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12-Day China Private Tour: Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin & Shanghai
Product code 67316P307
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From USD 2,850
Dates
Jan 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026
Start times
8:30 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-2, Child ages 3-5, Adult ages 6-80
Options
Tour by Taxi/Subway
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Duration
288 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
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Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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From USD 2,850
12-Day China Private Tour: Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin & Shanghai





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Duration
288 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
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
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
What's Included
Included
Entrance Fees
Taxi and subway fare in City
Lunch
Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide
Excellent Driver Services to outskirts
Cable Car /Tobogganing Fee at Great Wall
Not included
Any other expenses that not listed as included
Flights and Hotels
Gratuities (Recommended)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Beijing: PEK Airport , JIngshan Park and Hutong.
30 minutesAdmission included
Beijing: PEK Airport , JIngshan Park and Hutong.
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.
Beijing: PEK Airport , JIngshan Park and Hutong.
20 minutes
Beijing: PEK Airport , JIngshan Park and Hutong.
Beijing's oldest commercial street, It is lined in traditional-style stone buildings that house charming souvenir and handicraft shops
Beijing: PEK Airport , JIngshan Park and Hutong.
30 minutes
Beijing: PEK Airport , JIngshan Park and Hutong.
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.
Beijing: PEK Airport , JIngshan Park and Hutong.
10 minutes
Beijing: PEK Airport , JIngshan Park and Hutong.
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.
Beijing: PEK Airport , JIngshan Park and Hutong.
10 minutes
Beijing: PEK Airport , JIngshan Park and Hutong.
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.
Beijing: PEK Airport , JIngshan Park and Hutong.
1 hour
Beijing: PEK Airport , JIngshan Park and Hutong.
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
Beijing: Tiananmen Square, Forbiddne City, Lama Temple
30 minutesAdmission included
Beijing: Tiananmen Square, Forbiddne City, Lama Temple
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).
Beijing: Tiananmen Square, Forbiddne City, Lama Temple
5 minutes
Beijing: Tiananmen Square, Forbiddne City, Lama Temple
Chairman Mao declared the Founding of China in 1949. That is where Chinese President gave presentation during the National Holiday on Oct1.
Beijing: Tiananmen Square, Forbiddne City, Lama Temple
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission included
Beijing: Tiananmen Square, Forbiddne City, Lama Temple
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.
Beijing: Tiananmen Square, Forbiddne City, Lama Temple
1 hourAdmission included
Beijing: Tiananmen Square, Forbiddne City, Lama Temple
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.
Beijing: Tiananmen Square, Forbiddne City, Lama Temple
20 minutes
Beijing: Tiananmen Square, Forbiddne City, Lama Temple
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.
Beijing: Great Wall Mutianyu, Ming Tombs and Stone Animal
2 hoursAdmission included
Beijing: Great Wall Mutianyu, Ming Tombs and Stone Animal
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.
Beijing: Great Wall Mutianyu, Ming Tombs and Stone Animal
45 minutesAdmission included
Beijing: Great Wall Mutianyu, Ming Tombs and Stone Animal
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.
Beijing: Great Wall Mutianyu, Ming Tombs and Stone Animal
30 minutesAdmission included
Beijing: Great Wall Mutianyu, Ming Tombs and Stone Animal
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.
Beijing: Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace
1 hourAdmission included
Beijing: Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace
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.
Beijing: Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission included
Beijing: Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace
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
Beijing: Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace
30 minutesAdmission included
Beijing: Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace
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
Beijing: Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace
30 minutesAdmission included
Beijing: Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace
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.
Xian: Big Mosque, Muslim Quarter and City Wall
45 minutesAdmission included
Xian: Big Mosque, Muslim Quarter and City Wall
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.
Xian: Big Mosque, Muslim Quarter and City Wall
1 hour
Xian: Big Mosque, Muslim Quarter and City Wall
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.
Xian: Big Mosque, Muslim Quarter and City Wall
30 minutesAdmission included
Xian: Big Mosque, Muslim Quarter and City Wall
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.
Xi'an: Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Terra Cotta Army and Xi'an Xianyang Airport
1 hourAdmission included
Xi'an: Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Terra Cotta Army and Xi'an Xianyang Airport
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.
Xi'an: Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Terra Cotta Army and Xi'an Xianyang Airport
2 hoursAdmission included
Xi'an: Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Terra Cotta Army and Xi'an Xianyang Airport
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.
Xi'an: Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Terra Cotta Army and Xi'an Xianyang Airport
1 hour
Xi'an: Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Terra Cotta Army and Xi'an Xianyang Airport
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.
Guilin: Longji Rice Terraces
3 hoursAdmission included
Guilin: Longji Rice Terraces
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.
Guilin: Li River , Xianggong Mountain and Yangshuo Town
4 hoursAdmission included
Guilin: Li River , Xianggong Mountain and Yangshuo Town
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.
Guilin: Li River , Xianggong Mountain and Yangshuo Town
30 minutesAdmission included
Guilin: Li River , Xianggong Mountain and Yangshuo Town
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.
Guilin: Li River , Xianggong Mountain and Yangshuo Town
1 hour
Guilin: Li River , Xianggong Mountain and Yangshuo Town
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)
Guilin: Li River , Xianggong Mountain and Yangshuo Town
1 hour
Guilin: Li River , Xianggong Mountain and Yangshuo Town
Your friendly Shanghai Driver will pick up you from Shanghai Airport and you will be transferred to your lovely Shanghai Hotel
Shanghai: The Bund, Yu Garden, Xintiandi and Jade Temple
30 minutes
Shanghai: The Bund, Yu Garden, Xintiandi and Jade Temple
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.
Shanghai: The Bund, Yu Garden, Xintiandi and Jade Temple
1 hourAdmission included
Shanghai: The Bund, Yu Garden, Xintiandi and Jade Temple
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.
Shanghai: The Bund, Yu Garden, Xintiandi and Jade Temple
30 minutes
Shanghai: The Bund, Yu Garden, Xintiandi and Jade Temple
After the Lunch, Explore the most trendy area of Shanghai Xintiandi, there are full of bars, restaurants. It is the birthplace of communist party.
Shanghai: The Bund, Yu Garden, Xintiandi and Jade Temple
20 minutes
Shanghai: The Bund, Yu Garden, Xintiandi and Jade Temple
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.
Shanghai: The Bund, Yu Garden, Xintiandi and Jade Temple
45 minutesAdmission included
Shanghai: The Bund, Yu Garden, Xintiandi and Jade Temple
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.
Shanghai: Tongli Water Town , Pingjiang Road, Tiger Hill
2 hoursAdmission included
Shanghai: Tongli Water Town , Pingjiang Road, Tiger Hill
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.
Shanghai: Tongli Water Town , Pingjiang Road, Tiger Hill
1 hour
Shanghai: Tongli Water Town , Pingjiang Road, Tiger Hill
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.
Shanghai: Tongli Water Town , Pingjiang Road, Tiger Hill
1 hourAdmission included
Shanghai: Tongli Water Town , Pingjiang Road, Tiger Hill
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.
Shanghai: Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower. Tianzifang
1 hour 30 minutes
Shanghai: Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower. Tianzifang
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
Shanghai: Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower. Tianzifang
1 hourAdmission included
Shanghai: Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower. Tianzifang
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.
Shanghai: Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower. Tianzifang
1 hour
Shanghai: Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower. Tianzifang
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)
Shanghai: Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower. Tianzifang
1 hour
Shanghai: Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower. Tianzifang
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.
Shanghai : Shanghai Pudong Airport
1 hour
Shanghai : Shanghai Pudong Airport
Your friendly Shanghai Driver will meet you at your hotel lobby, then you will be transferred to Shanghai Pudong Airport.
Additional Info
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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