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Ten days across China’s signature landscapes and cities — Shanghai’s skyline, Guilin’s karst rivers, Longji’s rice terraces, Xi'an’s terracotta army and Beijing’s imperial core. This private tour blends cultural highlights with active outdoor moments that reward straightforward preparation.
Ten days across China’s signature landscapes and cities — Shanghai’s skyline, Guilin’s karst rivers, Longji’s rice terraces, Xi'an’s terracotta army and Beijing’s imperial core. This private tour blends cultural highlights with active outdoor moments that reward straightforward preparation.
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Operated by happychinatours · Shanghai, Shanghai
You arrive to Shanghai with the city already in motion: river steamers slip past glass towers while the old lanes of the Bund and Yuyuan Bazaar hum with vendors. Over the next ten days the trip folds like a map — from Shanghai's modern skyline to the Li River's karst hills, from the stepped rice fields of Longji to the clay armada of Xi'an, ending on the ramparts and palaces of Beijing.
moderate.
10 days.
Light-to-moderate fitness: daily walking, stairs and short treks (Longji and Xianggong) but no technical climbing.
Yes — the itinerary includes the listed domestic flights (economy) and the Xi'an–Beijing bullet train in first class as specified.
Yes — the itinerary notes stroller and infant seat availability, though some sites have stairs and uneven terrain; plan for slower pacing.
Yes — the operator indicates additional days can be added; discuss changes with your booking contact before travel.
Most lunches and entrance tickets noted in the itinerary are included; verify which specific attractions are covered on confirmation.
This route links ancient capitals and trade hubs: Xi'an was a Tang and earlier imperial center; Beijing consolidated power in the Ming era; Shanghai expanded rapidly in the 19th–20th centuries as a treaty-port.
The karst and terrace landscapes are sensitive to erosion and tourism pressure — stick to marked paths, avoid littering and support local guides who practice low-impact tourism.
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