area is a popular spot for both tourists and locals in Xi’an. It is a wonderful place to enjoy charming night scenes and relax. The south square leads to the Great Tang All Day Mall, where you can appreciate Tang Dynasty-style sculptures and enjoy classical music performances. The north square features the largest musical fountain in Asia, with scheduled show times.

Xi’an North Railway Station Parking Lot - In the late afternoon, we (driver + guide) will drive you to Xi’an North Railway Station for your train to Chengdu (D1947 18:00–21:41). The train journey takes around 4 hours.

Chengdu Station - Upon arrival in Chengdu, you will be picked up and transferred to your Chengdu hotel (Driver only, no guide).

Chengdu. O/N Chengdu.

Chengdu - In the morning, our driver and guide will meet you at 8:00 am at your Chengdu hotel and transfer you to the Chengdu Panda Base, a 30-minute drive (15 km).

Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi) - First, we will visit Chengdu’s Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, home to over 80 pandas. Most are the familiar black and white variety, but the Base also houses several red pandas. You will see the pandas eating and playing in a habitat that closely resembles their natural environment. You will also learn about the efforts of scientists and ecologists to protect the remaining wild pandas and expand the captive population. Since 1987, over 100 pandas have been born at the Base. The Base became even more important after the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, with eight pandas relocated here from the damaged Wolong reserve. Your visit supports the ongoing conservation efforts.

Chengdu Renmin Park - Next, we will visit Renmin Park, a comprehensive garden that combines cultural heritage and entertainment. Locals often relax here by drinking tea. To experience the true lifestyle of the “Capital of Leisure,” visit Renmin Park. The park is always bustling with people sitting in the shade from sunrise. Enjoying a slow life in Chengdu, you may feel a sense of happiness. The best activities include visiting a teahouse, ordering a cup of tea, reading for an entire afternoon, thinking about nothing, or chatting with old friends.

Jinli Pedestrian Street - After lunch, we will take a private car to Jinli Old Street, a lively area filled with delicious local snacks, delicate artifacts, and interesting folk shows. Time seems to slip away as you explore the bustling streets.

Chengdu - Finally, your guide will escort you back to your hotel.

Chengdu-Guilin by flight. O/N Guilin.

Chengdu - After breakfast at your hotel, our driver and guide will meet you at your hotel lobby at 9:00 am and transfer you to Leshan, a 2.5-hour drive (150 km).

Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo) - Experience the Giant Buddha of Leshan, one of Chinese Buddhism’s holiest sites, on this full-day tour from Chengdu. Dating from the 8th century, the Giant Buddha of Leshan is the largest carved stone Buddha and the tallest pre-modern statue in the world. It was carved from the cliffs of Lingyun Shan to calm the turbulent waters of the three rivers that converge below. Stairs carved into the cliff connect the area at the Buddha’s feet with the land above, offering various vantage points to view this astonishing sight. The views over the river and Leshan’s skyline are stunning. Upon arrival in Leshan, you can have lunch at a restaurant with a view of the Giant Buddha. You will then explore the Giant Buddha and enjoy fantastic views of the surrounding landscape from atop the Buddha’s head. We will also visit Lingyun Temple and Museum to gain deeper insight into the history of this Buddhist site and learn about the carving of the Giant Buddha.

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport - Afterwards, we will take a private car back to Chengdu airport for your flight around 19:30, arriving at Guilin airport at 21:30. Upon arrival in Guilin, you will be picked up and transferred to your Guilin hotel (Driver only, no guide).

Guilin. O/N Guilin.

Guilin - In the morning, our guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel at around 7:45 am and escort you to the Zhujiang pier to start the Guilin Li River cruise to Yangshuo (4-star boat with buffet lunch).

Li River - Boarding is scheduled for 9:20 am, and the journey takes about 4 hours. With our guide’s company and interpretation, you can immerse yourself in the stunning karst landscape of rolling hills, verdant forests, odd caves, and tranquil villages along the Li River. A buffet Chinese lunch will be served on board before you reach Yangshuo at 2:00 pm.

Xianggong Mountain - After disembarking, we will drive you to see Yangshuo’s Xianggong Hill. We will climb for 15 minutes along a moderately sloped staircase to reach the top. If you need a walking stick, please inform our guide in advance. Xianggong Hill, located between the famous Yellow Cloth Shoal and Mural Hill, is one of the best viewing platforms in Guilin to take in the beauty of the Li River. The view of the meandering Li River making a 180-degree bend attracts countless visitors and photographers annually.

Guilin - Afterwards, we will take a private car back to your Guilin hotel around 5:00 pm, and you will have free time.

Guilin. The tour ends.

Guilin - Our guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby at around 8:30 am. You will be escorted to the famous Reed Flute Cave, a 30-minute ride away.

Reed Flute Cave (Ludi Yan) - Upon arrival, you will enter the underground karst cave and marvel at the amazing formations of stalagmites and stalactites. The Reed Flute Cave is renowned for its numerous stalagmites and stalactites in the shapes of bamboo shoots, pillars, curtains, and flowers, creating a splendid underground palace. Inside the cave, you will discover more astonishing sights, such as stone lions, miniature forests, pagodas, and crystal chambers, each with a romantic or interesting story. The vivid interpretation of our guide, along with the lighting, adds mystery to the scene. A trip to the cave lasts about 40 minutes.

Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces - After a two-hour drive, we will reach the entrance to the Longji Terraces, where you will buy entrance tickets for the rice terraces in Ping’an Village. This village has the most famous and beautiful rice terraces in Longji and is about a 30-minute drive from the entrance ticket office. Upon arrival, we will take a moderate trek along steps to Ping’an Zhuang Village, which takes about 40 minutes. Our guide will take you on a stroll around the village, where you can glimpse the unique wooden stilted houses of the local Zhuang people. We will have lunch in the village. After a short lunch break, we will continue our terrace exploration to the No.2 Viewing Platform (Seven Stars with the Moon), a 15-minute walk, which offers a fantastic bird’s-eye view of the Longji Terraces. You will have enough time to take pictures and enjoy the fresh air at the platform. We will then head to the No.1 Viewing Platform (Nine Dragons and Five Tigers), a 30-minute walk along a flat path.

Guangxi Airport Management Group Guilin Liangjiang International Airport Company - At the end of the Longji Terraces tour, we will take you back to your hotel/airport/train station in Guilin in our private car. This marks the end of our tour services. Note: Your flight/train should depart around 7:30 pm or later.

• Private car and guide
• Flight tickets from Chengdu to Guilin (Economy class)
• Entrance tickets to attractions
• Lunch included
• Air-conditioned transportation
• First class train tickets

• The hotel and dinner
• The self-guide tour will be not included the lunch