14-Day Beijing Xian Shanghai Guilin Guangzhou Hong Kong Tour
Tour Overview
On this interesting 14-day China tour, you’ll explore China’s rich heritage and natural beauty. Starting in Beijing, learn about royal culture from the Forbidden City and Summer Palace, and hike the Mutianyu Great Wall. In Xi’an, visit the magnificent Terracotta Warriors and Horses and taste local cuisine on Muslim Quarter.
Afterwards, admire the art shown at the Yuyuan Garden and explore the modern charm of Shanghai at the Bund. Then, take a Li River cruise in Guilin for wonderful landscape. In Guangzhou, you will take in the colorful culture at Shamian Island. Finally, end your 14-day China tour in Hong Kong. Here, you can enjoy panoramic views of the city from Victoria Peak and experience the vibrant local life.
Travel destinations: Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Guilin, Guangzhou, Hong Kong
Suitable for: First-timers, Culture lovers, Adventurers
Tour type: Private
Highlights of this tour:
- Discover the royal history of the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Summer Palace in Beijing.
- Experience an exciting hiking at Mutianyu Great Wall.
- Admire the great Terracotta Warriors and Horses, climb the Ancient City Wall for views of Xi’an, and taste delicious local food.
- Enjoy the classical garden art at Yuyuan Garden, experience traditional culture at Shanghai Old Street, and explore the modern charm of Shanghai at the Bund.
- Take a boat tour on the Li River and bike around the Ten-Mile Gallery to enjoy the magnificent natural scenery in Guilin.
- Visit Guangzhou’s Chen Clan Ancestral Hall and enjoy local delicacies on Shamian Island.
- Explore the vibrancy of Hong Kong: climb to the top of Victoria Peak and try Hong Kong’s specialty foods.
Day-by-day Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Beijing
Upon your arrival in Beijing, your driver will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. After check-in, you can rest in the hotel or explore the nearby area.
Meal: N/A
Accommodation: in Beijing
- Day 2: Beijing Sightseeing TourExplore Royal Palaces and Historical Sites
After breakfast, our tour guide will pick you up from the hotel. Starting the China tour in Beijing from Tian'anmen Square, which is the largest town square in the world. The square is the center of Beijing, so we can go to many scenic spots around the area from here.
Then visit the Forbidden City. It is a royal palace of China, located in the center of Beijing’s central axis. Here see spectacular ancient royal buildings, beautiful scenery in different seasons, and cute cats! Also, you will follow a guide to learn about the mysterious stories of ancient China.
Later walk to Jingshan Park, which is a royal garden during the Ming and Qing dynasties. This is a great spot to take wonderful photos because you can overlook the whole city of Beijing from here.
Forbidden City View from Jingshan Park After lunch, we will visit the Temple of Heaven. With a total area of 273 hectares, it is China’s largest surviving complex of ancient ceremonial buildings. See many ancient ceremonial architectures. And with a large number of ancient forests planted here, you will enjoy the natural landscape as well.
In the evening, enjoy the famous Peking Duck for your dinner. Peking Duck is cooked by a unique method, and you can eat it with the sauce, which can make the meat more tasty.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch
Accommodation: in Beijing
- Day 3: Beijing Great Wall AdventureAmazing Great Wall Hiking and Fun Leisure Activities
After breakfast, move on to the highlight of Beijing tour at the Mutianyu Great Wall, which is 73 kilometers away from Beijing city. With a total length of 5,400 meters, it is the longest Great Wall in China.
On the Great Wall, you will admire the magnificent architecture. And it is surrounded by beautiful scenery, making it a perfect environment for hiking. If hiking is hard for you, you can also choose the cable car or toboggan to go up and down the mountain (optional).
Mutianyu Great Wall After lunch, return to Beijing. Then visit the Bird's Nest and Water Cube, the main venues of the 2008 Olympic Games. Both buildings have their own amazing features, so you can take photos outside to feel the charm of modern architecture.
Then in the evening, find a bar in Houhai to relax. If you’re lucky, you will see many street performances. Besides, you can eat local food here, or find a fine restaurant with a nice street view.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch
Accommodation: in Beijing
- Day 4: Beijing to Xian TourExperience Chinese Culture and Explore the Royal History
This morning, we will first visit Hutongs, which reflect a long history of Beijing. Here take a rickshaw to feel local life and talk to the local people to know their stories.
Then, move on to the Summer Palace. The palace was the best place where the emperors of the Qing Dynasty spent their summers. Here you will see the perfect combination of natural landscape and royal architecture. In addition, take the option of a boat ride to enjoy the beautiful Kunming Lake (optional).
Take a rickshaw ride through Beijing's old Hutong After finishing your travel to Beijing, you will take a flight to Xi'an. Upon arrival, your local driver will meet you and transfer you to the hotel.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch
Accommodation: in Xi'an
- Day 5: Xian Terracotta Warriors TourGreat Historical Heritage and Interesting Food Journey
In the morning, start your tour of China in Xi’an from Terracotta Warriors and Horses. The Terracotta Warriors is known as the “Eighth Wonder of the World”, and there are over 1,000 terracotta soldiers with different images. Now the museum includes Pit 1 (the largest pit), Pit 2, Pit 3, and the exhibition hall of the chariots and horses. Spend 2-3 hours here and your guide will explain the story behind these terracotta warriors.
Terracotta Warriors in Xian Later, we will go to the Bell Tower, located in the center of Xi’an. Standing on the Bell Tower, you can see the East, South, West and North streets extending out from the tower, which is surrounded by business district.
Next walk to the Gao's Courtyard, which is a traditional residential buildings in Shaanxi. You can enjoy a traditional shadow puppet show here. Then walk to Muslim Quarter. It is a famous food street in Xi’an, where you can enjoy lots of local food, see many novel cultural performances, and buy special souvenirs.
In the evening, Tang Dynasty Dinner Show is highly recommended! It is a wonderful performance about ancient Chinese music, dance, and costumes (optional).
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch
Accommodation: in Xi'an
Muslim Quarter - Day 6: Xian to Shanghai TourExplore the Splendid Chinese Civilization
After breakfast, we will visit Ancient City Wall, one of the largest ancient city walls existing in China. The wall is 13 kilometers long, so if you feel tired of walking, rent a bike is also a good choice (at your own expense). Standing on the wall, you will see different views of Xi’an, such as ancient buildings like Guangren Temple, and modern buildings on Chang’an Road.
Bike Riding on the Xian City Wall Then we will go to Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which was built in the Tang Dynasty. The architecture of it is very unique, combining ancient Indian Buddhist architectural art and traditional Chinese architectural style. And it is located inside the Ci’en Temple, so you can go inside the temple to get a closer look at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
Next have local lunch and be transferred to Xi’an Xianyang International Airport. On the way, you can visit the Hanyang Mausoleum. It shows the burial customs of the Han emperors and also reflects the social, cultural and artistic level of the time. Also watch the “phantom image” program, which shows the colorful life of the court in ancient times.
Finally, take a flight to Shanghai. In Shanghai, a local driver will greet you and move you to the hotel.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch
Accommodation: in Shanghai
Big Wild Goose Pagoda - Day 7: Shanghai City TourA City Tour Combining Classic and Modern
This morning, we will start our tour in Shanghai. First we will visit the Jade Buddha Temple, a peaceful place hidden in the busy city. Here learn about Buddhist culture and experience a peaceful Buddhist life. After a 30-minute drive from here, you will arrive at the Oriental Pearl TV Tower - a landmark of Shanghai. Climbing the three main spheres, you can stand at different heights to enjoy the cityscape on both sides of the Huangpu River.
Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower Next your guide will take you on a tour of the 450-year-old Yuyuan Garden. There are magnificent architectures as well as wonderful nature, so admire the classical garden art. And your guide will tell you interesting stories about the garden to know more about the area.
Not far from Yuyuan Garden is the Shanghai Old Street. You can stroll along the street and experience traditional business and folk culture. Then visit Nanjing Road, which is a famous shopping paradise. Also, eat many traditional foods and visit historical buildings here.
In the afternoon, wander around the Bund, a historical and cultural district in China. See various architectures here, and later in the evening you will enjoy the amazing night view of the Huangpu River. In addition, consider attending the Shanghai ERA-Acrobatic Show, a mesmerizing performance blending acrobatics, dance, and theater, offering a glimpse into this distinguished traditional Chinese art form (optional).
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch
Accommodation: in Shanghai
Yu Garden - Day 8: Guilin City Highlights TourEnjoy Unique Natural Scenery of Guilin
End your enjoyable tour to Shanghai and take a flight to Guilin. Upon arrival in Guilin, your local guide and driver will transfer you to check in your hotel. Then we will explore the famous Elephant Trunk Hill firs, a symbol of Guilin. The mountain looks like a giant elephant standing by the river drinking water. Also the scenery around here is stunning so you can get many unique photos.
After about a 6-minute walk, you’ll reach Sun and Moon Pagodas Park. There are two iconic towers in the park, one of copper and the other of glazed glass. Take the elevator up to the copper tower, the beautiful cityscape of Guilin will be presented.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: in Guilin
Elephant Trunk Hill - Day 9: Guilin to Yangshuo by Li River CruiseMagnificent Li River Views and Prosperous Culture
After breakfast, embark on a novel Li River cruise. Cruising along the Li River, enjoy the ever-changing beauty of the Li River and see the karst landscape. The tour lasts about 3-4 hours, with beautiful scenery such as Nine Horses Mountain Scenic Spot and Yellow Cloth Reflection on the way. The cruise will arrive at the dock in Yangshuo and after 1 km walk you will arrive at the charming West Street. On this street, experience the integration of Chinese and Western cultures, and taste a variety of local snacks.
Li River Cruise Later we will discover Silver Cave, gathering stalactites of different geological ages. Here admire the rocks that look like the Milky Way from the night sky, glittering like silver. And during the visit, the guide will tell many magical legends and stories!
Next, move to Langzi Ancient Village with well-preserved large clusters of ancient dwellings. Walking along the countryside, you will experience oriental culture and see traditional handicrafts such as wood carving. Besides, interact with local villagers to learn about the local life.
As night falls, you are highly recommended to watch the Impression Sanjie Liu show, an outdoor performance set against the backdrop of the Li River, featuring colorful lights, music, and local folklore (optional).
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch
Accommodation: in Yangshuo
Silver Cave - Day 10: Guilin to Guangzhou TourA Delightful Countryside Cycling
Before leaving Yangshuo, there is one more fun activity for you - a countryside cycling tour in Ten-Mile Gallery. The surrounding mountains are uniquely shaped, the landscape is picturesque, and the road is gentle. So it’s very pleasant to ride a bicycle and admire the scenery in the fresh air.
Note: The full ride is about 1-2 hours. You can ride the whole way and return, or return halfway.
Yangshuo Countryside Cycling In the afternoon, transfer back to downtown Guilin. The driver will take you to the high-speed train station and continue your China tour in Guangzhou.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: in Guangzhou
- Day 11: Guangzhou TourColorful History and Stunning Night Views
After breakfast, start the Guangzhou tour from the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. The design of the memorial hall is innovative and you can learn about modern Chinese history and culture here. Later, go to the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees. This temple is nearly 1,600 years old and is a pilgrimage site for followers of Buddhism. Inside the temple, you will see the Six Banyan Pagoda, which has the appearance of a budding petal.
Temple of the Six Banyan Trees Then your guide and driver will move you to Shamian Island and enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant. Shamian Island is known as the European style street of Guangzhou, which has a beautiful environment. While enjoying the scenery along the way, you can also learn about the history and culture of the 19th century.
It’s about a 15-minute drive to the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, the largest existing ancestral hall-style building in China. In addition to the spectacular architecture, you will also see exquisite handicrafts. And it is a great place to enjoy flowers in the spring.
As the sun sets, a scenic Pearl River cruise is a good choice (optional). Here enjoy the bright lights and the charming night view of Guangzhou. The cruise tour lasts 50-90 minutes and can bring you an unforgettable experience. Alternatively, venture to Canton Tower, one of the world’s tallest TV towers. The whole night view of Guangzhou can be overlooked if you climb up the tower. This will give your tour to Guangzhou a romantic ending.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch
Accommodation: in Guangzhou
Pearl River Night Cruise - Day 12: Guangzhou to Hong Kong Tour
Spend a leisurely morning and take a high-speed train to the vibrant city of Hong Kong. When you arrive in Hong Kong, the local driver will meet you and move you to the hotel. And the rest of the day you can rest at the hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: in Hong Kong
- Day 13: Hong Kong Exploration TourA Novelty Experience
Starting the last city trip of your 14-day China tour this morning. Your guide will take you up to the top of Victoria Peak on the iconic Peak Tram. A great view of Hong Kong can be found here, such as towering skyscrapers, harbor and surrounding islands. Then visitthe Aberdeen Fishing Village. Here you will experience a sampan ride and glide along the harbor.
Ascend with the Peak Tram to the Victoria Peak In the afternoon and evening, you can explore Hong Kong on your own. Try delicious local food, shop in the bustling markets, or stroll along the waterfront. Whatever you choose, you will have a colorful travel experience in Hong Kong.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: in Hong Kong
- Day 14: Departure from Hong Kong
In the morning, enjoy the free time of this Hong Kong tour. After that, the private driver will take you to the airport and your China tour will be over. Safe travels!
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: N/A
