SG23: 12 Days Small Group Tour of Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Kunming - Lijiang
Tour Type: Perfect group size of maximum 6 travelers, guaranteed departures
Guide & Driver: English-speaking guide, experienced driver & air-conditioned coach
Accommodation: 11 nights, nice 5-star & 4-star hotels
Meals: 11 breakfasts, 7 lunches with some being a la carte style, 1 dumpling dinner
No Shopping Stops, No Optional Tour Hidden Cost!
Itinerary Details |
Day 1: Arrival in Beijing
On your arrival, you will be welcomed by your guide and then follow the guide to a coach bus. An experienced driver will then transfer you to the hotel.
Accommodation: The Great Wall Hotel Beijing (5 stars) - the former Sheraton |
Day 2: Beijing
The guide will introduce the 12 days China tour briefly in the hotel lobby before taking you to Tiananmen Square. After visiting the square, we will continue to the Forbidden City, the place where the emperors used to live and administer the affairs of government. It is one of the largest and best-preserved ancient wooden architecture complex in the world.
At noon, an a la carte welcome lunch featuring Peking Duck will be served. After a short break, we will tour the Temple of Heaven, where an important ceremony called the Worship of Heaven was held during the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1912). Then we will watch a Chinese Kung Fu Show in the Red Theater. Meals: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte welcome lunch Accommodation: The Great Wall Hotel Beijing (5 stars) - the former Sheraton
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Day 3: Beijing
The Mutianyu Great Wall is the main attraction we will visit today. Regarded as the most beautiful part of the Great Wall, it has been well-preserved and shows the charm of the ancient wall. Also, its vegetation coverage is over ninety percent. To appreciate the scenery in comfort, we will reach and leave the wall by cable car. After reaching the top, red wine will be provided for a toast.
We will have some time to explore a local market before going back to hotel. Meals: Western buffet breakfast Accommodation: The Great Wall Hotel Beijing (5 stars) - the former Sheraton |
Day4: Beijing - Xi'an
Today, we will visit the Summer Palace, known as the Museum of Royal Gardens and the largest existing imperial garden in China. Then we will make a stop at the Olympic Bird’s Nest, the stadium built for the 2008 Summer Olympics, and you can take pictures of this landmark building. After an a la carte lunch, exploring a Hutong by rickshaw is the next activity in our schedule. It is a good chance to learn about the local life. Also, we will have a chance to about the ancient art of paper cutting and have a chance to try our hand at it.
Afterwards, your guide will accompany you to the airport to fly to Xi’an. Upon your arrival, the Xi’an guide will pick you up and escort you to your hotel for check-in. Meals: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte lunch Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel (5 stars)
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Day 5: Xi'an
Today, we will spend the whole morning visiting the Terracotta Army. The museum consists of three main pits with thousands of terracotta sculptures that reproduce a battle formation under the lead of Emperor Qin Shi Huang (259-210BC). It is an attraction definitely worth visiting on our 12 days China tour.
We will also pay a visit to a kind local family and enjoy an authentic home-cooked lunch around noon. You can chat with the host and learn to cook some Chinese dishes there. In the afternoon, we will continue our tour by visiting the Xi’an Museum, which is famous for the precious cultural relics, and see the Small Wild Goose Pagoda and its splendid garden landscape. After the visit, we will have a tasty the Dumpling Dinner while watching a Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show. Friendly Tips: As the theater is usually not open in Jan, Feb, Mar and Dec, we will not arrange the show and dumpling dinner for tours during the periods. Guests will enjoy free time to relax. Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Home-cooked a la carte lunch, Dumpling dinner Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel (5 stars) |
Day 6: Xi'an
In the morning, we will set out for the City Wall and spend the whole morning there. First, we will stroll in the park surrounding the City Wall to observe people’s everyday life. Then a Master will teach you Tai Chi in the park. After this short experience, we will climb up the City Wall whose total length is about 13.7 kilometers (8.5 miles). If you want to circle the entire wall, renting a bike or taking a sightseeing battery car are both good choices, but the fee is not included.
After an a la carte lunch, your guide will lead you to the Shaanxi History Museum, which features various collections of from most of the Chinese dynasties. Then head to the Great Mosque and the Muslim Quarter. Through the visit, you will gain an understanding of the life of Muslims in Xi’an and taste some well-known specialty foods. Meals: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte lunch Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel (5 stars)
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Day7: Xi'an - Guilin
Today, our guide will escort you to the airport for the morning flight to Guilin. After your arrival, the Guilin guide will help you with your hotel transfer. Then you can have a break to prepare for the 12 days tour of China in Guilin. In the afternoon, we will tour the Reed Flute Cave and Elephant Trunk Hill to appreciate the amazing scenery of the karst landform.
Meals: Western buffet breakfast Accommodation: Guilin Grand Bravo Hotel (5 stars) |
Day 8: Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin
Today’s visit starts with a Li River cruise. Just relax and appreciate the scenery along the river. After arriving at Yangshuo, we will go to the oldest street there - West Street, which has low brick houses remaining from the Qing Dynasty (1644 – 1912). Next we will have a tour in the countryside and pay a visit to a villager’s home to learn more about local life. Afterwards, we will drive back to Guilin.
Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Guilin Grand Bravo Hotel (5 stars)
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Day 9: Guilin - Kunming
This morning is your time to relax. In the afternoon, your guide will transfer you to the train station to take a 5-hour high-speed train to Kunming. Upon your arrival, the local guide there will pick you up and help you to get to the hotel.
Meals: Western buffet breakfast Accommodation: Jinjiang Hotel (4 stars) |
Day 10: Kunming - Lijiang
The only attraction we will visit in Kunming is the Stone Forest, one of the finest examples of the worldwide karst stone formations formed 270 million years ago. Also, it is the oldest and largest karst topography in the Paleozoic area with all kinds of unique scenic spots. After the excursion, the guide will send you to the 3.5-hour bullet train to Lijiang. Upon arrival, the Lijiang guide will meet you at the train station and accompany you to your hotel for a rest.
Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Ivy Garden Hotel Resorts (4 stars)
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Day 11: Lijiang
Baisha Village, which was the ancient capital of the Naxi Nationality, is the first stop today. We will arrange a visit to a Naxi family to learn more about their unique culture. Then we will enjoy the murals in this 500-year old town. Another ancient town we will tour is Shuhe where the Tea-Horse Road Museum is located. This museum displays the local customs, the culture of Tea-Horse Road and Pu'er tea, a specialty of Yunnan province.
After lunch, we will explore the famous Lijiang Old Town to feel its unique charm. Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Ivy Garden Hotel Resorts (4 stars) |
Day 12: Departure from Lijiang
Please remember to pack all your belongings and check out before 12:00. We suggest you to take a taxi to the airport. Your 12 days tour of China ends here, and we hope you enjoy the trip back.
Meals: Western buffet breakfast |
2023 Dates and Prices (US$)
Christmas & 2023 special: Enjoy 12% off if you book before Dec. 25, 2022
| Arrival Date | Depature Date | Double Occupancy | Single Room Supplement | |
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| Jan 09(Mon) | Jan 20(Fri) | $2149$1891 | $569 | |
| Feb 20(Mon) | Mar 03(Fri) | $2149$1891 | $569 | |
| Mar 04(Sat) | Mar 15(Wed) | $2169$1908 | $599 | |
| Mar 11(Sat) | Mar 22(Wed) | $2169$1908 | $599 | |
| Mar 25(Sat) | Apr 05(Wed) | $2269$1996 | $629 | |
| Apr 01(Sat) | Apr 12(Wed) | $2359$2075 | $669 | |
| Apr 08(Sat) | Apr 19(Wed) | $2359$2075 | $669 | |
| Apr 15(Sat) | Apr 26(Wed) | $2359$2075 | $669 | |
| Apr 22(Sat) | May 03(Wed) | $2359$2075 | $669 | |
| May 06(Sat) | May 17(Wed) | $2359$2075 | $669 | |
| May 13(Sat) | May 24(Wed) | $2359$2075 | $669 | |
| May 20(Sat) | May 31(Wed) | $2359$2075 | $669 | |
| May 27(Sat) | Jun 07(Wed) | $2349$2067 | $649 | |
| Jun 03(Sat) | Jun 14(Wed) | $2339$2058 | $639 | |
| Jun 10(Sat) | Jun 21(Wed) | $2339$2058 | $639 | |
| Jun 17(Sat) | Jun 28(Wed) | $2339$2058 | $639 | |
| Jun 24(Sat) | Jul 05(Wed) | $2339$2058 | $639 | |
| Jul 01(Sat) | Jul 12(Wed) | $2369$2084 | $639 | |
| Jul 08(Sat) | Jul 19(Wed) | $2369$2084 | $639 | |
| Jul 15(Sat) | Jul 26(Wed) | $2369$2084 | $639 | |
| Jul 22(Sat) | Aug 02(Wed) | $2369$2084 | $639 | |
| Jul 29(Sat) | Aug 09(Wed) | $2369$2084 | $639 | |
| Aug 05(Sat) | Aug 16(Wed) | $2369$2084 | $639 | |
| Aug 12(Sat) | Aug 23(Wed) | $2369$2084 | $639 | |
| Aug 19(Sat) | Aug 30(Wed) | $2369$2084 | $639 | |
| Aug 26(Sat) | Sep 06(Wed) | $2389$2102 | $649 | |
| Sep 02(Sat) | Sep 13(Wed) | $2379$2093 | $689 | |
| Sep 09(Sat) | Sep 20(Wed) | $2379$2093 | $689 | |
| Sep 16(Sat) | Sep 27(Wed) | $2379$2093 | $689 | |
| Sep 23(Sat) | Oct 04(Wed) | $2379$2093 | $689 | |
| Oct 07(Sat) | Oct 18(Wed) | $2379$2093 | $689 | |
| Oct 14(Sat) | Oct 25(Wed) | $2379$2093 | $689 | |
| Oct 21(Sat) | Nov 01(Wed) | $2379$2093 | $689 | |
| Oct 28(Sat) | Nov 08(Wed) | $2239$1970 | $679 | |
| Nov 04(Sat) | Nov 15(Wed) | $2239$1970 | $679 | |
| Nov 11(Sat) | Nov 22(Wed) | $2219$1952 | $659 | |
| Nov 20(Mon) | Dec 01(Fri) | $2169$1908 | $609 | |
| Dec 04(Mon) | Dec 15(Fri) | $2149$1891 | $579 | |
| Dec 23(Sat) | Jan 03(Wed) | $2149$1891 | $579 |
What's Included
- Domestic airfares & train fares
- Hotel accommodation with breakfasts
- A la carte lunches as itinerary specifies
- Professional English-speaking guides
- Drivers & air-conditioned vehicles
- Entrance fees to tourist sites
- Tips or gratuities for hotel porters
What's Excluded
- International airfares
- Entry Visa fees
- Personal expenses
- Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers
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$2149$1891
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