From Northern China to Southern China Tour
10 Day Beijing, Xian and Guilin China tour featuring the main highlights of these areas.
(10 Day Beijing, Xian & Guilin Private Tour)
Tour Highlights:
- Explore Beijing’s most renowned attraction – the incredible Great Wall of China at Mutianyu;
- Travel inside the Beijing Olympic Center and its famous ‘Bird’s Nest Stadium’ among other buildings;
- Discover the summer resort for the Imperial family at the Summer Palace;
- Taste a delicious meal of Beijing’s most famous local dishes – Peking Duck;
- Enjoy a Beijing acrobatics show or a Kung Fu show;
- Visit China’s most famous (and one of the world’s largest)public square – Tiananmen Square;
- Go inside the walls and go back in time at Beijing’s Forbidden City;
- Overlook the Forbidden City and Beijing city from the peak of Jingshan Park;
- Cruise the alleyways of Beijing’s famous hutongs in your own private rickshaw;
- Discover the largest Tibetan Temple in Beijing at the Lama Temple;
- Explore one of China’s most renowned attractions – the incredible Terracotta Warriors & Terracotta Army;
- Visit a cave dwelling – traditional houses built into the side of mountains that are still home to locals today!
- Walk, Cycle or take a shuttle along Xi’an’s City Wall, which has been protecting Xi’an for the past 600 years;
- Step back and discover the ancient streets of Shuyuanmen Cultural Street or the largest mosque in China – the Xi’an Grand Mosque;
- Discover Xi’an’s famous Muslim Quarter;
- Visit the burial site of the former Emperor ‘Jingdi’s tomb’ at the Hangyangling Museum;
- Taste Xi’an cuisine for lunch at a recommended local restaurant (not included in pricing);
- Discover the Tang Dynasty buddhism Pagoda – the Big Wild Goose Pagoda
- Visit the symbol of Xi’an located in the very center of the city – it’s famous Bell and Drum Tower;
- Look over the views of Guilin city from the peak of Yao Mountain
- Walk through the famous limestone Reed Flute Cave
- See the landmark that represents Guilin – Elephant Trunk Hill
- Embark upon the Two Rivers/Four Lakes Boat Cruise around central Guilin City
- Experience the Longji Zhuang Ethnic Minority Village
- Explore the Longji Rice Terraces and the walk through the trails overlooking stunning scenery
- Visit Ping’an Village with its spectacular viewpoints
- Travel along the Li River on the Deluxe 4 Star Li River Cruise (Upper Deck Reserved Seating)
- See the spectacular views of the Li River from the peak of Xianggong Hill
- Enjoy dinner in one of the many restaurants in and around West Street
- Watch the famous Impression 3rd Sister Liu Show held on the banks of the Li River
Tour Itinerary:
All times outlined below are approximates as the tour is a private tour, time is flexible & subject to change
- 8:00 am (flexible): Meet at your Beijing Hotel Lobby
- 8:00 am – 10:00 am: Transfer to to Mutianyu Great Wall;
- 10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Explore Great Wall of China;
- 2:00 pm: Lunch at Great Wall (not included in pricing);
- 2:30 pm: Depart Mutianyu Great Wall of China;
- 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Explore Olympic Stadium
- 5:00 pm: Return transfer to Beijing Hotel
- 8:30 am: Meet at your Beijing Hotel Lobby
- 9:00 am – 10:00 am: Visit Tiananmen Square
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Visit the Forbidden City
- 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm: Visit Jingshan Park
- 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm: Visit Old Hutongs via Rickshaw
- 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Enjoy Chinese Lunch at nearby Restaurant
- 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Visit Lama Temple
- 5:00 pm: Return transfer to your Beijing Hotel
- 9:00 am: Meet at your Beijing Hotel Lobby (within 4th Ring Road)
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Explore Summer Palace;
- 1:00 pm: Visit Hongqiao Local Markets;
- 1:30 pm: Lunch at Hongqiao
- 2:30 pm: Transfer to Temple of Heaven
- 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Visit Temple of Heaven
- 5:00 pm: Return transfer to Beijing Hotel (within 4th Ring Road)
- DAY AT LEISURE (City Transfer Day)
- Transit from Beijing to Xi’an (we can assist with flights or high-speed train tickets if required)
- 8:30 am: Meet at your Xi’an Hotel Lobby
- 8:30 am – 9:30 am: Transfer to Terracotta Army Museum
- 9:30 am – 11:30 am: Explore Terracotta Army Museum
- 11:30 pm – 12:30 pm: Visit a Traditional Cave Dwelling
- 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Lunch (not included in pricing)
- 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda
- 4:30 pm: Return transfer to Xi’an Hotel
- 8:30 am: Meet at your Xi’an Hotel Lobby
- 9:30 am – 11:00 am: Visit Jingdi Tomb at Hangyangling Museum;
- 11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Lunch (not included in pricing)
- 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Visit the Xi’an Ancient City Wall
- 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Visit Muslim Quarter
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Visit Shu Yuanmen Street or Xi’an Grand Mosque
- 5:00 pm: Transfer to Xi’an Hotel
- DAY AT LEISURE (City Transfer Day)
- Transit from Xi’an to Guilin (we can assist with flights or high-speed train tickets if required)
- 10:00 am (flexible): Meet at your Guilin Hotel Lobby
- 10:30 am: Visit Yao Mountain
- 12:00 pm: Guilin City Lunch (not included in pricing)
- 1:30 pm: Visit Reed Flute Cave
- 3:00 pm: Visit Elephant Trunk Hill
- 5:00 – 7:30 pm: Experience the Four Lakes Night Cruise
- 6:30 – 9:00 pm: Return transfer to Guilin Hotel
- 9:00 am (flexible): Meet at your Guilin Hotel Lobby
- 11:00 am: Arrive at Longji Rice Terraces
- 11:30 am: Visit & Walk-up to Longji Zhuang Village
- 12:30 pm: Traditional Lunch at Longji Zhuang Village
- 1:30 pm: Visit & Walk-up to Ping’an Village
- 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Afternoon activities at Longji Rice Terraces
- 4:00 pm: Depart Longji Rice Terraces
- 5:00 pm: Return transfer to Guilin Hotel
Day 10 – Stay overnight in Guilin
- 07:40 am: Meet at your Guilin Hotel Lobby
- 09:00 am – 1:00 pm: Transfer to Guilin Pier
- 09:30 am – 1:30 pm: Deluxe 4-Star Li River Cruise
- 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Visit West Street
- 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Yulong River Countryside Walking Tour
- 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm: Visit Jiuxian Ancient Town & Fuli Bridge
- 07:30 pm – 9:00 pm: Impression 3rd Sister Liu Show
- 9:00 pm: Depart Yangshuo/Return to Yangshuo or Guilin Hotel
- 9:30 pm: END OF TOUR
Pricing:
Please note, if you’d like to find out the latest pricing for our From Northern China to Southern China 10 Day Tour, please contact us directly.
Tour Inclusion:
Private Transportation Service:
- All petrol/gas, van rental, highway tolls, parking fees & driver’s fees throughout entire tour route as above;
Entrance/Attraction Fees:
- All entrance tickets per the above activities requiring entrance fees;
Tour Guiding Fees:
- Professional (Fully-licensed) English speaking tour guide on days listed;
Tour Exclusions:
Meals:
- For this private tour, no meals are included within the tour pricing but our guide will assist you with options and recommendations based on your preferences;
Gratuities:
- Please note, we don’t require ‘x’ amount to be paid by clients on a daily basis to tour guide/driver or force tipping. However, gratuities are greatly appreciated at the conclusion of tour by guide/driver only if service is excellent.
Other:
- Accommodation, flights, travel insurance and any other person expenses during tour;
Please note, for a selection of recommended Guizhou Hotels for you to book, please contact us directly!
Detailed Tour Itinerary:
Arrive in Beijing one day before the tour and make your own way to the hotel. No services are provided on this day.
Day 1 – Stay overnight in Beijing
Your tour guide and driver will meet you at your Beijing Hotel in Central Beijing at 8:00 am (time is flexible based upon your preferences). We will travel to the Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall of China, which is located in Huairou County (approximately 1.5 x hours drive from Beijing).
After arriving at Mutianyu, take the chairlift up to the Great Wall and enjoy a spectacular views overlooking this iconic section of China. The time on the Great Wall is fully flexible, allowing you to explore the Great Wall at your own pace. The Mutianyu Great Wall is one of the best – preserved and less crowded Great Wall sections near Beijing. Visitors have the option to take the chairlift to the peak and either a toboggan or catch the chairlift back to the base of the wall.
After coming down, enjoy your lunch at the local restaurant (self paid) before returning to Beijing. Upon arriving back into Beijing, make a quick stop at the Beijing Olympic Center, where the famous city landmark – Bird’s Nest Stadium & Water Cube, fully a.k.a. the National Aquatics Centre are located before being dropped off at your hotel to enjoy the evening at leisure.
Day 2 – Stay overnight in Beijing
In the morning, our professional tour guide and private driver will meet you at the lobby of your Beijing Hotel at 8:30 am. As this is a private and customized tour, the meeting time can be adjusted based on your preferences. Your day begin with a comfortable transfer to Tiananmen Square – one of the most iconic landmarks in Beijing and the largest open square space in the world.
After exploring Tiananmen Square, your guide will escort you across the road to the Forbidden City – the largest and best preserved Imperial Palace in the world and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
As you step inside this extraordinary palace, once home to 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, your expert English-speaking guide will unveil the deep imperial history, symbolic architecture, and fascinating stories behind its grand halls, intricate courtyards, and ancient ceremonial spaces.
Following the visit to the Forbidden City, you will travel approximately 15 x minutes to the Old Beijing Hutong Area, one of the most culturally rich neighborhoods in Beijing. With a history of over 700 years, these traditional alleyways offer a rare glimpse into in Beijing as many people still live in these areas. The Hutong visit is undertaken by the licensed rickshaw drivers who have deeply knowledgeable about the local history, culture, and traditions. This a unique and enjoyable experience which is popular by visitors from all over the world.
Overall, you’ll spend 1 x hour in and around the hutongs with time on the rickshaw as well as walking.
In the afternoon, we’ll depart the Beijing Hutongs and travel approximately 15 x minutes to a local Chinese Restaurant. Lunch isn’t included in the tour pricing and if you have any specific preferences for restaurants or cuisine type, please let us know and we can arrange accordingly. Following lunch, we’ll travel to the Lama Temple, which is located 20 x minutes away from the scheduled restaurant.
The Lama Temple is a famous Beijing temple, whereby the Gelug school of Buddhism is taught. It’s located in Dongcheng District in central Beijing and is a famous attraction for visitors to explore during their Beijing tour. We’ll spend approximately 1 x hour at the Lama Temple, before you’ll be transferred back to your Beijing Hotel to enjoy the evening at leisure.
Day 3 – Stay overnight in Beijing
Begin the morning by meeting your tour guide and driver at your Beijing Hotel Lobby. The tour will begin with a visit to the Summer Palace in Beijing.
The Summer Palace is located approximately 15 km from the city center of Beijing and is adjacent to the Old Summer Palace. Known as the “Royal Garden Museum”, the palace is also the most preserved royal palace in Beijing. Built by the design method of gardens in the south of the Yangtze River, it is a large-scale landscape garden.
Afterwards , we’ll travel to the Hongqiao Market, which is a local market featuring restaurants, cafes and basically anything and everything you can think of to buy at a market! You can enjoy an early lunch (not included within tour pricing) at one of the many restaurants/eateries, before traveling to Railway Station.
Following the Hongqiao Market, visit the Temple of Heaven, which was constructed in the 1400s during the Ming Dynasty with multiple renovations of the years throughout the different dynasties. The Temple of Heaven is a major Beijing landmark and enjoyable way to explore during the morning.
At the conclusion of the visit to the Temple of Heaven, return transfer to your Beijing Hotel to enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.
Day 4 – Stay overnight in Xi’an
The day is at leisure whereby visitors need to get from Beijing to Xi’an – either via high-speed train (multiple trains departing daily) or via flight (multiple flights departing daily). Wendy Wei Tours can include either flight or train tickets, based upon preferences and we can also include transfers to/from the airport or train station. Please advise during tour booking of your preferences.
Day 5 – Stay overnight in Xi’an
To begin the Xi’an part of the tour, our tour guide and driver will meet you at your Xi’an Hotel Lobby. We’d recommend a 9:00 am meeting time but because it’s a private tour, this can be flexible so please advise your preferences. Thereafter, depart for the Terracotta Army, which is located on the outskirts of Xi’an City.
The Terracotta Army Museum, is the Eighth wonder of the world and largest on-site museum in China. It features thousands of Terracotta Warriors and Horses that were made over 2,000 years ago. Visitors are taken aback by the sheer number and size – making this visit a the highlight of many visitors’ trip to China.
Afterwards, you’ll travel to an ancient cave dwelling where you’ll be able to see and visit these traditional homes. Modern farmers still live within these dwellings and most cave dwellings are carved out of the mountains – their homes are easy to keep warm in winter and cool during the summer.
In the late morning, you’ll depart from this area of Xi’an and travel to a nearby restaurant. Lunch will follow (not included in pricing) and your tour guide can assist you with where to eat/food recommendations based upon your specific preferences.
Following lunch, we’ll travel to visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, one of Xi’an most famous ancient buildings. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a Tang dynasty Buddhism temple with a history dating back over 1,300 years. Aside from the impressive architecture of this pagoda, our guide will also explain some historical facts and famous stories about the pagoda.
After visiting the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, you’ll be transferred back to your Xi’an Hotel to enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure.
Day 6 – Stay overnight in Xi’an
In the morning, your tour guide and driver will meet you at your Xi’an Hotel at 9:00 am (being a private tour meeting time is flexible so please advise if you have other meeting time preferences). Thereafter, you’ll be transferred to the Hanyangling Museum, which is also known as Jingdi’s Tomb.
The Hanyangling Museum is located near Xi’an Airport, approximately 30 kilometers north of Xi’an City. This is a famous burial site for the Emperor Jingdi and his wife, Empress Wangzhi with the tomb dating back over 2,100 years. This is the only underground museum in all of China and a popular place to explore, especially for visitors interested in ancient Chinese history.
Following the visit to the Xi’an City Wall, visitors will continue exploring Xi’an with a visit to the Muslim Quarter – a small area of Xi’an particularly renowned for it’s local snacks and souvenirs as well as background. The Muslim Quarter is a great place to visit as the sun goes down!
After visiting the Muslim Quarter, you’ll continue to Shuyuanmen Street – an ancient street in Xi’an, which has now become a painting & calligraphy center. Shuyuanmen Street received its name from the Guanzhong Academy, which was the highest academy in China during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Alternatively, visitors can choose to visit the Xi’an Grand Mosque instead.
After Shuyuanmen Street, you’ll be transferred back to your Xi’an Hotel to enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure.
Day 7 – Stay overnight in Guilin
The day is at leisure whereby visitors need to get from Xi’an to Guilin – either via high-speed train (at least one train departing daily) or via flight (multiple flights departing daily). Wendy Wei Tours can include either flight or train tickets, based upon preferences and we can also include transfers to/from the airport or train station. Please advise during tour booking of your preferences.
Day 8 – Stay overnight in Guilin City
To commence the tour, visitors will spend the first day in and around Guilin City, visiting the different highlights within the city and its surroundings. These include the main attractions with a combination of spectacular scenery, mountains, caves and Guilin’s famous landmark!
Start the day off by travelling to Yao Mountain, which offers spectacular views overlooking Guilin City as well as the karst scenery surrounding the city.
Thereafter, visit the Reed Flute Cave which is a famous limestone cave located on the outskirts of Guilin city. During the late afternoon, travel to Elephant Trunk Hill – the landmark of Guilin, which resembles and Elephant drinking directly out of the Li River!
After Elephant Trunk Hill, explore the local walking streets and finish the evening with the Four Lakes Cruise. After the Cruise, you’ll be transferred back to your Guilin Hotel to enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.
Day 9 – Stay overnight in Guilin City
Meet your tour guide in the morning and depart to the Longji Rice Terraces, which takes approx. 2 x hours from Guilin or 3.5 x hours from Yangshuo. Upon arrival, you will walk to the Longji Zhuang Ethnic Minority Village, which is a quieter village. During your time at the village, experience firsthand local’s daily lives and see the traditional architecture featured on both the older and newer buildings .
For lunch, our client’s are warmly invited into a local family’s traditional house for a more unique experience. The meal consists of a ‘bamboo chicken’ dish, and a variety of different vegetable and meat dishes. Vegetarian meals can be catered for and all food is cooked in a licensed restaurant to ensure hygiene.
Following lunch, walk from the Longji Zhuang Village to Ping’an Village along a quieter path offering views overlooking the terraces and usually, very few other people! This walk usually takes between 40 x minutes to 1 x hour and is on a winding uphill path, although not very steep.
After arriving at Ping’an Village, walk to the different Rice Terraces scenic lookouts (such as ‘7 Stars with the Moon’ or ‘9 Dragons/5 Tigers’) and further explore the Longji Rice Terraces, depending upon your preferences. The tour will conclude upon returning to Guilin, where you will enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure.
Day 10 – Stay overnight in Guilin or Yangshuo/END OF TOUR
Meet your Wendy Wei Tours private tour guide at 7:40 am sharp in the morning at your Guilin hotel lobby. Please note, because the boat is a large boat shared with other visitors, it’s important to be waiting in the lobby in the morning as the boat doesn’t wait if visitors are late!
After clearing the security check and boarding the Li River Cruise, you’ll be escorted to your Upper Deck reserved seats, which offer excellent views from the second level of the boat. Visitors can also choose to upgrade to VIP seating (which is at the very front of the upper deck seating) for an additional fee. Please note, if you’d like to upgrade, contact us as this needs to be arranged in advance.
Upon arriving into Yangshuo and disembarking from the cruise, explore West Street before traveling to the Yulong River for a countryside walk (or cycle). Visitors can also visit the nearby scenic bridge (Fuli Bridge) and enjoy the afternoon in and around Yangshuo. In the evening, watch the famous Impression 3rd Sister Liu Show held on the banks of the Li River from your VIP B1 Seats.
This show is a grand performance featuring over 700 actors and actresses and was directed by Zhang Yi Mou – the director and choreographer of the opening ceremony at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. The tour will conclude upon returning to your hotel in Guilin (at approximately 10:30 pm) or Yangshuo (at approximately 9:30 pm).
END OF TOUR.
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