11 days of Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin - Shanghai

Echoes of Empires

11 days of Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin - Shanghai

11 days of Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin - Shanghai

9 Oct 2026 / Twin/double Share – Price Per Person
£2,059.00
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11 days of Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin - Shanghai
  • 11 days of Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin - Shanghai
  • 11 days of Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin - Shanghai
  • 11 days of Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin - Shanghai
  • 11 days of Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin - Shanghai
  • 11 days of Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin - Shanghai
  • 11 days of Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin - Shanghai
11 days of Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin - Shanghai

11 days of Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin - Shanghai

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Eleven days. Four iconic cities. One journey that rewrites everything you thought you knew about China.

Beijing
Step into the heart of imperial China — guided by a professional English-speaking local expert, wander through the gilded halls of the Forbidden City, hike the Great Wall as it stretches endlessly across misty mountain ridges, and taste the city’s soul over a plate of legendary Peking roast duck.

Xi’an
Board a high-speed train west to China’s ancient imperial heartland, where your English-speaking guide brings history to life among the silent ranks of the Terracotta Warriors. Then roll up your sleeves and craft your own dumplings from scratch — a hands-on taste of Xi’an’s legendary culinary tradition.

Guilin
Journey south to one of China’s most breathtaking landscapes. Cruise the legendary Li River as dramatic karst peaks rise from the mist, and drift downstream to the charming riverside town of Yangshuo — a scene so beautiful it has inspired Chinese painters for centuries.

Shanghai
End your journey in China’s most electrifying city, with a knowledgeable local guide to navigate its contrasts. Cruise along the Huangpu River as the glittering skyline of Pudong rises before you — a breathtaking fusion of historic waterfront charm and futuristic ambition that brings this unforgettable adventure to a close.

This is China — ancient, alive, and utterly unforgettable.

Key Highlights:

  • China's greatest icons — the Mutianyu Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the Terracotta Army.

  • Cruise the Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo, drifting through a timeless landscape of soaring karst peaks and emerald waters.

  • Feel the pulse of modern Shanghai — a city where a world-famous skyline and centuries of history collide.

  • End the day with à la carte dining, a thrilling Acrobatic Show, and the elegance of a Tang Dynasty Music and Dance performance.

Guaranteed Departure: This tour is guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 2 passengers and maximum of 18 passengers.  A dedicated professional English-speaking guide accompanies you in each city throughout the tour.

Payment terms

A deposit of £250 per person (twin occupancy booking) is required at the time of submitting your booking request. This deposit secures your place while we confirm availability with our local partner.  The remaining of the total cost will be invoiced separately and is due no later than 35 days before your departure date.  For bookings made within 35 days of departure, the full balance invoice will be issued immediately. In this case, your booking will only be confirmed once we have received full payment.  If we are unable to confirm your requested departure with our local partner, your full deposit will be refunded.

Cities Overview

  • Beijing
  • Xi’an
  • Guilin
  • Shanghai
£2,059.00

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Duration
Duration
11 days
Tour Type
Tour Type
Scheduled Group Tour
Tour style
Tour style
Leisure & Scenic
Pace
Pace
Moderate
Guide
Guide
English-speaking Local Guides
Accommodation
Accommodation
4-5 star Hotels
Meal
Meal
10 Breakfasts · 6 Lunches · 2 Dinners
Transportation
Transportation
High-speed trains · Air-conditioned coach

Tour Highlights

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Beijing

China's imperial heart and modern capital

Beijing
China's imperial heart and modern capital
A city defined by profound scale and symbolism, it is anchored by the Forbidden City—a vast, timeless palace complex at its core—and guarded by the distant Great Wall. Here, the rigid geometry of imperial boulevards and austere government buildings meets the dynamic curves of cutting-edge Olympic architecture. It's a place of solemn tradition and assertive modernity, where the scent of roasting duck wafts from ancient hutong alleys, and the pulse of political and cultural power is felt on every grand, cardinal-direction street.
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Xi’an

China's ancient gateway and enduring citadel

Xi’an
China's ancient gateway and enduring citadel
Once the starting point of the Silk Road, this former capital is encased within magnificent, walkable city walls. Beneath its modern streets lies a profound sense of antiquity, most famously in the vast underground legion of life-sized clay warriors. The atmosphere is one of dusty grandeur, where the echo of camel caravans blends with the aroma of sizzling Muslim Quarter street food and the solemn chants from ancient pagodas, offering a visceral journey back to the zenith of China's early empires.
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Guilin

A city of karst peaks, jade-green rivers, and timeless countryside

Guilin
A city of karst peaks, jade-green rivers, and timeless countryside
Nestled in the Guangxi region of southern China, Guilin has long been regarded as one of the country's most breathtaking destinations. The city is defined by its dramatic karst topography — limestone peaks rising sharply from flat plains, mirrored in the calm waters of the Li River. Beyond the iconic river cruise to Yangshuo, the surrounding countryside rewards those who venture further: the terraced rice paddies of Longji, the cave systems of Reed Flute Rock, and the living culture of Zhuang and Yao ethnic communities in the highlands. Guilin is a city where natural wonder and cultural depth exist side by side.
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Shanghai

Where East meets West at a breathtaking pace

Shanghai
Where East meets West at a breathtaking pace
Think New York's skyline meets Parisian boulevards, all layered with a uniquely Chinese energy. You'll find colonial architecture along the Huangpu River that feels strangely familiar, standing directly opposite a forest of sci-fi skyscrapers. It's a city of intense contrasts: serene ancient gardens a stone's throw from neon-lit shopping malls, bustling street food stalls next to Michelin-starred restaurants, and a relentless, forward-driving momentum that makes it feel like the capital of the 21st century. It’s overwhelming, exhilarating, and utterly unforgettable.
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Great Wall Experience

Explore one of the most iconic wonders of the world with ample time to walk ancient ramparts, soak in panoramic mountain views, and capture unforgettable photos. Experience the Great Wall at your own pace, discovering watchtowers, steep climbs, and sweeping vistas that have stood for centuries.

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High-speed train

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Terracotta Warriors

Discover the world-famous Terracotta Army in Xi’an, one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. Created over 2,000 years ago to guard China’s first emperor in the afterlife, thousands of life-sized warriors stand in silent formation, each with unique features—offering a powerful and unforgettable insight into China’s imperial history.

Upon your arrival at Beijing airport, our guide will be waiting for you outside the customs of Beijing Airport, and then the driver will transfer you to the hotel. Relax during the remainder of the day.
Meals: ✗
Visit Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City (the Treasure Gallery included) this morning. Then enjoy your lunch at a good local restaurant.

In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Heaven, and thereafter watch a wonderful Acrobatic Show. Tonight, we specially serve you a welcome a la carte dinner (valued at CNY150.00 per person and included in tour price) at a popular restaurant, where you can have a taste of the most famous Peking Roast Duck and other authentic typical dishes.

✓ Breakfast | ✓ Lunch | ✓ Dinner
Today's highlight is to visit Mutianyu Great Wall. A round-trip cable car ride is included. We will leave you enough time hiking on the wall and specially provide red wine for a group-toasting on the Wall. Enjoy a buffet lunch, then we will drive back downtown and have a photo stop at the Olympic National Stadium (Bird's Nest). You will admire the splendid building from close by. Afterwards, take a rickshaw tour to explore the original Hutong alleys and have a chance to visit a local family courtyard house.
✓ Breakfast | ✓ Lunch
In the morning, visit the imperial Summer Palace. After lunch, take a high-speed train to Xi'an. Our guide and driver in Xi'an will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel.
✓ Breakfast | ✓ Lunch
Today's highlight is to visit the Terracotta Army Museum, followed by a lunch at a good restaurant nearby. After lunch, you will take a family visit to home of the first discoverer of the Terracotta Army. And then make a mini clay warrior by yourself with the help of a local artisan. Drive back Xi'an and visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. A splendid evening is in store when you will be entertained by the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show while partaking of the famous Dumpling Dinner.

Tip: Dumplings are a traditional local food in northern China and are made of wheat flour with various indigenous fillings. This has long been a favorite food of the local people, so we have arranged for you to have a taste of this specialty today. You will also have an opportunity to learn more about the diversified Chinese food culture.

✓ Breakfast | ✓ Lunch | ✓ Dinner
The day begins with a leisure visit to the City Wall Park, where you can observe the day-to-day life of the locals and learn to practice Tai Chi from the master. Then continue to visit the ancient City Wall for an exciting experience. Around noon, explore the lively Muslim Quarter and enjoy an a la carte local food lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Great Mosque and the Shaanxi History Museum.
✓ Breakfast | ✓ Lunch
This morning, take a flight to Guilin. Our guide and driver in Guilin will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. Visit the Reed Flute Cave and the Elephant Trunk Hill.
✓ Breakfast
Appreciate the Li River scenery by cruising down from Guilin to Yangshuo. Disembark at Yangshuo in about 4.5 hours and walk through the famous West Street. After that, you will be driven to the countryside of Yangshuo to soak up the amazing rural views and pay a visit to a local villager's home. Finally, we will drive you back to Guilin.

Tip: The lunch served on the cruise today is simple Chinese box lunch. It might not be up to your taste, so we kindly suggest you have a hearty breakfast at the hotel this morning.

✓ Breakfast | ✓ Dinner
Take a flight to Shanghai. Our guide and driver in Shanghai will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. Your Shanghai hotel enjoys a very good location close to the north Bund. Enjoy your time strolling around.
✓ Breakfast
This morning, visit Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden and explore its nearby traditional bazaar. Lunch is on your own choice and expense. After that, stroll along the thriving Bund area and then take a one-hour cruise tour on the Huangpu River. Upon returning to the hotel our guide will see you into the lobby to say bon voyage.
✓ Breakfast
Today you will travel to the airport for your departing flight. Due to different flight schedules, the hotel-airport transfer service is not included. But we are glad to assist if you need. Taxi is a very convenient way and at a good price in China. We wish you a nice journey home and memories to last a lifetime.
✓ Breakfast

Hotel Information

5-star hotel

  • Beijing Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong or similar

5 star hotel

  • Xian Crown Plaza or similar

5-star hotel

  • Sheraton Guilin Hotel or similar

4 star hotel

  • Shanghai Sunrise On the Bund or similar

【hotel introduction】

  • 4-5 star hotels
  • Prime location, easy access to city center
  • Two persons in one room

Fee Inclusions

  • Entrance fees to all scenic spots and attractions as specified in the itinerary
  • All sightseeing activities and visits mentioned in the itinerary
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver for all transfers and sightseeing as outlined
  • Daily breakfasts and meals as specified in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
  • English-speaking local guide in each city, providing on-site guiding services
  • Hotel accommodation based on twin-bed sharing in 4-star or equivalent hotels
  • High-speed train tickets as specified in the itinerary (second class)

Fee Exclusions

  • International flights or train tickets to enter or leave China
  • China entry visa fees
  • Personal expenses, including laundry, drinks, telephone calls, optional activities, and any services not listed in the itinerary
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Medication and medical expenses incurred due to illness or accidents during the trip
  • Gratuities for guides and drivers

Booking Terms & Conditions

Cancellation or Changes by the Local Agent

  • In the unlikely event that the tour needs to be cancelled or postponed due to health, safety or other circumstances beyond our control in China, we will inform customers as soon as possible.
  • If cancellation occurs before the final payment is due, all payments made will be fully refunded.
  • If the tour is postponed, customers will be offered the option to join the same tour at a later date. Tour prices may vary depending on the season. Customers will be given a reasonable period of time to decide whether to accept the revised arrangements or request a refund of payments made.
  • After final payment has been made, cancellation may only occur due to serious and unforeseeable circumstances such as natural disasters, civil unrest or epidemic disease. In such cases, refunds will be subject to the policies of local suppliers, as some services may have already been confirmed and paid.

Cancellation by the Customer

  • All cancellations must be made in writing by email and will take effect upon receipt.
  • Cancellation charges are applied as follows:

- More than 35 days before departure: No cancellation fee from us, except for any actual losses that may be caused by air/hotel/cruise cancellation.
- 34–20 days before departure: 35% of the total tour cost
- 19–8 days before departure: 55% of the total tour cost
- Less than 5 days before departure or after departure: 100% of the total tour cost

  • No refunds will be given for unused services if a customer leaves the tour early.
  • Refunds due to serious illness or injury are subject to approval by the local travel agent and supporting documentation.
  • No refund will be made for customers unable to travel due to missing or invalid travel documents, including passports or visas.