Small Group China Essential Tour: Beijing, Shanxi, Xi’an, Guilin & Shanghai

Small Group China Essential Tour: Beijing, Shanxi, Xi’an, Guilin & Shanghai

About this trip

Bicycle
Cultural tourist places
hiking
Cultural tourist places
rural
Cultural tourist places
mountains
Cultural tourist places
landscape
Cultural tourist places
Meng Qing AN
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Meng Qing AN

China Small Group Tour Specialist

Way to travel

Small Group

Price from 

1000 US$ pp

Duration

14 days

Holiday Themes

Cultural, Family Holidays, Senior Friendly

Itinerary

Summer Palace in Beijing

Day 1: Arrival in Beijing

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Beijing The Forbidden City

Day 2: Beijing

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Beijing Great Wall of China

Day 3: Beijing

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Yungang Grottoes in Datong

Day 4: Beijing – Datong

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Datong The Hanging Temple

Day 5: Datong – Pingyao

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Cyclists in the ancient city of Pingyao

Day 6: Pingyao

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

The Terracotta Warriors

Day 7: Pingyao – Xi’an

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Fishermen on the Li River

Day 8: Xi’an – Guilin

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Guilin Longji Rice Terraces

Day 9: Guilin – Longji – Guilin

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Li River bamboo raft

Day 10: Guilin – Yangshuo

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Ride a bike in Yangshuo

Day 11: Yangshuo – Guilin – Shanghai

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Night view of the Bund in Shanghai

Day 12: Shanghai

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

The water town of Suzhou

Day 13: Shanghai – Suzhou – Shanghai

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Take a walk on the Bund

Day 14: Depart from Shanghai

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Tour Price

Average budget

Price per person based on 6 persons : 280 $/person

Price per person based on 4 persons : 315 $/person

Price per person based on 2 persons : 425 $/person

Inclusions

  • The hotels are mentioned in the itinerary (includes breakfast).
  • Transfers by private vehicle with a driver during the whole journey. For the group without a guide, if necessary, the driver will also act as a guide. Otherwise, it will be equipped with a smartphone translator to facilitate communication.
  • Accompaniment by an English-speaking guides from the 1st day (if this option has been chosen).
  • For the group without a guide, a smartphone will be given on your arrival. You will always be in contact with our 24-hour service. We are going to offer you restaurants with their locations, you can also try cashless payment anywhere in China (we rarely use cash in China for payment).
  • Accommodation and meals for your guides and drivers.
  • One bottle of mineral water per day per person.

Exclusions

  • International and domestic flights.
  • Lunches and dinners.
  • Entrance tickets for tours and activities, to be paid for directly on site (around 380 RMB per person). 50% reductions sometimes for travelers over 60, free possible for those over 70.
  • Tips for guides and drivers (It is recommended 160 RMB / day in total for the driver guide).
  • Accident, repatriation, and health insurance.
  • The visa fees.

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