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10-Day Ancient Charm and Modern Style | Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin and Shanghai Tour Tour Code: 527-20369

  • Explore iconic sites including the Forbidden City, Great Wall, and Terracotta Warriors
  • Cruise the stunning Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo
  • Visit the futuristic Shanghai skyline from Shanghai Tower
  • Experience ancient capitals, karst landscapes, and modern metropolises in one trip
Visit Beijing (Bird's Nest Stadium, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square, Water Cube), Shanghai (Nanjing Road, Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower, The Bund, Yu Garden), Xi'an (Bell Tower of Xi'an, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Drum Tower of Xi'an, Muslim Street, Terracotta Warrior, Xi'an Ancient City Wall), Guilin (Elephant Trunk Hill, Li River Cruise, Reed Flute Cave), Yangshuo (West Street, Yangshuo Countryside).
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3% Group Discount: 1. Receive 3% off when you purchase 3+ rooms on the same tour (single order only).
2. Receive 3% off when you book 3+ multi-day tours with minimum order total of $500 at once. Not valid in conjunction with any other discounts or pricing offers.
  • Share Room: If a single male or female guest arises and another same-gender solo traveler agrees to share, the travel agency will assist with room sharing; if not possible, a single room supplement applies.
    If the guest decides to change to a private room after the tour has commenced, they must pay an additional charge equal to twice the single supplement will apply.
Price (/Person)
    Single
    $2202
    ¥15053
    €1882
    C$3014
    Share Room
    $1858
    ¥12702
    €1588
    C$2543
    Double
    $1858
    ¥12702
    €1588
    C$2543
Price (/Person)
    Single
    $1819
    ¥12435
    €1554
    C$2490
    Share Room
    $1515
    ¥10357
    €1295
    C$2074
    Double
    $1515
    ¥10357
    €1295
    C$2074
Price (/Person)
    Single
    $1858
    ¥12702
    €1588
    C$2543
    Share Room
    $1515
    ¥10357
    €1295
    C$2074
    Double
    $1515
    ¥10357
    €1295
    C$2074
Price (/Person)
    Single
    $2236
    ¥15286
    €1911
    C$3061
    Share Room
    $1858
    ¥12702
    €1588
    C$2543
    Double
    $1858
    ¥12702
    €1588
    C$2543
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3% Group Discount: 1. Receive 3% off when you purchase 3+ rooms on the same tour (single order only).
2. Receive 3% off when you book 3+ multi-day tours with minimum order total of $500 at once. Not valid in conjunction with any other discounts or pricing offers.
  • Share Room: If a single male or female guest arises and another same-gender solo traveler agrees to share, the travel agency will assist with room sharing; if not possible, a single room supplement applies.
    If the guest decides to change to a private room after the tour has commenced, they must pay an additional charge equal to twice the single supplement will apply.
  • Overview
  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5
  • Day 6
  • Day 7
  • Day 8
  • Day 9
  • Day 10
Day 1 Arrive in Beijing | Airport Pick-up and Hotel Check-in
Day 2 Beijing One-Day Tour: Tiananmen Square + Forbidden City + Jingshan Park + Summer Palace
Day 3 Beijing Great Wall One-Day Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall + Bird's Nest + Water Cube
Day 4 Beijing to Xi'an by High-Speed Train: Big Wild Goose Pagoda + Muslim Quarter (905 km)
Day 5 Xi'an One-Day Tour: Terracotta Warriors + Ancient City Wall + Bell & Drum Towers
Day 6 Xi'an to Guilin by flight: Elephant Trunk Hill + Reed Flute Cave (1019 km)
Day 7 Guilin - Yangshuo (84 km)
Day 8 Guiling to Shanghai by flight (1618 km)
Day 9 Shanghai One-Day Tour: Shanghai Tower + Shanghai Museum (East) + Yu Garden + Nanjing Road + The Bund
Day 10 Depart Shanghai: Airport/Station Drop-off

Day 1: Arrive in Beijing | Airport Pick-up and Hotel Check-in

Standard Hotel: Beijing Downtown 3-Star Hotel
Meal: Excluded
Arrive in Beijing. Driver meets you at the airport/train station and transfers you to your downtown hotel. Free time for rest or exploration.

Day 2: Beijing One-Day Tour: Tiananmen Square + Forbidden City + Jingshan Park + Summer Palace

Standard Hotel: Beijing Downtown 3-Star Hotel
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded
Visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City (Palace Museum), and Jingshan Park for a panoramic view. In the afternoon, explore the Summer Palace, a vast imperial garden.
  • Beijing, CN

    Beijing, CN
    With more than 20 million people, China's capital is one of the most populated cities in the world. Beijing is an incredibly ancient city, and its stylized architecture, opulent gardens, and more have made it a popular tourism locale.

    Tiananmen Square

    Tiananmen Square
    The 4th largest city square in the world, Tiananmen Square is a large, open area, surrounded on all sides by important national buildings: the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong, the National Museum of China, and the Great Hall of the People.

    It will be closed on Monday, and the order of visits will be adjusted according to specific circumstances

    Forbidden City

    Forbidden City
    For 500 years, the Forbidden City was the palace of the Chinese emperors. It is divided into two sections, the Inner and Outer Courts. The Palace Museum houses many collections of traditional paintings, jade, and ceramics.

    Jingshan Park

    Jingshan Park
    An imperial park covering 23 hectares immediately north of the Forbidden City in the Imperial City area of Beijing. The focal point is the artificial hill Jingshan, literally "Prospect Hill".

    Summer Palace

    Summer Palace
    The Summer Palace is a complex on the outskirts of Beijing, comprised of multiple palaces, gardens, and lakes. The first palace was built in the 12th century CE under the Jin Dynasty, and many subsequent emperors chose to build additions.

Day 3: Beijing Great Wall One-Day Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall + Bird's Nest + Water Cube

Standard Hotel: Beijing Downtown 3-Star Hotel
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded
Travel to Mutianyu Great Wall, take a cable car, and hike along the restored section. On the way back, pass by and photograph the exterior of the Bird's Nest (National Stadium) and Water Cube (National Aquatics Center).
  • Beijing, CN

    Beijing, CN
    With more than 20 million people, China's capital is one of the most populated cities in the world. Beijing is an incredibly ancient city, and its stylized architecture, opulent gardens, and more have made it a popular tourism locale.

    Mutianyu Great Wall

    Mutianyu Great Wall
    Built in the 6th century CE under the Northern Qi Dynasty, this is one of the oldest sections of the Great Wall of China near Beijing. It is located in a hilly, mountainous area covered in dense forests.

    Bird's Nest Stadium (Outside Visit)

    Bird's Nest Stadium
    Built for the 2008 Summer Olympics, the Bird's Nest Stadium continues to be used for major sporting events. It also houses a shopping mall, hotel and restaurants, making it a great destination for sports fans and foodies alike.

    Water Cube (Outside Visit)

    Water Cube
    Built to house the swimming events of the 2008 Summer Olympics, this indoor arena houses massive swimming pools. After the games ended, the building was closed for a short period while part of it was converted to a water park.

Day 4: Beijing to Xi'an by High-Speed Train: Big Wild Goose Pagoda + Muslim Quarter (905 km)

Standard Hotel: Xi'an Downtown 3-Star Hotel
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded
Transfer to Beijing railway station for high-speed train to Xi'an. Upon arrival, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and explore the Muslim Quarter for local food.
  • Xi'an, CN

    Xi'an, CN
    With a recorded history dating back to before the tenth century BC, Xian is one of the oldest cities in both and the world. It is home to historic buildings, museums, tombs, monuments, national parks, and much more.

    Big Wild Goose Pagoda

    Big Wild Goose Pagoda
    Built in 652 during the Tang Dynasty, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is an ancient Buddhist temple and must-see tourist attraction. Standing 54 meters (177 feet) tall, this sacred building is a beautiful representation of ancient architecture, tradition, and history.

    Muslim Street

    Muslim Street is a historically unique place to wander, shop and eat. All shops and restaurants in the street are operated by Muslims. Culturally fragrant and fantasticstalls inside the narrow alleys sell almost everything you can imagine. Enjoy a taste of Muslim street food, a very tasty and inexpensive gourmet discovery which includes the locals' favorite: Roasted beef, roasted fish, and pancakes.

Day 5: Xi'an One-Day Tour: Terracotta Warriors + Ancient City Wall + Bell & Drum Towers

Standard Hotel: Xi'an Downtown 3-Star Hotel
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded
Visit the Terracotta Warriors Museum. In the afternoon, walk on the Ancient City Wall and see the Bell and Drum Towers.
  • Xi'an, CN

    Xi'an, CN
    With a recorded history dating back to before the tenth century BC, Xian is one of the oldest cities in both and the world. It is home to historic buildings, museums, tombs, monuments, national parks, and much more.

    Terracotta Warrior

    Terracotta Warrior
    A collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. It is a form of funerary art buried with the emperor in 210-209 BCE and whose purpose was to protect the emperor in his afterlife.

    Xi'an Ancient City Wall

    The Xi'an Ancient City Wall is the largest and best-preserved ancient city wall in China, originally built during the Ming Dynasty, encircling the city center and serving as a historic landmark of Xi'an.

    Bell Tower of Xi'an

    Bell Tower of Xi'an
    Built in 1384 during the Ming Dynasty, the Bell Tower of Xian is one of the most recognizable structures in the city. Standing at nearly 40 meters tall, the Bell Tower is as legendary as it is beautiful.

    Drum Tower of Xi'an

    The Drum Tower got its name from the huge drum located within the building. In contrast to the Bell Tower, where bell was stricken at dawn, drum was beat at sunset to indicate the end of the day.Erected in 1380 during the early Ming Dynasty, it stands towering above the city center and offers incredible view of Xi'an.

Day 6: Xi'an to Guilin by flight: Elephant Trunk Hill + Reed Flute Cave (1019 km)

Standard Hotel: City center 3-star hotel
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Guilin (approx. 2.5 hours). Upon arrival, your driver will take you to see the iconic Elephant Trunk Hill. Then visit Reed Flute Cave, a spectacular karst cave with colorful stalactites and stalagmites.
  • Guilin, CN

    Guilin, CN

    Elephant Trunk Hill

    Elephant Trunk Hill is Guilin's iconic natural landmark, named for its resemblance to an elephant drinking from the river. This limestone hill stands at the confluence of the Li River and Peach Blossom River, representing the classic beauty of Guilin's karst landscape.

    Reed Flute Cave

    Reed Flute Cave is a celebrated limestone cave in Guilin, named for the reed plants at its entrance that were traditionally used to make flutes. The cave features spectacular stalactites, stalagmites, and stone columns illuminated by colorful lighting.

Day 7: Guilin - Yangshuo (84 km)

Standard Hotel: Yangshuo 3-Star Hotel
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded
Travel from Guilin to Yangshuo. Take a scenic Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo. Explore the Yangshuo countryside by bike, motorcycle, or on foot. In the evening, visit the lively West Street.
  • Guilin, CN

    Guilin, CN

    Li River Cruise

    The Li River Cruise is a quintessential Guilin experience, sailing through stunning karst landscapes from Guilin to Yangshuo. Often called the 'Gallery of a Hundred Miles,' it offers breathtaking views of limestone peaks, serene waters, and rural scenery that have inspired Chinese art for centuries.
  • Yangshuo, CN

    Yangshuo, CN

    Yangshuo Countryside

    Yangshuo Countryside is renowned for its classic karst peak forest landscape, pastoral scenery, and tranquil villages. Cycling or walking along country paths allows close appreciation of the picturesque natural views and simple rural life.

    West Street

    West Street is Yangshuo's bustling pedestrian commercial street, famous for its blend of Chinese and Western cultures. Lined with restaurants, cafes, bars, and specialty shops, it serves as the center for experiencing Yangshuo's nightlife and international atmosphere.

Day 8: Guiling to Shanghai by flight (1618 km)

Standard Hotel: Shanghai Downtown 3-Star Hotel
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
In the morning, after breakfast at the hotel, our driver will pick you up at the airport in advance according to your flight schedule and take you on board your flight to Shanghai.

Day 9: Shanghai One-Day Tour: Shanghai Tower + Shanghai Museum (East) + Yu Garden + Nanjing Road + The Bund

Standard Hotel: Shanghai Downtown 3-Star Hotel
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded
Visit Shanghai Tower's observation deck. Explore Shanghai Museum East Hall. Stroll through Yu Garden and nearby market. Walk along Nanjing Road to The Bund for iconic city views.
  • Shanghai, CN

    Shanghai, CN
    The "Paris of the East" is one of the busiest, most populated, and most influential cities in the world. It is also more than a thousand years old, dating back to the tenth century AD and the Song Dynasty.

    Shanghai Tower

    Shanghai Tower
    Shanghai Tower is the tallest skyscraper in Shanghai, located in the Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone, renowned for its unique spiraling design and sustainable building technologies.

    Shanghai Museum

    Shanghai Museum
    Located in Shanghai's People's Square, this museum features numerous exhibits of ancient Chinese art and artifacts. Established at its current location in 1996, it was one of the country's first modern, world-class museums.

    The East Branch of Shanghai Museum will be closed on Tuesday, and priority will be given to arranging the People's Square Branch. If the People's Square Branch cannot be booked, arrangements will be made to replace other urban attractions

    Yu Garden

    Yu Garden
    Yu Garden is a world famous classical garden in the southern Yangtze which was built more than 400 years ago in the Ming Dynasty. It is regarded as one of the representatives of the traditional culture in Shanghai. It displays the main features of traditional Chinese architecture with many rocks, trees, ponds, dragons, and zigzag bridges.

    Yu Garden will be closed on Monday, and will visit Chenghuang Temple in Shanghai instead

    Nanjing Road

    Nanjing Road
    Nanjing Road is the world's longest shopping district, around 5.5 km long, and attracts over 1 million visitors daily. As a century-old shopping street in Huangpu District, Shanghai, Nanjing Road was a witness of the city's history.

    The Bund

    The Bund
    This waterfront area in Shanghai is a popular spot for visitors to the city and locals alike, stretching about one mile along the Huangpu River. There are 52 buildings along the Bund that showcase a diverse range of architectural styles.

Day 10: Depart Shanghai: Airport/Station Drop-off

Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Breakfast at hotel. Driver transfers you to airport or railway station for your onward journey.

Complimentary Transfer Service
(Available only on designated group departure and end dates)

  • Free Pick‑up: Arrivals between 08:00 - 22:00

  • Free Drop‑off: Departures between 09:00 - 23:00 (early morning flights are also covered if you are willing to leave in advance)

Transfers are currently provided with a driver only. If multiple guests arrive around the same time, a guide may be arranged at our discretion. Any policy updates will be communicated separately.

  • If you arrive before the group start date or leave after the group end date, a separate transfer fee applies

  • If your arrival or departure falls outside the free transfer time window, a separate transfer fee also applies

  • For shared group transfers, guests with close arrival times will be picked up together, with a waiting time of approximately 1.5 hours. If you prefer not to wait, please notify us at least 1 day in advance to arrange a private transfer at an additional cost.

Price Includes

  • Transportation: High-speed train Second-class seat (Beijing-Xi'an ); Economy class flight (Xi'an-Guilin, Guilin-Shanghai)
  • 9 nightss in 3-star hotels, standard twin room.
  • Meals: Meals as specified in itinerary (breakfast at hotel).
  • Admission: First entrance ticket to attractions listed in itinerary.
  • Vehicle: All vehicle costs (including tolls, fuel, vehicle mountain entry fees).
  • Transfers: Airport/train station pick-up and drop-off service.
  • Guide: Chinese/English bilingual guide based on actual situation.
  • Insurance: Travel accident insurance, vehicle seat insurance, travel agency liability insurance.

Price Excludes

  • International airfare
  • Entry visa fees
  • Personal expenses
  • Recommended optional activities
  • Arrival and departure flights/trains on the first and last day
  • Tips for guide and driver

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  • Travel Documents
    Each passenger must carry a valid travel document. (Valid visa for countries needed) (E.g. Green Card, Passport, Re-Entry Permit, and etc.) Tour operator is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
  • Cancellation penalties per person (request day and departure day are not counted)
    30 days or more prior to departure - - 10% of total purchase amount..
    15-29 days or more prior to departure - 30% of total purchase amount.
    7-14 days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.
    Within 6 days prior to departure - 100% of total purchase amount.
    Day of departure no show or late - 100% per person.
    Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
    Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain normal operations.
    The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
    NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
  • Travel Insurance
    Tour operator is not responsible for any loss of or damage to personal items, or personal injury that may occur on or during the tour. It is optional that passengers to buy travel insurance, for more information, please consult your travel agent.
  • Itinerary Variations
    We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
  • Tour Cancellation
    We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure of the tour, Taketours only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking. We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.

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