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Travel from the Li River’s karst peaks to Chengdu’s giant pandas, Xi’an’s Terracotta Army and Beijing’s Forbidden City on a private, nine-day guided loop. Practical logistics and cultural highlights combine for a compact first-time China circuit.
Travel from the Li River’s karst peaks to Chengdu’s giant pandas, Xi’an’s Terracotta Army and Beijing’s Forbidden City on a private, nine-day guided loop. Practical logistics and cultural highlights combine for a compact first-time China circuit.
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Operated by happychinatours · Guilin, Guangxi
Morning mist lifts off the Li River as your private boat slips between karst towers; the hills seem to lean in, as if to read the names of passing villages aloud. Over nine days you move from Guilin’s river curves to Chengdu’s slow teahouse mornings, from Xi’an’s terracotta ranks to Beijing’s imperial courtyards—a route that stitches China’s natural drama to its long human story.
moderate.
9 days.
Suitable for travelers who can handle multiple walking tours (1–3 hours/day) and short climbs; basic mobility required for stairs and uneven paths.
Yes—this private itinerary covers major highlights with guides in each city and private transport, making it accessible for first-time travelers.
Expect moderate walking: guided site visits with 1–3 hours on foot daily, including stairs at historical sites and short hikes like Xianggong Hill.
Yes—the itinerary includes the Guilin–Chengdu flight (economy) and first-class train tickets for designated routes as noted in the inclusions.
Yes—guides can arrange meals to accommodate common dietary requirements; note specifics when booking so restaurants and lunches can be planned.
The route connects regions central to imperial China—from Tang-era Chang'an (modern Xi’an) to Ming and Qing Beijing—showing political and cultural transitions over centuries.
Visits to the Chengdu Panda Base support conservation through entrance fees; travelers should follow site rules to minimize disturbance and avoid disposable plastics where possible.
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