Li River bend and karst peaks near Guilin at sunrise
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TXGBC11 · 11-day classic China route

11 Days Best of China Tour

A longer classic route for travelers who want the most recognizable China highlights: Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin and Yangshuo scenery, and Shanghai.

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CodeTXGBC11
StartsBeijing
EndsShanghai
Hotels4-star or 5-star options
GuidePrivate local guides
TransportRail + domestic flight
Best forFirst-time classic China groups
Suitable groupsFirst-time classic China groups

Route overview

11 days / 10 nights

Beijing · Xi’an · Guilin · Shanghai

Reference structure follows ChinaTour GBC11 at route level: Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin/Yangshuo, and Shanghai. Product code, wording, and final quote terms are Tengxuan-owned.

Give Beijing three nights so the Great Wall, Forbidden City, hutongs, and Temple of Heaven do not feel rushed.

Use Xi’an for the Terracotta Warriors, city wall, and Tang or Muslim Quarter evening texture.

Add Guilin and Yangshuo as the landscape break before the Shanghai finish.

Suitable for first-time leisure travelers, family groups, and agency products needing a recognizable multi-city China route.

Day by day

Itinerary

Meals are shown as breakfast / lunch / dinner.

Day 1Beijing

Arrival in Beijing

- / - / -

Meet the guide, transfer to the hotel, and keep the evening open for rest or a light neighborhood walk.

  • Airport pickup
  • Hotel check-in
Day 2Beijing

Forbidden City and hutongs

B / L / -

Visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Jingshan, and hutongs to frame Beijing’s imperial and neighborhood layers.

  • Tiananmen Square
  • Forbidden City
  • Jingshan Park
  • Hutong walk
Day 3Beijing

Great Wall and imperial garden

B / L / -

Tour the Great Wall, then use the afternoon for Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, or a seasonal Beijing garden plan.

  • Great Wall
  • Summer Palace option
  • Temple of Heaven option
Day 4Beijing to Xi’an

Train to Xi’an and city wall

B / - / -

Take high-speed rail to Xi’an and begin with the Ancient City Wall, Bell and Drum Tower area, or Muslim Quarter.

  • High-speed rail
  • Ancient City Wall
  • Muslim Quarter
Day 5Xi’an

Terracotta Warriors and Tang city

B / L / -

Visit the Terracotta Warriors with enough interpretation time, then add Big Wild Goose Pagoda or Great Tang All Day Mall.

  • Terracotta Warriors
  • Big Wild Goose Pagoda
  • Great Tang All Day Mall option
Day 6Xi’an to Guilin

Fly to Guilin

B / - / -

Fly to Guilin and keep the arrival chapter light with a riverside walk, cave visit, or simple dinner arrangement.

  • Domestic flight
  • Riverside walk
  • Reed Flute Cave option
Day 7Guilin to Yangshuo

Li River cruise

B / L / -

Cruise the Li River to Yangshuo and use the afternoon for countryside scenery, village roads, or a relaxed old-town evening.

  • Li River cruise
  • Yangshuo countryside
  • Old-town walk
Day 8Yangshuo or Guilin

Countryside or rice-terrace extension

B / L / -

Add light cycling, buggy touring, cooking class, or Longji rice terraces according to season and mobility.

  • Yangshuo countryside
  • Cooking class option
  • Longji option
Day 9Guilin to Shanghai

Fly to Shanghai

B / - / -

Transfer to Shanghai and reserve the evening for the Bund, Nanjing Road, or a Huangpu River option.

  • Domestic flight
  • The Bund
  • Nanjing Road
Day 10Shanghai

Old and new Shanghai

B / L / -

Visit Yu Garden, the old quarter, Shanghai Museum or French Concession, then finish with skyline views.

  • Yu Garden
  • Old quarter
  • Shanghai Museum option
  • Pudong skyline
Day 11Shanghai

Departure

B / - / -

Private transfer to the airport for international departure.

  • Airport transfer

Tour gallery

Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, Li River landscapes, and Shanghai skyline.

Great Wall landscape near Beijing
BeijingGreat Wall
Terracotta Warriors archaeological pit in Xi’an
Xi’anTerracotta Warriors
Li River bend and karst peaks near Guilin at sunrise
GuilinLi River
Shanghai skyline at night along the Huangpu River
ShanghaiShanghai Skyline
Li River cruising scene with karst mountains and small boats
GuilinLi River Cruise

Commercial details

Hotels, pricing, and service scope

Hotels are 4-star properties or similar; rooms are based on standard rooms.

Hotels

Beijing
Central Beijing 4-star or 5-star option
Xi’an
Xi’an city-center or rail-access hotel by quote
Guilin/Yangshuo
Guilin 4-star and Yangshuo boutique option by quote
Shanghai
Central Shanghai 4-star or 5-star option

Quotation

Land only benchmarkFrom USD 3,690

Public reference level; final Tengxuan quote may differ by dates, flights, and hotels

Private 2-6 paxCustom quote

Depends on hotel level, domestic flights, guide language, and season

Agency groupCustom quote

Built from group size, rooming, market, and inclusion scope

Service including

  • 10 nights’ accommodation with daily breakfast by selected hotel tier
  • Private local guides and vehicles on listed touring days
  • First gate entrance fees for listed core sights by final quote
  • Second-class rail Beijing-Xi’an and economy domestic flights by final plan
  • Li River cruise and airport or station transfers by final quotation

Service excluding

  • International flights
  • China visa fee if applicable
  • Meals, shows, cruises, cableways, and workshops not confirmed in final quote
  • Travel insurance
  • Guide and driver gratuities

FAQ

Product questions before quotation

What group type is this product suitable for?

First-time classic China groups. The route can be adjusted by hotel level, guide language, rooming, flight or rail timing, and daily pace.

What is included?

10 nights’ accommodation with daily breakfast by selected hotel tier Private local guides and vehicles on listed touring days First gate entrance fees for listed core sights by final quote Second-class rail Beijing-Xi’an and economy domestic flights by final plan Li River cruise and airport or station transfers by final quotation

What is not included?

International flights China visa fee if applicable Meals, shows, cruises, cableways, and workshops not confirmed in final quote Travel insurance Guide and driver gratuities

What information is needed for a quote?

Send travel dates, arrival and departure cities, group size, hotel level, guide language, rooming list, and must-see places for a confirmed quotation.

Related planning

City guideBeijing

Imperial history, hutongs, the Forbidden City, and Great Wall day trips.

City guideShanghai

Art deco streets, skyline views, design hotels, and fast onward rail links.

City guideXi'an

Ancient capital energy, city walls, Muslim Quarter food, and the Terracotta Army.

City guideGuilin

Karst peaks, Li River cruises, cycling routes, and countryside stays.

Attraction guideGreat Wall

Best with a private transfer, flexible hiking pace, and a quieter restored section.

Attraction guideTerracotta Army

A guided archaeology visit that explains Qin imperial ambition, craft, and scale.

Attraction guideBig Wild Goose Pagoda

A Tang-era Buddhist landmark that anchors Xi’an’s pagoda district and evening route.

Attraction guideXi'an City Wall

A Ming-era wall route for cycling, sunset views, and reading the old capital layout.

Planning guideVisa & Entry

Check visa, transit, passport, hotel, and invitation-letter planning before booking.

Planning guideBefore You Go

Prepare names, rooming, trains, attractions, guide language, payment, meals, and weather buffers.

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