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China Impression 13 days - From Beijing to Shanghai - Private Tour

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Plan your adventure:
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 (Authentic Chinese food at a local 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 Tiananmen Square
    • Visit Forbidden City
    • Hike to Jingshan Park for panoramic views
    • Walk through Nanluoguxiang Alley (Hutong district)
    • Tea house visit

    Optional Activities

    • Night show
    • Peking duck dinner
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Jingshan Park
    Nanluoguxiang Alley
  3. Day 3

    Beijing

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant near Mutianyu Great Wall)
    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 morning exercises - Chinese kung fu, tai chi, square dancing
    • Visit jade store
    • Half-day exploration at Mutianyu Great Wall
    • Cable car option at Mutianyu Great Wall
    • Toboggan ride at Mutianyu Great Wall

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking at Mutianyu Great Wall
    • Foot massage
    • Houhai night bars
    • Sanlitun bar street
    Landmarks
    Temple of Heaven
    Mutianyu Great Wall
  4. Day 4

    Beijing to Xi'an

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (A La Carte lunch at a local popular 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 Summer Palace
    • Boat ride on Kunming Lake
    Landmarks
    Summer Palace
    Kunming Lake
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  5. Day 5

    Xi'an

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese lunch near Terracotta Warriors scenic area)
    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 Terracotta Warriors
    • Shuttle bus at Terracotta Warriors
    • Visit pottery figurine factory and learn pottery making
    • Visit Bell Tower
    • Visit Gao's Courtyard
    • Explore paper-cutting and shadow puppetry at Gao's Courtyard
    • Walk around Muslim Quarter

    Optional Activities

    • Tang Dynasty Show with Dinner
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Warriors
    Bell Tower
    Gao's Courtyard
    Muslim Quarter
  6. Day 6

    Xi'an to Guilin

    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 Ancient City Wall
    • Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda
    • Watch North plaza fountain show
    • Visit Hanyang Mausoleum

    Optional Activities

    • Bicycle option at Ancient City Wall
    • Sightseeing car option at Ancient City Wall
    Landmarks
    Ancient City Wall
    Big Wild Goose Pagoda
    Hanyang Mausoleum
  7. Day 7

    Guilin to Yangshuo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch on board Li River cruise)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mehmood hotel or similar), Hotel (Green Lotus Hotel Yangshuo or similar), Resort (Yangshuo Resort or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Li River Cruise
    • Bicycle riding at Yulong River area

    Optional Activities

    • Night Cruise on Li River
    Landmarks
    Li River
    West Street
    Yulong River
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  8. Day 8

    Guilin to Chongqing

    Meals
    Breakfast
    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 Reed Flute Cave
    • Visit Elephant Trunk Hill
    • Walk along Li River
    • Visit Golden and Silver Twin Pagodas

    Optional Activities

    • Pearl store visit
    Landmarks
    Reed Flute Cave
    Elephant Trunk Hill
    Golden and Silver Twin Pagodas
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  9. Day 9

    Yangtze River Cruise

    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast), Lunch (Buffet lunch), Dinner (Buffet dinner with Captain's Welcome Reception)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Yangtze River Cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Early Bird Coffee and Tea
    • Tai Chi practice on board
    • Shore excursion - Fengdu Shuanguishan National Park
    • Captain's Welcome Reception

    Optional Activities

    • Shore excursion - Fengdu Ghost City (extra cost)
    • Shore excursion - FengYan SanGuo's "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" Show (extra cost)
    Landmarks
    Fengdu Shuanguishan National Park
    Fengdu Ghost City
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  10. Day 10

    Yangtze River Cruise

    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast), Lunch (Buffet lunch), Dinner (Captain's Farewell Banquet - set-menu table dinner)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Yangtze River Cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Early bird coffee and tea on upper deck
    • Tai Chi practice at upper deck
    • Sailing through Qutang Gorge
    • Scenic cruising - Wu Gorge
    • Shore excursion - Goddess Stream or Shennong Stream
    • Captain's Farewell Banquet
    • Crew cabaret

    Optional Activities

    • Shore excursion - White Emperor City (at own expense RMB 295 per person)
    Landmarks
    White Emperor City
    Qutang Gorge
    Wu Gorge
    Goddess Stream
    Shennong Stream
  11. Day 11

    Yichang to Shanghai

    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
    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

    • Shore excursion - Three Gorges Dam Site
    Landmarks
    Three Gorges Dam
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  12. Day 12

    Shanghai

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (A La Carte lunch at a local popular 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 Shikumen
    • Orientation walk on the Bund
    • Visit Yuyuan Garden
    • Visit Jade Buddha Temple
    • Visit silk museum
    • Visit Shanghai Tower
    • Enjoy panoramic view from Shanghai Tower

    Optional Activities

    • ERA Acrobatic Show
    Landmarks
    Shikumen
    The Bund
    Yuyuan Garden
    Jade Buddha Temple
    Shanghai Tower
    Lujiazui CBD
  13. Day 13

    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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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
    4.0
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    February 25th, 2025
    Had a great time with Realistic Asia. Everything was organised and well planned. Chris was attentive and very helpful...
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    Traveled in February 2025
    Reply from: Realistic Asia
    Dear Yong Sing Lim, Thank you so much for your feedback. We are very thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your holiday. Thanks for your kind words about Chris, he remembers you and sends his warm regards. We’re very grateful for customers like you and hope to see you again! Realistic Asia team
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    November 11th, 2024
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    Our trip to China was a real success! The organization was impeccable, with an itinerary perfectly suited to our...
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    Traveled in October 2024
    Reply from: Realistic Asia
    Dear Peter, Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience! We're delighted to hear that your trip to China was such a success. It's wonderful that the organization, itinerary, and flexibility met your expectations and suited your preferences perfectly. Exploring the balance of modern cities, stunning landscapes, and deep-rooted history sounds like a truly unforgettable experience. Thank you again for recommending us, and we hope to assist you with more amazing adventures in the future! Realistic Asia team
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    November 11th, 2024
    We had a wonderful time! The guides were very good and provided us with a lot of interesting information about the...
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    Reply from: Realistic Asia
    Dear Peter, Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you had such a wonderful time exploring and learning about the sites, the country, and its people. It's great to know that the guides enriched your experience with interesting insights and that the program allowed you to make the most of your two weeks. We're also happy that the hotels met your expectations. It was our pleasure to organize this journey for you. Thank you again for trusting our company, and we hope to see you again! Realistic Asia team
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Cholera - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for China. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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