Spirit of China

Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Xi'an, Beijing, China 10 Days / 9 Nights 4.5 / 5 (2)
Spirit of China

Overview

Picture yourself standing before the Great Wall, watching it snake across mountains as far as you can see. The Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square in Beijing, Xi'an's Terracotta Warriors – these aren't just photos you've seen, they're real. Cruise the Yangtze River through dramatic gorges, bike Xi'an's medieval wall, sail the Li River past Yangshuo's karst landscapes

Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
Group Size
Up to 10
Language
English
Pick-up
Hotel / Airport

Day-By-Day Itinerary

1

Arrive in Shanghai today. Check into your hotel and rest to ease travel
fatigue.

2

Wander Yuyuan Garden (a classical Jiangnan-style garden in the city
center, showcasing traditional elegance) - Stroll Nanjing Road (Shanghai’s iconic shopping street, experience urban vibrancy) - Admire The Bund (a waterfront with colonial-era architecture & modern skyscrapers)

3

Transfer to Suzhou by tour bus (≈2.5-3 hours, exclusive for the group) - Visit Humble Administrator’s Garden (one of China’s Four Great Gardens, UNESCO Site, famous for water features) - Walk Pingjiang Road (ancient water town street with traditional shops & snacks)

4

Transfer to Wuzhen by tour bus (≈1.5 hours, exclusive for the group) - Explore Wuzhen Xizha (6-hour in-depth tour: Muxin Art Museum, Ancient Post Office, optional gondola ride) - Transfer to Hangzhou by tour bus (≈2 hours, exclusive for the group) - Check into your hotel and rest

5

Explore West Lake (visit Broken Bridge, Leifeng Pagoda; bike rentals available for lakeside ride) - Visit Lingyin Temple (a 1,700-year-old Buddhist temple with ancient stone carvings)

6

Transfer to Hangzhou Airport for your flight to Xi’an (flight ≈2 hours) - Check into your hotel and rest - Optional: Explore Xi’an Muslim Quarter (try local snacks like Roujiamo)

7

Explore the Terracotta Army (8,000 life-sized warrior statues, UNESCO Site,
“Eight Wonders of the World”) - Walk along Xi’an City Wall (China’s best preserved ancient wall; bike rentals available)

8

Visit Giant Wild Goose Pagoda (Tang Dynasty Buddhist landmark, UNESCO
Site) - Transfer to Xi’an North Station for high-speed rail to Beijing (≈4.5 hours) - Check into your hotel and rest

9

Visit Tiananmen Square (the world’s largest public square, iconic modern
China landmark) - Explore The Palace Museum (Forbidden City, 600-year-old imperial palace, UNESCO Site; guided tour recommended, 3-4 hours)

10

Hike Mutianyu Great Wall (less crowded than Badaling, breathtaking mountain views; cable car rides available) - Conclude your China journey. After breakfast, transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule and return to your hometown.

What's Included

Inclusions

  • Accommodation
  • Airport transfers
  • City tour
  • Full board
  • Pool access
  • Wi-Fi

Exclusions

  • Tips
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Visas

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