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Day 1 - Arrive in Beijing

Transfer: Transfer service between airport and hotel

Accommodation: Sunworld Hotel Beijing
Good to know

The rest of day is arranged on your own. UME expert suggest you spend some time to relax and recover from the long-distance flight or possibly from jet-lag. If you feel like going for a walk and checking out places nearby, feel free to ask your private guide for recommendations of good dining or places to see.

Day 2 - The Forbidden City & Hutongs

Peking Roast Duck Banquet: Like London with its fish and chips, Philadelphia with its cheese steak, Beijing is unique with its Beijing Roast Duck. Beijing Duck is almost always a fixed menu item on any Beijing Tour itinerary. Otherwise, you've not tasted Beijing until you've tried its Peking Duck.

Tiananmen Square:The largest city square in the world at the heart of Beijing.

Forbidden City:Listed by the UNESCO as World Cultural Heritage, the world's largest palace complex covers a floor space of 720,000 square meters. It houses numerous rare treasures and curiosities after 500 years being an imperial palace.

Jingshan Park (Panorama view of Forbidden City):This Park is located directly to the north of the Forbidden City's Shenwu Gate.  Inside Jingshan Park, an area of approximately 57 acres, is Jingshan Hill which rises to a height of 48 meters, and from its top  visitor can clearly see the layout of the Forbidden City.

Rickshaw in Hutong:Go through old narrow paths-called Hutong where common people lived in ancient China by rickshaws, and you also have an opportunity to see also the Bell Tower, the Drum Tower, the Tea House, and the lake.

Tiananmen Square
Tiananmen Square
Forbidden City
Forbidden City
Jingshan Park (Panorama view of Forbidden City)
Jingshan Park (Panorama view of Forbidden City)
Rickshaw in Hutong
Rickshaw in Hutong
Accommodation: Sunworld Hotel Beijing
Good to know

If you want to enrich your tour after dark, we suggest you to add our famous Shaolin Kung Fu show in your schedule. "The Legend of Kung Fu" is a must-see staged action show for tourists and Kung Fu lovers. You will see numerous incredible high jumps and kicks, skilled Chinese classic weapon plays, and positioning of great balance during the show.  

Day 3 - The Temple of Heaven & Mutianyu Great Wall

Temple of Heaven:The complex is 500 years old and was visited annually by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties to conduct rites and prayers for a good harvest. where you may see local people doing traditional taiqi, martial arts, ballroom dancing, and even amateur Peking opera performances.

Mutianyu Great Wall:The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is a masterpiece of restoration, with 22 original style watchtowers.

Take cable car up and down the Great Wall:Take cable car up and down the Great Wall and enjoy amazing views as the great wall snakes across the hills and mountains.

Temple of Heaven
Temple of Heaven
Mutianyu Great Wall
Mutianyu Great Wall
Take cable car up and down the Great Wall
Take cable car up and down the Great Wall
Accommodation: Sunworld Hotel Beijing

Day 4 - Summer Palace & Fly to Xi'an

Transfer: Transfer service between airport and hotel

Summer Palace:One of China's largest and best-preserved royal gardens, listed as one of the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO,  and  ranked among the most noted and classical gardens of the world, where you can have a walk along the famous Long Corridor.

Summer Palace
Summer Palace
Accommodation: Grand Dynasty Culture
Good to know

If you want to experience the technological development of China and save your cost slightly, a 5 hours high-speed train journey from Beijing to Xi'an is a recommended alternative to taking a flight.

Day 5 - Terracotta Warriors & Xi'an Ancient City Wall

Terracotta Warriors and Horses:Located approximately 30 km outside of the present-day capital, X'ian (called Chang'an in ancient times), of the Shensi province of modern China, the tomb of Qin Shi Huangdi remains a symbol of the infinite power and ego of China's first Emperor. The greatest archaeological findings of the century: the army of terra-cotta warriors and the bronze chariots entombed in vast.

Xi'an Ancient City Wall:Built in the 13th century on the foundations of the original Tang Forbidden City surrounding the city centre, it is a major landmark, and the best preserved, as well as the oldest and largest of the city defense systems in China.

Muslim Street:Located to the north of the West Street in the city center, the quarter covers several blocks inhabitated by over 20,000 Muslims. There are about ten mosques in the area of the Muslim Street, among which the Great Mosque in the Huajue Lane is the most famous and popular.

Terracotta Warriors and Horses
Terracotta Warriors and Horses
Xi'an Ancient City Wall
Xi'an Ancient City Wall
 Muslim Street
Muslim Street
Accommodation: Grand Dynasty Culture
Good to know

If you are a show lover, we would suggest you to enjoy a sparkling entertainment at the Tang Dynasty show in the night time.

Day 6 - Xi'an City Tour & Fly to Chongqing and Embark Yangtze Cruise

Upon arrival at Chongqing. Your guide and driver will greet you and escort you to the hotel.

Transfer: Transfer service between airport and hotel

Shaanxi History Museum:The museum occupies an area of 65,000 square meters (16 acres). It is a grand complex of buildings imitating the architecture style of the Tang Dynasty (618-907).

Big Wild Goose Pagoda:It is widely renowned Master Xuanzang (Monk Tripitaka) stored his collection of classic Buddhist artifacts brought from India. It is the landmark of the ancient capital city - Xi'an.

Shaanxi History Museum
Shaanxi History Museum
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Yangzte River Cruises
Yangzte River Cruises
Accommodation: Victoria Yangtze River Cruise
Good to know

The specific cruise will be arranged according to the cruise schedule. 

Day 7 - Amazing Yangtze River Cruise

Shibaozhai,Fengdu Ghost City (Additional Shore excursion)

美国维多利亚扬子江游轮(4天3晚打包-重庆出发-宜昌上岸-下水)-跨境Standard Room

Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Shibaozhai
Shibaozhai
Fengdu Ghost City (Additional Shore excursion)
Fengdu Ghost City (Additional Shore excursion)
Accommodation: Victoria Yangtze River Cruise

Day 8 - Appreciating the Beauty of the Three Gorges

Qutang Gorge:Qutang Gorge, the shortest and most majestic of the Three Gorges, winds five miles from Baidi City in Fengjie County to Daxi Town in Wushan County

Wu Gorge:The Wu Gorge is the second gorge of the Three Gorges of Yangtze River and is famous for its elegance. Winding over 25 miles, it starts from the estuary of Daning River (east of Wushan) in the west and ends at Guandukou in Badong, Hubei Province.

Xiling Gorge:Starting from Xiangxi (Fragrant Stream) Kou of Zigui County in the west and ending at Nanjin Pass in the east, Xiling Gorge, zigzagging about 49 miles, is the longest gorge among the three gorges of the Yangtze River.

Baidicheng(White Emperor City):White Emperor City lies at the west entrance to the QuTang Gorge. The view looking toward the QuTang Gorge is depicted on the back of the Chinese 10-yuan bill. When the Three Gorges Dam is complete the White Emperor City will be an island

Qutang Gorge
Qutang Gorge
Wu Gorge
Wu Gorge
Shennv Stream
Shennv Stream
Xiling Gorge
Xiling Gorge
Baidicheng(White Emperor City)
Baidicheng(White Emperor City)
Accommodation: Victoria Yangtze River Cruise

Day 9 - Fly to Guilin

Your guide & driver will escort you to Chongqing airport.

Today you will fly to Guilin. On arrival, your private guide will be ready to welcome you at the arrival hall, and transfer to your hotel with a private car and driver. Your guide will help you with luggage and hotel check-in, and ensure your arrival is worry-free.

Three Gorge Dam:Three Gorges Dam: It is a hydroelectric river dam that spans the Yangtze River in Sandouping, Yichang, Hubei, China. It is the largest hydro-electric power station in the world. The total electric generating capacity of the dam will reach 22,500 megawatts

Three Gorge Dam
Three Gorge Dam
Accommodation: Guilin Bravo Hotel

Day 10 - Half day Guilin city Tour & Flight

Reed Flute Cave:Known as "the Palace of Natural Arts", it is the largest limestone landform cave in Guilin offering extraordinary scenery of underground limestone landform with lots of stalactites, stalagmites and kinds stones of other figures. It is the Journey to the Centre of the Earth.

Elephant Trunk Hill:Situated at the confluence of the Li River and Peach Blossom River, it named because it looks like a giant elephant is drinking water with trunk, it has been the symbol of Guilin for a long time.

Reed Flute Cave
Reed Flute Cave
Elephant Trunk Hill
Elephant Trunk Hill
Accommodation: Guilin Bravo Hotel

Day 11 - Scenic Li River Cruise to Yangshuo

Li River Cruise (Include lunch):Connecting Guilin city and Yangshuo , this beautiful river offers a fantastic scenery of extraordinary peaks and sprays that makes you were in fairyland when you are taking the cruise downstream from Guilin to Yangshuo. Paint Brush Hill, Cock-Fighting Hills , Mural Hill, kinds of spots named as in Chinese habit, with your imagination, you will find unimaginable fascination.You will also enjoy a buffet lunch on board.

Li River Cruise (Include lunch)
Li River Cruise (Include lunch)
Accommodation: Yangshuo New Century

Day 12 - Fly to Shanghai

Enjoy your free time until your guide come and escort you to airport for your onward flight.

Accommodation: The Bund Riverside

Day 13 - Look for the old days of Shanghai

French Concession:French Concession is the area of Shanghai once designed for the French, consisting of today's Xuhui and Luwan Districts. The tree-lined avenues and the many fine old houses in the area still retain an air of the "Paris of the East" and very well preserved.

Yuyuan Garden:It's reputed to be the most beautiful garden south of the Yangtze River. Built beside the Temple of the City God and covering only fives acres, it follows the Suzhou garden design of a world in microcosm.

Shanghai Chenghuangmiao (Old City God Temple) :is one of the most popular scenic area as well as shopping center for travelers. Chenghuangmiao, a famous Taosim temple in Shanghai area, is the must-see attraction when traveling in Shanghai

Shanghai Old Street:historically called Miaoqian Dajie, is an old business street that has a combination of tourist attractions, shops, entertainment and cultural exhibits. It owes its special social attractions and rich commercial background to the fact that the earliest bank, gold shop, jeweler's store, wine shop and tea house of the city were all to be found here.

Nongtang:a unique type of Shanghai neighborhood, is an indispensable way of life for tens of thousands of Shanghainese. It can be said that if there were no nongtang, there would be no Shanghai and no Shanghai people.Nongtang constitutes the most important architectural feature of contemporary Shanghai. It forms the most common living space for ordinary Shanghainese and an important part of local culture.

French Concession
French Concession
Yuyuan Garden
Yuyuan Garden
Shanghai Chenghuangmiao (Old City God Temple)
Shanghai Chenghuangmiao (Old City God Temple)
Shanghai Old Street
Shanghai Old Street
Nongtang
Nongtang
Accommodation: The Bund Riverside
Good to know
  • If you want to experience Shanghai’s nightlife. Our guide will help you to choose an open-air terrace roof top bar, where you can enjoy the breathtaking night views of both sides of the Huangpu River with a complimentary drink. You can also choose to visit the famous Oriental Pearl Tower, a good place for dinner and night view.


  • If you want to watch a show before leave, The Chinese Acrobats Show at night will be a good choice. Immerse yourself in the captivating choreography and dazzling color of a performance and marvel at the graceful agility and immense skill of the performers. 

Day 14 - Departure

Transfer: Transfer service between airport and hotel

Accommodation

  • 3 Nights in Beijing
  • 2 Nights in Xi'an
  • 3 Nights in Yangtze River Cruise
  • 2 Nights in Guilin
  • 1 Night in Yangshuo
  • 2 Nights in Shanghai
Sunworld Hotel Beijing
Sunworld Hotel Beijing
Sunworld Hotel Beijing
Sunworld Hotel Beijing
Sunworld Hotel Beijing
Sunworld Hotel Beijing
Sunworld Hotel Beijing
Room Type:Superior Room
Why this Hotel:

Best seller on agoda

Ideally located in the heart of the bustling Wangfujing

5-minute walk from Dengshikou Subway Station (Line 5)

10-minute drive from the world-famous Tian’anmen Square

Grand Dynasty Culture
Grand Dynasty Culture
Grand Dynasty Culture
Grand Dynasty Culture
Grand Dynasty Culture
Grand Dynasty Culture
Room Type:Superior Room
Why this Hotel:

Located within ancient urban Xi'an

500 meters from the Ancient City Wall

2 kilometers away from the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower

Next to the Moslem Food Street

Table tennis table or karaoke rooms are available

Victoria Yangtze River Cruise
Victoria Yangtze River Cruise
Victoria Yangtze River Cruise
Victoria Yangtze River Cruise
Victoria Yangtze River Cruise
Room Type:Standard Room
Why this Hotel:

Cruise along the scenic and culture-rich shores of the world's third-longest river

Cultural immersion with a wealth of shore excursions

Awe-inspiring scenery from private cabin balconies

Hassle-free breath of fresh rural air, with diligent and knowledgeable guidance

Guilin Bravo Hotel
Guilin Bravo Hotel
Guilin Bravo Hotel
Guilin Bravo Hotel
Guilin Bravo Hotel
Guilin Bravo Hotel
Room Type:Deluxe Room
Why this Hotel:

Center location

Just 10-minute walk from the city centre

Surrounded by beautiful night view

Yangshuo New Century
Yangshuo New Century
Yangshuo New Century
Yangshuo New Century
Yangshuo New Century
Yangshuo New Century
Room Type:Superior Room
Why this Hotel:

Only 900 m from Yangshuo West Street

16 minutes' drive from Darongshu Scenic Spot

Yueliangshan Scenic Area is 19 minutes' drive away

Impression Liu Sanjie is 2.2 km away

The Bund Riverside
The Bund Riverside
The Bund Riverside
The Bund Riverside
The Bund Riverside
Room Type:Superior Room
Why this Hotel:

Located in Shanghai City Centre

Old Shanghai Style Hotel

5-minute walk from Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street

10-minute walk from People's Square, Yu Garden and The Bund

5-minute walk from East Nanjing Road Subway Station (line 2 and 10)

What's included

AccommodationInternational-standard
Day1-3 Sunworld Hotel Beijing
Day4-5 Grand Dynasty Culture
Day6-8 Victoria Yangtze River Cruise
Day9-10 Guilin Bravo Hotel
Day11 Yangshuo New Century
Day12-13 The Bund Riverside

Carefully selected accommodation with breakfast

Accommodation based on two people sharing (for each person not sharing a room, the single supplement will be added)

  • Well screened Hotels

    Handpicked hotels with good service and spacious room.

  • Super nice location

    Downtown location with convenient transportation and many good restaurants nearby.

TransportPrivate & Air-conditioned

All mentioned internal flights, trains, and cruises

Private & air-conditioned vehicle with ample space

  • Best-time flight

    No early get up. No late arrival.

  • Better seats

    Select seats for you as spacious as possible, such as exit row or bulkhead with more legroom.

GuidePrivate & Professional

Expert English-speaking local guide

MealsSafe & Authentic

All meals specified in the itinerary

  • Satisfying food

    Your special request on food can always be satisfied, no matter it relates to religion or medical purpose!

  • Local specialities

    Traditional local food is delicious and its specialities are worth searching out with our local guide!

  • Little snack

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SupportUseful Package & 24/7 Local Service

Bottles of drinking water and cold towels per guest per day

24/7 helpline while you are travelling

ExcursionsAll listed in the above Itnerary

All excursions specified in the itinerary

All entrance fees specified in the itinerary

Not included
Flights

Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price. You can organize your flights separately at any point.

service

our driver
Professional Guides & Drivers

We offer professional private tour guides with over 10-year experience, well-performed vehicles less than 5-year service life and licensed drivers with 5-year practice. Each of our employees undergoes rigorous screening before they can join our network.

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Well-selected Scenic spots and Hotel

All the hotels we advised have been inspected by our team and we spend time each year to top up our knowledge on the spot. Continuing Positive feedbacks on them from former customers because of their outstanding and unique characters.

local
Local Available 7/24

You will have our local team's urgency contact number and we are available whenever and wherever. If you meet any problem or need any help, just make a phone call and everything will be settled down at a time.

welcome kit
Warm Welcome Kits

We provide the welcome kits for each customer, you will receive the SIM card, city map, a bottle of drinking water and a cool towel per guest per day for FREE. Get all first-step information and useful tips in one profile and make your first tour simple and easy.