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12 Highlights · 12 Days / 11 Nights · Fully Private & Customizable

12-Day China Tour Off the Beaten Track

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

12 Days / 11 Nights Up to 25 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

A cultural deep-dive from Beijing's Jiankou Great Wall to Chengdu's pandas and Yunnan's Bai, Naxi and Yi communities, ending with a Tiger Leaping Gorge hike. Entirely within mainland China — Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, and Yunnan province (Dali, Shaxi, Lijiang, Tiger Leaping Gorge).

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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 at Beijing International Airport on Day 1.

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Day 1 — Welcome to China

Arrival at Beijing International Airport and transfer to your hotel.

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Day 2 — Beijing Highlights

The Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square, and the Forbidden City.

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Day 3 — Great Wall at Jiankou

A hike eastward from Jiankou to the Mutianyu section.

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Day 4 — Beijing to Xi'an

Morning tai chi, the Temple of Heaven, then a high-speed train to Xi'an (optional Peking duck dinner).

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Day 5 — Xi'an to Chengdu

The Qin Terracotta Army, the Ancient City Wall, the Great Mosque and Muslim Quarter, then an evening train to Chengdu.

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Day 6 — Chengdu

The Panda Breeding Research Center, the Leshan Giant Buddha, and a Sichuan Opera performance.

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Day 7 — Chengdu to Dali

An early flight to Dali, the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, and a tie-dye workshop.

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Day 8 — Dali to Lijiang via Shaxi

Shibao Shan's red danxia rock formations and Buddhist grottoes, then on to Shaxi village.

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Day 9 — Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Ganhaizi Meadow, a chairlift and Spruce Meadow hike, Blue Moon Valley, and the Impression Lijiang show.

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Day 10 — Lijiang Cycling

Cycling through Baisha Old Town to view its murals, then on to Lashihai Lake for horseback riding.

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Day 11 — Tiger Leaping Gorge

Hiking the Upper Gorge, with optional rafting at Shigu town.

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Day 12 — Lijiang Old Town

A relaxed final morning before your airport transfer.

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Departure

The trip ends in Lijiang, with an airport transfer on Day 12 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

The route covers much of the same ground but with different detail — for instance this itinerary includes the danxia rock formations at Shibao Shan and an optional Peking duck dinner in Beijing.
Yes — Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, and Yunnan province throughout.
Rafting at Shigu town near Tiger Leaping Gorge is offered as an optional activity on Day 11.
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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