13-Day Trip to Shanghai, Guilin, Chengdu, Xi'an and Beijing

13-Day Trip to Shanghai, Guilin, Chengdu, Xi'an and Beijing

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Overview

This is a great tour especially for the first-time visitors to China as it traverses across China's diverse regions. From North to South, you will marvel at the China Great Wall, explore the ancient wonder of Terracotta Warriors, stroll on the ancient City Wall of Xi'an, enjoy the beautiful karst scenery along the Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo, visit the giant panda based in Chengdu and experience the harmonious combination of tradition and modern in Shanghai.

Activity location

Shanghai
- Shanghai, Shanghai Region, China

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Shanghai
- Shanghai, Shanghai Region, China

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13-Day Trip to Shanghai, Guilin, Chengdu, Xi'an and Beijing

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Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 9:00

Price details

RM 16,436.32 x 2 AdultsRM 32,872.64

Total

What's included, what's not

One way high-speed train of Chengdu/ Xi'an/ Beijing.
Professional guide and experienced driver
Hotel accommodation based on the twin-sharing room
Air-conditioned vehicle
Two bottled water per person per day
One-way Economy-class airfare Shanghai/ Guilin/ Chengdu.
China visa fees
International airfare
Gratuities

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Shanghai

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Sunrise On The Bund (4 stars)

Shanghai

Your guide will be waiting to greet you at the exit of the Arrival Hall. Then you will be escorted to our well-chosen hotel. For the rest of the day, you may have a good rest to get over the travel fatigue or venture out to the surrounding area a bit on your own.

Day 2: Shanghai

5 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Sunrise On The Bund (4 stars)

Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan)

2h
Admission ticket included

Your guide will take you to visit Shanghai Museum, whose main exhibitions are precious ancient bronzes, porcelain and ceramic wares, calligraphy and Chinese paintings.

Yu Garden (Yuyuan)

1h
Admission ticket included

Then proceed to Yu Garden. The fine design and complicated layout of the pavilions, halls, rockeries, ponds and cloisters in this classic garden are all worth visiting.

Huangpu River

2h
Admission ticket included

After having an a la carte welcome lunch at a fine local restaurant, we will take a cruise on the Huangpu River, the main river of Shanghai.

The Bund (Wai Tan)

After that, you will have some free time wandering around the Bund area.

Tianzifang

Before transfer you back to your hotel, you will visit an old cultural street - Tianzifang.

Day 3: Shanghai - Guilin

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Guilin Bravo Hotel (4 stars)

Guilin

The morning is reserved for your individual activities. Your guide and driver will get you to the airport for an early afternoon flight to Guilin, where another local guide will pick you up for your trip to the hotel as soon as you have collected your baggage.

Day 4: Guilin

4 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Guilin Bravo Hotel (4 stars)

Reed Flute Cave (Ludi Yan)

1h 30m
Admission ticket included

Start the day with touring the Reed Flute Cave, where you see many stunning stalactites, stone pillars and rock formations.

Seven Star Park (Qixing Gongyuan)

1h
Admission ticket included

Then proceed to the Seven Star Park, where elegant hills, clear water, fantastic caves, grotesque rocks and ingenious architectures are well integrated.

Elephant Trunk Hill (Xiangbishan)

1h
Admission ticket included

Next visit the unique Elephant Trunk Hill - a popular sightseeing spot more than 1000 years.

Fubo Hill

1h
Admission ticket included

The last stop is Fubo Hill, where in addition to charming scenery we see numerous historical items and stone carvings.

Day 5: Guilin - Yangshuo

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Green Lotus Hotel (4 stars)

Li River

8h
Admission ticket included

This morning your guide will accompany you to board a cruise along the scenic Li River for Yangshuo. Upon arrival, take a drive to take in the farmland, clear water and elegant mountains around Yangshuo. Stop by a villager's home for a glimpse of farmers' life style. And back at the hotel in Yangshuo you may take your time strolling in this famous town.

Day 6: Yangshuo - Guilin - Chengdu

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Chengdu Oriental Plaza (4 stars)

Chengdu

An arranged transport will take you from Yangshuo to Guilin Airport for your flight to Chengdu, the breeding grounds of the adorable giant pandas. Your local guide will greet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for you.

Day 7: Chengdu

3 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Chengdu Oriental Plaza (4 stars)

Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi)

3h
Admission ticket included

The morning excursion focuses on Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Center, which features verdant bamboos, bright flowers, fresh air, a natural hill and beautiful view to create the best possible environment for the pandas' rearing and breeding. Here you could find many pandas playing, feeding on bamboos, or climbing trees. Lunch is not included today, but our guide is ready to help you find somewhere better to have it if you need.

Jinsha Site Museum

1h
Admission ticket included

In the early afternoon, proceed to Jinsha Site Museum, which exhibits many precious and mysterious artefacts probably as much as 3000 years old.

Kuanzhai Alley

Then go for a stroll in the Broad and Narrow Alleys. Traditional buildings, various shops, tea houses, eateries and street performers enhance it as a tourist area.

Day 8: Chengdu - Xi'an

3 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Xian Big Goose Pagoda (4 stars)

Xi'an

A morning high-speed train will take you to Xi'an, a cradle of Chinese civilization. The train journey takes around 4 hours. On your arriving, your local guide will meet you at the North Railway station and settle you at your hotel.

Shaanxi History Museum

2h
Admission ticket included

After the formalities, you will be guided to visit Shaanxi Provincial History Museum, where we could see thousands of rare historic treasures covering the spectrum of Chinese history.

Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta)

1h
Admission ticket included

Then move on to visit the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, a brick Tang Dynasty structure, circa 7th century AD, to house the Buddhist scriptures and statues from India.

Day 9: Xi'an

3 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Xian Big Goose Pagoda (4 stars)

The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses

3h
Admission ticket included

The whole morning will be spent on the world's eighth wonder, featured in Terracotta Army. As the annex of Emperor Qin Shihuang's Mausoleum, the lifelike warriors and horses are believed to be the sentinels of Qin Shihuang. The Bronze Chariots and Horses excavated here are considered the most exquisite bronze ware in the world. Lunch is on your own and our guide will gladly assist.

Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang)

2h
Admission ticket included

Then head to the Xi'an City Wall, which still stands around the old city.

Great Mosque of Xi'an

1h
Admission ticket included

The last stop today is the tranquil Great Mosque, which is among the oldest and largest. It still is the focal point of religious activities.

Day 10: Xi'an - Beijing

2 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Beijing New World Centre Tongpai Hotel (4 stars)

Beijing

This morning you will travel by a high-speed train to Beijing. The train journey takes around 4.5 hours. Your local guide expects you at the station and takes you to the hotel.

Temple of Heaven

1h
Admission ticket included

Afternoon visit covers the Temple of Heaven - the imperial temple for the emperors to worship the Gods of the Heaven during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Day 11: Beijing

3 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Beijing New World Centre Tongpai Hotel (4 stars)

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)

The first stop is Tiananmen Square. Built 600 years ago, the T-shaped Tiananmen Square is an important venue for ceremonies of national prominence.

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

3h
Admission ticket included

Across the square, reach the Forbidden City, the royal palace from 14th to 20th century. Around noon, you will enjoy an a la carte lunch at a superb restaurant.

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

2h
Admission ticket included

Afternoon tour goes to the Summer Palace, the most significant royal park, displaying the outstanding gardening landscape.

Day 12: Great Wall Tour

3 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Beijing New World Centre Tongpai Hotel (4 stars)

Mutianyu Great Wall

4h
Admission ticket included

This morning you will visit Mutianyu Great Wall by taking the round-trip cable car. Initially set up as a fortification, it is a historic landmark in testimony of people's never ending struggles. Lunch today is not included. Your guide is happy to recommend you a good restaurant.

Niaochao National Stadium

On the way back to downtown, drive by and make a stop at the Bird's Nest (Olympic National Stadium), so that you can have photo opportunities.

Hutong Tour

1h
Admission ticket included

Then continue to visit the Old Hutong Alleys on rickshaws to experience a throwback to the old centuries.

Day 13: Departure from Beijing

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Beijing

Your guide will collect you in the hotel lobby at the appointed time and transfer you to the airport for your onward flight.

Location

Activity location

Shanghai
- Shanghai, Shanghai Region, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

Shanghai
- Shanghai, Shanghai Region, China

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