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Trace China’s imperial and natural highlights on a private 11-day route from Beijing to Xi’an, Guilin and Shanghai. Expect guided entry to major sites, varied transport modes, moderate walking and daily opportunities to sample regional cuisine.
Trace China’s imperial and natural highlights on a private 11-day route from Beijing to Xi’an, Guilin and Shanghai. Expect guided entry to major sites, varied transport modes, moderate walking and daily opportunities to sample regional cuisine.
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Operated by ChinaTravelVip · Beijing, Beijing
You step out into Tiananmen Square as morning light spreads across flagpoles and the Forbidden City’s red roofs hum with history. Your private guide folds a map into their palm and points to the route ahead: the Great Wall ridge, the clay warriors’ silent ranks, karst peaks rising like cut stone along the Li River, and Shanghai’s glass towers inked against the Huangpu.
moderate.
11 days.
Lightly to moderately fit: able to walk multiple 2–4 hour sightseeing blocks, handle stairs and short hikes such as Longji paths or Mutianyu ramps.
Visa requirements depend on nationality; this tour references China’s 240-hour transit policy for certain arrivals—confirm your passport country’s rules and entry points well before travel.
Expect several hours of walking on most days, including stairs at Mutianyu and the Terracotta site; a moderate fitness level is recommended.
The itinerary includes six lunches and many days include lunchtime at local restaurants; check the operator for exact meal coverage and Li River cruise lunch options.
Yes—local operators typically offer customization to swap sites, adjust pace, or add experiences like tea tastings or a maglev transfer in Shanghai.
This route stitches key eras: Ming and Qing imperial Beijing, Tang-era Xi’an as a Silk Road hub, and millennia of terrace agriculture in Guangxi reflecting local ethnic traditions.
Karst landscapes and terrace farming are sensitive to erosion and tourism pressure—stick to marked paths, avoid littering and support local guides and community-run homestays.
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