why would be the price for a single room. if we which to add a couple of excretions to one of the cities we will visit, would that be possible? would you be open to help in recommending few restaurants for dining and would you help in booking on the days of our choice? if we wish to add Hong Kong to the trip, would you be open to help booking the express train and a hotel? I realize that you have a Black Friday offer, would you kindly extended it for more time for us as we just started looking at sites and will need some time to commit.

This tour is a Small Group Tour, the hotel accommodation is based on two people sharing one room. If there is a solo traveler want to sign in this group, he/she should pay the extra for the single room. Since you are two, you only pay the price for double occupancy. Sure, the local tour guide will very happy to give you some suggestions for food and restaurants for dining. If necessary, the tour guide will help you to make a booking or reservation for you in advance. No problem, we will help you to book hotel, high-speed train or other tour service in Hong Kong per your requests. May I have your preferred tour date ? Then I can submit a application for you.

Can I cancel my booking and what is the refund policy?

Cancellations can be made through our website, and refunds will be processed according to our policy.

How can I confirm if my chosen departure date is available?

Departure requires at least two participants. You can place a booking to confirm your spot.

Are the hotels non smoking throughout? Are the transport, driver and guide non smoking within transport used?

We have decided we will take the 11 Day Small group tour that does Beijing, xian, gulian and Shanghai. Does it make any difference if we book this with Agate or Travel China Guide if you are the same company? Also, for gratuities for guides and drivers do we give cash? Or card payment? Do we need cash for eating out, markets? How much cash do you recommend taking for the 11 days? Can you give us an idea of what is the usual gratuity amount?

What is included in the quoted price for the tour?

The quoted price typically includes accommodation, meals as per itinerary, guided transfers, and entrance fees for activities.

How can I make payments for the tour?

Payments can be made online, and several card types are accepted for booking your tour.

What happens if the tour doesn't guarantee departure?

If not enough participants confirm, you may change your dates or opt for a private tour with an additional charge.

What flights are included in the tour package?

Domestic flights between cities as specified in the itinerary are included, but international flights are not.

What should I do if I experience issues on tour?

You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button for immediate assistance during your tour.

Is the China National Holiday finished on October 10, 2025? Does this tour include hotels in Xi'an, Guilin and Shanghai? If we want to add 3 additional nights in Shanghai hotel, what is cost?

The National Holiday will finished on October 8. The hotel in each city will be included. You could check it in the tour itinerary on the date reaching the city. For the Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World (5 star), the room rate is USD229 per night per room with 2 breakfasts. If you need it, I can add it for you after the tour.

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11-Day Classic Luxury China Group: Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin & Shanghai, Deluxe Hotels

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The Great Wall at Mutianyu (Beijing) we took the chair lift option which meant we could ride the toboggan back down.
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Itinerary

Day 1
Beijing
Start point
Beijing, China (24-hour Airport Pick-up, 00:00 - 23:55)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong)
Landmarks
Beijing Airports
Day 2
Beijing
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome a la carte dinner with Peking Roast Duck and other authentic typical dishes (valued at CNY150.00 per person))
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong)
Included Activities
- Visit Tiananmen Square
- Guided tour of Forbidden City with Treasure Gallery access
- Visit Temple of Heaven
- Acrobatic show at Red Theater
- Welcome a la carte dinner at popular restaurant
Landmarks
Tiananmen Square
Forbidden City
Temple of Heaven
Red Theater
Day 3
Beijing
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong)
Included Activities
- Visit Mutianyu Great Wall
- Round-trip cable car at Mutianyu Great Wall
- Red wine group-toasting on Great Wall
- Photo stop at Olympic National Stadium (Bird's Nest)
- Rickshaw tour of Hutong alleys
- Visit to local family home
Landmarks
Mutianyu Great Wall
Olympic National Stadium (Bird's Nest)
Day 4
Beijing to Xi'an
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch)
Accommodation
Hotel (Crowne Plaza Xi'an)
Included Activities
- Visit Summer Palace
Landmarks
Summer Palace
Day 5
Xi'an
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a good restaurant nearby), Dinner (Traditional dumpling dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel (Crowne Plaza Xi'an)
Included Activities
- Visit Terracotta Army Museum
- Visit home of first discoverer of the Terracotta Army
- Create mini clay warrior with local artisan
- Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda
- Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show
Landmarks
Terracotta Army Museum
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Day 6
Xi'an
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Local food at Muslim Quarter)
Accommodation
Hotel (Crowne Plaza Xi'an)
Included Activities
- Leisure visit to City Wall Park
- Practice Tai Chi with master at City Wall Park
- Walk the ancient City Wall
- Explore Muslim Quarter
- Visit Great Mosque
- Visit Shaanxi History Museum
Landmarks
City Wall Park
City Wall
Muslim Quarter
Great Mosque
Shaanxi History Museum
Day 7
Xi'an to Guilin
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Sheraton Guilin Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Reed Flute Cave
- Visit Elephant Trunk Hill
Landmarks
Reed Flute Cave
Elephant Trunk Hill
Day 8
Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Simple Chinese lunch box on the cruise)
Accommodation
Hotel (Sheraton Guilin Hotel)
Included Activities
- Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo
- Walk through West Street in Yangshuo
- Visit local villager's home in Yangshuo countryside
Landmarks
Li River
West Street
Day 9
Guilin to Shanghai
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel ( The Sunrise on the Bund)
Day 10
Shanghai
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel ( The Sunrise on the Bund)
Included Activities
- Visit Shanghai Museum
- Visit Yu Garden
- Explore traditional bazaar
- One-hour cruise tour along Huangpu River at the Bund
Landmarks
Shanghai Museum
Yu Garden
Bund
Huangpu River
Day 11
Shanghai
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hotel-airport transfer (available for arrangement)

Landmarks
Beijing Airports

Landmarks
Tiananmen Square
Forbidden City
Temple of Heaven
Red Theater

Landmarks
Mutianyu Great Wall
Olympic National Stadium (Bird's Nest)

Landmarks
Summer Palace

Landmarks
Terracotta Army Museum
Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Landmarks
City Wall Park
City Wall
Muslim Quarter
Great Mosque
Shaanxi History Museum

Landmarks
Reed Flute Cave
Elephant Trunk Hill

Landmarks
Li River
West Street

Landmarks
Shanghai Museum
Yu Garden
Bund
Huangpu River

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Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Itinerary
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Guide
5.0
Accommodation
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Food
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Carl
November 3rd, 2019
5
This is a great tour that packs a lot in. Time flies as you see so much although you won't spend long at many of the...
This is a great tour that packs a lot in. Time flies as you see so much although you won't spend long at many of the sites. My favourite bits of the itinerary were: - The Great Wall at Mutianyu (Beijing) we took the chair lift option which meant we could ride the toboggan back down. - Terracotta Warriors (Xian) half day - Li River Cruise (Guilin) - Huangpu River Cruise (Shanghai) which luckily turned into an evening cruise as we couldn't get on the earlier one. Those are the highlights but there are so many other things such as the Tang Dynasty Dancing and Dumpling Dinner and Summer Palace in Beijng and Reed Flute Caves in Guilin. In particular Guilin so picturesque and Shanghai so modern. We were lucky with our first two guides, Tina (Beijing) and Celine (Xian) who were both excellent. Autumn in Guilin and Mindy in Shanghai were good too. Autumn stayed with us to help us find and order food in the evenings so a couple of long shifts for her. Celine helped arrange a birthday cake for one of our younger travellers. Included meals were excellent. Full banquets usually in local restaurants but we really enjoyed the home cooked lunch as well. Food was plentyful. We even enjoyed the set meal box on the cruise. Hotels were generally of a good standard. Check-in at The Great Wall Hotel in Beijing was really slow though and trying to find a table for breakfast was difficult and located a fair distance away from where the restaurants are (need to get the subway to reach them) The hotel in Guilin was the worst one, the rooms being some distance away from the lift and lobby and small bathrooms. The hotel in Shanghai was excellent. It was nice touch that we got framed photo souvenirs of our trip from Beijing although I think both myself and my sister should have received one each as we paid for single supplements. Some feedback I'd give would be that they need to let us know about the optional night tours that are available on the website/ itinerary before we come out so that we can budget properly. There was a night visit for the Big Goose Pagoda in Xian with the musical fountain light show which we would have liked to have gone to didn't go to due to the weather. We found that the night cruise in Guilin was expensive as the premium we paid for the guide to buy the tickets and come onboard with us was excessive. We could have just walked to the ticket office and bought the tickets ourselves. The night tour of Shanghai was just as expensive but at least that included a coach to drive us around as well as the guide. Having said that, we could have used the subway and got around ourselves and because it started so late, we didn't see much. It is worth going up Jin Mao Tower. Overall, we had a great time on this trip and would recommend Travel China Guide.Show more
Traveled in October 2019
Reply from: Agate Travel
Dear Carl Yu, How kind of you to have posted this inspiring review! Thank you for recommending TravelChinaGuide (a branch website of AgateTravel). We are very grateful for your review on our services, especially your four guides in each city. We are proud of having such professional and attentive tour guides who always make their great efforts to provide high-quality service. Also, what a nice thing to hear that you were satisfied the itinerary. Meanwhile, we are sorry for your disappointment with the arrangement of hotels in Beijing and Guilin, as well as the cost and time arrangement of the night tours. Our customer service team has begun their work on these to make improvements. Thank you for your encouragement. Your support is our greatest reward and it is our sincere hope that you will join us to explore other holiday destinations again! Wish you a good day!
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Amy
Asked on December 3rd, 2025
why would be the price for a single room. if we which to add a couple of excretions to one of the cities we will visit, would that be possible? would you be open to help in recommending few restaurants for dining and would you help in booking on the days of our choice? if we wish to add Hong Kong to the trip, would you be open to help booking the express train and a hotel? I realize that you have a Black Friday offer, would you kindly extended it for more time for us as we just started looking at sites and will need some time to commit.
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Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Agate TravelOperator•Written December 2025
  This tour is a Small Group Tour, the hotel accommodation is based on two people sharing one room. If there is a solo traveler want to sign in this group, he/she should pay the extra for the single room. Since you are two, you only pay the price for double occupancy. Sure, the local tour guide will very happy to give you some suggestions for food and restaurants for dining. If necessary, the tour guide will help you to make a booking or reservation for you in advance. No problem, we will help you to book hotel, high-speed train or other tour service in Hong Kong per your requests. May I have your preferred tour date ? Then I can submit a application for you.
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Paul
Asked on March 19th, 2025
Can I cancel my booking and what is the refund policy?
Payments
- Agate TravelOperator•Written March 2025
  Cancellations can be made through our website, and refunds will be processed according to our policy.
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Mark
Asked on February 22nd, 2025
How can I confirm if my chosen departure date is available?
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- Agate TravelOperator•Written February 2025
  Departure requires at least two participants. You can place a booking to confirm your spot.
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Alex
Asked on January 11th, 2025
Are the hotels non smoking throughout? Are the transport, driver and guide non smoking within transport used?
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  Alex
  Traveler•Written January 2025
  We have decided we will take the 11 Day Small group tour that does Beijing, xian, gulian and Shanghai. Does it make any difference if we book this with Agate or Travel China Guide if you are the same company? Also, for gratuities for guides and drivers do we give cash? Or card payment? Do we need cash for eating out, markets? How much cash do you recommend taking for the 11 days? Can you give us an idea of what is the usual gratuity amount?
- Agate TravelOperator•Written January 2025
  Wechat, Alipay and cash are the most popular ways of payment in China. You can also use credit card in some of big restuaurants and all shopping malls. You may take a small amount of cash to China. Your tour guide will also help you to find ATM to withdraw cash. You can tip your tour guide in cash, Wechat or Alipay. Tip per person per day is CNY30 to the guide and CNY15 to the driver.
- Agate TravelOperator•Written January 2025
  Yes, both hotel rooms and vehicles are non-smoking.
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  Alex
  Traveler•Written January 2025
  Do we get to go inside for the visit of the Forbidden City and how long are we there? Do we get to go inside Summer Plaace and how long are we there?
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  Alex
  Traveler•Written January 2025
  Do we get to go inside the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and how much time inside do we get? Do we get to go inside the Great Mosque? How much time allowed? How much time is given to be inside the small wild goose pagodaas there is a museum in there?
- Agate TravelOperator•Written January 2025
  Entrance fees for mentioned sights during the tour are included in the tour price. You will go inside the tourist spots and visit them. Usually it takes around two hours to visit Forbidden City, 1.5 hours in Summer Palace, 1 hour in Great Mosque and 1.5 hours in Small Wild Goose Pagoda (including the Xi'an Musuem). As for the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which is located inside the Ci'En Temple. You will go inside the Ci'En Temple and see the exterior of the pagoda.
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Josh
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What is included in the quoted price for the tour?
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- Agate TravelOperator•Written December 2024
  The quoted price typically includes accommodation, meals as per itinerary, guided transfers, and entrance fees for activities.
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Esther
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  Payments can be made online, and several card types are accepted for booking your tour.
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Saskia
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- Agate TravelOperator•Written November 2024
  If not enough participants confirm, you may change your dates or opt for a private tour with an additional charge.
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Guigui
Asked on November 18th, 2024
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- Agate TravelOperator•Written November 2024
  Domestic flights between cities as specified in the itinerary are included, but international flights are not.
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Daniela
Asked on November 4th, 2024
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Brian
Asked on October 8th, 2024
Is the China National Holiday finished on October 10, 2025? Does this tour include hotels in Xi'an, Guilin and Shanghai? If we want to add 3 additional nights in Shanghai hotel, what is cost?
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- Agate TravelOperator•Written October 2024
  The National Holiday will finished on October 8. The hotel in each city will be included. You could check it in the tour itinerary on the date reaching the city. For the Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World (5 star), the room rate is USD229 per night per room with 2 breakfasts. If you need it, I can add it for you after the tour.

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- Rabies - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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