10-Day Private Tour to Shanghai,Guilin,Xi'an and Beijing, Shanghai

About this activity

Visit highlights of China including the Shanghai, Guilin,Xi'an and Beijing with this 10 day private tour from Shanghai.

You will be picked up from your Shanghai hotel and dropped off at Beijing.

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At a glance

Duration: 10 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Chinese, English
Operated by: happychinatours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–9 years) · Adults (10–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: The private car & private guide
Included: The entrance tickets
Included: Lunch
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: The bullet train ticket from Xi'an to Beijing with the first class
Included: The flight ticket from Shanghai to Guilin and Guilin to Xi'an(economy class)

Not included

Not included: Others not mentioned above
Not included: The hotel and dinner

Itinerary

Day 1 · Shanghai. O/N Shanghai.

Shanghai

10 min

Your guide will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel at around 09:00 in the morning. You will be escorted to the well-known Urban Planning Exhibition Hall in around 20 minutes ride.
Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall

one hour Admission included

At Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, you can view many textual and graphic files and architectural models, which will help you get an overall understanding of the development of Shanghai.

The Urban Planning Exhibition Hall showcases the urbanization and modernization of Shanghai. You will know more about Shanghai's past and present by viewing the miniatures of the city, and rich materials about the city planning. Also, the high-tech methods are widely adopted to forecast the blueprint of Shanghai through 2020.
Yu Garden

one hour Admission included

In the afternoon, have a relaxing time rambling in the beautiful Yu Garden.Located in the old town, Yuyuan Garden is the most famous ancient site in this city for its ingenious layout and delicate architecture. The treasure of the garden, Yu Ling Long (an exquisite jade stone), an artificial hill, is considered as one of the three most well-known peaks in Southern China.
Yuyuan Old Street

40 min

Next, visit the Yuyuan Bazaar, also known as Yuyuan Market, is outside the Yu Garden, in the heart of Old Shanghai City, and close to the Old City God Temple. There are many traditional Chinese buildings, which nowadays are used as commercial stores to sell local products, snacks, jewelry, souvenirs, antiques and so on.
Shanghai World Financial Center

1 h 30 min Admission included

Afterwards, go to the Shanghai World Financial Center and go up to the 100th floor for the panoramic views of the city. It is the world's 8th tallest building, and the 4th tallest structure in Mainland China. The 100th floor has a viewing gallery that is 55 meters long. It is the second highest observation deck in China. It is higher than the viewing platforms on the Canadian TV Tower (447 meters) and the Dubai Tower (440 meters).
The Bund (Wai Tan)

40 min

After that you will come to the Bund area which is the quintessential of Shanghai area. Located on the bank of Huangpu River, travelers come to the Bund not only for the charming riverside scenery, but the unique western and gothic architectures also deserve a look. We will set aside some free time for you to stroll around the Bund and take some photos.
Shanghai

18 hours

Finally,will drive you back to your hotel, or you may enjoy your own time at Nanjing Road that is very close by.

Day 2 · Shanghai - Guilin by flight. O/N Guilin.

Stop 1

10 min

Your guide will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel at around 09:00 in the morning. You will be escorted to the well-known Zhujiajiao water town in around 60 minutes ride.
Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

2 hours Admission included

The Zhu Jia Jiao water town, is well-known throughout the country, with a history of more than 1,700 years. Covering an area of 47 square kilometers (11,614 acres), the little fan-shaped town, being regarded as Shanghai's Venice, glimmers like a bright pearl in the landscape of lakes and mountains.

The three places in the water town deserve your visit: Kezhi Garden, Qing Dynasty Post Office and Fangsheng Bridge. Your tour guide will accompany you to visit these.
Jade Buddha Temple

one hour Admission included

After the lunch,we will take you to the Jade Buddha Temple. Built in 1882 for the two white jade Buddha statues from Burma, the Jade Buddha Temple is a famous Buddhist shrine and an active Zen monastery. The temple plays an important role in disseminating Buddhism through cultural means, including lectures and library service, Buddhist academic publishes as well as regular Buddhist cultural activities.
Tianzifang

40 min

Then later will conclude at Tianzifang, an old-style cultural block featuring distinctive Shikumen buildings with art studios, themed cafés and bars, and handicraft workshops.
Stop 5

2 hours

After the tour, drive you to Pudong international airport where a airplane to Guilin is waiting for you(MU9223 21:15-23:55). The flight takes around 2.5 hours.
Stop 6

20 min

Upon arrival at Guilin, you will be picked up on time and transferred to the Guilin hotel(driver only, no guide).

Day 3 · Guilin. O/N Guilin.

Guilin

10 min

Your guide will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel at around 09:00 in the morning. You will be escorted to the well-known Reed Flute Cave in around 30 minutes ride.
Reed Flute Cave (Ludi Yan)

one hour Admission included

Upon arrival in the cave, you will into the underground karst cave and marvel at the amazing formations of stalagmites and stalactites.

The Reed Flute Cave is a renowned karst cave with a great number of stalagmites and stalactites in shapes of bamboo shoots, pillars, curtains and flowers, which turns it into a splendid underground palace. Inside the cave, you could discover more astonishing sights, such as stone lions, miniature forest, pagodas and crystal chambers. Each one has a romantic or interesting story associated with it. The vivid interpretation of our guide along with the lighting add mystery to the scene. The trip to the cave lasts about 40 minutes.
Longji Rice Terraces

4 hours Admission included

After a two-hour drive you will reach the entrance for the Longji Terraces where you will buy get the Longji entrance tickets for the rice terraces in Ping'an Village, This village has the most famous and beautiful rice terraces in Longji and need about a 30-minute drive again from the entrance tickets office.
Ping'an Village

2 hours

Upon arrival, Then you will take a moderate trek along steps to Ping'an Zhuang Village. The walk up takes about 40 minutes. Your guide will take you on a stroll around the village where you can glimpse the local Zhuang peoples' unique wooden stilted houses and we can have a lunch in the village.

After a short lunch break, continue your terrace exploration to the No.2 Viewing Platform(Seven star with the moon), a 15-minute walk, which is a fantastic spot for a bird's-eye view of the Longji Terraces beneath your feet. You will have enough time to take pictures and enjoy the fresh air at the platform. And then, we will head to No.1 Viewing Platform(Nine Dragons and five tigers) and need 30 minutes via the flat path.
Guilin

18 hours

Afterwards, take the private car to your Guilin hotel around 18:00pm and is free time for you.

Day 4 · Guilin - Yangshuo. O/N Yangshuo.

Guilin

10 min

In the morning, your guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel at around 07:45, and then escort you to the Zhujiang pier, where you will start the Guilin Li River cruise to Yangshuo(4 star boat with the buffet lunch).
Li River

4 hours Admission included

The boarding time is scheduled at 9:20am, and the whole journey takes about 4 hours. With our guide's company and interpretation, you could immerse yourself in the stunning karst landscape made up of rolling hills, verdant forests, odd caves and tranquil villages along the Li River. A buffet Chinese lunch will be offered on board before you reach Yangshuo at 2:00pm.
Xianggong Mountain

40 min Admission included

After disembarkation, will drive you to see the Yangshuo Xianggong hill.You will climb for 15 minutes along a moderately sloped staircase to reach the top of Xianggong Hill. Please inform our guide in advance if you need a walking stick. Lying between the famous Yellow Cloth Shoal and the Mural Hill, Xianggong Hill is one of the greatest viewing platforms in Guilin to take in the glamour of the Li River. The supreme view of the meandering Li River making a 180-degree bend, attracts countless visitors and photographers annually.
Yangshuo County

18 hours

At the end, your guide will escort you to your Yangshuo hotel and is free time for you.

There is a night show option in Yangshuo. It is the 'Impression Sanjie Liu', performed above and on the Li River and against verdant hills. The dreamlike stage effect and original singing and dancing of national minorities have won the performance a great reputation among visitors. The show begins at 20:00 and lasts for 70 minutes; ticket prices range from CNY 268 to CNY 368 depending on the seats. If you are interested, our guide will reserve tickets for you and escort you to the site after you finish your dinner.

Day 5 · Yangshuo - Xi'an by flight. O/N Xi'an.

Yangshuo County

10 min

In the morning, Your guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel at around 09:00, and then escort you to the Yulong river, where you will start the Yangshuo Yulong bamboo boat tour.
Yulong River

one hour Admission included

Taking a bamboo raft ride on the Yulong River (or dragon river), a tributary of the Li River, is a very relaxing way to enjoy the highly scenic area south of Yangshuo. Here you can enjoy the stunning scenery and views of country life on a non-motorised raft in the traditional way with a gondolier who steers you over the breakwaters past many small mud-brick villages and farmlands. Once you’re on the bamboo raft, sitting and enjoying the peaceful countryside, the limestone mountains, the beauty of this experience opens out before you. Even if you have cycled the area with a few hidden stretches approaching the river, the view from the river is very different. The boat lasts for 50 minutes, one way boat ride.
Fuli Ancient Town

30 min

Next, go to Yangshuo Fuli Town by car; the duration is about 20 minutes. In this town, will take you to experience the life of local farmers. First, your guide will escort you to a local market then can head to the old streets to see the fan, paintings and water buffalo near the river(end of the street).
Xingping Town

one hour

What used to be sleepy riverside village, Xingping village has actually grown to Xingping town of which the old center can easily be explored in about 1 hour. Xingping has a long history and many buildings date back to the Qing and Ming dynasties. On local market days the town comes to life and can get quite busy with locals from the surrounding villages coming to buy and sell their produce. Restaurants and coffee shops sell the local specialty, beer fish, and local handicrafts which range from really cheap handmade jewellery,

Also,the scenery around Xingping is magnificent and you can see the scenery immortalised on the national 20 RMB note.
Stop 5

2 hours

After lunch at Xingping, your guide will escort you to Guilin airport and flight to Xi'an and you may take the GJ8746 20:10--22:05. The flight takes around 2hrs.
Stop 6

30 min

Upon arrival at Xi'an, you will be picked up on time and transferred to the hotel(Driver only, no guide).

Day 6 · Xi'an. O/N Xi'an.

Xi'an

10 min

In the morning,your tour guide can meet you at your Xi'an hotel lobby at 9:00am then transfer to Terracotta Warriors Museum, need 80 minutes driving,45km.
The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses

2 hours Admission included

Your guide will reserve tickets for you online in advance and will help you skip the line at the entrance of the Museum. Following your guide, you will explore the Terracotta Warriors Museum by visiting the three excavated pits, as well as the Bronze Chariots and Horses Exhibition Hall. Although the clay warriors and horses have been buried for more than 2,200 years, they are still vivid with distinct appearances. You will spend at least two and a half hours to see this amazing site.
Small Goose Pagoda

40 min

Next, you will transfer to Small Wild Goose Pagoda which is located inside Jianfu Temple, about one kilometer south of Xi'an city proper. It is one of the two famous and important Buddhist pagodas erected in the Tang Dynasty about 1300 years ago. Small Wild Goose Pagoda and its large neighbor, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, are two important Buddhist sites, dating back to the Tang Dynasty, 1300 years ago.

The two pagodas were a symbol of Chang'an (Constant Peace) city. Xi'an (West Peace) was called Chang'an until the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), when Beijing became the capital of China. Chang'an had served as the capital for ten dynasties.
Xi'an City Wall

1 h 30 min Admission included

After lunch, you will transfer to city wall.You can walking or cycling around the wall, the bike fees you pay locally if you do that.

The first landmark visitors will encounter in Xian is the ancient City Wall, which stretches round the old city. It is also one of the most famous attractions in Xian. Today, this wall represents one of the oldest and best preserved Chinese city walls, as well being one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world.
Muslim Quarter

one hour

Your last stop will be the Muslim Bazaar, the most thriving area of the city. If you are interested, you can explore the bazaar at your own pace and then return to the hotel by yourself. Our guide will give you directions for returning to your hotel. The Great Mosque and the Bell and Drum Tower Square are within walking distance of the Bazaar. There are many boutique stores at fair prices in Bazaar and also a number of excellent choices of food for dinner.
Xi'an

18 hours

At the end, drive you back to your Xi'an hotel.

Day 7 · Xi'an. O/N Xi'an.

Xi'an

10 min

In the morning,your tour guide will meet you at your Xi'an hotel lobby at 8:30am then transfer to Hanyanglin, need 30 minutes driving,15km.
Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Hanyangling)

2 hours Admission included

You first drive for one hour to visit the Hanyangling Mausoleum, which is on the site of the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi built in 153 AD. In the company of the guide, you will have a close look at the thousand-year-old tombs through the glass floors and the glass walls in the tomb pits. Besides, the advanced Spectra Vision program will reproduce the real life of the Western Han Dynasty about 2,000 years ago. We will ensure you two hours exploring the site.
Shaanxi History Museum

2 hours

After lunch, you continue Xi'an tour to explore Shaanxi History Museum. Unique historical and culture heritage of Shaanxi is undoubted worth the praise as treasure house of Chinese civilization, and Shaanxi History Museum is definitely a palace of art to display Shaanxi's history and culture and China's ancient civilization. There are as many as some 370,000 antiquities collected, ranging from prehistorical relics to that of the 1840s. Time spans more than one million years and the collection is superior in value, quantity, rank and species. Your guide will provide professional full explanations.
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda

30 min

Instead of entering the temple to visit the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, you will have a photo stop here for half an hour. With suggestions from our former guests, it is enough to see the pagoda and the statue of Monk Xuanzang at the south square outside the temple. As a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists, the pagoda built during the Tang Dynasty was once the site for Xuanzang to translate the Buddhist sutras.
Xi'an

18 hours

Finally, your guide will escort you to your hotel.

Day 8 · Xi'an - Beijing by train. O/N Beijing.

Stop 1

50 min

Today, there is no activities, just take a train to Beijing with the first class and just offer the driver bring you to the train station,no tour guide, you may take the G350 10:18-14:46 and the train takes around 4.5 hours.
Beijing West Railway Station

30 min

Upon arrival at Beijing, you will be picked up on time with our Beijing local driver and transferred to Beijing hotel(Driver only, no guide).

Day 9 · Beijing. O/N Beijing

Beijing

10 min

Today,your tour guide can meet you at your Beijing hotel lobby at 8:00am.Then, you will be escorted to the Tiananmen Square first.
Tiananmen Square

30 min

At Tiananmen Square, you can take great photos of the Tiananmen Tower, Monument to People's Heroes, and Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao.

The Tiananmen Square is seated in the center of Beijing City. During the past hundreds of years, it has witnessed numerous historical events and assemblies. Nowadays, it becomes a holding place for grand celebrations, military parades, and welcoming ceremonies for foreign leaders. Besides, visitors can admire the towering Monument to People's Heroes and the solemn Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao on the square. Traditional Tiananmen Tower, Zhengyang Gate and Qianmen Arrow Tower can also be found there.
The Palace Museum

2 hours Admission included

Then, you will be led to go across the Tiananmen Tower to visit the Forbidden City, where 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368 - 1911) lived and handled national affairs.

Served as the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Forbidden City is the largest and the best-preserved old wooden complex in the world. The whole palace is divided into Inner Court and Outer Court by the Palace of Heavenly Purity with the outer one for emperors to handle affairs and the inner one as the living place for the imperial family. The complex is also a giant museum with more than one million national treasures exhibited there.
Mutianyu Great Wall

2 hours Admission included

Upon arrival in the parking lot of the scenic area, you will first take an electric car to the entry, and then take the chairlift up to the 14th watchtower. Have a leisurely hike on the wall for about 2 hours, at the end take the toboggan town.

The Great Wall at Mutianyu was built and restored in the early Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) and is one of the most famous sections of the Wall. Mutianyu enjoys the great reputation of "Out of all the Great Walls, Mutianyu stands apart". Roam the ancient structure and learn the history and facts that make its so famous. Your professional guide will be able to answer any questions and offer exclusive stories and facts about the Mutianyu Great Wall.
Beijing

18 hours

At the end, you will escort you to your Beijing hotel.

Day 10 · Beijing. The tour end.

Beijing

10 min

In the morning, your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel and continue your Beijing tour.
Temple of Heaven

1 h 30 min Admission included

You will firstly visit the Temple of Heaven. It is the largest royal ceremonial building groups in China. Emperors in the past used to hold the annual sacrificial activities here to worship the heaven and pray for a good harvest. Now it has developed into a large park where you can also see local people doing exercises and more recreational activities.
Back Lakes (Hou Hai)

one hour Admission included

Next you will continue your visit to Beijing Hutong. There you will take a rickshaw to go through the old alleys and pay a visit to a Hutong family to see how the old Beijingers live. There are many popular restaurants, cafes and local food stores in the area, so we may have a lunch there. It should be a good chance to taste the local food there. Our guide will offer you suggestions. After lunch, you could stroll around Houhai Lake and explore more of the Hutong area.
Lama Temple (Yonghegong)

one hour Admission included

After the Hutong visit, we will drive you to the Lama Temple, which is regarded as the largest Buddhist temple in Beijing. It combines the various architectural styles of different groups, including Han, Manchu, Mongol and Tibet. Opened to tourists from 1981, there are hundreds of thousands of people coming here for praying and visiting every year.
Summer Palace

2 hours Admission included

An about 30-minute drive will take you to the Summer Palace, which is reputed as the museum of ancient royal gardens. Our expert guide will show you around. The whole garden mainly consists of the Longevity Hill and the Kunming Lake. The Long Corridor, seven hundred twenty-eight meters (796.2 yards) in length, boasts as the longest corridor in Chinese gardens. Beginning from the Yaoyue (Inviting-Moon) Gate and ending up with Shizhang Pavilion, the corridor ingeniously links Longevity Hill with Kunming Lake. You might appreciate the exquisite murals and enjoy the melodious music while walking along there.
Beijing

10 min

Finally,your guide and driver will escort you back to the hotel.End of your 10 days tour services.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

JI Hotel Shanghai Jintie Hongqiao Zhongxin
Jinjiang Inn Shanghai Qingfang Market Caoan Road
L'otel
Jushayuan Hotel
JI Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao
Manxin Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao West Yan'an Road
Ji Hotel Shanghai Caohejing
Lianchu Business Hotel Pingtang
Jin Jiang Metropolo Hua Ting Guest House
Lavande Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Wuzhong Road
Ji Hotel (Shanghai Longbai Xincun Metro Station)
ibis Styles Shangai Gubei

and 1,583 more pickup points

We can pick up any hotels at Shanghai city central

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.