16-Day All-Inclusive China Private Tour: Shanghai, Yunnan, Chengdu, Xi'an & Beijing

Airport Pickup & Hotel Check-in.Arrive at Shanghai airport. Your private guide and driver will greet you at the arrival hall and transfer you to your downtown hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure to rest and acclimate.

Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, Nanjing Road & The Bund.Visit the Shanghai Museum to explore thousands of years of Chinese art and cultural relics. Stroll through the classical Yu Garden and its adjacent traditional old streets. Walk along bustling Nanjing Road, then enjoy the iconic skyline views of the Bund at sunset.

Jade Buddha Temple & Airport Transfer.Visit the serene Jade Buddha Temple in the morning. After lunch, transfer to Shanghai airport for your flight to Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province. Your local guide will meet you upon arrival and escort you to your hotel.

Stone Forest & Yuantong Temple.Full-day excursion to the UNESCO-listed Stone Forest, a stunning natural wonder of towering karst rock formations. Return to the city in the afternoon and visit the ancient Yuantong Temple, Kunming’s most famous Buddhist site.

Songzanlin Monastery & Potatso National Park.Morning flight to Shangri-La, the highland paradise of northwest Yunnan. Visit the majestic Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan. In the afternoon, explore the pristine alpine lakes and forests of Potatso National Park.

Tiger Leaping Gorge, Black Dragon Pool & Lijiang Old Town.Drive from Shangri-La to Lijiang, with a stop at the breathtaking Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of the deepest river canyons in the world. Upon arrival, visit Black Dragon Pool Park, then wander through the cobblestone streets of Lijiang Old Town.

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain & Baisha Ancient Town.Morning visit to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Yunnan’s most iconic snow-capped peak. After lunch, explore the well-preserved Baisha Ancient Town, known for its Naxi Dongba culture and ancient murals. Fly to Chengdu in the evening.

Chengdu Panda Base & Jinli Ancient Street.Morning visit to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, where you can see adorable giant pandas and red pandas up close. In the afternoon, stroll through Jinli Ancient Street with traditional Sichuan architecture, local snacks and handicrafts.

Leshan Giant Buddha.Day trip from Chengdu to Leshan to see the world-famous Leshan Giant Buddha, a 71-meter tall stone Buddha carved into a cliff face over 1,000 years ago. Return to Chengdu in the evening.

Golden Summit & Huazang Temple.Full-day excursion to Mount Emei, one of China's four sacred Buddhist mountains. Take the cable car up to Golden Summit to visit Huazang Temple and enjoy panoramic mountain views. Drive back to Chengdu in the afternoon.

Railway Station Transfer.After breakfast, transfer to Chengdu East Railway Station for your high-speed train to Xi'an. Your guide will meet you at Xi'an Railway Station and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

Terracotta Warriors, Ancient City Wall & Muslim Street.Morning visit to the world-famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the afternoon, walk or cycle along the well-preserved Xi'an Ancient City Wall. End the day with a stroll through vibrant Muslim Street.

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda & Museum.Morning visit to the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, an iconic Tang Dynasty Buddhist landmark. Then explore the Shaanxi History Museum. In the afternoon, take the high-speed train to Beijing. Your guide will meet you on arrival.

Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Summer Palace.Full-day classic Beijing tour. Start at Tiananmen Square, then walk through the magnificent Forbidden City. After lunch, visit the Summer Palace, the largest and best-preserved imperial garden in China.

Mutianyu Great Wall, Bird's Nest & Water Cube.Morning excursion to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, one of the best-preserved and most scenic sections. On the way back, stop at the Bird's Nest National Stadium and Water Cube for photos.

Temple of Heaven, Hutong Visit & Airport Send-off.Morning visit to the Temple of Heaven, the imperial sacrificial altar of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Then take a leisurely walk through a traditional Beijing hutong alley. After lunch, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.