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Endless Beauty of China in 16 Days - Private Tour

16 days
From Beijing to Shanghai
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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
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding 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)
    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 (Chinese lunch at a local popular 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 Jingshan Park for panoramic views
    • Beijing Hutong tour by rickshaw with courtyard and local family visit
    • Visit Drum and Bell Tower
    • Tea house visit
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Jingshan Park
    Back Lakes (Houhai)
    Drum and Bell Tower
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  3. Day 3

    Beijing

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese lunch arranged nearby)
    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
    • Jade carving factory visit
    • Visit Mutianyu Great Wall with option to hike or take cable car
    • Photo stop outside Bird Nest and Water Cube

    Optional Activities

    • Cable car up Great Wall (alternative to hiking)
    Landmarks
    Temple of Heaven
    Mutianyu Great Wall
    Bird Nest (National Stadium)
    Water Cube (National Aquatics Center)
  4. Day 4

    Beijing to Xian

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Meihao Hotel Xi'an East Street or similar), Hotel (Grand Noble Hotel 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

    Xian

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese lunch arranged nearby)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Meihao Hotel Xi'an East Street or similar), Hotel (Grand Noble Hotel or similar ), Hotel (Sofitel on Renmin Square or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Qin Terracotta Warriors
    • Pottery workshop visit
    • Visit Bell Tower
    • Visit Gao's Courtyard with paper-cutting and shadow puppetry demonstrations
    • Walk around Muslim Quarter
    Landmarks
    Qin Terracotta Warriors
    Bell Tower
    Gao's Courtyard
    Muslim Quarter
  6. Day 6

    Xian to Chengdu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tianfu Sunshine Hotel or similar), Hotel (Grand Hyatt Chengdu or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Leisure tour of Ancient City Wall
    • Bicycle or sightseeing car on city wall
    • Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda and north square
    Landmarks
    Ancient City Wall
    Big Wild Goose Pagoda
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  7. Day 7

    Chengdu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Sichuan lunch at a local popular restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tianfu Sunshine Hotel or similar), Hotel (Grand Hyatt Chengdu or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chengdu Giant Panda Research and Breeding Center
    • Walk around People's Park
    • Stroll around Jinli Ancient Street
    Landmarks
    Chengdu Giant Panda Research and Breeding Center
    People's Park
    Jinli Ancient Street
  8. Day 8

    Chengdu to Guilin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch or hotpot at a local restaurant)
    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 Jinsha Ruins Museum
    • Visit Wuhou Temple
    Landmarks
    Jinsha Ruins Museum
    Wuhou Temple
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  9. Day 9

    Guilin to Longsheng

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant in minority 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
    • Trek through rice terraces
    • Explore minority villages
    Landmarks
    Longji Rice Terraces
  10. Day 10

    Guilin to Yangshuo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch on board)
    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

    • Li River Cruise
    • Buffet lunch on board
    • Walk through West Street or sightseeing car tour
    • Bicycle riding at Yulong River area
    Landmarks
    Li River
    West Street
    Yulong River
  11. Day 11

    Guilin to Hangzhou

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wenhua Jinglan Hotel Hangzhou or similar), Hotel (Holiday Inn Hangzhou CBD or similar), Hotel (Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Hangzhou or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Walk through Hefang Street and taste local snacks/food
    Landmarks
    Hefang Street
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  12. Day 12

    Hangzhou

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wenhua Jinglan Hotel Hangzhou or similar), Hotel (Holiday Inn Hangzhou CBD or similar), Hotel (Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Hangzhou or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Meijiawu tea village
    • Learn tea picking, cooking, and making at local farmer's house
    • View West Lake from Chenghuang Pavilion
    • Boating on West Lake
    Landmarks
    Meijiawu Tea Village
    Chenghuang Pavilion
    West Lake
  13. Day 13

    Hangzhou to Suzhou

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Soul or similar), Hotel (Garden Hotel SuZhou or similar), Hotel (Pan Pacific Suzhou or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Lingering Garden
    • Visit Lion Grove Garden
    • Walk along Pingjiang Ancient Street
    Landmarks
    Lingering Garden
    Lion Grove Garden
    Pingjiang Ancient Street
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  14. Day 14

    Suzhou to Shanghai

    Meals
    Breakfast, 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

    • Visit Tongli Water town
    • Local boating trip along waterways
    Landmarks
    Tongli Water town
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  15. Day 15

    Shanghai

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local Chinese 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

    • Explore Old Shanghai via Shikumen
    • Orientation walk on the Bund
    • Visit Yuyuan Garden
    • Visit Jade Buddha Temple
    • Visit Silk Museum
    • Explore Lujiazui CBD area
    • Walk on Riverside Promenade
    • Visit Shanghai Tower

    Optional Activities

    • Watch ERA Acrobatic Show
    Landmarks
    Shikumen
    The Bund
    Yuyuan Garden
    Jade Buddha Temple
    Silk Museum
    Lujiazui CBD
    Riverside Promenade
    Shanghai Tower
  16. Day 16

    Shanghai Departure

    End point
    Shanghai, China (Shanghai Pudong International Airport )
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Maglev train ride to Pudong airport

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  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    4.0
  • Guide
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    4.5
  • Food
    4.0
  • 4.9

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  • Y
    April 15th, 2026
    Realistic Asia gave us an amazing trip. This trip was an unforgettable journey through China’s most iconic and...
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    Traveled in March 2026
    Reply from: Realistic Asia
    Dear Yannuzzi, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that your journey through China was such a memorable experience for your family. It’s especially heartwarming to know your son enjoyed meeting the pandas, moments like that truly make a trip unforgettable. It was our pleasure to organise this trip for you, and we hope to welcome you again for another amazing adventure in the future. Best regards, Realistic Asia team
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    December 23rd, 2025
    This tour showed us the real China, not just famous sites, but also local culture. The tea-picking in Hangzhou and...
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    Traveled in November 2025
    Reply from: Realistic Asia
    Dear Furr, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that the tour gave you a deeper look into China beyond the well-known highlights. Experiences like tea-picking in Hangzhou and cycling through Yangshuo’s countryside truly capture the local spirit, and we’re glad they became your favorites. It’s wonderful to know that everything ran smoothly, from transfers and meals to hotel comfort and location. Thank you for choosing Realistic Asia. We’d be happy to welcome you again on another journey. Realistic Asia team
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  • A
    October 8th, 2025
    This 16-day China tour was absolutely unforgettable! Every destination had something unique. Walking the Great Wall,...
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    Traveled in September 2025
    Reply from: Realistic Asia
    Dear Abram, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had such an unforgettable experience exploring China with us. Walking the Great Wall, visiting the Terracotta Warriors, and cruising the Li River are truly iconic moments, and we’re glad they made such a lasting impression. Our team will be delighted to know you appreciated their professionalism and care. We hope to welcome you back soon for another incredible journey! Realistic Asia team
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    Asked on February 1st, 2026

    What options are available for a 14-15 day trip to China for two people in a group?

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    • Realistic AsiaOperatorWritten February 2026

      The package "Endless Beauty of China in 16 Days" is available for 2 people. The tour is based on English-speaking guides and is a private package with a different driver and tour guide at each place. We don't operate the tour so that you can share the same group from the start to the end. There is an extra fee for changing to Spanish-speaking guide. Based on 2 adults, the price of 3-star accommodation will be: US $4,139 + $850 (local payment) = US $4,989/person.

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    Is there an alternative for bicycle ride on day 10? Will there be chicken or fish available as an alternative for food if I do not eat beef or pork?

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    • Realistic AsiaOperatorWritten November 2025

      You will take private tour so our tour guide will advise the restaurants for your specific dietary requirements.

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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.
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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.
    • 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 June 27th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 27th, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% 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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