11-Day China's Three Golden Cities and Guilin Tour

Destinations & activities: Hotel - airport transfer

A smart choice to set Shanghai as the first destination for your China tour. Upon arrival, our China travel guide will meet you up at the airport. On the way to hotel, Shanghai will be introduced to you.

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Destinations & activities: The Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Yuyuan Garden, City God Temple, Former French Concession and a silk factory

This morning, you will visit Shanghai's landmark: Oriental Pearl TV Tower and visit Shanghai History Museum inside the tower. Later, take a free walk at Yuyuan Garden, which is what some people might call an escape from the bustling Shanghai, today you will linger in its beautiful setting and get to the nearby City God Temple. Have lunch in a restaurant serving Shanghainess cuisine.

In the afternoon, you will get a chance to get under Shanghai's glamorous mask: a visit to the Former French Concession. Here, you will learn the history of the old lane. Our last stop is a silk factory.

Destinations & activities: Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, free time in Shanghai

Although Shanghai is keeping up with the morden world, Zhujiajiao Ancient Town. Here, you will visit Tongtianhe (an ancient pharmacy), the historic Post Office, Yanyitang Art Gallery, the Chenghuang Temple, Shanghai Handicraft Exhibition Hall, Shanghai Quanhua Art Gallery, Yuanjin Temple and Kezhi Garden. Enjoy the peaceful feeling here. Have lunch before heading back to Shanghai downtown.

Have yourself some solo adventure in Shanghai.

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Destinations & activities: Hotel - airport transfer, Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, Fubo Hill and a pearl museum

A flight takes you to Guilin, check in upon arrival. Today you will visit Guilin's highlights: Reed Flute Cave, countless stalactite spring up from the earth or drop down from the ceiling of the cave, offering a stunning view. Later, get to the icon of Guilin: Elephant Trunk Hill. Have lunch after a visit to a gallery.

In the afternoon, you will visit Fubo Hill, take a rest at the lovely pavilion.

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Unfolding Li River by a Li Rive Cruise down to Yangshuo County. Have simple Chinese lunch on board whilst the landscape changes along the way.

You will get to Yangshuo in the afternoon. After check-in, your guide will take you to the famous West Street.

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Destinations & activities: Cycling in Yangshuo countryside, transfer to airport

Today you will have some fun cycling around Yangshuo's scenic countryside. Have lunch in a nice restaurant at the West Street.

In the afternoon, you will be taken to the airport for the ongoing flight to Xi'an. Meet up your Xi'an tour guide and check in hotel.

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Destinations & activities: Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Ancient City Wall and a handicraft center

After breakfast, you will visit the wonder of ancient China: Terracotta Warriors and Horses. Have lunch in a Sichuan restaurant nearby before a walk at a handicraft center.

In the afternoon, you will be back to Xi'an downtown, and visit the Ancient City Wall, where you will learn the history of the city.

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Destinations & activities: Free time in Xi'an, hotel - airport transfer

Today you will have some solo adventure in Xi'an. Later today, you will fly to Beijing. Check in upon arrival.

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Destinations & activities: Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace and a pearl store

Embrace Beijing's morning along with thousands of locals on the Tian'anmen Square. Later, get into the Forbidden City. Also known as the Royal Palace Museum or Gugong Museum, here is the place to replay China's long royal history. Have lunch in a courtyard house restaurant.

In the afternoon, you will visit the Summer Palace. Afterwards, have some solo adventure on your own.

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Destinations & activities: Temple of Heaven, Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall and free time in Beijing

In morning, we will drive walk around the famous Beijing tour site: Temple of Heaven. Later, drive up to the Great Wall at Mutianyu Section, where you will take a round-way cable car ride. Have lunch nearby.

In the afternoon, you will have some free time in Beijing. Check out our list for your solo adventure.

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Destinations & activities: Hotel to airport transfer

You will be transferred from your Beijing hotel to the airport in time for your flight home.