Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, pandas, Sichuan food and Li River scenery
A comprehensive private route for travelers who want China's classic first-trip cities plus Chengdu's pandas and food culture. Unlike a checklist itinerary, it gives two nights to the Guilin-Yangshuo landscape and protects free time in Chengdu and Shanghai. Intercity transport is selected to balance cost, reliability and usable sightseeing time.
| Duration | 13 days / 12 nights |
| Group Type | Private (2-10 travelers; solo pricing on request) |
| Difficulty Level | Easy |
| Best Season | March-May and September-November |
| Cities Visited | Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Guilin, Yangshuo, Shanghai |
| Regions | North China, Central China, Southwest China, South China, East China |
| Price Basis | From US$2,799 per person for 2 travelers sharing a room, with 4-star hotels in low or shoulder season. Final air and rail costs depend on booking date. |
The westbound high-speed rail sequence reaches Chengdu efficiently, then flights connect the long Chengdu-Guilin and Guilin-Shanghai sectors. This preserves full experience days instead of turning the trip into a transport marathon.
Walk atop China's most iconic structure at its best-preserved, least-crowded section — with cable car up and toboggan slide down.
Explore Great Wall (Mutianyu) →
8,000 life-sized warriors, each with a unique face, buried for 2,200 years to guard China's first emperor in the afterlife.
Explore Terracotta Warriors →
Watch giant pandas at their most active — morning feeding time, when cubs tumble and adults munch bamboo with infectious calm.
Explore Giant Panda Breeding Base →
Four hours through karst peaks, water buffalo, and bamboo groves — the landscape that inspired Chinese painting for millennia.
Explore Li River Cruise →
Shanghai's iconic waterfront — colonial-era buildings facing the futuristic Pudong skyline across the Huangpu River.
Explore The Bund →Meet your private driver at Capital or Daxing Airport and transfer to a central hotel.
Overnight: Beijing 4-star hotel
Explore Beijing's imperial core with a private guide and a manageable walking plan.
Overnight: Beijing 4-star hotel
Early private excursion to Mutianyu with cable car options, followed by a relaxed return to Beijing.
Overnight: Beijing 4-star hotel
Morning at the Summer Palace, then high-speed rail to Xi'an with station transfers included.
Overnight: Xi'an 4-star hotel
Visit the main archaeological pits, then return for the City Wall and a food-focused old-city walk.
Overnight: Xi'an 4-star hotel
Travel to Chengdu and spend the late afternoon in a traditional teahouse or central neighborhood.
Overnight: Chengdu 4-star hotel
Reach the panda base near opening time, then explore a market and learn how Sichuan cuisine balances heat, aroma and texture.
Overnight: Chengdu 4-star hotel
Keep a flexible Chengdu morning before the flight to Guilin and private hotel transfer.
Overnight: Guilin 4-star hotel
Cruise to Yangshuo through the signature karst landscape and settle in for a quiet evening.
Overnight: Yangshuo 4-star hotel
Select cycling, a private scenic drive, a cooking class or a light village walk according to your interests.
Overnight: Yangshuo 4-star hotel
Return to Guilin and fly to Shanghai. Evening free near the Bund or French Concession.
Overnight: Shanghai 4-star hotel
Connect the Old City, Yu Garden, Bund architecture and Pudong skyline in one coherent private day.
Overnight: Shanghai 4-star hotel
Private transfer to the appropriate Shanghai airport or rail station.
Reference Price
Based on double occupancy
From US$2,799 per person for 2 travelers sharing a room, with 4-star hotels in low or shoulder season. Final air and rail costs depend on booking date.
Price benchmark updated: September 2026
Single supplement: +$760
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