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A Journey Through Wonder

From ancient capitals to landscapes beyond imagination.

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A Journey Through Wonder

From ancient capitals to landscapes beyond imagination.

This 17-day journey connects Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Zhangjiajie, Fenghuang, Guilin, Yangshuo and Shanghai. Follow the proposed route below and tell us your preferred dates, interests and pace.

When

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Price

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How long

17 days / 16 nightsProposed programme

This is a proposed itinerary. Dates, accommodation, transport, visits and included services will be confirmed in your personalised quote.

View journey route · Beijing → Xi’an → Chengdu → Zhangjiajie → Fenghuang → Guilin → Yangshuo → ShanghaiCHINA11. Beijing22. Xi’an33. Chengdu44. Zhangjiajie55. Fenghuang66. Guilin77. Yangshuo88. ShanghaiSCHEMATIC ROUTE · NOT TO SCALE

Beijing

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Days 1–3

Day 1

Arrival & First Encounter

Begin your journey in the heart of China's historic capital.

  • Airport arrival and private transfer
  • Hutong exploration
  • Traditional courtyard neighborhood
  • Welcome dinner

Getting around: Private Transfer / Walking

Tiananmen Gate in Beijing

Day 2

Imperial China

Discover the ceremonial heart of imperial China.

  • Tiananmen Square
  • Forbidden City
  • Jingshan Park
  • Imperial architecture
  • Evening hutong exploration

Getting around: Private Transfer / Walking

Day 2 photos
A traveller looking towards the Great Wall
Roast duck displayed in a Beijing restaurant

Day 3

The Great Wall

Walk through one of the world's most extraordinary encounters between human ambition and landscape.

  • Mutianyu Great Wall
  • Mountain walk
  • Scenic viewpoints
  • Countryside lunch
  • Sunset return

Getting around: Private Transfer / Walking

Roast duck displayed in a Beijing restaurant
Tiananmen Gate in Beijing
Tiananmen Gate in Beijing
A traveller looking towards the Great Wall
A traveller looking towards the Great Wall
Roast duck displayed in a Beijing restaurant
Roast duck displayed in a Beijing restaurant
1 / 3Beijing · In pictures

Xi’an

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Days 4–5

Day 4

From Capital to Empire

Beijing → Xi’an

Travel into the origins of China's imperial civilization.

  • High-speed train to Xi’an
  • Ancient City Wall
  • Old City
  • Local food
  • Evening exploration

Getting around: High-Speed Rail / Walking

Day 4 photos
Traditional dress and cultural gathering in Xi’an
AI test illustration of the Terracotta Army near Xi’an

Day 5

The First Empire

Meet the army that guarded China's first emperor.

  • Terracotta Warriors
  • Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum area
  • Qin Dynasty heritage
  • Local cuisine

Getting around: Private Transfer / Walking

AI test illustration of the Terracotta Army near Xi’an
AI test illustration of the Terracotta Army near Xi’an
AI test illustration of the Terracotta Army near Xi’an
Traditional dress and cultural gathering in Xi’an
Traditional dress and cultural gathering in Xi’an
1 / 2Xi’an · In pictures

Chengdu

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Days 6–8

Day 6

Into Living China

Xi’an → Chengdu

Move from ancient empire into the relaxed rhythm of contemporary Chengdu.

  • High-speed train to Chengdu
  • People’s Park
  • Traditional teahouse
  • Local neighborhoods
  • Sichuan cuisine

Getting around: High-Speed Rail / Walking

Day 6 photos
A Sichuan opera fire-breathing performance
AI test illustration of a giant panda eating bamboo

Day 7

Pandas & People

Meet China's most beloved symbol and discover Chengdu's everyday culture.

  • Giant Panda Base
  • Panda observation
  • People’s Park
  • Traditional teahouse
  • Local dining

Getting around: Private Transfer / Walking

AI test illustration of a giant panda eating bamboo

Day 8

The Taste of Sichuan

Discover a culture through its flavors and rituals.

  • Local market
  • Sichuan ingredients
  • Cooking experience
  • Sichuan hotpot
  • Sichuan Opera
  • Face-changing performance

Getting around: Private Transfer / Walking

Day 8 photos
A Sichuan opera performer holding a fan
A Sichuan opera fire-breathing performance
AI test illustration of a giant panda eating bamboo
AI test illustration of a giant panda eating bamboo
A Sichuan opera performer holding a fan
A Sichuan opera performer holding a fan
A Sichuan opera fire-breathing performance
A Sichuan opera fire-breathing performance
1 / 3Chengdu · In pictures

Zhangjiajie

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Days 9–11

Day 9

Into the Mountains

Chengdu → Zhangjiajie

Leave the cities behind and enter another world.

  • Domestic flight
  • Transfer to Wulingyuan
  • First landscape exploration
  • Sunset viewpoint

Getting around: Domestic Flight / Private Transfer / Walking

AI test illustration: Zhangjiajie quartz sandstone pillar mountains

Day 10

Mountains Beyond Imagination

Walk through landscapes that seem almost unreal.

  • Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
  • Yuanjiajie
  • Tianzi Mountain
  • Mountain trails
  • Cable car / scenic transport

Getting around: Cable Car / Scenic Shuttle / Walking

AI test illustration: Zhangjiajie quartz sandstone pillar mountains

Day 11

Above the Clouds

Experience China from above.

  • Tianmen Mountain
  • Mountain cable car
  • Tianmen Cave
  • Cliffside walkways
  • Scenic viewpoints

Getting around: Cable Car / Scenic Shuttle / Walking

AI test illustration: Zhangjiajie quartz sandstone pillar mountains
AI test illustration: Zhangjiajie quartz sandstone pillar mountains
AI test illustration: Zhangjiajie quartz sandstone pillar mountains
1 / 1Zhangjiajie · In pictures

Fenghuang

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Day 12

Day 12

Ancient Rivers & Living Heritage

Zhangjiajie → Fenghuang

Discover an ancient riverside town where culture and landscape remain intertwined.

  • Travel to Fenghuang
  • Fenghuang Ancient Town
  • Tuojiang River
  • Stilt houses
  • Miao cultural experience
  • Evening lights

Getting around: High-Speed Rail / Private Transfer / Walking

Day 12 photos
Historic architecture lit at night in the Yangshuo region
A traditional street in the Guilin and Yangshuo region
A traditional street in the Guilin and Yangshuo region
A traditional street in the Guilin and Yangshuo region
Historic architecture lit at night in the Yangshuo region
Historic architecture lit at night in the Yangshuo region
1 / 2Fenghuang · In pictures

Guilin

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Day 13

Day 13

Southward

Fenghuang → Guilin

Follow the journey toward China's legendary southern landscapes.

  • Morning Fenghuang exploration
  • Traditional culture
  • Local craft
  • Travel to Guilin
  • Riverside evening

Getting around: High-Speed Rail / Private Transfer

Karst mountains and river in the Guilin region
Karst mountains and river in the Guilin region
Karst mountains and river in the Guilin region
Rural life in the Guilin region
Rural life in the Guilin region
A traditional street in the Guilin and Yangshuo region
A traditional street in the Guilin and Yangshuo region
1 / 3Guilin · In pictures

Yangshuo

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Days 14–15

Day 14

A Landscape Like a Painting

Guilin → Yangshuo

Step into a traditional Chinese landscape painting.

  • Li River journey
  • Karst mountains
  • Arrival in Yangshuo
  • Countryside exploration
  • Sunset

Getting around: River Cruise / Private Transfer / Walking

Day 14 photos
Historic street in the Yangshuo region
Tea with a view of the rice terraces

Day 15

Life Along the River

Discover rural China through its landscapes and everyday life.

  • Yulong River
  • Bamboo rafting
  • Countryside cycling
  • Traditional villages
  • Rice fields
  • Local lunch

Getting around: Bamboo Raft / Bicycle / Walking

Tea with a view of the rice terraces
River winding through Guangxi karst mountains
River winding through Guangxi karst mountains
Historic street in the Yangshuo region
Historic street in the Yangshuo region
Tea with a view of the rice terraces
Tea with a view of the rice terraces
1 / 3Yangshuo · In pictures

Shanghai

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Days 16–17

Day 16

From Nature to the Future

Yangshuo → Shanghai

Move from timeless landscapes into China's global metropolis.

  • Morning countryside exploration
  • Transfer to Guilin Airport
  • Domestic flight to Shanghai
  • The Bund
  • Shanghai skyline
  • Farewell dinner

Getting around: Private Transfer / Domestic Flight / Walking

Day 16 photos
Planted terraces at Tian An 1000 Trees in Shanghai
AI test illustration of the Shanghai skyline at blue hour

Day 17

China, Reimagined

End with the China that refuses to fit into a single definition.

  • Shanghai Old City
  • Yu Garden
  • Former French Concession
  • Contemporary architecture
  • Lujiazui
  • Art / design district
  • Final walk along the Bund

Getting around: Private Transfer / Walking

AI test illustration of the Shanghai skyline at blue hour
AI test illustration of the Shanghai skyline at blue hour
AI test illustration of the Shanghai skyline at blue hour
Planted terraces at Tian An 1000 Trees in Shanghai
Planted terraces at Tian An 1000 Trees in Shanghai
1 / 2Shanghai · In pictures

Good to know

Your stay

The proposed programme is 17 days and 16 nights. Hotels, room categories and the final night-by-night arrangements are to be confirmed.

Your programme

The activities listed above follow the proposed itinerary. Exact timing, hosts, visits, performance schedules and transport arrangements are subject to confirmation.

Your quote

Ask us to confirm the price, accommodation, guiding, admissions, meals and transport included in your quote. International flights, visas and insurance should be discussed during planning.

Planning your departure

Please tell us your onward plans, particularly where the final day includes an evening or farewell programme. We can discuss departure timing or an additional night if needed.

Photography combines the WanderBao image collection with clearly labelled AI test illustrations. Some photographs provide regional or thematic context rather than depicting a confirmed visit.

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