Grand China 17-Day Explorer
Tour Highlights
Detailed Itinerary
Arrival in Beijing
Arrive Beijing early morning. Visit Temple of Heaven, transfer to hotel for rest.
Beijing Great Wall
Visit Juyongguan Great Wall and Summer Palace. Return to hotel.
Beijing Imperial Sites
Visit Tiananmen Square, Capital Museum, Forbidden City, Shichahai Hutong with rickshaws, Houhai area.
Beijing to Xi'an
Bullet train to Xi'an. Visit South City Wall, Muslim Quarter, Shaanxi Historical Museum.
Xi'an Terracotta Warriors
Visit Terracotta Warriors and Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
Xi'an to Chengdu
High-speed train to Chengdu. Visit Wenshu Temple, Qingyang Palace, Jinli Street.
Chengdu to Zhongdian
Visit Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha. Transfer to airport, fly to Zhongdian. Transfer to hotel.
Zhongdian Exploration
Visit local morning market, Putacuo National Park, Songtsanlin Monastery. Explore old town.
Zhongdian to Lijiang
Drive to Lijiang via Tiger Leaping Gorge. Free leisure time in Lijiang Old Town.
Lijiang Snow Mountain
Visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Yuhu Village, Yufeng Temple, Baisha Village, Black Dragon Pool.
Lijiang to Kunming
Transfer to train station, high-speed train to Kunming. Visit Stone Forest. Transfer to hotel.
Kunming to Guilin
High-speed train to Guilin. Visit Reed Flute Cave and Elephant Trunk Hill.
Guilin Terrace Fields
Drive to Longsheng, visit Terrace Fields, Yao and Zhuang Minority Villages. Return to Guilin.
Yangshuo Bamboo Rafting
Transfer to Yangshuo, visit Moon Hill, enjoy bamboo raft on Yulong River, West Street nightlife.
Guilin to Shanghai
Flight to Shanghai. Visit TV Tower observation, Yu Garden, Nanjing Road, The Bund. Transfer to hotel.
Shanghai Water Towns
Visit Zhujiajiao Water Town and Tianzifang Culture Street. Return to hotel.
Departure
Transfer to airport for departure flight back home.
What's Included
Included
- ✓16 nights accommodation in 4-star hotels
- ✓Daily breakfast and selected meals
- ✓All entrance fees to mentioned attractions
- ✓Professional English-speaking guide
- ✓Private air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓High-speed train and domestic flight tickets
- ✓Airport transfers
Not Included
- ✗International flights
- ✗China visa fees
- ✗Personal expenses and tips
- ✗Travel insurance
- ✗Meals not mentioned in itinerary