6-Day Private China Highlights Tour from Nanjing: Beijing, Xi'an and Guilin
Travel through China for six days of sightseeing around Beijing, Xi'an and Guilin from Nanjing. You’ll travel by private air-conditioned car and plane. At each destination, a local guide meets you and takes you around the top sights. Discover the culture and history of China as you see famous sites such as: Terra-cotta Army, the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Tian'anmen Square. Xi'an City Wall and check out the local muslim quarter, admire the nature landscape at Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave, Fubo Hill. Cruise down the Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo and admiring the stunning karst peaks. Your friendly and knowledgeable private guide will give you a comprehensive history class about the attractions. Tour including plane tickets, cruise ticket, entrance fee, lunch, English speaking tour guide and private vehicle, you can choose to end your tour in Guilin or return Nanjing/ Beijing. Tour includes the option to book 4 star accommodation with daily breakfast.
ItineraryDay 1: Nanjing - Beijing: Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square-Forbidden City, Hutong (L)Stop At: Nanjing Airport Expressway Management Office Lukou Toll Gate, China, Jiang Su Sheng, Nan Jing Shi, Jiang Ning Qu, Lai Feng Lu, 来凤路 邮政编码: 211113
Your driver will hold your name sign waiting in the lobby of your Nanjing hotel, you will be transferred to airport for a 2 hour flight to Beijing.
Your tour guide in Beijing will hold your name sign waiting at the exit of the arrival hall, hope on your private air-conditioned vehicle, heading back to city. On the way to city, your tour guide will introduce the city's facts and history to you. Feel free to ask questions if you have.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Temple of Heaven, Tiantan Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100050 China
Heading directly to the Temple of Heaven, where the Emperors in the Ming and Qing Dynasties worshipped the God of Heaven. Follow your tour guide to stroll around the park, in the morning you can see the local retired people doing all kinds of moving exercise. Feel free to join them if you want.
Inside the Temple of heaven, you will visit the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, Hall of Imperial Zenith.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Echo Wall, Inside Tiantan Park, Tiantan Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100050 China
Walking via Danbi Bridge to Echo Wall and Circular Mount Alter.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Yuanqiutan, Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng District, Beijing China
Move on to Yuanqiutan. Learn how to talk with heaven, how the emperors worship the god of heaven in ancient time. Your tour guide will explain the related histories and stories along the way.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), West Changan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
After lunch in the local restaurant, heading to Tian'anmen Square- home to the Great Hall of the People, The Monument to the people's heroes, Chairman Mao's Memorial Hall and Front Gate. Stroll around the square, and get to know the stories and histories about the buildings around the square.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Pass through the South Gate-Meridian Gate to the magnificent Forbidden City, a 250-acre (101-ha.) complex of courtyards, palaces, pavilions, and gardens that served as the imperial palace for emperors and their households for more than 500 years.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian), Inside The Palace Museum, Beijing China
Stroll around the courtyards and halls of the Forbidden city with your tour guide, and learn the histories and stories about this massive palace. You will visit these buildings inside the Forbidden City. Hall of Great Harmony where the emperor handle states affairs. Hall of Central Harmony and Hall of Compete Harmony.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Palace of Heavenly Purity, Inside The Palace of Museum, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
Then continue to check out the living quarters in the palace: Hall of Union, Hall Heavenly Purity, and Hall of Earthly Tranquillity.
Pass By: The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum, Inside The Palace of Museum, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
Your tour of the Forbidden city will end at the Imperial Garden, then you will exit the Forbidden city from the north Gate.
Stop At: Shichahai Scenic Resort, Yangfang Lane, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Move on to Shichahai area, enjoy a leisure walk around Yandai xie Street, Gulou East Street, and Nanluoguxiang Allay.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Nanluoguxiang, Nanluoguo Xiang, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Stroll around the shops and hutongs around Nanluoguxiang allay. After the tour finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Beijing.
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight 4 Star hotel in Beijing if you choose the option to including the hotel
Day 2: Beijing:Great Wall of China-Olympic Park-Summer Palace (B,L)Stop At: Mutianyu Great Wall, Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District, Beijing China
Meet your tour guide in the lobby of your Beijing hotel, hop on your private air-conditioned vehicle, then Heading directly to Great Wall at Mutianyu Section. Your tour guide will explain the related histories and stories along the way, feel free to ask questions if you have.
Upon arrival, follow your tour guide to take the cable car or ski lift up to the Great Wall, marvel at the surrounding area, hike up and down at different towers. You can decide how long you want to stay at the Great Wall.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Niaochao National Stadium, No.1 Guojia Tiyuchang South Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing China
Enjoy a delicious lunch in the local village restaurant. Here, you will sit with the village people, and enjoy the cuisine from Northeast of China.
On the way back to city, you will drive pass by the Olympic park to get a glimpse of amazing modern stadiums built for 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100080 China
Then, continue to the Summer Palace, a well-preserved royal garden that's renowned for its beautiful landscape and spectacular architecture, and is considered one of the most classical gardens in the world.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, Inside Summer Palace, Haidian District, Beijing 100091 China
Learn the stories about Empress Cixi with your tour guide here and check out her living quarters.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Long Corridor at the Summer Palace, No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing China
Walk along the longest corridor in the world which listed on the Guinness book of world record;
Stop At: Qingyan Stone Boat, Inside Summer Palace, Haidian District, Beijing 100091 China
Then continue to the Marble Boat--a foreign style superstructure which was supposed to be a symbol of stability of the Qing Dynasty.
After the tour finished, you will be transferred to your hotel in Beijing
Duration: 20 minutes
Meals included:
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• Breakfast: If you choose the option to including the hotel, the breakfast offered by the hotel
Accommodation included: Overnight 4 Star hotel in Beijing if you choose the option to including the hotel
Day 3: Beijing - Xi'an-Big Goose Pagoda-City Wall-Muslim Quarter (B,L)Pass By: Capital Airport Residential District, Chaoyang, Beijing, China, 101312
Your driver will pick you up from the lobby of your Beijing hotel, you will be transferred to airport for a 2 hour flight to Xi'an.
Upon arrival, your local guide will hold your name sign waiting at the exit of the Arrival hall. Then heading directly to Xi'an city.
Stop At: Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang), Zhongxin District, Xi'an 710001 China
Once arrive city, you will visit the Xi'an City Wall. Reach the top of the centuries-old city wall, admire views of the city below. Ride bike around the city wall if you want.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta), Enci Temple The southern part of Yata Road, Yanta District, Xi'an 710061 China
Continue to visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda was built to hold sutras and figurines of the Buddha that were brought to China from India by the Buddhist translator and travelers Monk Xuanzang.
Follow your tour guide to explore the area, get to know the history behind.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Muslim Quarter, West of Bell Drum Towers Square , Beilin District, Xi'an 710000 China
Afterwards, heading to Muslim Quarter, It is the hub of the Muslim community in Xi'an City, Follow your tour guide to stroll around the Muslim food and souvenir market. Try delicious local snacks if you want at your own cost.
After the tour finished, you will be transferred to your hotel in Xi'an.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: If you choose the option to including the hotel, the breakfast offered by the hotel
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Accommodation included: Overnight 4 Star hotel in Xi'an if you choose the option to including the hotel
Day 4: Xi'an: Terracotta Warriors Museum- Guilin (B,L)Stop At: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi'an 710600 China
Your tour guide will pick you up in the lobby of your Xi'an hotel, then Heading directly to Terracotta warriors museum. Your tour guide will explain the related histories and stories along the way, feel free to ask questions if you have.
Start with a visit to the world-famous Terracotta warriors museum which known as “the Eighth Wonders of the World”. The museum divided into three sections: No.1 Pit, No.2 Pit, and No. 3 Pit. The original site was found by four local farmers while drilling a well in 1974 and now it has turned into the most important attraction in Xi'an. Stroll around the museum and get rich information from your tour guide.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Guilin, Guilin, Guangxi
After lunch in the local restaurant, you will be transferred to airpot for a 2 hour flight to Guilin.
Your driver in Guilin will hold your name sign waiting at the exit of the arrival hall. You will be transferred to your hotel in Guilin.
Meals included:
• Breakfast: If you choose the option to including the hotel, the breakfast offered by the hotel
Accommodation included: Overnight 4 Star hotel in Guilin if you choose the option to including hotel
Day 5: Guilin: Cruise to Yangshuo (B, L )Pass By: Li River, East of Guangxi Zhuang China
Your private English-speaking guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel's lobby at 8:00am and you will be transferred to Zhujiang Pier, where you will embark and start the boat cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo County. The Li River Cruise is considered as the highlight of any visit to Guilin.
Pass By: Gui Lin Zhujiang pier, 4CGM+V7H, Yanshan District, Guilin, Guangxi, China, 541008
Along the river, enjoy breathtaking views of peaks and pinnacles, crystal-clear water and picturesque pastoral countryside scenery. The river generally has three sections. Various attractions like peaks and villages along the river have interesting descriptive names, which calls for much of your imagination to see what it is like. Listening to tour guide's legendary stories about the attractions is a delightful experience when you are appreciating the landscapes. Most are mystical fairy and love stories. The cruise usually takes around 3.5 to 4 hours, depends on water condition.
Pass By: Xingping Fishing Village, Xingping Town, Yangshuo County 541906 China
Li River takes a big turn at Xingping and endowed with beautiful and poetic scenery. It has been reproduced in many Chinese landscape paintings. Even the newly-issued 20 RMB note has the scenery on its back. A photographer once said: 'Shots from any perspective for this place turn to be impressive and stunning'.
You will enjoy a simple lunch on the boat.
Stop At: West Street, East Side of Li River, Yangshuo County 541900 China
Arrive Yangshuo at 1:30 pm, stroll around West Street with your tour guide, explore various shops, craft-works shops, painting and calligraphy stores, backpack shops, cafes, your tour guide will help you to negotiate price if you want to purchase any souvenir.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Shili hualang, Gaotianzhen, Yangshuo County China
In the afternoon, you will explore the Ten-Mile Gallery in Yangshuo.
Sauntering down a country road makes you feel like you are travelling in a painting. This is true of the Ten-Mile Gallery in Yangshuo County, a fairyland on earth. As the name implies, Ten-Mile Gallery is a picturesque road stretching from the Yangshuo town area to Moon Hill, endowed with rolling hills, endless fields, idyllic villages and clear rivers on both sides.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Butterfly Spring Park, 4km west of Yangshou, Yangshuo County China
Along Ten-Mile Gallery, there are few famous sites you should no miss, such as Butterfly Spring Park. In the park, peculiar peaks, grotesque rocks, magnificent waterfalls, and bubbling springs can be found everywhere. A winding path meanders to the sightseeing terrace where you can enjoy a bird’s eye view of Ten-Mile Gallery.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Big Banyan Tree, Main road into Yangshuo, Yangshuo County China
As the journey of Ten-Mile Gallery goes on, you will encounter a Big Banyan Tree, which is more than 1,400 years old. Follow your tour guide to stroll around, get to know the love story about Liusanjie, and see how new lovers come here to make wishes for their future.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Moon Hill, 8 km from Yangshuo, Yangshuo County China
Your last stop is Moon Hill, let your tour guide know if you want to stop to take photos.
After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Guilin.
Meals included:
• Breakfast: If you choose the option to including the hotel, the breakfast offered by the hotel
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Accommodation included: Overnight 4 Star hotel in Guilin if you choose the option to including the hotel
Day 6: Guilin City Highlights(B, L)Stop At: Elephant Trunk Hill (Xiangbishan), Within Xiangbishan Park, Xiangshan District, Guilin 541004 China
Meet your tour guide in the lobby of your hotel, discuss the highlights and attractions you wish to see in Guilin City with your knowledgeable guide who will help you plan an itinerary according to your interests. Then, set off and explore.
Typically, you will start fro the Elephant Trunk Hill. Elephant Trunk Hill is the landmark of Guilin. It has been a famous tourism destination since the Tang Dynasty (618 – 907). The hill looks like a giant elephant drinking water from the river.
Enjoy a vigorous walk to the top, visit the the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644) Puxian Tower which was built to worship Samantabahdra. Get to learn its history from your tour guide, then enjoy the panoramic views of the city, Li River and surrounding scenery.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Yunfeng Temple, Southwest of Xiangbi Mountain, Xiangshan District, Guilin 541002 China
Continue to Yunfeng Temple-one of the famous ancient temples of Guilin. Which was the dwelling place of Monk Jianzhen, an eminent monk of the Tang Dynasty, crossing over to Japan six times to spread Buddhist doctrines and help regularize monks' behavior. Stroll around the temple and the exhibition gallery on the second floor.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Fubo Hill, Binjiang Road, Xiufeng District, Guilin 541002 China
Continue to Guilin Fubo hill. Fubo Hill stands next to the Li River and rises abruptly out of the surrounding landscape, it is famous for both natural beauty and historic art.
Follow your tour guide to explore etchings of Buddha dating back to the Song and Tang Dynasties (618 - 1279) at Thousand-Buddha Cave and Pearl-Returning Cave. Admire the Sword-Testing Rock and get to know the legendary stories behind it.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Reed Flute Cave (Ludi Yan), 0773-2695075, Guilin 541001 China
Afterwards, heading to Reed Flute Cave. Over millions of years, dripping water has eroded the cave to create a special world of various stalactites, stone pillars and rock formations. Explore important spots in the attraction such as :Tower-shaped Pine,Crystal Palace etc. Despite the fantastic natural scenery inside Reed Flute Cave, there are many writings on the wall. There are 77 travelogues and poems left, which are derived from the Tang Dynasty (618-907).
Then, enjoy lunch in the local restaurant.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Seven Star Park (Qixing Gongyuan), No.1 Qixing Road, Qixing District, Guilin 541004 China
In the afternoon, you will stroll around the Seven Stars Park. The Seven Stars Park is endowed with elegant mountains, clear water, miraculous stone forest, deep and serene valleys, plentiful animals and plants and valued cultural relics. It has been popular since the Sui (581-618) and Tang (618-907) Dynasties.
Crosse the Flower Bridge which was built in the Song Dynasty (960-1279), and it is the oldest bridge in Guilin.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Putuo Mountain, 78F6+GMM, Qixing District, Guilin, Guangxi, China, 541010
Explore the Putuo Mountain, where Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva is worshiped, it abounds with caves and pavilions. On the top of the mountain, there are Putuo Stone Forest, Xuanwu Pavilion and Zhaixing Pavilion. In addition, there are numerous valuable tablets on the mountain. You can choose how far you want to go.
After the tour finished, you can choose to end your tour in Guilin or return Nanjing /Beijing.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: If you choose the option to including the hotel, the breakfast offered by the hotel
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Stroller accessible"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duration: 6 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We will pick you up from you hotel in Nanjing, please provide hotel information when make booking
Cancellations and refunds:
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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