14-Day Multi-City China Private Tour
Explore China’s top highlights across Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Zhangjiajie and Guilin. Visit imperial relics, giant pandas, Avatar peaks and karst Li River scenery with private guide & car.
Day 1: Arrival in Beijing
- Flexible airport pick-up service, private transfer to downtown hotel for check-in.
- Free leisure time to rest and recover from jet lag.
Day 2: Classic Beijing Imperial Sights
07:00–08:00 Hotel Pick-up
Guide waits in hotel lobby; exact pick-up time will be confirmed one day in advance.
08:00–11:00 Temple of Heaven Park (UNESCO World Heritage)
- Core spots: Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Echo Wall, Imperial Path with unique ancient acoustic architecture.
11:00–13:00 Self-Paid Lunch
Various local snacks and authentic Beijing dishes available near the scenic area.
13:00–16:00 Tiananmen Square & Palace Museum (Forbidden City)
- 30-minute landmark photo session at Tiananmen Square.
- Tour the world’s largest intact ancient wooden imperial palace complex.
16:00–17:00 Jingshan Park
Climb the pavilion to enjoy a full panoramic overlook of the entire Forbidden City layout.
17:30 Transfer back to hotel, end of Day 2 itinerary.
Day 3: Mutianyu Great Wall & Modern Beijing Landmarks
07:00–08:30 Hotel Pick-up & Transfer to Mutianyu Great Wall
08:30–12:00 Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing
- Well-preserved Ming Dynasty Great Wall surrounded by dense green mountains with fewer crowds.
- Round-trip cable car available for easy mountain access.
12:00–13:00 Self-Paid Lunch
Rural farmhouse local dishes at the foot of the wall.
13:00–15:00 Beijing Olympic Green
- Iconic venues: Bird’s Nest National Stadium, Water Cube Aquatics Center, 413,000㎡ dragon-shaped artificial lake.
15:00–17:30 Dashilan & Wangfujing Pedestrian Street
Experience century-old old Beijing folk commerce culture and modern shopping & snack streets.
17:30 Return to hotel, end of Day 3.
Day 4: Beijing Zoo, Dumpling DIY & High-Speed Train to Xi’an
07:00–08:00 Hotel Pick-up
Pick-up schedule fully confirmed one day ahead.
08:00–11:00 Beijing Zoo
Meet adorable national treasure giant pandas and dozens of rare wild animal species.
11:00–13:00 Self-Paid Lunch + Handmade Dumpling Cultural Experience
Taste local Beijing food, then join a workshop to make traditional Chinese dumplings by hand.
13:00–17:00 High-Speed Rail to Xi’an
Comfortable bullet train journey, private transfer to Xi’an hotel and check-in upon arrival.
Day 5: Xi’an Tang & Qin Imperial Culture Tour
07:00–08:00 Hotel Pick-up
08:00–11:00 Huaqing Palace
Famous Tang royal hot spring garden with profound imperial history and Xi’an Incident relics.
11:00–13:00 Self-Paid Lunch
Authentic Shaanxi local cuisine including roujiamo, biangbiang noodles nearby.
13:00–15:30 Terracotta Army Museum
World-famous Qin Dynasty archaeological wonder, known as the Eighth Wonder of the World.
15:30–17:30 Datang Everbright City
Immersive Tang Dynasty pedestrian block with traditional street performances and night light shows.
17:30 Return to hotel, end of Day 5.
Day 6: Giant Wild Goose Pagoda & Transfer to Chengdu
07:00–08:00 Hotel Pick-up
08:00–11:00 Ci’en Temple & Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
Historic Tang Dynasty Buddhist landmark built for Xuanzang’s scripture collection, symbol of Xi’an Silk Road culture.
11:00–11:30 Self-Paid Lunch
Quick local Xi’an snacks around the scenic area.
12:00–17:00 High-Speed Train / Flight to Chengdu
Arrive in Sichuan, private transfer to downtown Chengdu hotel for check-in.
Day 7: Giant Panda Base & Dujiangyan Irrigation System
08:00–09:00 Hotel Pick-up
09:00–11:30 Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Base
Watch cute giant pandas feeding and playing in natural-style enclosures.
12:00–13:00 Self-Paid Lunch
Classic Sichuan spicy food and local snacks.
13:30–17:00 Dujiangyan Irrigation System (UNESCO World Heritage)
2000-year-old ancient water conservancy project with ingenious ancient Chinese engineering design.
17:00 Return to hotel, end of Day 7.
Day 8: Sanxingdui Ruins & Transfer to Zhangjiajie
08:00–09:00 Hotel Pick-up
09:00–11:30 Sanxingdui Ruins Museum
Mysterious relics of the ancient Shu civilization, unique bronze cultural artifacts you cannot miss.
12:00–13:00 Self-Paid Lunch
13:00–18:00 High-Speed Train / Flight to Zhangjiajie
Arrive at Zhangjiajie, private hotel transfer and check-in.
Day 9: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (Avatar Peaks)
08:00–09:00 Hotel Pick-up
09:00–16:00 Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
- Core zones: Yuanjiajie (Hallelujah Mountain), Tianzi Mountain, Golden Whip Stream, Bailong Elevator.
- World-famous quartz sandstone peak forest, prototype landscape for the movie Avatar.
16:00 Return to hotel, end of Day 9.
Day 10: Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area
08:00–09:00 Hotel Pick-up
09:00–16:00 Tianmen Mountain
- World’s longest mountain cable car, massive natural Tianmen Cave (Heaven’s Gate), thrilling cliff glass skywalk and 999 Heaven Steps.
16:00 Return to hotel, end of Day 10.
Day 11: Transfer from Zhangjiajie to Guilin
06:00–14:00 High-Speed Train to Guilin/Yangshuo
- Enjoy karst mountain scenery along the railway route.
- Private transfer to Yangshuo hotel for check-in upon arrival.
Day 12: Li River Karst Scenery & Xingping Ancient Town
09:00–11:30 Xianggong Mountain
Overlook the iconic full scroll view of Li River karst peaks and waterways.
12:00–13:00 Self-Paid Lunch
13:30–17:00 Li River Bamboo Raft Cruise & Xingping Ancient Town
- Eco electric bamboo raft gliding along the Li River.
- Stroll thousand-year-old Xingping Ancient Town with local folk culture.
Day 13: Yulong River Cycling & Ten-Mile Gallery
09:00–11:30 Yulong River Cycling
Ride bikes through quiet countryside karst valleys, visit popular lakeside swing spots.
12:00–13:00 Set Meal Lunch: Yangshuo Beer Fish
13:00–17:00 Ten-Mile Gallery Scenic Tour & Afternoon Tea
Slow sightseeing along the picture-perfect karst valley with relaxing scenic afternoon tea.
Day 14: Guilin Landmarks & Departure Transfer
09:00–11:30 Yinziyan Karst Cave
Fantastic limestone cave with spectacular multi-colored stalactite and stalagmite formations.
12:00–13:00 Self-Paid Lunch
13:00–17:00 Elephant Trunk Hill & Departure Transfer
- Visit Elephant Trunk Hill, the symbolic landmark of Guilin.
- Private transfer to Guilin airport or railway station for your departure.
Trip Remarks
This itinerary is for reference only. Minor adjustments may apply due to weather, traffic or scenic spot management regulations. Thank you for your understanding.
