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Historic China Tour - Small Group

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11 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
18 peopleMaximum group size
1 - 80 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Relaxed
Minimal physical effort, perfect for travelers seeking an easy-going experience.
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Highlights

Must-see sights in China - Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Army.

Take a Li River cruise down to Yangshuo & admire essence of Guilin landscape.

View the soaring city skyline and feel the pulse of modern Shanghai.

Enjoy a la carte meals, Acrobatic Show & Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show.

Itinerary

Curious about China’s most legendary landmarks and cultural treasures? The Historic China Tour—designed for experienced travelers—delivers an 11-day small-group journey that sweeps you from ancient wonders to modern marvels. Begin in Beijing, where you’ll walk the storied halls of the Forbidden City before venturing to the iconic Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, widely praised for its breathtaking views.

Travel on to Xian to stand face-to-face with the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum—an archaeological marvel that’s stood for over two millennia. The adventure continues with a cruise down the Li River, offering serene vistas and a new perspective on China’s natural beauty.

Your trip includes stops in the nation’s three powerhouse cities: Beijing, Xian, and Shanghai, blending historic sites with modern cityscapes. Along the way, enjoy top-tier service and the peace of mind that comes with guaranteed departures, even for solo travelers.

The unique selling point? This tour package balances in-depth cultural exploration with seamless logistics, making it the ideal way for discerning travelers to experience China’s must-see highlights with comfort and ease.

day 1Beijing Airport Pick-up

Upon arriving at the airport, you will see your guide waiting for you outside the customs. Transfer to your hotel. You have the rest of the day for yourself. Relax in the hotel. Go out on a stroll of the Chinese capital.

day 2Tour Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City

day 3China Great Wall Tour

day 4Summer Palace, Take Train from Beijing to Xi'an

day 5Terracotta Army Museum

day 6Xi'an City Highlights Tour

day 7Fly from Xian to Guilin, Visit Elephant Trunk Hill

day 8Li River cruise to Yangshuo

day 9Guilin - Shanghai

day 10Shanghai City Tour

day 11Leave Shanghai

What's Included

Breakfast x 10
Lunch x 6
Hotel accommodation based on twin-sharing room
Domestic airfares & train fares
Professional English-speaking guides
Drivers & air-conditioned vehicles
Entrance fees to tourist sites
Two bottled water per person per day

Customer Reviews

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BinhVerified Traveler
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Wonderful Trip

We had a wonderful trip all the tour guides are excellent I’d like to come back to visit China again.

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WolframVerified Traveler
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Very pleased

I was very pleased with all the services offered. I would always come back to you for my future China trips!

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BobVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Great experience!

Great experience! Guides were very knowledgeable, friendly and were outstanding communicators. Itinerary was followed expertly. Tour was well organized with a variety of experiences and attractions.

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GrahamVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

Excellent!!The service delivered for our tour of China exceeded our expectations. We say that as we added additional days before and after the programmed tour. All the guides were excellent and oversaw all our check ins for hotels, flights and train journeys.

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Karen and BillVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Very impressed

My husband and I were both very impressed with all arrangements on our tour of China. The guides were all really helpful and knowledgeable, and made everything run smoothly - not easy when there were so many planes and trains involved. Thanks particularly to LJ in Guilin who arranged for some ginger tea to be made by the hotel when my husband was ill. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and have come home feeling we have a much better understanding of this huge and fascinating country.

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By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:

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