Welcome to Beijing
Meet your driver and transfer to your hotel. The day is yours to recover from your flight.
14 DAYS · PRIVATE & TAILOR-MADE
14-Day China Culture
& Landscapes Tour
Combine Beijing and Xi’an’s major historic sites with the Li River landscape and a longer countryside stay in Yangshuo, before finishing in Shanghai.
IDEAL FORCouples & curious explorers
DURATION14 days / 13 nights
PACECultural discovery with a rural pause
DEPARTURESYour dates, your private group
ROUTE OVERVIEW
Why this route?
Combine Beijing and Xi’an’s major historic sites with the Li River landscape and a longer countryside stay in Yangshuo, before finishing in Shanghai.
Beijing→Xi’an→Guilin & Yangshuo→Shanghai
Schematic route · not to scale. Transport and timings are confirmed in your proposal.
Key sights and experiences
- Pair China’s great cultural landmarks with southern landscapes.
- Spend unhurried days among Yangshuo’s villages and rivers.
- Finish with the energy and elegance of Shanghai.
Planning this journey
Transport on this route
High-speed rail links Beijing and Xi’an; domestic flights connect the southern and eastern stages. Flight connections and transfer times shape your final schedule.
Adapted to your group
Yangshuo provides a slower break between cities. Choose short countryside walks or discuss cycling and a river excursion according to your ability and local conditions.
DAY BY DAY
Your day-by-day itinerary
This sample itinerary is a starting point. We adjust the order, pace and experiences to suit your dates and preferences.
Palaces and the old city
Explore the Forbidden City, subject to ticket availability, and discover the stories behind Beijing’s historic lanes.
A day on the Great Wall
Visit a carefully chosen stretch of the wall, matching the walk and access arrangements to your preferences.
Beijing to Xi’an
Travel by high-speed train with transfers at both ends. Enjoy a quiet evening in Xi’an.
An ancient army
Discover the Terracotta Warriors with your guide and allow time to explore the exhibition at your own pace.
Xi’an, slowly
Explore the city wall and neighbourhood food traditions. Leave part of the afternoon free.
South to Guilin
Fly south, subject to the available flight schedule, and settle into your hotel. Connections may affect the final route.
Along the Li River
Travel through the limestone landscape towards Yangshuo. A river excursion can be included subject to weather and operation.
Village paths and open views
Explore the countryside by private vehicle and short walks, with cycling considered if it suits your group.
A day in Yangshuo
Enjoy a day at leisure. Discuss an optional cooking or cultural activity during planning.
Onward to Shanghai
Transfer to the airport and fly to Shanghai, with the timing confirmed around your selected travel dates.
Shanghai, old and new
Explore the Bund, historic neighbourhoods and garden traditions with your guide.
Pace and special requirements
A free day for galleries, shopping or a leisurely lunch. Optional experiences can be agreed in advance.
Departure
Private airport transfer and assistance coordinating your onward journey.
Hotels, transport and private guides
Hotel options and room arrangements
Tell us whether you prefer four-star, five-star or boutique hotels. Your proposal names the properties, room categories, bed arrangements and included breakfasts; no hotel category is assumed in this sample itinerary.
Transfers and intercity travel
Private airport and station transfers, with rail or domestic flights between cities where appropriate. Seat classes and luggage arrangements are specified in your proposal.
English-speaking private guides
English-speaking local guides for the agreed sightseeing days. Dedicated guiding throughout, other languages and specialist hosts can be discussed.
Pace and special requirements
Tell us about children’s ages, walking limits, step-free access, dietary needs and room preferences. We check suitable arrangements with providers before confirmation and build in breaks or free days.
What your proposal covers
Every journey is quoted individually for your travel dates, group size, accommodation and selected experiences.
Your proposal can include
Accommodation, agreed breakfasts and meals, private transfers, local guides, listed entrance tickets and specified domestic transport.
Budget separately for
International flights, visa costs where applicable, personal travel insurance, gratuities, personal spending and anything not listed as included.
No services are reserved by sending an enquiry. Availability, the final price, payment schedule and cancellation terms are confirmed in writing before booking.
How Booking WorksHOW TO PLAN YOUR TRIP
Plan your private China tour.
Send your dates, group size and interests. We will discuss a suitable route and prepare a personalised proposal.
Send your requirements.
Your interests, your pace, your wish list. There is no need to have it all worked out.
Review your itinerary.
We refine your route, stays and experiences into a personal itinerary and a clear proposal.
Confirm and prepare.
Arrive with the arrangements in place and a dedicated team to coordinate your journey.