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Imperial China Discovery

12 days
From Beijing to Shanghai
4.8
14 traveler reviews
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Ages 19+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Shanghai

    Start point
    Beijing, China (Airport entrance)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central)
    Landmarks
    Shanghai
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  2. Day 2

    Beijing

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Beijing landmarks
    • Visit to Tiananmen Square
    • Guided walking tour of the Forbidden City
    • Visit to the Summer Palace
    • Visit to the Silk Store
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Summer Palace
  3. Day 3

    Beijing

    Meals
    Lunch (Local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Mutianyu Great Wall
    • Visit to Jade Factory
    • Visit to Ming Tombs
    Landmarks
    Mutianyu Great Wall
    Ming Tombs
  4. Day 4

    Beijing to Xian

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Xian)
    Landmarks
    Xian
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  5. Day 5

    Xian

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Xian)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Xian City Walls
    • Visit to Grand Mosque
    • Visit to Hui Minority's Market
    Landmarks
    Xian City Walls
    Grand Mosque
    Hui Minority's Market
  6. Day 6

    Xian

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Xian)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Terracotta Army
    • Visit to Terracotta Copy Factory
    • Visit to Big Goose Pagoda
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Army
    Big Goose Pagoda
  7. Day 7

    Xian to Guilin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Riverside Wing Hotel Guilin)
    Landmarks
    Guilin
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  8. Day 8

    Guilin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Riverside Wing Hotel Guilin)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Elephant Trunk Hill
    • Visit to Reed Flute Cave
    Landmarks
    Elephant Trunk Hill
    Reed Flute Cave
  9. Day 9

    Guilin to Yangshuo

    Meals
    Lunch (Simple local Chinese lunch served onboard)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Riverside Wing Hotel Guilin)

    Included Activities

    • Deluxe 4-Star Li River Cruise from Mopanshan Pier to Yangshuo Town
    • Short exploration of Yangshuo Town with private guide
    Landmarks
    Li River
    Yangshuo Town
    Mopanshan Pier
  10. Day 10

    Guilin to Shanghai

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World)
    Landmarks
    Shanghai
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  11. Day 11

    Shanghai

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Former French Concession
    Landmarks
    Former French Concession
  12. Day 12

    Shanghai

    End point
    Shanghai, China (Airport entrance)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types G, I. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for type I. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.

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  • Vaccines
    • 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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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before June 14th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 14th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Firebird Tours. 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 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Firebird Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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