15-Day Hidden Gems of China Small Group Tour with 6 Reviews by Asia Odyssey Travel

15 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

12 peopleMaximum group size

1 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

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Beijing, China

Shanghai, China

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Highlights

See the iconic 'Avatar' mountains in Zhangjiajie

Explore the cityscape of Xian and Chengdu

Encounter adorable Giant Pandas on a trip to Chengdu

Enjoy an immersive tour of the karst landscapes of Yagshou

Itinerary

Beijing, Xian, Zhangjiajie, Chengdu, and more—"15-Day Hidden Gems of China Small Group Tour" is the ultimate journey for young adults and seasoned explorers eager to uncover China beyond the guidebooks. Over two immersive weeks, you’ll walk the Great Wall, stand in awe of the Terracotta Army, encounter pandas in Chengdu, and cruise the scenic rivers of Guilin. The itinerary blends ancient heritage with modern vibrancy, bringing you face-to-face with both iconic landmarks and authentic local culture. What sets this tour package apart? A comprehensive, expertly curated route that reveals China’s majestic history and natural wonders step by step, ensuring every day brings fresh discovery and lasting memories.

day 1Arrival in Beijing

Nihao! Welcome to Beijing, the capital city of China! Upon your arrival at the airport/train station in Beijing, a driver will meet and greet you at the exit, and then escort you to the well-selected hotel in downtown Beijing. The rest of the day is free on your own so you can have a good rest for the jet lag or explore by yourself around your hotel.

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel at 3-star hotel in downtown Beijing

day 2Beijing City Tour

day 3Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall, Bird’s Nest and Water Cube

day 4Beijing Train Station Transfer to Xian

day 5Xian City Tour | Terracotta Warriors, Ancient Wall

day 6Xian to Chengdu: Wild Goose Pagoda, Muslim Quarter

day 7Chengdu Classic Tour | Chengdu Panda Base

day 8Chengdu Train Station Transfer to Guilin

day 9Guilin to Yangshuo Tour | Li River Cruise

day 10Guilin to Zhangjiajie transfer

day 11Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan | Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain

day 12Zhangjiajie Tour | Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon

day 13Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain Tour, fly to shanghai

day 14Shanghai City Tour | Shanghai Tower

day 15Departure from Shanghai

What's Included

14 Breakfasts and 9 LunchesDrivers & air-conditioned vehiclesProfessional licensed English-speaking local guideHotel accommodation with breakfasts (3-star standard)Transportation listed in the itineraryAdmission tickets, activities, meals listed in the itineraryAccident insuranceOur service from tour planning, handling, operational and finishing your trip

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Customer Reviews

5.0

based on 6 reviews

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Anonymous

Guillia put a great self-drive tour together for us and Susana looked after us as we travelled. (Even when we got lost) The car and accommodation was good and the guides patient and informative. Only issue we had was parking in small villages, garages, and cities. Apart from the parking we had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday, thank you.

1 week ago

ArinaVerified Traveler

5.0 | Excellent

Mar 14, 2026

Olivia ParisleyVerified Traveler

5.0 | Excellent

Oct 31, 2025

unforgettable tour in Tibet

I want to thank Jojo for organizing the Tibet tour for me. If you got Jojo as your travel consultant, you are in good hands! She's attention to details, quick to response and goes out of her way to help address any questions and concerns that you may have. Although I experienced severe high altitude sickness, I managed to enjoy the beautiful scenery that Tibet had to offer. Our tour guide Dawa and our driver Dr. Guo were awesome. They were very patience and understanding. If you have to chose between standard hotels vs comfort hotels, chose comfort hotels. Some of my fellow travelers regretted booking standard hotels. Just beware, they don't have non smoking hotel rooms. The hotel rooms reeked with cigarette smoke, which got me sick at the end. My tour guide tried to get me a non smoking room, but all the rooms are the same. Overall the Tibet trip was a wonderful experience!

Oct 31, 2025

AnonymousVerified Traveler

5.0 | Excellent

Aug 15, 2025

Using an outstanding travel company

We have done multiple cruises with agents in both Australia and the USA. My first time booking with Victor was excellent. He took care was responsible for a pleasant and worry free cruise. I would not hesitate to recommend Victor and his company for anyone requiring a cruise or tour in china.

Aug 15, 2025

AlireneVerified Traveler

5.0 | Excellent

Jan 23, 2025

Great Experience

This was my second completely independent trip to China with this tour operator. I worked with Kyle Lee to organize the itineraries and book hotels, guides, internal trains, and more. This year, I chose to visit Chengdu and Chongqing, as well as some areas of interest near these two cities. I was originally supposed to travel with my daughter, but at the last moment, due to a knee issue, she decided not to come (especially since the trip included some hiking and physical effort). So, I embarked on this journey alone. What can I say? Impeccable organization. Kyle is extremely helpful and exceptional at tailoring itineraries and travel experiences. He is attentive and present, with an incredible ability to craft trips that let you see exactly what you wanted – and even more. The guides were extraordinary. Diana, incredibly friendly and super communicative, managed to show me the most important parts of an immense city like Chongqing in just one day, while still giving me the space to explore certain places on my own when I needed it. Andy, who assisted me with logistical transfers in Chengdu, accompanied me with charm, elegance, empathy, and a great sense of humor. Even though he was with me for a short time, he left a lasting impression. However, the highest praise goes to Rosa, my main guide in Chengdu, Leshan, and Mount Emei. Calling her a guide feels reductive – she was a friend, a travel companion, and like family. Tireless, incredibly knowledgeable, and always available. Seeing that I was traveling alone, she joined me for dinners and accompanied me well beyond her working hours. We went shopping together, talked with locals (thanks to her interpretation skills), and shared so much culturally, relationally, and personally. She welcomed me into her world, and I welcomed her into mine. I don’t think I’ve ever traveled with a guide so prepared, kind, and open, who introduced me not only to her country but also to such meaningful human connections. If I could give 10 stars to this company, to Kyle, and to the amazing people I met, I absolutely would. Since I can only give 5 stars, I’ll do that instead – but I’m already thinking about traveling with them again next year!

Jan 23, 2025

ShayVerified Traveler

5.0 | Excellent

Jan 20, 2025

Our trip to China

We just returned from an amazing tour in China for 15 days. Zeva organised our family of 5 tour to the places we wanted to go to for 15 days. Zeva was very organised, efficient and accomodating Our tour guides all could speak English- Summer, Lizzie, Bree and Tom took us from seeing the cute baby pandas, to crusiing in Guilin, to riding bikes and river bamboo rafting in Yangshou, to the using the exhilirating zip line between the Zhangjiajie mountains and then sliding all the way down, to the viewing the top of Shanghai and wearing the Hanfu in Zhujiajiao watertown. The drivers were very safe using very confortable minivans. Food was exceptional, hotels were 5*. We were not sure what to expect as it was our first time booking from a travel agent based overseas. However, I would highly recommend them. We didn't need to worry about internal transfers as we were treated like VIP throughout the whole trip. We had a great time!

Jan 20, 2025

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