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Cultural Treasures of China and Thailand 16 Days

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From Beijing to Phuket
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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
Group Size 1 - 15
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Beijing

    Start point
    Beijing, China (Beijing Capital International Airport Pick Up)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan or similar), Hotel (Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Hotel or simiar), Hotel (Sunworld Hotel Beijing or similar)
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  2. Day 2

    Beijing

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tiananmen Square
    • Walk through and visit the Forbidden City
    • Hike to Jingshan Park for panoramic view of the Forbidden City
    • Visit Temple of Heaven
    • Shopping time at Panjiayuan Antique Market
    • Shopping time at tea store

    Optional Activities

    • Night show
    • Peking duck dinner
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Jingshan Park
    Temple of Heaven
    Panjiayuan Antique Market
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  3. Day 3

    Beijing

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mutianyu Great Wall
    • Chinese lunch at local restaurant
    • Stop at jade carving factory
    • Photo stop outside Bird Nest
    • Photo stop outside Water Cube

    Optional Activities

    • Hike on the Great Wall
    • Take cable car up the Great Wall
    Landmarks
    Mutianyu Great Wall
    Bird Nest
    Water Cube
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  4. Day 4

    Beijing - Shanghai

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese lunch)
    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

    • Hutong Tour by rickshaw in Drum Tower area
    • Visit Summer Palace
    • Boat ride on Kunming Lake
    • Chinese lunch
    Landmarks
    Drum Tower
    Summer Palace
    Kunming Lake
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  5. Day 5

    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

    • Visit Yuyuan Garden
    • Shopping time at Shanghai Old Street
    • Shopping time at Nanjing Road
    • Leisure walk along the Bund
    • Visit Jade Buddha Temple
    • View exterior of Oriental Pearl TV Tower
    • Walk on Riverside Promenade
    • Chinese lunch at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Yuyuan Garden
    Shanghai Old Street
    Nanjing Road
    The Bund
    Jade Buddha Temple
    Oriental Pearl TV Tower
    Riverside Promenade
  6. Day 6

    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

    • Visit Zhujiajiao Water Town
    • Short boating trip along the waterway
    • Chinese lunch at local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in Shanghai
    Landmarks
    Zhujiajiao Water Town
  7. Day 7

    Shanghai - Bangkok

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (True Siam Rangnam Bangkok or similar), Hotel (JC Kevin Sathorn Bangkok Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Sukosol Bangkok or similar )

    Optional Activities

    • Maglev train ride to Pudong Airport
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  8. Day 8

    Bangkok

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (True Siam Rangnam Bangkok or similar), Hotel (JC Kevin Sathorn Bangkok Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Sukosol Bangkok or similar )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Wat Trimit
    • Visit Wat Pho
    • Visit Wat Benchamabophit
    • Drive pass Sanam Laung
    • Drive pass Democracy Monument
    • Drive pass Ratcha Damnoen Klang Avenue
    • Drive pass Anantasamakhom Palace
    • Drive pass Parliament
    Landmarks
    Wat Trimit
    Wat Pho
    Wat Benchamabophit
    Sanam Laung
    Democracy Monument
    Anantasamakhom Palace
  9. Day 9

    Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (True Siam Rangnam Bangkok or similar), Hotel (JC Kevin Sathorn Bangkok Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Sukosol Bangkok or similar )

    Included Activities

    • Visit sugar palm factory
    • Long-tail boat ride to floating market
    • Visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
    • Experience local canal lifestyle

    Optional Activities

    • Try local food like coconut juice
    • Try fresh fruit juice
    • Buy souvenirs at floating market
    Landmarks
    Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
  10. Day 10

    Bangkok - Chiang Mai

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (De Charme Chiang Mai or similar), Hotel (Empress Chiang Mai Hotel or similar), Resort (NA NIRAND Romantic Boutique Resort or similar)
  11. Day 11

    Chiang Mai - Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional meal at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (De Charme Chiang Mai or similar), Hotel (Empress Chiang Mai Hotel or similar), Resort (NA NIRAND Romantic Boutique Resort or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Drive approximately 1.5 hours to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
    • Learn about the elephants
    • Change into traditional Karen clothing
    • Make medicine for the elephants
    • Meet the elephants
    • Feed the elephants
    • Give medicine to the elephants
    • Interact and play with the elephants
    • Take photos with the elephants
    • Mud spa with the elephants
    • Walk with the elephants to a river
    • Bathe the elephants
    • Traditional meal
    • Drive approximately 1.5 hours back to Chiang Mai
    Landmarks
    Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
  12. Day 12

    Chiang Rai

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (De Charme Chiang Mai or similar), Hotel (Empress Chiang Mai Hotel or similar), Resort (NA NIRAND Romantic Boutique Resort or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Maekhachan Hot Spring
    • Visit Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)
    • Visit Wat Rong Suer Ten (Blue Temple)
    • Visit Black House (Baan Si Dum)
    • Lunch
    Landmarks
    Maekhachan Hot Spring
    Wat Rong Khun
    Wat Rong Suer Ten
    Black House
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  13. Day 13

    Chiang Mai - Phuket

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Resort (Karon Sea Sand Resort or similar), Resort (Kata Sea Breeze Resort or similar), Hotel (Avista Grande Phuket Karon - MGallery by Sofitel or similar )
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  14. Day 14

    Phuket

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Resort (Karon Sea Sand Resort or similar), Resort (Kata Sea Breeze Resort or similar), Hotel (Avista Grande Phuket Karon - MGallery by Sofitel or similar )

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Phuket
  15. Day 15

    Phuket

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Resort (Karon Sea Sand Resort or similar), Resort (Kata Sea Breeze Resort or similar), Hotel (Avista Grande Phuket Karon - MGallery by Sofitel or similar )

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Phuket
  16. Day 16

    Phuket Departure

    End point
    Phuket International Airport (HKT) ท่าอากาศยานภูเก็ต, Thep Krasat Tri-Nai Yang Rd, Thalang, Phuket Island 83110, Thailand (Phuket International Airport Drop off)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
    4.5
  • Food
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    February 2nd, 2026
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    A wonderful journey! From the imperial palaces and gardens of Beijing to the water towns near Shanghai, each Chinese...
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    Dear Britney, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience. We’re truly delighted to hear that your journey through China and Thailand was so enriching and well balanced. It’s great to know that the historical depth of Beijing and the charming water towns near Shanghai left a strong impression, and that the transition to Thailand added a completely different yet equally beautiful dimension to your trip. We’re also pleased that the knowledgeable guides, seamless logistics, and comfortable, well-located hotels helped make the entire journey smooth and enjoyable. Thank you for your high recommendation. It means a lot to us, and we would be happy to welcome you again for another unforgettable multi-country adventure in the future. Realistic Asia team
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    January 27th, 2026
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    Phuket was definitely one of the highlights of my 16-day China and Thailand trip. After days of exploring busy cities...
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    Dear Michael, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that Phuket was one of the highlights of your 16-day journey through China and Thailand. It’s wonderful that the island gave you the perfect chance to slow down and recharge after busy city explorations. Phi Phi Island truly is spectacular, and we’re glad the crystal-clear waters and dramatic cliffs left such a strong impression. Phuket Old Town is a favorite of ours too, with its colorful cafés, night markets, and relaxed atmosphere. Thank you again for traveling with us. We hope to create more memorable moments for you on your next adventure! Realistic Asia team
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    November 6th, 2025
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    Traveling solo on this 16-day cultural adventure was easier and more rewarding than I could have imagined. Right from...
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    Reply from: Realistic Asia
    Dear Allar, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We’re thrilled to hear that your 16-day cultural journey was both smooth and rewarding. It’s great to know that our team’s care and attention helped you feel supported and comfortable throughout, especially as a solo traveler. Exploring China’s historical treasures, Thailand’s vibrant culture, and relaxing in Phuket sounds like a truly memorable adventure. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to our guides, who’ll be delighted to know they made such a positive impact. We hope to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable journey! Realistic Asia team
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    October 19th, 2025
    5.0
    Absolutely loved this tour! I was really impressed with how well Realistic Asia organized everything. The itinerary...
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    Traveled in September 2025
    Reply from: Realistic Asia
    Dear Sumit, Thanks so much for your review! We’re really glad to know that you enjoyed your holiday in China and Thailand. Your feedback is highly appreciated, as it enables us to further develop our services. Trust us, you’ve made our day immensely better by sharing your experience. We’re very grateful for customers like you and hope to see you again! Realistic Asia team
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