Our most popular route — the classic highlights plus the dreamlike landscapes of Guilin and Yangshuo. A balanced trip of history, city energy and nature.
Trip highlights
- The Great Wall, Forbidden City and Terracotta Warriors.
- A Li River cruise through karst peaks.
- Cycling or a bamboo raft in Yangshuo's countryside.
- Shanghai's Bund and skyline finale.
Day-by-day itinerary
Days 1–3 — Beijing
Arrival, the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and hutongs.
Days 4–5 — Xi'an
High-speed rail, the Terracotta Army and the ancient City Wall.
Days 6–7 — Guilin & Yangshuo
Fly to Guilin, cruise the Li River, and explore Yangshuo's rice paddies and karst peaks.
Days 8–10 — Shanghai
Fly to Shanghai for Yu Garden, the French Concession and the Bund before departure.
Good to know
A relaxing pace with two-night stays in each city. Hotels, guides, transfers, tickets and daily breakfast included.