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North China Ancient Town Exploration Tour In 11 Days - Private Tour

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From Beijing to Shanghai
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Plan your adventure:
City & Culture
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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan or similar ), Hotel 4* (Sunworld Beijing or similar ), Hotel 5* (Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Hotel or similar)
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Hotel or similar), Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan or similar ), Hotel 4* (Sunworld Beijing or similar )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tiananmen Square
    • Walk through Forbidden City
    • Hike to Jingshan Park
    • Visit Temple of Heaven
    • Shopping at Panjiayuan Antique Market
    • Shopping at Pearl Market
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Jingshan Park
    Temple of Heaven
    Panjiayuan Antique Market
    Pearl Market
  4. Day 3

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan or similar ), Hotel 4* (Sunworld Beijing or similar ), Hotel 5* (Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mutianyu Great Wall with option to hike or take cable car
    • Photo stop at Bird Nest
    • Photo stop at Water Cube
    • Chinese tea experience at tea house

    Optional Activities

    • Hike on Great Wall (alternative to cable car)
    Landmarks
    Mutianyu Great Wall
    Beijing National Stadium (Bird Nest)
    Water Cube (Beijing National Aquatics Centre)
  5. Day 4

    Beijing to Datong

    Beijing to Datong
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan or similar ), Hotel 4* (Sunworld Beijing or similar ), Hotel 5* (Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Hutong Tour by rickshaw in Drum Tower area
    • Visit Summer Palace
    • Boat ride on Kunming Lake
    Landmarks
    Drum Tower
    Summer Palace
    Kunming Lake
    Beijing North Railway Station
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Datong

    Datong
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese restaurant lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* ( Jianguo Hidden Hotel or similar ), Hotel 4* (Garden Hotel Datong or similar ), Hotel 5* (Yungang Grand Hotel or similar )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Yungang Grottoes
    • Visit Huayan Monastery
    • Visit Nine Dragon Wall
    Landmarks
    Yungang Grottoes
    Huayan Monastery
    Nine Dragon Wall
  7. Day 6

    Datong to Pingyao

    Datong to Pingyao
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Xinglongyi Inn or similar ), Hotel 4* (Yide Hotel or similar ), Hotel 5* (Xinghuacun Inn or similar )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hanging Temple
    • Visit Yingxian Wooden Pagoda
    Landmarks
    Hanging Temple
    Yingxian Wooden Pagoda
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Pingyao to Xi'an

    Pingyao to Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Meihao Hotel Xi'an East Street or similar ), Hotel 4* (Grand Noble Hotel or similar ), Hotel 5* (Sofitel on Renmin Square or similar )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Qiao Courtyard
    • Visit Rishengchang Exchange Shop
    • Walk on Ming Qing Street
    Landmarks
    Qiao Courtyard
    Pingyao Ancient Town
    Rishengchang Exchange Shop
    Ming Qing Street
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Xi'an

    Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Meihao Hotel Xi'an East Street or similar ), Hotel 4* (Grand Noble Hotel or similar ), Hotel 5* (Sofitel on Renmin Square or similar )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Qin Terracotta Warriors
    • Pottery workshop visit
    • Visit Bell Tower
    • Visit Gao's Courtyard
    • Walk around Muslim Quarter

    Optional Activities

    • Tang Dynasty Show in the evening
    Landmarks
    Qin Terracotta Warriors
    Bell Tower
    Gao's Courtyard
    Muslim Quarter
  10. Day 9

    Xi'an to Shanghai

    Xi'an to Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Putuo or similar ), Hotel 4* (Sunrise on the Bund Hotel or similar ), Hotel 5* (Grand Central Hotel Shanghai or similar )

    Included Activities

    • Leisure tour of Ancient City Wall
    • Visit Wild Goose Pagoda and north square
    • Visit Hanyang Mausoleum
    Landmarks
    Ancient City Wall
    Wild Goose Pagoda
    Hanyang Mausoleum
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 10

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese lunch at local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Putuo or similar ), Hotel 4* (Sunrise on the Bund Hotel or similar ), Hotel 5* (Grand Central Hotel Shanghai or similar )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jade Buddha Temple
    • View Oriental Pearl TV Tower exterior
    • Walk Riverside Promenade
    • Visit silk museum
    • Visit Yuyuan Garden
    • Walk along the Bund

    Optional Activities

    • ERA Acrobatic Show in the evening
    Landmarks
    Jade Buddha Temple
    Oriental Pearl TV Tower
    Riverside Promenade
    Yuyuan Garden
    Bund
  12. Day 11

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Maglev train ride to Pudong airport

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4.9
Overall rating based on 4 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.3
  • Transport
    4.3
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    5.0
  • Food
    4.3
  • 4.9

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  • Mary4.7•September 2026
    Beijing and Xian delivered the monumental history I expected, but Datong and Pingyao gave the itinerary its...
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    Traveled in September 2026
    Reply from: Realistic Asia
    Dear Mary, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed every part of your journey through China and Thailand. It’s great to know that the balance of sightseeing and relaxation worked well for you, and that Phuket was the perfect way to end the trip. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable journey in Asia! Best regards, Realistic Asia team
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  • Stewart5.0•April 2026
    The perfect balance of exploration and comfort. This 11-day private tour was flawlessly paced, ensuring we...
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    Traveled in April 2026
    Reply from: Realistic Asia
    Dear Stewart, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the journey through North China and that the pace felt just right. It’s great to know our team at Realistic Asia could provide a smooth and comfortable experience throughout your trip. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again for another memorable adventure! Best regards, Realistic Asia team
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  • Caroline
    Caroline5.0•December 2025
    We had a fantastic trip.
    Traveled in December 2025
    Reply from: Realistic Asia
    Dear Caroline, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We’re so happy to know you had a fantastic trip. Your satisfaction means a lot to our team, and we hope to have the pleasure of arranging another memorable journey for you. Realistic Asia team
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  • Bantl5.0•November 2025
    The tour through North China’s ancient towns exceeded my expectations. In Beijing we saw modern skyscrapers and...
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    Traveled in September 2025
    Reply from: Realistic Asia
    Dear Bantl, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We’re delighted to hear that your journey through North China’s ancient towns exceeded expectations. It’s fantastic that you enjoyed the blend of modern life and deep history. We’re especially glad our guide’s storytelling brought each destination to life and made the trip even more meaningful. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you on another cultural adventure soon! Realistic Asia team
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