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Remarkable Cities & Landscapes of China

Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.

16 Days / 15 Nights Up to 25 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

16 days through five iconic Chinese cities — Beijing, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie, Guilin and Shanghai — pairing the Great Wall and Terracotta Army with Zhangjiajie's sandstone peaks and a Li River cruise. Entirely within mainland China: Beijing, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie, Guilin/Yangshuo/Longji, and Shanghai.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Airport pickup in Beijing by an English-speaking driver on Day 1.

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Day 1 — Welcome to Beijing

Airport pickup, hotel check-in, and free time to explore.

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Day 2 — Tiananmen Square & Summer Palace

The Forbidden City, a Peking duck lunch, and a boat ride at the Summer Palace.

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Day 3 — Conquer the Great Wall

Cable car up to the Mutianyu Great Wall, with an optional toboggan descent.

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Day 4 — Temple of Heaven to Xi'an

Temple of Heaven, a rickshaw tour, a bullet train to Xi'an, and an evening at Datang Everbright City.

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Day 5 — Terracotta Warriors

Full exploration of the Terracotta Army site plus a Muslim Quarter food tour.

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Day 6 — Myths and Legends

The Shaanxi History Museum, then a flight to Zhangjiajie.

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Day 7 — Dancing with the Sky

The Bailong Elevator and a Tianzi Mountain cable car ride in Zhangjiajie.

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Day 8 — Grand Canyon Adventure

A hike along Golden Whip Stream and the glass bridge over Zhangjiajie's Grand Canyon.

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Day 9 — Daredevil Tianmen Mountain

The world's longest cable car ropeway and the glass walkway on Tianmen Mountain.

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Day 10 — Bullet Train to Guilin

A seven-hour train to Guilin, with an evening stroll around Two Rivers and Four Lakes.

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Day 11 — Caves & Rice Terraces

Reed Flute Cave and the Longji Terraced Fields.

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Day 12 — Cruise to Yangshuo

A Li River cruise ending at Yangshuo's West Street.

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Day 13 — Countryside to Shanghai

A countryside tour by car or bike, a flight to Shanghai, and an evening on Nanjing Road.

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Day 14 — Modern Glamour & Heritage

Yu Garden, the Jin Mao Tower observatory, and the Bund.

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Day 15 — Venice of China

A day trip to Tongli Ancient Town with a canal boat ride.

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Day 16 — Departure

Free time, then an airport transfer for your flight home.

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Departure

The trip ends in Shanghai; an airport transfer follows breakfast on Day 16 for your departure flight.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

No — all five cities (Beijing, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie, Guilin, Shanghai) are within mainland China.
A mix of high-speed trains (Beijing-Xi'an, Zhangjiajie-Guilin) and domestic flights (Xi'an-Zhangjiajie, Guilin-Shanghai), all arranged for you.
It's a full itinerary, but paced with rest and leisure blocks — like Day 1 and Day 13 afternoons — between the sightseeing days.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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