China Discovery Tour: Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Chengdu 11 Days with 4 Star Hotel

China Discovery Tour: Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Chengdu 11 Days with 4 Star Hotel

Perfect combination of Chinese destinations from Beijing to Xi'an, Guilin and Chengdu. This a multi day tour with different themes. Explore the history, nature, wildlife, and local life of China. You will stay in 4 and 5 Star Hotels, and all the entry fees to tourist attractions are included in the base price. There is no hidden fee or tax.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Beijing - Airport Pickup & Hotel Transfer

Pass By: Beijing Capital Museum, No.16 Fuxingmenwai Main Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100045 China
Welcome to Beijing! After clearing from immigration and customs at Beijing Capital Airport, find your way to arrival hall, and you will meet our English-speaking tour guide holding the “China Wayz” placard. After a warm greeting, we will transfer you to your hotel in Beijing and you can rest and prepare yourself for your amazing tour in China!

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Mercure Wanshang Hotel Beijing - 4 Stars

Day 2: Beijing City Tour - Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven (B+L)

Stop At: Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), West Changan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
After having breakfast in your hotel, you will meet your tour guide and other group members and we will take you directly to your first destination, Tiananmen Square by private car or van. Not only one of the largest squares in the world, this place is also famous for all the events that have taken place in Chinese history.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: North of Tian'anmen square, Dongcheng District, Beijing China
After having breakfast in your hotel, you will meet your tour guide and other group members and we will take you directly to your first destination, Tiananmen Square by private car or van. Not only one of the largest squares in the world, this place is also famous for all the events that have taken place in Chinese history.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Cross the street is your next destination, The Forbidden City which is an imperial palace in Beijing that dates back to the Ming dynasty.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Temple of Heaven, Tiantan Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100050 China
In the afternoon, the group will visit the Temple of Heaven, the largest ancient sacred place of worship in China with unique architecture located in the south east of Beijing.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Red Theatre Beijing Kung Fu Show, No.44 Xingfu Street, Dongcheng District 50 Meters East of Tiantan Hotel, Beijing 100061 China
The Legend of Kung Fu Show, which premiered at Beijing’s Red Theater in 2004, tells the story of a young monk who dreams of one day becoming a kung fu master. The best Kong Fu practitioners from all across China tell the story through Chinese martial arts, traditional and modern dance, and Chinese acrobatics.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Western Buffet Breakfast
• Lunch: Fast Food / Chinese Food
Accommodation included: Mercure Wanshang Hotel Beijing - 4 Stars

Day 3: Beijing - Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace (B+L)

Stop At: Mutianyu Great Wall, Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District, Beijing China
The Great Wall at Mutianyu was fully restored in the 1980s as an alternative to the increasingly popular Badaling section of the Great Wall of China. The Mutianyu section is farther away from Beijing (about an hour and a half by car) than more popular sections, but it's also significantly less busy and features some fun, modern amusements, such as a cable car, chairlift, and toboggan.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100080 China
Summer Palace is a lavish lakeside retreat from the heat of Beijing. With pavilions, walkways, gardens, and bridges, the UNESCO World Heritage site on Kunming Lake served as the seat of government for Empress Dowager Cixi during the last years of her life.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Kunming Lake, Inside Summer Palace, Haidian District, Beijing 100091 China
Summer Palace is a lavish lakeside retreat from the heat of Beijing. With pavilions, walkways, gardens, and bridges, the UNESCO World Heritage site on Kunming Lake served as the seat of government for Empress Dowager Cixi during the last years of her life.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Western Buffet Breakfast
• Lunch: Fast Food / Chinese Food
Accommodation included: Mercure Wanshang Hotel Beijing - 4 Stars

Day 4: Beijing Hutong Tour - Beijing to Xian by Train (B)

Stop At: ShiChaHai ChaYi JiuBa Jie (HouMen), No.51 Di'anmen West Main Street, Beijing China
On the last day in Beijing, we will go to Shichahai hotung which is one of the most famous one between hutongs of Beijing. Here you you can see the old neighborhoods of Beijing by walking around or sitting on a tricycle.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Western Buffet Breakfast
Accommodation included: Mercure Xian Renmin Square - 4 Stars

Day 5: Xian City Tour - Terracotta Army, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian Museum (B+L+D)

Stop At: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi'an 710600 China
The first day in Xian is dedicated to visit Terracotta Warriors and Houses Museum and you will admire the ancient craft of the Qin dynasty.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Small Goose Pagoda, No.72 Youyi Road, Beilin District, Xi'an 710068 China
After lunch, we will visit Small Wild Goose Pagoda which is one of two significant pagodas in Xian.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Xi'an Museum, 72 Youyi Xilu, Xi'an 710068 China
Located next to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda and amidst water fountains and a well tended garden, this museum is a great choice to learn more about Chinese history in Xian.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tang Dynasty Show, 75 North Chang'an Road, Xi'an 710065 China
At night, we arrange dinner and you will have one of the most famous Chinese food called Dumplings at a local restaurant, and also watching the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show
* Note: Since the dance show is closed on December, January, February and March, passengers in this months will have the free evening instead.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Western Buffet Breakfast
• Lunch: Chinese Food / Fast Food
• Dinner: *Dumpling Dinner

Accommodation included: Mercure Xian Renmin Square - 4 Stars

Day 6: Xian - City Wall, Great Mosque, & Muslim market day Tour (B+L)

Stop At: Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang), Zhongxin District, Xi'an 710001 China
Today you will go to ancient City Wall to have a panoramic view of Xian. The wall is one of the oldest and best preserved ramparts in China. If you like being more active, today you have time to rent a bicycle and enjoy biking around. (Fee is not included)
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Xi'an Mosque, Huajue Alley, Xincheng District, Xi'an 710043 China
After lunch, we will continue the tour by visiting The Great Mosque of Xian. This is the largest and the best preserved mosque in China.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Muslim market, Muslim Street, Xi'an China
At the evening, you will have some free time to enjoy walking around Muslim market and Muslim street to try some delicious food or buy souvenirs.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Muslim Quarter, West of Bell Drum Towers Square , Beilin District, Xi'an 710000 China
At the evening, you will have some free time to enjoy walking around Muslim market and Muslim street to try some delicious food or buy souvenirs.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Western Buffet Breakfast
• Lunch: Chinese Food / Fast Food
Accommodation included: Mercure Xian Renmin Square - 4 Stars

Day 7: Xian to Guilin by Train (B)

Stop At: Reed Flute Cave (Ludi Yan), 0773-2695075, Guilin 541001 China
Your Guilin sightseeing starts with the famous Reed Flute Cave, which is a 240 meter karst cave that has various shapes of stalactites and stalagmites.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Elephant Trunk Hill (Xiangbishan), Within Xiangbishan Park, Xiangshan District, Guilin 541004 China
Elephant Trunk Hill is the symbol of the city of Guilin. This attraction names so because it looks like an elephant drinking water.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Western Buffet Breakfast
Accommodation included: Grand Link Hotel - 5 Star

Day 8: Guilin - Yangshuo - Cruising on Li River (B+L)

Pass By: Li River Cruise Ticket Office, Lijiang Rd, Qixing Qu, Guilin Shi, Guangxi Zhuangzuzizhiqu, China
After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Pier to cruise on Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo and enjoy the beauty of nature along the river.

Stop At: Li River, East of Guangxi Zhuang China
After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Pier to cruise on Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo and enjoy the beauty of nature along the river.
Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: West Street, East Side of Li River, Yangshuo County 541900 China
In Yangshuo we will walk through the West Street, we will drive you to the countryside area to see rural views, along with a local peasant’s home.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Western Buffet Breakfast
• Lunch: On Board Boxed Lunch
Accommodation included: Grand Link Hotel - 5 Star

Day 9: Guilin to Chengdu by Train (B)

Pass By: Chunxi Road Pedestrian Street, Chunxi Road, Chengdu China
We will pick you up upon your arrival and transfer you to your hotel and you are free today to have lunch and spend your evening on your own. Your hotel is very close to Chunxi Road and Tianfu Square so you can walk around the city and have some free time after an active week or and get ready for the rest of your journey.

Pass By: Tianfu Square, Section 1, Renmin South Road, Chengdu China
We will pick you up upon arrival and transfer you to your hotel and you are free today to have lunch and spend your evening on your own. Your hotel is very close to Chunxi Road and Tianfu Square so you can walk around the city and have some free time after an active week or and get ready for the rest of your journey.

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Western Buffet Breakfast
Accommodation included: Mercure Chengdu Chunxi - 4 Star

Day 10: Chengdu City Tour - Meeting with Pandas & Jinsha Site Museum (B)

Stop At: Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi), No.1375 Xiongmao Avenue the Outside Northern Third Ring Road, Chenghua District, Chengdu 610081 China
Today is schedule to visit China’s national treasure, giant pandas at the Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. The morning is the best time to watch the active pandas. You will surely enjoy seeing panda bears eating bamboo or playing with each other.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Jinsha Site Museum, No.2 Jinsha Site Road, Chengxi, Chengdu 610091 China
Then, you will visit Jinsha Site Museum where you can watch a 4D film “Dream Back to Jinsha”. This gives you a chance to understand how life was 2,000 years ago.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Western Buffet Breakfast
Accommodation included: Mercure Chengdu Chunxi - 4 Star

Day 11: Departure from Chengdu (B)

Pass By: Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo), No.2435 Lingyun Street, Shizhong District, Leshan 614000 China
After breakfast, please check out the hotel before noon and find your own way to the airport for your flight. We suggest that you check the needed time and ideally book a taxi in advance.

There are many highlights and famous sites in Sichuan worth your visiting, such as Leshan Giant Buddha and Mt. Emei, Jiuzhaigou Valley and Huanglong. Please let us know your preference, and we will be glad to be helpful with the rest of your vacation to China.

Pass By: Leshan Bridge, No.305 Provincial Highway, Shizhong District, Leshan 614000 China
There are many highlights and famous sites in Sichuan worth your visiting, such as Leshan Giant Buddha and Mt. Emei, Jiuzhaigou Valley and Huanglong. Please let us know your preference, and we will be glad to be helpful with the rest of your vacation to China.

Pass By: Mount Emei (Emeishan), Emeishan 614201 China
There are many highlights and famous sites in Sichuan worth your visiting, such as Leshan Giant Buddha and Mt. Emei, Jiuzhaigou Valley and Huanglong. Please let us know your preference, and we will be glad to be helpful with the rest of your vacation to China.

Pass By: Jiuzhaigou Natural Reserve, Zhangzha Town, 623400 China
There are many highlights and famous sites in Sichuan worth your visiting, such as Leshan Giant Buddha and Mt. Emei, Jiuzhaigou Valley and Huanglong. Please let us know your preference, and we will be glad to be helpful with the rest of your vacation to China.

Pass By: Huanglong Scenic Valley, Pingsong Street, Songpan County 623300 China
There are many highlights and famous sites in Sichuan worth your visiting, such as Leshan Giant Buddha and Mt. Emei, Jiuzhaigou Valley and Huanglong. Please let us know your preference, and we will be glad to be helpful with the rest of your vacation to China.

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Western Buffet Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.