China is a populous nation in East Asia whose vast landscape encompasses grassland, desert, mountains, lakes, rivers and more than 14,000km of coastline. Capital Beijing mixes modern architecture with historic sites such as the Forbidden City palace complex and Tiananmen Square. Shanghai is a skyscraper-studded global financial center. The iconic Great Wall of China runs east-west across the country’s north.
Day 01 Arrive Beijing
Arrival at Beijing airport meet, assist and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 Beijing
After breakfast, proceed to early morning drive to Temple of Heaven; Visit Temple of Heaven, the solemn site for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest by the reigning monarch during the Ming and Qing dynasties. View the local people doing exercises there. Then we drive the vicinity of Beijing to visit Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, where is lesser crowded and has magnificent scenery set amidst the emerald green hills dominated with fragrance orchards and stunning hamlets offering the amazing views especially in spring and autumn. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03 Beijing – Xi’an (By Train)
After breakfast, proceed to a full day sightseeing tour in Beijing, covering the history, culture and contemporary lifestyles. Visit Tian’anmen Square, the world’s largest city square near the centre of Beijing. Then visit the Forbidden City, located heart of Beijing, it was once the Chinese imperial palace for almost 500 years from Ming dynasty till Qing dynasty, served as the home of emperors and their households, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government. Later take the particular rickshaw to tour of Beijing’s Hutong, a labyrinth of old narrow alleyways lined with authentic courtyard residential houses. Wander around Houhai Lake. Climb to the local bell tower, have a birds view of the old Beijing area. Visit a local family in Hutong, learn how to make traditional food of dumplings with the hostess. Have dumpling lunch with the Beijing family and taste the dumpling made by yourself. Then visit Summer Palace, is the largest and most well-preserved royal park in China. In the evening time, transfer to the train station and take the overnight sleeper train to Xi’an.
Day 04 Xian
After breakfast, proceed to morning arrive in Xi’an, one of the oldest cities in China, was the capital for 11 dynasties and is the eastern terminus of the Silk Road. Today visit Ancient City Walls, built in 1370 during the Ming dynasty, the 12m-high walls are surrounded by a dry moat and form a rectangle with a perimeter of 14km. Walk or bicycle ride on the wall. Later visit Wide Goose Pagoda, one of China’s best remains Tang-style architecture, housing the Buddhist sutras brought back from India by the monk Xuan Zang. Then visit Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosque in China, blending of Chinese and Islamic features; wander in Muslim Quarter for night market and local snacks, where is home to the city’s Hui community for centuries since Tang dynasty. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 Xian – Chengdu (By Flight)
After breakfast, proceed to today visit Hanyang Tomb, then visit the highlight of any trip to Xi’an, the Terracotta Warriors. In this world’s archeological wonder, thousands of life-sized armies and horses silently stood guard the tomb of the China’s first unifier of Qin Emperor for over two millennia. In the evening time, transfer to the airport and take the flight to Chengdu. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 Chengdu
After breakfast, proceed to leave Chengdu this morning and drive to Leshan, where we visit Giant Buddha, the world’s largest stone Buddha, overwhelming 71m in height. It was spent 90 years to be completed and is carved into a cliff overlooking the confluence of Dadu, Qingyi and Min rivers. You can either walk down to the foot of Giant Buddha and then hike up to the summit, or take a short cruise to have a front panorama. In the afternoon, we drive back to Chengdu. In the evening time, enjoy the fantastic Sichuan Opera and Face Changing Show, the ancient Chinese dramatic art, see how the performers changes varied colored masks rapidly. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 Chengdu
After breakfast, proceed to morning we drive to Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base located in the suburb of Chengdu and visit cute Giant Pandas there. Established in 1987, the base has more than 80 Giant Pandas living here. Morning is the best time to view the lovely pandas, they will have their bamboo-eating breakfast, show out many so cute postures and move around, so you have many chances to take good photos. Visit Giant Panda Museum, get to know the knowledge and history of pandas. View other rare animals such as Red Pandas too. In the afternoon, we drive to visit Jinsha Relic Museum, where you learn about the civilizations and cultures of the ancient Shu Kingdom existed 3,000 years ago. Later, we will step in the Wide and Narrow alleys (Kuan Zhai Xiangzi), two ancient streets preserved from the old architectures in Ming and Qing dynasties in Chengdu. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 Chengdu – Guilin (By Flight)
After breakfast, proceed to morning take the flight to Guilin. In Guilin, we visit Reed Flute Cave, described as “Art Palace of Nature”, the stalagmite and stone flowers of grotesque shapes in the caves create breathtaking spectacles which are really a feast for the eyes. Later visit Elephant Trunk Hill, which resembles an elephant sucking water. Spend a night in Guilin. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 Guilin – Yangshuo (By Cruise)
After breakfast, proceed to cruise on Li River to Yangshuo for the dramatic karst landscapes. In Yangshuo, take a leisurely stroll in West Street; explore the historic village of Fuli with its stone houses and cobbled lanes, visiting the local workshops for famed handmade fans; Evening is a watch for the fabulous show of Impressions Liu Sanjie, directed by Zhang Yimou who directed the opening ceremony at the Beijing Olympics. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 Yangshuo
After breakfast, proceed to take a cycle ride along the beautiful Yulong River to explore Yangshuo’s rural charms by passing stunning rice paddies, fish farms and picturesque ancient villages. Hike up the surreal limestone pinnacle Moon Hill with surrounding countryside views. Rest time leave you own free leisure in Yangshuo, or optional learning Chinese landscape painting. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 Depart Yangshuo
Enjoy the beautiful sunrise over the rice paddies. Later departure transfer to onward destination.
| City | Nights | 5* Hotel |
| Beijing | 02 | Grand Mercure Beijing Dongcheng |
| Xian | 02 | Empark Grand Hotel |
| Chengdu | 03 | Tibet Hotel |
| Guilin | 01 | Sheraton Guilin |
| Yangshuo | 02 | New West Street International |
- Accommodation as per the program
- Meals as per the program
- Entrance fees.
- Train fares of Beijing – Xi’an
- Air Ticket for Xi’an-Chengdu & Chengdu-Guilin
- Cruise for Guilin – Yangshuo.
- Local English speaking guide
- All transfers, sightseeing, excursions
- All taxes
- Personal Expenses.
- Camera / Video Camera Fees.
- Medical Aid.
- Tips.
- Travel Insurance.
- Visa (If any).
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.