Beijing Trip Overview
Hit the highlights of China without the hassles of planning on this multi-day private sightseeing trip. Visit world UNESCO Heritages including the Great Wall of China, Terra Cotta Army, Summer Palace, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Tong Li Water Town, Long Ji Rice Terraces, Li River for a more. Discover Beijing’s highlights without the hassle on this 12-day tour. Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off are all inclusive
Additional Info
Duration: 12 days
Starts: Beijing, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Beijing, China, China
Hit the highlights of China without the hassles of planning on this multi-day private sightseeing trip. Visit world UNESCO Heritages including the Great Wall of China, Terra Cotta Army, Summer Palace, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Tong Li Water Town, Long Ji Rice Terraces, Li River for a more. Discover Beijing’s highlights without the hassle on this 12-day tour. Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off are all inclusive
Itinerary
Day 1: Beijing: PEK Airport , JIngshan Park and Hutong.
Stop At: Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan), No.44 Jingshanxi Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Your friendly tour guide will pick up from PEK airport and transfer you to your lovely hotel. (Please book your hotel and flights on own)
Head to JIngshan Park. Enjoy 15 minutes hiking up Jingshan park and soak up the breathtaking view of Forbidden City and Beijing City.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Yandai Xie Street, Di’anmenwai Main Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Beijing’s oldest commercial street, It is lined in traditional-style stone buildings that house charming souvenir and handicraft shops
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Back Lakes (Hou Hai), Shicha Lake Scenic Resort, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China
This area of Beijing contains some of the most extensive old hutong neighborhood and the three lakes of Xihai, Houhai and Qianhai. The most hippy area for people enjoy the nightlife.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Yinding Bridge, Shicha Lake, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China
People also call it money bridge as it was designed as Chinese ancient Ingot. The most busy bridge in Hutong area. always with great atmosphere day and night. the transition from day to night vibe is interesting itself.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Wuyutai Tea Shop (Wangfujing), No.186 Wangfujing Main Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing China
Get yourself the very best Jasmine Tea, Chrysanthemum Tea , Green Tea or Oolong tea in Beijing People’s favorable Wuyutai Tea Shop along the way if you are tea drinker.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Nanluoguxiang, Nanluoguo Xiang, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Walk through the lively Nanluoguxiang and enjoy interesting Beijing Narrow Hutongs such as Yu’er Hutong,Mao’er Hutong and Baochao Hutong. There are tons of boutique stores, red lanterns, snacks along the way. Your guide will take you to try the milk tea with pearl, the red beans dessert, tasting local delicacy mantou steamed bun or even BBQ Lamb(at your own expenses), then savor an authentic Beijing style lunch. At the end of the tour, your tour guide transfer you back to your lovely hotel
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Beijing: Tiananmen Square, Forbiddne City, Lama Temple
Stop At: Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), West Changan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
Your friendly private tour guide will meet you at 9:00am in your hotel lobby. Then You will be transferred to Tiananmen Square. The largest city plaza in the world. Learning the revolutionary period of history. Stroll along the Tiananmen Square(Tiananmen Guangchang), Admire the Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang), National Museum Of China, Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniangtang), Monument of the People’s Heroes and Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tian’an Men).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: North of Tian’anmen square, Dongcheng District, Beijing China
Chairman Mao declared the Founding of China in 1949. That is where Chinese President gave presentation during the National Holiday on Oct1.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Visit the 600 years old place, The Forbidden city-The Palace Museum. Forbidden City, the largest Imperial Palace in the world. The world UNESCO Heritage. It used the Royal Palace for 24 emperors from Ming and Qing Dynasty. Enjoy the Hall of Great Supremacy (Taihe Dian), Hall of Middle Harmony (Zhonghe Dian), Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian), Palace of Heavenly Purity, Chuxiu Palace, Turret of The Palace Museum,The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum and Meridian Gate (Wumen). Please watch the movie of “The last emperor” before you head to Beijing. you will spend about 2 hours here. Listen countless old stories from your tour guide. Get to know Palace at your own pace.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Lama Temple (Yonghegong), No.12 Yonghegong Street, Beixinqiao, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100007 China
Savor a delightful Beijing Style lunch, then visit Lama Temple, A lovely buddhism Temple with 260 year history. The locals go there pray for harmony, peace and health. The last hall contains the giant buddha of Beijing with a height of 26 meters.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing China
A trendy Hutong, It house charming souvenir and handicraft shops, cafes restaurants and bars. At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel at 5:00pm.
Duration: 20 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Beijing: Great Wall Mutianyu, Ming Tombs and Stone Animal
Stop At: Mutianyu Great Wall, Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District, Beijing China
Your friendly tour guide will meet you at 8:00am in your hotel lobby. Then you will be transferred to Mutianyu Great Wall. The Mutianyu Great Wall is one of the best-preserved and No.1 rated site in Beijing. this section of the Great Wall is most beloved Great Wall in China by families and hikers but less people. It offers breathtaking views of mountainous, orchard and villages.
You will spend about 2.5 hours wandering around and hiking on the Great Wall leisurely. Listen innumerable stories of this amazing wonder of the world from your private guide. Enjoy cable car up and cable car down from the Great Wall or with an exciting option of tobogganing down from the Great Wall of China. An unforgettable experience perfect both for adults and kids.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ming Tombs (Ming Shishan Ling), Ming Shisan Ling Area, Changling Town, Changping District, Beijing 102213 China
Savor a delightful Beijing style lunch. Head to the the Royal Tombs for Ming Dynasty emperors’ family. You will visit Zhudi Emperors Tomb, Changling. It is considered the largest & best preserved Tomb of Ming family.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Stone Animal, Ming Tombs, Changling Town, Changping District, Beijing 102213 China
Nice Stone Carvings with over 500 years history. This is the sacred way the site of burial vaults of the emperors. Emperors are guarded by their soldiers and generals as well as the camels, elephants, unicorn, horses and lions. At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Beijing: Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace
Stop At: Temple of Heaven, Tiantan Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100050 China
Your friendly tour guide will meet you at 9:00am. Then you will be transferred to the Temple of Heaven. Visit the Hall of Praying for God of Heaven, emperors used to praying for God of Heaven obtain blessing for his family and people. There are lots of local Beijingners playing cards, exercise, Taichi, Yoga, dancing and gymnastics.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100080 China
Savor a tasty Beijing Style lunch. Head to the most beautiful Royal garden in Beijing, Summer Palace. Summer Palace is a summer resort for Imperial Family Members, Learn about the most powerful female in Chinese history. The empress Dowager CiXi. People named her as Dragon Lady. Stroll along the Kunming Lake and Long Corridor at the Summer Palace. Enjoy Hall of Benevolence and Longevity and Tower of Buddhist Incense (Summer Palace). If the weather is running, enjoy dragon a lovely dragon boat ride across the Kunming Lake if the boat is running
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Tower of Buddhist Incense(Summer Palace), Inside Summer Palace, Haidian District, Beijing 100091 China
A Buddhism Temple for Emperor’s Mother, It is also a birthday celebration Empress Dowager CiXi. When you are on the top you can enjoy the breathtaking views of entire Kunming Lake
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Long Corridor at the Summer Palace, No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing China
Enjoy The Longest corridor in the world with beautiful art along the Kunming Lake. At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Xian: Big Mosque, Muslim Quarter and City Wall
Stop At: The Big Mosque, Avenue Barthelemy, Bangui Central African Republic
You friendly Beijing Driver will transfer you to PEK airport.Guests book Xi’an Hotel and flights to Xi’an on own.
Your Xi’an tour guide will pick you up from airport upon your arrival. Then you will be transferred to Big Mosque. The Big Mosque is the largest Mosque in China. It was constructed in Ming Dynasty. An active place of worship within Xi’an Muslim Quarter.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Muslim Quarter, West of Bell Drum Towers Square , Beilin District, Xi’an 710000 China
Savor a delightful Dim Sum lunch. Then stroll through Xi’an Muslim Quarter. Iis a large muslim area in Xi’an City. The Muslim population living in the quarter was about 33,000 people. It is well known for its food. There are tons of restaurants, food stores, souvenirs …etc. If you find something you like, please your tour guide help you bargain with local vendors. your guide is your shopping guru too.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Xi’an City Wall (Chengqiang), Zhongxin District, Xi’an 710001 China
Continue your tour to Xi’an City Wall. Xi’an City Wall is the largest and best preserved city wall in China. It is 14 kilometers (8.7 miles) You can spend 20 minutes walk along the city wall enjoy the charming south gate or you can rent a bike ride for half hour on the city wall. You can experience biking or golf car or walking, (Golf car/Bike rental at your own expense), It depends on your personal preference. Please do make sure you are careful enough for every steps as it is very steep.
At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 6: Xi’an: Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Terra Cotta Army and Xi’an Xianyang Airport
Stop At: Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta), Enci Temple The southern part of Yata Road, Yanta District, Xi’an 710061 China
Your friendly tour guide will meet you at 9:00am in your hotel lobby. Then you will be transferred to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta), Another UNESCO World Heritage site. It is a Buddhist pagoda which was built in 652 A.D. during the Tang dynasty. It is the symbol of the old-line Xi’an. It was functioned to collect Buddhist materials that were taken from India by the hierarch Xuanzang. Please Feel free to climb up those seven stories pagoda with about 150 stairs.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi’an 710600 China
Then head to the Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi’an 710600 China. Terra Cotta Army is considered as the no.8 ancient wonders in the world. The UNESCO world heritage. It is a form of funerary art buried with over 2000 years history. You will spend about 2 hour visit here. Followed by a delightful Xi’an style noodles by the museum or starbucks cafe.
At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you to Xi’an Xianyang Airport and Head to Guilin.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Guilin, Guilin, Guangxi
Your friendly driver in Guilin will pick you up from Guilin Liangjiang Airport and transfer you to your lovely hotel in Guilin. Guests book Guilin Hotel and flights to Guilin on own.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 7: Guilin: Longji Rice Terraces
Stop At: Longji Mountain, Ping’an Village, Heping Country, Longsheng County 541701 China
Your tour begins with a front-door pickup in your centrally located hotel lobby in Guilin at 9:30am, where you’ll prepare for 2.5 hour long drive to Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces. Start your epic experience and hiking in the massive terrace with the option that you can choose driving up and hike down approximately 1.5 hour. Hike around to see the “stars& moon” and the “dragons & tigers” Explore the stunning rice terraces appear like tiered ribbons winding around the carved contours of undulating hillside. Immerse yourself to this spectacular views. Savor the local Guilin Style Cuisine. Then, Hiking down. Soak up the Stunning view of Longji Mountain and Yao village.
At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely Guilin hotel.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 8: Guilin: Li River , Xianggong Mountain and Yangshuo Town
Stop At: Li River, East of Guangxi Zhuang China
Meet up your friendly tour guide at 7:30am in your hotel lobby. Your guide and driver will tranfer you to the Li River and Enjoy 4 Hour stunning Mountain Views of Li River Leisurely . Please make sure you have a big breakfast as the Li River doesn’t serve the real Chinese food. You can wait the local delicacy till you are in Yangshuo Contry.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Xianggong Mountain, Xingping Town, Yangshuo County 541906 China
Enjoy the most beautiful views of Li River. The hike is about 20 minutes with vertical height of 60 meters /196 feet. Soak up the breathtaking mountain landscape.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Yangshuo County, Yangshuo County, Guangxi
Savor a delightful meat in Yangshuo Town, It is also lovely place to shop. There are silk stores, Tea shop, silverware…etc. Please feel free to get you goodies. then Your Driver will transfer you to Guilin Liangjiang Airport and Head to Shanghai.(Guests book Shanghai Hotel on own and flights to Shanghai on own)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Shanghai, Shanghai
Your friendly Shanghai Driver will pick up you from Shanghai Airport and you will be transferred to your lovely Shanghai Hotel
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 9: Shanghai: The Bund, Yu Garden, Xintiandi and Jade Temple
Stop At: The Bund, The Bund, Shanghai
Your friendly tour guide will meet you at 9:00am. Then you will be transferred to the Bund. Enjoy the stunning skyline of Shanghai. Passing through the beautiful landmarks such as Fairmont Peace Hotel, HSBC building…etc. Sample a local delicacy Shanghai Pan-fried buns or Shanghai noodles. Then enjoy a lovely ferry ride across Huangpu River with cool breeze.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Yu Garden (Yuyuan), No.218 Anren Street, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200010 China
Visit the most beautiful Yu Garden in Shanghai Old City, Please feel free to get all your goodies at Yuyuan Bazar. It is lovely place to shop as well. Yu Garden means Garden of Happiness. It was built in Ming Dynasty with over 450 years history. It is an extensive Chinese garden with charming fish pond, Taihu rock hills, pavilions, bonsai and traditional architecture.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Xintiandi, Lane 181, Taicang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200021 China
After the Lunch, Explore the most trendy area of Shanghai Xintiandi, there are full of bars, restaurants. It is the birthplace of communist party.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Shikumen Museum, Shanghai, No.25, 118 Alley, Taicang Road, Luwan District, Shanghai 200021 China
Shikumen Museum is well preserved townhouse. It shows the real residential house in 1920s. Its decor for a middle class family in Shanghai. A glimpse into the past.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Jade Buddha Temple, 170 An Yuan Road, Shanghai China
At last visit the Jade Buddha Temple or with option of Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum. Jade Buddha Temple is a buddhist Temple in Shanghai. It was founded in Qing Dynasty (1882) and well known for the two jade Buddha statues imported to Shanghai from Myanmar by sea. the most popular temple for locals praying for buddha and enjoy Vegan food. At the end of your tour, You tour guide will transfer you back to your hotel.
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 10: Shanghai: Tongli Water Town , Pingjiang Road, Tiger Hill
Stop At: Tongli Town, Wujiang District, Suzhou 215217 China
Your friendly tour guide will meet you at 9:00am in your hotel lobby. Head up to the charming Tongli Watertown in the afternoon. Enjoy the peaceful ancient town surrounded by lovely ancient houses, rivers, gardens, streets and bridges. It is well known as the oriental Venice. or Even try the bamboo gondolier ride along the grand canal.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pingjiang Road, Pingjiang District, Suzhou China
Savor a delightful lunch at Pingjiang Road. The most well known ones are called Cherry meat, Beggar Chicken and Liquor Xiaoyuanzi. then, stroll along Pingjiang Road along the grand canal, there are tons of boutique stores such as silk scarfs, fas, art, tea..etc. Please feel free to get your shopping lists done.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tiger Hill, No.8 Huqiushan, Suzhou 215008 China
Continue your tour to Tiger Hill. Be ready to hike up those 300 stairs. Enjoy the beautiful boat ride along the Suzhou Ancient Grand canal. After that, head back Shanghai by Bullet train. After your tour is finished, you will be transferred back to your lovely hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 11: Shanghai: Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower. Tianzifang
Stop At: Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan), No.201 Renmin Avenue, Shanghai China
Your private tour guide will meet you at 9:00am in your hotel lobby. Then you will be transferred to the Shanghai Museum. One of the best museums in the world. It exhibit stunning bronze ware, porcelain, jade, Art. Ancient Coins, Furniture, Traditional Ethic Costumes..etc
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Shanghai Tower, No479 Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai China
Savor a delightful lunch, then visit the world’s second-tallest building. Shanghai Tower. It was designed by American architectural firm Gensler. Admire the stunning views of Shanghai. then, Riverside promenade.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Former French Concession, Former French Concession, Shanghai
Continue your tour to Former French Concession. You will learn the colonial ear’s history from 1849 till 1943 at an area of 66 hectares (163.09acres)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tianzifang, Tianzifang, Shanghai
The french concession area of shanghai is quirky collection of shops and bars in some very narrow streets. It had a vibe similar to London’s Camden or Greenwich village in New York. . Charming mix small shops with art crafts, galleries,glasses, silver jewelry. An outdoor shopping paradise with traditional look.
At the end of the tour , your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 12: Shanghai : Shanghai Pudong Airport
Stop At: Shanghai, Shanghai
Your friendly Shanghai Driver will meet you at your hotel lobby, then you will be transferred to Shanghai Pudong Airport.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
