Grand China Panorama: 21 Days Coast to Coast
Moderate21 Days / 20 Nights

Grand China Panorama: 21 Days Coast to Coast

The ultimate China journey — 12 cities from Beijing to Tibet to Hong Kong

BeijingXi'anShanghaiZhangjiajieChengduLhasaGuilinYangshuoHong Kong

Tour Overview

Three weeks. Nine destinations. Every facet of China. From the imperial north to the spiritual heights of Tibet, through the karst landscapes of the south to the neon streets of Hong Kong. This is the trip for travelers who want to see it all — and have the time to do it right.

Trip Highlights

Great Wall, Forbidden City, and Terracotta Warriors
Zhangjiajie Avatar mountains
Giant pandas in Chengdu
Potala Palace and Everest Base Camp
Li River cruise and Yangshuo countryside
Shanghai Bund and skyline
Hong Kong skyline and Victoria Peak
22 high-speed train and domestic flight connections

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1Meals: Dinner

Arrive in Beijing

Airport pickup. Welcome dinner.

Overnight: Beijing hotel

Day 2Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven

Full day imperial Beijing.

Overnight: Beijing hotel

Day 3Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Great Wall & Summer Palace

Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace.

Overnight: Beijing hotel

Day 4Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

High-Speed Train to Xi'an

Train to Xi'an. Muslim Quarter.

Overnight: Xi'an hotel

Day 5Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Terracotta Warriors & City Wall

Full day Xi'an.

Overnight: Xi'an hotel

Day 6Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Train to Shanghai

Train to Shanghai. Bund at night.

Overnight: Shanghai hotel

Day 7Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Shanghai City Tour

Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum, French Concession. River cruise.

Overnight: Shanghai hotel

Day 8Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Fly to Zhangjiajie

Flight to Zhangjiajie. Tianmen Mountain.

Overnight: Zhangjiajie hotel

Day 9Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Zhangjiajie National Park

Full day: Avatar mountains, Bailong Elevator.

Overnight: Zhangjiajie hotel

Day 10Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Glass Bridge & Fly to Chengdu

Morning: Glass Bridge. Afternoon flight to Chengdu.

Overnight: Chengdu hotel

Day 11Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Pandas & Sichuan

Panda Base, Jinli Street, Sichuan Opera.

Overnight: Chengdu hotel

Day 12Meals: Breakfast

Fly to Lhasa

Flight to Lhasa (3,650m). Rest and acclimatize.

Overnight: Lhasa hotel

Day 13Meals: Breakfast

Potala Palace & Jokhang

Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor.

Overnight: Lhasa hotel

Day 14Meals: Breakfast

Sera & Drepung Monasteries

Full day monasteries.

Overnight: Lhasa hotel

Day 15Meals: Breakfast

Lhasa to Shigatse

Yamdrok Lake, Gyantse, Shigatse.

Overnight: Shigatse hotel

Day 16Meals: Breakfast

Fly to Guilin

Transfer to Lhasa airport. Fly to Guilin.

Overnight: Guilin hotel

Day 17Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Li River to Yangshuo

Li River cruise. Yangshuo.

Overnight: Yangshuo hotel

Day 18Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Yangshuo Countryside

Cycling, bamboo rafting, cooking class.

Overnight: Yangshuo hotel

Day 19Meals: Breakfast

Fly to Hong Kong

Drive to Guilin, fly to Hong Kong.

Overnight: Hong Kong hotel

Day 20Meals: Breakfast

Hong Kong City

Victoria Peak, Star Ferry, Aberdeen, Stanley Market.

Overnight: Hong Kong hotel

Day 21Meals: Breakfast

Departure from Hong Kong

Transfer to HKG airport.

What's Included

  • 20 nights 4-star hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Private English-speaking guide in each city
  • Private driver and air-conditioned vehicle in each city
  • All entrance tickets
  • Tibet Travel Permit
  • All domestic flights and high-speed train tickets
  • Li River cruise
  • Airport and train station transfers
  • 24/7 English-speaking support line

Not Included

  • International flights to Beijing / from Hong Kong
  • China tourist visa fee
  • Travel insurance (must cover high altitude for Tibet segment)
  • Lunches and dinners not specified
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
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Price From

$5999/ person

Based on double occupancy

Single supplement: +$1500

Duration21 days / 20 nights
Group TypePrivate (1-6 travelers)
DifficultyModerate
Best SeasonApril-May, September-October
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English-speaking guides
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