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Our genuine experts explored the destinations time and again and finally worked out the itinerary taking you to experience the highlights in various ways that others might miss.

pic Meet the symbols of China --- lovely giant panda

Take a look at the adorable panda and see the their feeding in Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.

pic Lijiang Minority's Village

Observe the typical Bai Minority folk culture and architecture in Lijiang Minority's Village, you will marvel at their murals culture and hand made tie-dyeing culture.

pic In-depth explore Terracotta Warriors

You will definitely have enough time discover the magnificent Terracotta Warriors, and also get the opportunity to learn how make the mini clay Terracotta Warriors with your own hands.

pic Look for the old days of Shanghai

Discover the vanishing life of Shanghai by paying a visit to Shanghai old street and Nongtang, where is an important part of local culture.

pic Locals daily morning exercises in Temple of Heaven

See locals greeting the sun with their daily Tai Chi morning exercises in the park of the Temple of Heaven. Take some photos or you can even join them!

pic Best time visit the unmissable Great Wall --- avoid the crowds

You will take a cable car up and down the Great wall and enjoy amazing views as it snakes across the hills and mountains.

pic Discover local culture in hutong by local rickshaw

Take a local rickshaw to look for real culture of Beijing in ancient hutongs alleyways, you may see locals paint operatic face,make dough figurine or play mahjong.

pic Eat Beijing roast duck like a local

You will learn how to eat the famous Beijing roast duck in the correct way. and watch the chef slice the cooked golden duck by your table.

Itinerary Details

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Day 1 - Welcome To China!

Nin Hao! Welcome to China! On arrival at Beijing airport, your private guide will welcome and escort you to check-in your hotel.Your guide will help you with luggage and hotel check-in,and ensure your arrival in Beijing is worry-free.

Accommodation: Sunworld Hotel Beijing
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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

Today's tour starts at the Tiananmen Square, the largest public squares in the world and which is the entrance to the Forbidden City. Continually, go to the Forbidden City, the ancient royal palace served as the political center for more than 500 years. The expert guide will escort you and show you some interesting places you would never find by yourself before climbing the coal hill in the Jingshan Park behind it for wonderful panorama view of the Forbidden City.


After lunch at local restaurant, you will have a chance to take a local rickshaw ride through the ancient hutongs alleyways to look for the real culture of Beijing. You may see local artist painting operatic face or making dough figures in the alley. If lucky, you may also see locals play mahjong, a tranditional Chinese board game, in their local courtyard.


Your dinner will be served in a local Beijing roast duck restaurant. You will learn how to eat the famous Beijing roast duck in the correct way. You can also watch the chef's professional cutting skills of the thin crispy skin and firm meat, as the chef will slice the cooked golden duck by your table.

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
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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

After breakfast, head to the Temple of Heaven. A 15th century architectural masterpiece and UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is most revered spiritual monuments of ancient China and once reserved for emperors to worship heaven and pray for good harvests. You can see locals greeting the sun with their daily Tai Chi and other morning exercises in the park. Take some photos or you can even join them!


Drive about 2 hours to the Mutianyu Sections of the Great Wall to witness one of the world's most spectacular sights. Afternoon will be the best time to avoid the crowds in Mutianyu. After lunch, you will take a cable car up to the wall and enjoy amazing views as it snakes across the hills and mountains.You can glide down the wall on a toboggan or see more of this section by cable car,if lucky, you may see the beautiful sunset along your way.

Tiananmen Square
Tiananmen Square
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

In the morning, visit the Summer Palace, built by Emperor Qianlong in Qing Dynasty as a gift to his mother in 18th century. Have a pleasant stroll through the tranquil long corridors to enjoy the full flavor of China.

In the afternoon, take a flight to Xi'an. Your guide and driver will greet you and escort you to the hotel. 

Summer Palace
Summer Palace
Accommodation: Grand Dynasty Culture

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

Today you will visit the magnificent Terracotta Warriors buried with the First Qin Emperor more than 2,000 years ago. The life-sized magnificent Terracotta Warriors are great man-made pieces of work. After the visit, you will have the opportunity to learn how to make the mini clay Terracotta Warriors(optional) with your own hands in a local artisan’s cave dwelling.


Continue your visit to tThe best-preserved Ancient City Wall. It has been guarding the old Xian for more than 600 years. Walking along the wall and you will enjoy the wonderful view of the city, or you can rent a bicycle to cycle around the all. 


At the end of today, take a chance to stroll around the Muslim Street, where all the shops and restaurants are operated by Muslims. This colorful street is packed with shops selling a large variety of interesting local delicacies, snacks and souvenirs.

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
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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 Chengdu

Your city tour will begin with a visit to Shaanxi History Museum, one of the best museums in China. It houses more than 370,000 piece of items including pottery, paintings, murals, as well as gold, silver & bronze objects and it must not be missed. Then go to visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda, built in 652 AD. It is a traditional Chinese-style architecture combined with Buddhist historic statues, murals, and scriptures. It is the landmark of the ancient capital city. 


After lunch,take a domestic flight to Chengdu.

Shaanxi History Museum
Shaanxi History Museum
Climb up to The Wild Goose Pagoda
Climb up to The Wild Goose Pagoda
Accommodation: Green Land Hotel
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Dumplings play an important role in Chinese people’s lives, if you want to have a try, we would like to suggest you to have a Dumpling Banquet for lunch today. You will be served with nearly 20 varieties of dumplings which stuffed with delicious vegetables, meats, and seafood (vegetarian on request).

Day 7 - Half Day Panda Base & Chendu City Tour and Fly to Kunming

The highlight of the tour is to meet the symbols of China - lovely giant panda.You will arrive in Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding this early morning, and this period is the most active time of the pandas in a day. Take a look at those adorable animals and see the their feeding. If you wish, you can also hold the pandas or take photos next to them (optional).


After say goodbye to those adorable pandas,you will head to Wenshu Temple,a fairly typical large Buddhist monastery which dates back to the Tang dynasty (618-907) and is named after a monk who lived there. It is the most important Zen temple of the area which possesses relics and attracts pilgrims. Afterwards you can stroll around the famous Jinli Old Street (550 meters long).The buildings along the street are all built in the Qing Dynasty style. You will find many bars, snack stores and souvenir shops. 


Fly to Kunming in the late afternoon.

Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Wenshu Temple
Wenshu Temple
Jinli Old Street
Jinli Old Street
Accommodation: Kunming Jinjiang Hotel
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If you want to watch a show in Kunming at night,we would like to recommend you a Dynamic Yunnan Evening Show,which is a worldwide famous grand, original ethnic dance musical. It fuses beauty of Yunnan ethnic minorities dance and songs with the power of modern stage exhibition. Through the artistic director's reorganization and recreation of the essence of traditional songs and dance with the most classic style of folk dance, the richness of the culture of Yunnan minorities is born again on stage with startling effects.The show is available at 20.00h every evening and lasts about 1.5 hours.

Day 8 - A Walk In The ​Stone Forest

Today you will visit the famous Stone Forest, an extremely rare geological phenomenon dating back to 270 million years ago.The Stone Forest is 80 hectares of karst limestone pillars in fantastic shapes that resemble a forest when viewed from a distance.It is also home to the Sani tribe, a diverse and scattered Yi minority group, renowned for their diligence,embroidery and dancing.


Take a 2 hours high-speed train to Dali this late afternoon.

Stone Forest
Stone Forest
Accommodation: Landscape Hotel

Day 9 - Cang Shan Mountain, Erhai Lake and Dali Ancient Town

Today you will visit the famous Cang Shan Mountain and the beautiful Erhai Lake which are two classic must-see tourist attractions in Dali.During your ride, you may see the famous Three Pagodas in a distant but the most beautiful view. Your first stop will be Cang Shan Mountain, which is famous for its colorful azalea flowers, it rises over the city of Dali and the shores of Lake Erhai beyond. You can take a cable car up and down the mountain,or your can also hike in the mountain, where a paved road leads down past various points of interest. 


After Lunch, enjoy a short cruise around serene Erhai Lake then continue to stroll around Dali Ancient Town.This ancient town has a history of 1,300 years old and is home to Bai minority. The format of Dali Ancient Town is like a chess board with four gates guarding the north, south, east and west, stands between Cangsham mountains and Erhai lake.This entirely natural structure seems specially designed, highlighting the town's unparalleled beauty.

Cangshan Mountain
Cangshan Mountain
Ropeway in Gantong Tample
Ropeway in Gantong Tample
Erhai Lake
Erhai Lake
Dali Old Town
Dali Old Town
Accommodation: Landscape Hotel

Day 10 - Bai Minority's Village

After check out from hotel, you will take your private car head to Lijiang. During the transfer,you will have a chance to visit Xizhou Bai Minority's Village.This village is a great place to observe the typical Bai Minority folk culture and architecture.You will visit the houses of local residents which are characterized by a traditional Chinese rectangular courtyard,consists of rooms on three sides and a decorative screen wall on the south direction. These residence generally has a splendid green, gold, blue and white paint. You can also have a walk in the Xizhou Market,this bustling area show you all kinds of product from groceries and daily commodities to handicrafts etc.Yet, the most attracted point should be the experience of the traditional dressing of Bai minority women. 


Continue to Zhoucheng Village,where the Bai minority people live.You will find their traditional tie-dyeing cloth with Wax (a technology of printing flower patterns on cloth).Green mountains, winding creeks and fertile land make for a lyrical and carefree life here.


Upon arrival at Lijiang, check in to hotel and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.

Xizhou Bai Minority's Village
Xizhou Bai Minority's Village
Xizhou Bai Minority's Courtyard
Xizhou Bai Minority's Courtyard
Xizhou Market
Xizhou Market
Zhoucheng Village
Zhoucheng Village
Accommodation: Lijiang Wangfu Hotel

Day 11 - Locke's former residence & Murals in Baisha Village

Today you will visit Locke's former residence.Joseph Locke (1884-1962), an Austrian American explorer, writer and photographer of National Geographic, has been living at the foot of Jade Dragon Mountain for 27 years. Former residence of Joseph Locke is a courtyard containing three rooms. In the living room of Locke, his relics including bed, table, chair, fire pan, bookshelf and alarm clock, etc. are displayed.


Continue your visit to Baisha Village,protected as "the world culture heritage site",where you can see the amazing Baisha Mural. It is art heritage of minority ethnic groups living in Northwest Yunnan. It shows Chinese religionary topics.With earliest record which can be traced back to Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Baisha Murals were painted by painters of Han,Zang,and Naxi minority ethnic groups by using their own painting styles to show strong comparison of each murals in lines, color and overall impression.


Before transfer back to your hotel, you will pay a visit to Suhe Old Town,another "world culture heritage site". Shuhe is one of the first settlements of Naxi ancestors, and it is a very important town in the Tea-horse Road that leads to Tibet.

Yuhu Village Locke's former residence
Yuhu Village Locke's former residence
Baisha Village
Baisha Village
The Baisha Mural Paintings
The Baisha Mural Paintings
Shuhe Old Town
Shuhe Old Town
Accommodation: Lijiang Wangfu Hotel

Day 12 - Charming Lijiang & Fly to Shanghai

Today you will visit Lijiang Ancient Town(UNESCO),a peaceful old town embraced by trees and mountains, and which was constructed in the late Song and early Yuan dynasties. On your way to your next stop,you will pass through the Square Street.If lucky, you may find Naxi people's group dance on the Square Street.


You second stop is The Lion Hill Park.As an integral part of Lijiang ancient town and the major nation-level scenic spot,this park is located in the centre of Lijiang city. The hill massif is like a lion, thus getting the name Lion Hill. With ancient buildings lying around at the foot of Lion Hill, it is the best place for you to enjoy the panoramic view of the Lijiang Ancient Town.


The landmark building of Lijiang ancient town--the Wangu building,which is located on the top of Lion Hill. This is the best pure wood building in the world, which is 33 meters high. Standing on the building, from where you can see the miraculous and beautiful Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Lijiang ancient town with rivers flowing.


Before you take a domestic flight to Shanghai,you will visit the Black Dragon Pond with the Dongba Culture Museum,the best known and most frequently visited park in Lijiang.

Lijiang Ancient Town
Lijiang Ancient Town
The Lion Hill Park
The Lion Hill Park
Wanggulou Pavilion
Wanggulou Pavilion
Black Dragon Pond Park
Black Dragon Pond Park
Dongba Culture Museum
Dongba Culture Museum
Accommodation: The Bund Riverside
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  • 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 13 - Look for the old days of Shanghai

Your Shanghai city tour include a visit to the ritzy French Concession enclave, a former French colonial settlement. It returned to China in 1946. Despite redevelopment over recent decades, the area has retained its distinct character as a premier residential and retail district in Shanghai. You will also visit the traditional ancient oriental garden – Yuyuan Garden, a classical landscape garden and explore the Chenghuangmiao (Old City God Temple) next to the Yuyuan Garden.


If you want to discover the vanishing life of Shanghai, pay a visit to Shanghai old street and Nongtang is a must. 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. It can be said that if there were no Nongtang, there would be no Shanghai and no Shanghai people.


End of the day,you can visit Nanjing Road and busy Bund. You will pass through back to the golden age in 1920s. Enter some old buildings to have find the luxury of the past. 

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

Day 14 - Departure

Free at leisure, until your guide meet with you and escort you to the airport for your flight home.  

Accommodation

  • 3 Nights in Beijing
  • 2 Nights in Xi'an
  • 1 Night in Chengdu
  • 1 Night in Kunming
  • 2 Nights in Dali
  • 2 Nights in Lijiang
  • 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

Green Land Hotel
Green Land Hotel
Green Land Hotel
Green Land Hotel
Green Land Hotel
Room Type:Deluxe Room
Why this Hotel:

The Chengdu Green Land Hotel (Chengdu Luzhou Dajiudian) is a FIVE STAR hotel located in the city center, three kilometers from the railway station, 16 kilometers from the airport and within walking distance of several local attractions.

The hotel's variously sized guestrooms, ranging from standard accommodations to luxurious suites and business offices, are all equipped with air conditioning, satellite TVs, international direct-dial telephones and mini-bars.

This Chengdu hotel features several restaurants, serving Sichuan, Shandong and Cantonese delicacies, while the cafe offers Western fare.

The hotel's business center provides secretarial, fax, typing, photocopying, internet and express-mail services, and the 300-seat Green Land Conference Room is equipped with advanced audio-visual equipment.

Recreational and leisure facilities include a sauna center, night club, gymnasium and beauty salon.

Kunming Jinjiang Hotel
Kunming Jinjiang Hotel
Kunming Jinjiang Hotel
Kunming Jinjiang Hotel
Kunming Jinjiang Hotel
Kunming Jinjiang Hotel
Room Type:Business Standard Room
Why this Hotel:

Within walking distance to South Huancheng Road Station

Views of Dian Lake are featured

Ideal venue to serve both leisure and business purposes

Landscape Hotel
Landscape Hotel
Landscape Hotel
Landscape Hotel
Landscape Hotel
Landscape Hotel
Room Type:Standard Room
Lijiang Wangfu Hotel
Lijiang Wangfu Hotel
Lijiang Wangfu Hotel
Lijiang Wangfu Hotel
Lijiang Wangfu Hotel
Lijiang Wangfu Hotel
Lijiang Wangfu Hotel
Lijiang Wangfu Hotel
Lijiang Wangfu Hotel
Lijiang Wangfu Hotel
Lijiang Wangfu Hotel
Room Type:Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Why this Hotel:

Lijiang Wangfu Hotel is located in the South Gate Square in Old Town. Featuring colorful traditional Chinese architecture and décor, it offers rooms with flat-screen TVs and free internet. Guest can enjoy Naxi bonfire party every Friday.

Wangfu Lijiang is a leisurely stroll from Old Town Center and 17 mi from Lijiang Sanyi Aiport.

The luxurious rooms at the hotel are fitted with oriental furnishings. Amenities include a mini-bar and tea/coffee maker. Private bathrooms come with a bathtub. Bathrobes and slippers are also provided.

Guests can sing at the music bar or enjoy a game of table tennis. Indulging in a body massage is another good relaxation option. The hotel provides car rental and concierge services. A tour desk can help with travel and sightseeing arrangements.

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 Green Land Hotel
Day7 Kunming Jinjiang Hotel
Day8-9 Landscape Hotel
Day10-11 Lijiang Wangfu Hotel
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!

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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

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Flights

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

service

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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.

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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.

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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.