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11-Day China Classic Tour(Customizing the Tour - According to Your Needs)

11 days

Easy

Classic Wonders

This 11-day China top cities tour covers the most popular four destinations and five World Heritage sites in China. It makes an ideal tour for first-time visitors who would like to discover China's history, culture, modernization and landscape.

The itinerary below is only one possibility. Tips to tailor-make your trip are offered as inspiration. Tell us your preferences and our travel experts will customize this trip to suit your interests, tastes, and budget.

Tour 'Wow' Points

Unveil the Lives of China's Royal Family in their Hidden Halls

Get off the ordinary sightseeing route in the Forbidden City. Listen to the interesting stories of the famous personalities that are not told by typical tour guides.

Witness the Great Wall and Enjoy the Dreamy Night Views

Walk on the spectacular Great Wall at Mutianyu. See both a restored section and a wild section of the Wall. See the Simatai Wall lit up along a mountain ridge at night.

Understand Beijing by Tasting Its Traditional Food

Enjoy an authentic Beijing roast duck dinner in a time-honored brand restaurant.

Unveil the Secrets of the Terracotta Army and Make Your Own Terracotta Warriors

Your local guide will show you around the Terracotta Army and unveil some secrets of the world wonder. See the life-size warriors at the site, get to know how ancient craftsmen made them. Visit a traditional cave dwelling and learn how to make warriors.

Enjoy a Cruise in the Painting Gallery of the God

Relax on a top-class guided Li River cruise, enjoying spectacular landscapes. Find the exact sight on the note of RMB20

Feast Your Eyes on the Best Scenery of the Rice Terraces.

The Longji Rice Terraces are known widely for the awe-inspiring view. Standing on top of such a huge man-made wonder is itself an extraordinary experience.

Visit a Minority Family and Explore Their Centuries-Old Lifestyle.

Enjoy lunch with a Yao family who invite you into their home. Learn how to stuff and cook rice inside a bamboo tube, sip the freshly-extracted oil tea.

Discover the Rural China by Exploring the Less Touristy Villages

To experience the daily life of the local farmers will let you see another side of China.

Discover the Hidden Stories of the Bund and Ascend Shanghai Tower

Travel back in time to the golden age of the Bund in the 1920s. You will walk a route that seldom tourist will find by themselves, see the most original bricks, and hear some interesting stories that you'll never find in history books.

Enjoy a Half-Day Customized Icing-on-the-Cake Experience.

Whether you want to relax, experience fashion, appreciate art, explore folk customs, or shop; from having fun in a fancy bar to exploring an art center, trying nail beauty, testing your popularity in the marriage market, or just buying some lovely gifts, we will make it happen.

What's included?
    • Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
    • English speaking local guide
    • Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
    • 24/7 helpline for while you are traveling
    Exclusions
      Please note

        Every element of the tour above can be tailored. Feel free to tell us your ideas and we will be happy to make adjustments for you.

        Extend the tour:

        • Suzhou and/or Hangzhou: add 1–4 days — water towns, gardens, the Grand Canal, and West Lake
        • Chengdu: add 2–3 days — a panda keeper program, have your photo taken next to a panda, and the Leshan Giant Buddha
        • Hong Kong: add 2–3 days — Victoria Peak, Hong Kong Disneyland, and a day-tour of Macau
        • Free days: Yangshuo and Shanghai are popular destinations to add one or more free days to explore on one's own.
        • More destinations: Zhangjiajie, Huangshan, and Tibet... Inform us of your interests and we will offer you some recommendations.

        Accommodation

        Various types of accommodation are available, including famous 5-star hotel chains, 4-star hotels in the best locations, good value 3-star hotels, or boutique hotels that reflect the style of the region. Whatever your accommodation preferences are, our travel experts will seek out and find the perfect one for you.

        Most hotels in China allow at most three people in one room. If there are more than three people in your group, we will check if there is a family room available or do our best to arrange interconnecting rooms or adjoin rooms.

          Transportation

        China is a huge country, so to make your travel experience more efficient, we usually arrange flights to connect to your destinations.

        China's high-speed rail network is a fast-paced way to travel. We recommend taking high-speed trains for journeys of less than 6 hours to interested customers — please tell us if you are one of them.

         Meals

        Lunches at popular local restaurants are included for you so you can taste authentic Chinese food. Your guide will assist you with ordering the dishes.

        Vegetarian, halal, kosher, Indian, or gluten-free — all your dietary requirements can be taken care of by our experienced private guides. Let us know if you have any of these dietary requirements during your booking.

        Hotel Selection

        —the Icing on the Cake

        Boutique hotels are recommended to enrich your travel experience.

        Tour Price

        From USD3,099  p/pBased on a private tour including 4-star hotels for 2 people. Price varies depending on program, travel date, number of people and chosen hotel

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