China Highlights by Rail and Air, 16 Days
This 16-day private tour covers Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Guilin, Longsheng, Yangshuo, Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Shanghai. It combines major historic sites, city walks, river and mountain scenery, and selected rail and flight connections across China. Start in Beijing with Tian’anmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, and the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Continue to Xi'an for the Terracotta Warriors, then to Chengdu for the panda centre and time in the city. The journey then shifts to southern China for Guilin, Longsheng, and Yangshuo, with the Li River, rice terraces, and countryside views. Finish with Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Shanghai, where tea villages, classical gardens, water towns, and modern city landmarks round out the route. This program includes private transfers, guided sightseeing on the listed days, selected meals, and domestic transport between cities as outlined in the itinerary.
Key details
16 days
15 nights
Route
China
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Duration
16 days
Travel style
Small groups
Destinations
Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Guilin, Longsheng, Yangshuo, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Shanghai
Highlights
- Multi-day tour
- City & Culture
- Family
- Group
Itinerary
- 1
Beijing
Arrival in Beijing
Arrive in Beijing, meet your local tour guide, and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free. - 2
Beijing
Imperial Beijing
Visit Tian’anmen Square, the Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Houhai, the hutongs by rickshaw, a courtyard home, the Drum and Bell Towers, and a tea house. Lunch is included.B/L - 3
Beijing
Temple of Heaven and the Great Wall
See the Temple of Heaven, stop at a jade carving factory, and continue to Mutianyu Great Wall. You may walk or take the cable car. Return via a photo stop at the Bird Nest and Water Cube. Lunch is included.B/L
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- Private airport and station transfers
- Domestic flights between Chengdu and Guilin, and Guilin and Hangzhou
- High-speed train tickets between Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Hangzhou and Suzhou as listed
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- Sightseeing tickets listed in the itinerary
- Meals as indicated in the program
- Coach water and tissues
- Service charges and government taxes
- 24/7 hotline support
What's not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Beverages
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Early check-in and late check-out unless stated
- Compulsory gala dinners on peak dates
- Optional activities and services not listed in the itinerary
Dates & availability
Select departure month and travellers.
Upcoming departures
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Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.