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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, French, Spanish, Dutch
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Beijing

    Start point
    Beijing Capital Int'l Airport 北京首都国际机场 (PEK), Airport Expressway 机场高, Beijing, 100621, China (Beijing Capital Int'l Airport )
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan or similar), Hotel (Sunworld Hotel Beijing or similar), Hotel (Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Hotel or simiar)
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  2. Day 2

    Beijing

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Early lunch at nearby restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan or similar), Hotel (Sunworld Hotel Beijing or similar), Hotel (Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Hotel or simiar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Temple of Heaven
    • Watch Chinese kung fu, tai chi, square dancing, playing cards and chess at Temple of Heaven
    • Visit Tian'anmen Square
    • Explore Forbidden City
    • Climb Jingshan for panoramic views of Forbidden City

    Optional Activities

    • Beijing night shows (consult with local guide for options)
    Landmarks
    Temple of Heaven
    Tian'anmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Jingshan
  3. Day 3

    Beijing - Mutianyu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese lunch at a good restaurant at the foot of Mutianyu)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan or similar), Hotel (Sunworld Hotel Beijing or similar), Hotel (Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Hotel or simiar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mutianyu Great Wall

    Optional Activities

    • Cable car at Mutianyu Great Wall
    • Slideway at Mutianyu Great Wall
    • Peking Roast Duck dinner (consult with local guide)
    Landmarks
    Mutianyu Great Wall
    Bird Nest
    Water Cube
  4. Day 4

    Beijing - Xi'an

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese lunch at a local restaurant on the way to Beijing West Railway Station)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Meihao Hotel Xi'an East Street or similar), Hotel (Somerset Aparthotel Xindicheng Xi'an or similar), Hotel (Sofitel on Renmin Square or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Summer Palace
    • Explore Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake
    • Walk the Long Corridor

    Optional Activities

    • Boating trip on Kunming Lake
    Landmarks
    Summer Palace
    Longevity Hill
    Kunming Lake
    Long Corridor
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  5. Day 5

    Xi'an

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese lunch at nearby local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Meihao Hotel Xi'an East Street or similar), Hotel (Somerset Aparthotel Xindicheng Xi'an or similar), Hotel (Sofitel on Renmin Square or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Qin Terracotta Warriors
    • Stop at pottery workshop to learn pottery making
    • Visit Xi'an City Wall
    • Visit Wild Goose Pagoda North Square

    Optional Activities

    • Bicycle riding on Xi'an City Wall
    • Tang Dynasty Show (consult with local guide)
    Landmarks
    Qin Terracotta Warriors
    Xi'an City Wall
    Wild Goose Pagoda North Square
  6. Day 6

    Xi'an - Zhangjiajie

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Meihao Hotel Xi'an East Street or similar), Hotel (Somerset Aparthotel Xindicheng Xi'an or similar), Hotel (Sofitel on Renmin Square or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Small Wild Goose Pagoda
    • Watch traditional shadow play
    • Visit Jianfu Temple
    • Visit Xi'an Museum
    Landmarks
    Small Wild Goose Pagoda
    Jianfu Temple
    Xi'an Museum
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  7. Day 7

    Zhangjiajie

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tianmen Mountain
    • Ride Tianmen Mountain cable car
    • Walk Glass Skywalk
    • Visit Tianmen Temple
    • Explore Bonsai Garden
    • Visit Tianmen Cave
    • Walk Connected-Heaven Avenue
    • Walk on Grand Canyon Glass Bridge
    Landmarks
    Tianmen Mountain
    Glass Skywalk
    Tianmen Temple
    Grand Canyon Glass Bridge
  8. Day 8

    Zhangjiajie

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Yuanjiajie Scenic Area via Bailong Elevator
    • View Hallelujah Mountains
    • Visit First Stone Bridge in the World
    • Visit Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve via battery car
    • Visit Ten-mile Gallery via small train
    Landmarks
    Yuanjiajie Scenic Area
    Hallelujah Mountains
    First Stone Bridge in the World
    Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve
    Ten-mile Gallery
  9. Day 9

    Zhangjiajie - Guilin

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  10. Day 10

    Guilin - Longji Rice Terraces

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local food cooked in bamboo including bamboo rice and chicken at restaurant in Ping'an Zhuang Village)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hampton by Hilton Guilin Xiufeng or similar), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Guilin City Center or similar), Hotel (Sheraton Guilin Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Longji Rice Terraces Scenic Area
    • Explore ethnic villages of Yao and Zhuang people

    Optional Activities

    • Four Lakes Night Cruise in Guilin
    Landmarks
    Longji Rice Terraces
    Ping'an Zhuang Village
  11. Day 11

    Guilin - Yangshuo

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mehmood hotel or similar), Hotel (Green Lotus Hotel Yangshuo or similar), Resort (Yangshuo Resort or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo
    • Walk along West Street in Yangshuo

    Optional Activities

    • Biking in countryside around Yangshuo
    • Local vehicle tour of countryside around Yangshuo
    Landmarks
    Li River
    West Street
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  12. Day 12

    Yangshuo - Guilin - Shanghai

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (À la carte lunch at local popular restaurant before departure from Guilin)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Putuo or similar), Hotel (Sunrise on the Bund Hotel or similar), Hotel (Grand Central Hotel Shanghai or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Elephant Trunk Hill
    • Walk along Li River and Shanhu Lake
    • View Golden and Silver Twin Pagodas
    • Visit Reed Flute Cave
    Landmarks
    Elephant Trunk Hill
    Li River
    Shanhu Lake
    Golden and Silver Twin Pagodas
    Reed Flute Cave
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  13. Day 13

    Shanghai

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese lunch at local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Putuo or similar), Hotel (Sunrise on the Bund Hotel or similar), Hotel (Grand Central Hotel Shanghai or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Nong Tang alleys in Shikumen
    • Visit Yuyuan Garden
    • Explore Yuyuan Bazaar (Chenghuangmiao Old Street)
    • Visit the Bund
    • Visit Shanghai Museum
    • Visit old French Concession

    Optional Activities

    • Acrobatic show
    • Huangpu River cruise
    Landmarks
    Nong Tang (Shikumen Alleys)
    Yuyuan Garden
    Yuyuan Bazaar
    The Bund
    Oriental Pearl TV Tower
    Shanghai Museum
    French Concession
  14. Day 14

    Shanghai

    End point
    Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 6000 Yingbin Ave 迎宾大道6000号, Shanghai, 201207, China (Shanghai Pudong International Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Maglev train ride to Pudong Airport
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  • 14 Days Highlight of China - Private Tour reviewer 1
    September 22nd, 2025
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    This was an amazing trip and every detail was taken care. The guides who were an absolute delight were Ada, Joe, and...
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    Traveled in July 2025
    Reply from: Realistic Asia
    Dear Donna, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that every detail of your trip was well taken care of. We’re also glad that Chris could support you along the way and give you peace of mind. It’s our greatest reward to know your journey with us was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon! Realistic Asia team
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  • 14 Days Highlight of China - Private Tour reviewer 2
    April 1st, 2025
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    We had an excellent experience with Realistic Asia under Chris' guidance. Even before we arrived in Beijing, he...
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    Traveled in March 2025
    Reply from: Realistic Asia
    Dear Frederico, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful time in Beijing and that Chris and the team were able to make your trip so seamless and enjoyable. It's great to know that the local tour guides and drivers provided the support and expertise to make your journey unforgettable. We always aim to ensure that every detail is taken care of so that our travelers can fully immerse themselves in the destination. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we're so happy we could help create such a memorable experience for you! We look forward to see you again! Realistic Asia team
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    Youssef

    Asked on February 18th, 2025

    What is included in the transportation from the airport to the hotel?

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    • Realistic AsiaOperatorWritten February 2025

      Our package includes door-to-door pick-up and drop-off services at the airport.

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      This is a private tour; it will only be you and your traveling partner.

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      A tip of about $10 per day is generally recommended.

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    Asked on October 16th, 2024

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      Cancellation policies vary, but generally, significant notice is required for a full refund.

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      The tour typically includes breakfast and lunch, with options for dinner depending on the itinerary.

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      Yes, we can accommodate solo travelers, but there will be an additional fee.

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      While some locations may accept AMEX, it's advisable to have a backup payment method for places that do not.

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      Yes, we can tailor the tour to accommodate families and ensure a suitable experience for children.

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      You will need a visa to enter China, and we recommend checking the latest requirements on the official embassy site.

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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for China. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • 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.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before April 20th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 20th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Realistic Asia. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 35 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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