Tour Overview
This leisurely 12‑day private journey explores China’s most iconic destinations, blending imperial heritage, karst nature and cosmopolitan city life. Day 1 is reserved for arrival and jet‑lag recovery. With a slow‑paced schedule, private guiding and smooth inter‑city transport, travelers enjoy UNESCO highlights and authentic local culture without rushing.
Highlights
Detailed Itinerary
Brief Itinerary: Private airport pick‑up, hotel check‑in, full‑day rest, no scheduled sightseeing. Details: Your English‑speaking private guide and driver meet you at Beijing airport. Private transfer takes you to downtown hotel. After check‑in, you may settle in, adjust to local time and recover from long‑haul flight. No planned activities, all time is at your own disposal.

Brief Itinerary: Morning Tian’anmen Square, full‑afternoon Forbidden City exploration, evening Peking‑duck dinner & city stroll. ‑ Tian’anmen Square: The world’s largest urban public square, core symbol of modern China. View key national monuments and appreciate the grand open‑air city layout. ‑ Forbidden City: UNESCO imperial palace home to 24 emperors. Wander through grand throne halls, peaceful inner courtyards and museum galleries showcasing royal artifacts. ‑ Evening: Savour authentic Peking duck feast, then casual walk along lively Wangfujing commercial district.

Brief Itinerary: Full‑day relaxed Great Wall excursion, ample hiking time, return to downtown hotel in late afternoon. ‑ Badaling Great Wall: Well‑preserved representative section. Take your time walking the ramparts, enjoy sweeping mountain panoramas and learn ancient military defence history. No tight time limits; you can choose shorter or longer hiking segments according to physical condition. ‑ Late afternoon transfer back to city hotel. Evening is completely free for your own arrangements.

Brief Itinerary: Full‑day visit to Summer Palace, leisure inside the huge royal garden; free evening. ‑ Summer Palace: China’s largest surviving imperial garden. Meander around Kunming Lake, long painted corridor, marble boat and elegant pavilions. You may take optional short lake boat ride inside the park to enjoy garden views from water. Plenty of slow leisure time, no rushed transitions between spots. ‑ Return to hotel, evening free for dinner or city wandering by yourself.

Brief Itinerary: Morning Temple of Heaven, afternoon hutong neighbourhood tour, evening free. ‑ Temple of Heaven: Sacred worship complex where emperors prayed for harvest. Admire remarkable wooden‑structure halls and quiet surrounding park grounds. ‑ Beijing Hutong: Wander old‑style alley‑way neighbourhoods. See traditional courtyard houses, observe local daily life, stop at small local shops for casual sightseeing.

Brief Itinerary: Leisure morning in Beijing, noon high‑speed train to Xi’an, check‑in, evening Muslim Quarter stroll. ‑ Slow morning at hotel, you can take easy walk nearby before departure. ‑ Board comfortable high‑speed train (around 4.5 hours). Enjoy landscape along the railway. Upon arrival Xi’an, private transfer to city‑centre hotel. ‑ Muslim Quarter: Wander bustling old streets, sample diverse Shaanxi local street food, experience lively folk atmosphere.

Brief Itinerary: Full‑day in‑depth Terracotta Army sightseeing; evening free or optional Tang Dynasty show. ‑ Terracotta Army Museum: World‑famous UNESCO wonder. Visit Pit 1, Pit 2, Pit 3 and auxiliary exhibition halls. Observe life‑size pottery warriors with unique facial features. Your guide explains Qin‑Dynasty unification history and archaeological stories. Sufficient visiting time, no fast‑paced touring. ‑ Evening free time downtown; optional paid Tang‑Dynasty music‑and‑dance dinner show available upon your request.

Brief Itinerary: Morning City Wall, afternoon Shaanxi History Museum, relaxed city evening. ‑ Xi’an City Wall: China’s most intact ancient city wall. Walk or rent bicycle riding on top, overlook mix of ancient and modern Xi’an city scenery. ‑ Shaanxi History Museum: Massive collection of relics spanning Zhou, Qin, Han and Tang dynasties. Trace the splendid history of ancient Chang’an capital.

Brief Itinerary: Slow morning in Xi’an, flight to Guilin, hotel check‑in, riverside leisure. ‑ Enjoy unrushed morning at hotel; you may do small souvenir shopping nearby. ‑ Private transfer to airport for flight towards Guilin. After arrival, transfer to hotel close to scenic area. ‑ Free afternoon and evening. Walk along Guilin’s Li River shore, appreciate peaceful karst hill twilight views. No mandatory sightseeing activities today.

Brief Itinerary: Full‑day Li River cruise, arrive Yangshuo, explore West Street, overnight Yangshuo. ‑ Li River Cruise: Scenic long‑distance boat journey. Drift past thousands of weird‑shaped karst peaks, green bamboo banks and farm villages. Stop by the iconic 20‑RMB note viewpoint for photos. ‑ Yangshuo West Street: After boat docking, wander this old tourist street. Taste local specialty beer fish, soak in laid‑back southern‑town vibe. Overnight stay in Yangshuo hotel.

Brief Itinerary: Morning Yangshuo countryside & Silver Cave, afternoon flight to Shanghai, evening Bund sightseeing. ‑ Silver Cave: Spectacular karst cave with colourful stalactite and stalagmite rock formations. ‑ Yangshuo Countryside: Leisure drive or short bike ride through idyllic rural zones, among rice fields and scattered limestone mountains. ‑ Transfer to Guilin airport, fly to Shanghai. Private transfer to hotel. Evening view sunset and magnificent night scenery at the Bund waterfront.

Morning: 1. Zuibai Pond: Shanghai's oldest classical Jiangnan garden. White walls, black tiles, lotus ponds, winding corridors and ancient trees create an elegant literati atmosphere. 2. Huzhu Leaning Pagoda on Tianma Mountain: A thousand-year-old tilted ancient tower older than Pisa's leaning tower. It survived earthquakes and centuries of weather, standing stoically at an angle. Short photo stop. Pass by West Sheshan Mountain for distant mountain-scape views. Noon | Water-front restaurant within Guangfulin water-town quarter: Private dining room surrounded by ancient water-town architecture inside the scenic area. After lunch, walk straight into relic park without extra transfers. Afternoon | Guangfulin Cultural Relics Site【Key Highlight of the Day】: Known as Root of Shanghai, birthplace of Shanghai civilisation. The breathtaking sunken underground museum sits half-buried beneath ground, with its roof structures floating above water like palaces emerging from waves. Step into underground exhibition halls and travel through thousands of years of pre-historic and ancient Shanghai history, encountering long-buried local heritage. Visit the iconic floating pyramid-style buildings. Evening: Immersive Royal-Style Banquet【Key Highlight】 An imperial-themed fine-dining experience. Interior decor, tableware and dishes recreate Jiangnan royal aesthetics. Immerse yourself in antiquated ambience and savour high-end Chinese feast with authentic oriental ceremonial grandeur. PS: Helicopter flight is tentatively scheduled for Day2 evening. Subject to air-traffic control, weather, fireworks schedule or potential time conflict with ERA show on Day3, the helicopter activity will be rescheduled to the evening of Day3.

Optional Itinerary
Morning: 1. Shanghai Tower【Key Highlight】: China's tallest skyscraper at 632 metres. Ascend observation deck for full 360-degree unobstructed overlook over Shanghai. Witness winding Huangpu River, the Bund heritage facades and Lujiazui skyscraper cluster spread out far below, experience the overwhelming grandeur of metropolis from extreme height. 2. Tian An 1000 Trees: Avant-garde architectural marvel, thousands of trees grow atop building pillars forming a vertical urban forest. Brief exterior photo stop. Noon | Lunch at Xintiandi: Xintiandi: Restored historic shikumen lanes blending old-Shanghai architectural heritage with international dining and leisure venues. Brick-stone shikumen alleys and open-air terraces embody hybrid Sino-western Shanghai vibe. Enjoy relaxed refined lunch here. Afternoon | M50 Creative Park: Former textile factory turned contemporary-art hub. Weathered industrial concrete walls host numerous galleries and artist studios, experience the fascinating collision between Shanghai's industrial legacy and cutting-edge art. Two scheduling options Option ① | Weekday (Tue-Fri) ERA-2 19:30 evening show — Evening leisure, private transfer to Shanghai Circus World. 19:30 Watch ERA-2 Acrobatic Show【Key Performance】. Show concludes around 20:30. Proceed directly to flight base for Private Helicopter Disneyland Firework Viewing【Grand Finale】. Schedule will be tight with strict transfer timing required. Subject to traffic, air-traffic control and weather, helicopter will be shifted to alternative time slot if connection becomes unrealistic. Option ② | Weekend (Sat-Sun) ERA-2 14:00 afternoon show — 14:00 Watch ERA-2 afternoon performance, ample spare time after show. In the evening enjoy Private Helicopter Disneyland Firework Viewing【Grand Finale】. Chauffeured transfer to Pudong flight base. Take-off timed precisely for Disneyland firework show. Soar high above ground for bird-eye panoramic view over the castle, as magnificent fireworks burst beneath you — an exclusive romantic moment inaccessible to ordinary visitors. Subject to air-space control and weather conditions, advance booking required with rescheduling contingency. Transfer back to hotel after flight.

Brief Itinerary: Morning Yu Garden & Old Town, afternoon Lujiazui; and airport departure. ‑ Yu Garden & Shanghai Old Town: Classic Jiangnan‑style ancient garden with rockeries, ponds and delicate buildings. Walk surrounding old‑town lanes for local snacks and handicraft shops. ‑ At arranged time, private vehicle transfers you to Shanghai airport.
Tour Price Inclusion 1. Private airport / railway station transfers and dedicated private vehicle service for all sightseeing days
2. 13 ‑night accommodation in well‑selected 4‑star / 5‑star hotels with daily breakfast
3. Entrance tickets for all scheduled scenic attractions listed within itinerary
4. Professional English‑speaking private tour guide throughout sightseeing days
5. High‑speed train ticket: Beijing to Xi’an; domestic air tickets: Xi’an‑Guilin, Guilin‑Shanghai
6. Daily breakfast and featured local dinners as specified in itinerary