I would like to single room supplement so pls confirm the total cost. Please also explain how you place people to share rooms if they are not traveling together is this is an option. I know May 1 and the first week is very busy. Is May 8 also very busy? I want to avoid crowds by my dates for travel are limited. Lastly, will single tourist visa be sufficient to travel to all destinations listed, especially Guilin? I plan to fly back via Hong Kong and get our from the airport for a few hours. Will single entry visa work?

May 8 is not very busy but there are still tourists in attractions and roads. And the climate in May is pleasant for traveling in China. It is not recommended that travelers who do not travel together share a room. So we recommend single tourist use single room, which you should pay the fee of the room by yourself. If you arrive in Beijing and departure from Shanghai, fly to Hong Kong from Shanghai, and you will not be back to China Mainland. Single entry's visa is okay.

Do I need a visa for this Trip? I am German citizen.

China implements visa-free policy for German passport holders. If you are interested in the tours, you can book the tour.

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Operator: Top China Travel
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 18
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Itinerary

Day 1
Beijing
Start point
China (Beijing Capital Airport)
Day 2
Beijing
Meals
Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast), Lunch (A la carte Chinese lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Heaven
- Beijing Hutong tour by rickshaw with local family visit
- Visit Tian'anmen Square
- Explore Forbidden City
Optional Activities
- Chinese Kung Fu Show at Red Theater
- Acrobatic Show
Landmarks
Temple of Heaven
Tian'anmen Square
Forbidden City
Day 3
Beijing
Meals
Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast), Lunch (A la carte lunch at restaurant at foot of Mutianyu)
Included Activities
- Visit Mutianyu Great Wall with round-way cable car
Optional Activities
- Peking Roast Duck dinner
Landmarks
Mutianyu Great Wall
Bird Nest
Water Cube
Day 4
Beijing to Xi'an
Meals
Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (A la carte lunch at local restaurant on way to Beijing West Railway Station)
Included Activities
- Visit Summer Palace
- Walk Long Corridor
Optional Activities
- Boating trip on Kunming Lake at Summer Palace
Landmarks
Summer Palace
Day 5
Xi'an
Meals
Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (A la carte lunch at local restaurant nearby Terracotta Warriors)
Included Activities
- Visit Xian City Wall
- Stop at cave dwelling pottery workshop
- Visit Terracotta Warriors
- Walk around Bell Tower Square
Optional Activities
- Bicycle ride on Xian City Wall
- Tang Dynasty Show
Landmarks
Xian City Wall
Terracotta Warriors
Bell Tower Square
Day 6
Xi'an to Guilin
Meals
Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast), Lunch (A la carte lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit Gao's Courtyard in Muslim Quarter
- Photo stop at Big Wild Goose Pagoda North Plaza
- Watch music fountain show at Big Wild Goose Pagoda North Plaza
Landmarks
Muslim Quarter
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Day 7
Guilin
Meals
Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast), Lunch (A la carte lunch at a local restaurant in Ping'an Zhuang Village with local food cooked in bamboo, such as bamboo rice and chicken)
Included Activities
- Visit Longji Rice Terraces Scenic Area
- Explore Ping'an Zhuang Village
- Explore ethnic Yao and Zhuang villages
Landmarks
Longji Rice Terraces
Ping'an Zhuang Village
Day 8
Guilin to Yangshuo and back
Meals
Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast), Lunch (Lunch-box)
Included Activities
- Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo
- West Street walk in Yangshuo
Optional Activities
- Show of Impression Liusanjie in Yangshuo
- Evening entertainment or night shows in Yangshuo
Landmarks
Li River
West Street
Day 9
Guilin to Shanghai
Meals
Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast), Lunch (A la carte lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Elephant Trunk Hill visit
- Reed Flute Cave visit
Landmarks
Elephant Trunk Hill
Reed Flute Cave
Day 10
Shanghai
Meals
Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast), Lunch (A la carte lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Shikumen Nong Tang alley walk
- Yuyuan Garden visit
- Yuyuan Bazaar exploration
- Shanghai City History Museum visit
- TV tower 2nd level elevator ascent with panoramic views
- Lujiazui financial district drive-through
- The Bund visit
Landmarks
Shikumen
Yuyuan Garden
Shanghai City History Museum
Oriental Pearl TV Tower
The Bund
Day 11
Shanghai to Departure
End point
Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong Airport)
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Zhujiajiao Water Town tour (USD 218 per person, minimum 2 travelers) including hotel pick-up, boat trip along waterway, lunch in the town, and return to hotel
Landmarks
Zhujiajiao Water Town

Landmarks
Temple of Heaven
Tian'anmen Square
Forbidden City

Landmarks
Mutianyu Great Wall
Bird Nest
Water Cube

Landmarks
Summer Palace

Landmarks
Xian City Wall
Terracotta Warriors
Bell Tower Square

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Muslim Quarter
Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Landmarks
Longji Rice Terraces
Ping'an Zhuang Village

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Li River
West Street

Landmarks
Elephant Trunk Hill
Reed Flute Cave

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Shikumen
Yuyuan Garden
Shanghai City History Museum
Oriental Pearl TV Tower
The Bund

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Zhujiajiao Water Town

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Dallen
April 28th, 2026
We had a great time with TCT, the guides were great - and the experience was amazing. We actually formed some long...
We had a great time with TCT, the guides were great - and the experience was amazing. We actually formed some long term friendships for the future which was amazing. Really the only feedback we would have is to ensure that on all transfers (train/flight) they should make sure you are next to your significant other, we got separated on one because they didn't pre-book it. Other than that highly recommend and China is a must see, totally different experience/world then what you were told and is a MUST.Show more
Eduardo
April 10th, 2026
The whole trip was really exciting and organized. Local guides (Sisi, Summer, Tiffany) were very good, especially...
The whole trip was really exciting and organized. Local guides (Sisi, Summer, Tiffany) were very good, especially David which is an angel to us all. The itinerary covered the major points of interest in China within the short 14-day schedule. Chinese food that were included were really good. The local guides went out of their way to accommodate some of our needs outside of the tour schedule. Top China Travel (TCT - tour operator) did a very good job of coordinating the daily activities, especially if there are concerns from the group member. Jennifer of TCT was really excellent in coordinating the whole trip. Given the time difference with where she is from, she responds to my email as soon as she gets the chance. Jennifer is really proactive and responded very quickly to resolve issues especially when there were concerns from the group members. Me and my two sisters enjoyed the tour.Show more
Steven
March 25th, 2026
The sites visited where mostly exceptional, however the speed of the tour was at a hectic pace with two late night...
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I would like to single room supplement so pls confirm the total cost. Please also explain how you place people to share rooms if they are not traveling together is this is an option. I know May 1 and the first week is very busy. Is May 8 also very busy? I want to avoid crowds by my dates for travel are limited. Lastly, will single tourist visa be sufficient to travel to all destinations listed, especially Guilin? I plan to fly back via Hong Kong and get our from the airport for a few hours. Will single entry visa work?
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- Top China TravelOperator•Written March 2024
  May 8 is not very busy but there are still tourists in attractions and roads. And the climate in May is pleasant for traveling in China. It is not recommended that travelers who do not travel together share a room. So we recommend single tourist use single room, which you should pay the fee of the room by yourself. If you arrive in Beijing and departure from Shanghai, fly to Hong Kong from Shanghai, and you will not be back to China Mainland. Single entry's visa is okay.
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Sarah
Asked on January 15th, 2024
Do I need a visa for this Trip? I am German citizen.
Visa
- Top China TravelOperator•Written January 2024
  China implements visa-free policy for German passport holders. If you are interested in the tours, you can book the tour.

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Classic China Tour 11D: Beijing-Xi'an-Guilin-Shanghai Small Group

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Beijing

Beijing

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Optional Activities

Beijing

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Beijing to Xi'an

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Xi'an

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Xi'an to Guilin

Included Activities

Guilin

Included Activities

Guilin to Yangshuo and back

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Guilin to Shanghai

Included Activities

Shanghai

Included Activities

Shanghai to Departure

Optional Activities

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