CHINA DISCOVERY Private Journey
Beijing · Xi'an · Chengdu · Guilin · Shanghai

13-Day China Private Tour: Pandas, Great Wall & Li River

A carefully designed private journey through China's most iconic cities, landscapes and cultural experiences.
Duration 13 Days
Destinations 5 Cities
Departure Daily
From $1,700 / person
Plan This Journey
China private tour
THE JOURNEY

5 cities.
One extraordinary China.

Discover China's imperial history, ancient wonders, giant pandas, dramatic karst landscapes and modern city life in one carefully designed 13-day journey.

Travel from Beijing's imperial landmarks and Xi'an's ancient heritage to Chengdu's giant pandas, Guilin's karst landscapes and Shanghai's cosmopolitan skyline, connecting five of China's most distinctive destinations.

DURATION
13 Days
DESTINATIONS
5 Cities
DOMESTIC TRANSFERS
4 Transfers
TRAVEL STYLE
Private Journey
LANDSCAPES
4 PLACES

This private journey connects carefully selected destinations, each offering a distinct side of China.

Beijing Xi’an Chengdu Guilin
SIGNATURE ACTIVITIES
CURATED FOR THIS JOURNEY
01 Explore the Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven
02 Walk along the Great Wall of China
03 Discover the Terracotta Warriors
04 Meet the Giant Pandas in Chengdu
05 Cruise the Li River through Guilin
06 Experience Shanghai After Dark
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES

Beyond the landmarks. Into the story.

Handpicked experiences that reveal the real China — its history, culture, wildlife, landscapes and modern character.

Mutianyu Great Wall near Beijing
01
BEIJING

Walk the Great Wall

Walk along the spectacular Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, surrounded by mountains and centuries of history.

Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven in Beijing
BEIJING

Imperial Beijing

Discover Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and the historic hutongs of Beijing.

Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an
XI'AN

The Terracotta Warriors

Stand before thousands of life-size warriors guarding the tomb of China's first emperor and discover Xi'an's ancient heritage.

Giant panda at a Chengdu panda base
CHENGDU

Meet the Giant Pandas

Visit the Chengdu Research Base and see giant pandas in one of China's most iconic wildlife experiences.

Li River and karst mountains in Guilin
GUILIN

Li River & Karst Landscapes

Cruise along the Li River through Guilin's spectacular karst mountains, bamboo-lined waterways and peaceful countryside landscapes.

The Bund and Shanghai skyline
SHANGHAI

Shanghai After Dark

Finish your journey along the Bund, Huangpu River and Shanghai's historic streets, surrounded by the city's illuminated skyline.

China Itinerary

A carefully paced journey connecting China's imperial heritage, ancient civilizations, giant panda culture, dramatic karst landscapes and modern cities.
Arrival in Beijing — Beijing
Arrive in Beijing and transfer by private vehicle to your hotel.
ARRIVAL
Beijing
TRANSFER
Private vehicle
STAY Beijing
Imperial Beijing & Old Neighborhoods — Beijing
Explore Huguosi Snack Street, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the historic hutong lanes of Beijing.
HIGHLIGHT
Forbidden City
EXPERIENCE
Hutong Lanes
STAY Beijing
The Great Wall & Temple of Heaven — Beijing
Visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall and explore the Temple of Heaven, two of Beijing's most iconic landmarks.
HIGHLIGHT
Mutianyu Great Wall
EXPERIENCE
Temple of Heaven
STAY Beijing
Summer Palace, Foxiang Pavilion & Yonghe Temple — Beijing → Xi'an
Visit the Summer Palace and Foxiang Pavilion, explore Yonghe Temple, then travel onward to Xi'an by high-speed rail.
HIGHLIGHT
Summer Palace
EXPERIENCE
Yonghe Temple
TRANSFER High-speed rail
Terracotta Warriors & Old Xi'an — Xi'an
Discover the Terracotta Warriors, then explore the Bell and Drum Towers, the Muslim Quarter and the Great Mosque.
HIGHLIGHT
Terracotta Warriors
EXPERIENCE
Muslim Quarter
STAY Xi'an
Xi'an Heritage & Chengdu — Xi'an → Chengdu
Visit the Xi'an Museum and Giant Wild Goose Pagoda before continuing to Chengdu by high-speed rail.
HIGHLIGHT
Xi'an Museum
EXPERIENCE
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
TRANSFER High-speed rail
Pandas, Ear Cleaning & Sichuan Opera — Chengdu
Visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, experience traditional Chengdu ear cleaning and enjoy a Sichuan Opera face-changing performance.
HIGHLIGHT
Giant Panda Base
EXPERIENCE
Traditional Ear Cleaning
CULTURE Sichuan Opera Face-Changing
Sichuan Cuisine & Guilin — Chengdu → Guilin
Visit the Sichuan Cuisine Museum, subject to ticket availability, before flying to Guilin.
HIGHLIGHT
Sichuan Cuisine Museum
NOTE
Advance ticket required
TRANSFER Domestic flight
Longji Rice Terraces — Guilin
Travel into the Longji Rice Terraces and explore the beautiful mountain landscapes around Dazhai Village.
HIGHLIGHT
Longji Rice Terraces
EXPERIENCE
Dazhai Village
STAY Guilin
Li River Cruise & Yangshuo — Guilin
Cruise along the Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo and enjoy a countryside cycling experience through the surrounding landscapes.
HIGHLIGHT
Li River Cruise
EXPERIENCE
Countryside Cycling
STAY Guilin
Free Day in Guilin & Shanghai — Guilin → Shanghai
Enjoy free time in Guilin before flying to Shanghai for the next chapter of your China journey.
EXPERIENCE
Free Time
TRANSFER
Domestic flight
STAY Shanghai
Old Shanghai & The Bund — Shanghai
Explore the Former French Concession, Yu Garden, City God Temple Old Street, Shanghai's historic lanes, Xintiandi and the Bund.
HIGHLIGHT
The Bund
EXPERIENCE
Former French Concession
CULTURE Old Shanghai Lanes
Departure — Shanghai
Enjoy free time in Shanghai before your private transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
EXPERIENCE
Free Time
TRANSFER
Private vehicle
DEPARTURE Shanghai
WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything
taken care of.

From carefully selected accommodation to domestic transportation and attraction tickets, the essential elements of your China journey are arranged for you.

01

HOTELS

Carefully selected accommodations in convenient locations, chosen to complement the journey.

02

GUIDE

Experienced English-speaking local guides who provide context, assistance and local insight.

03

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION

Comfortable private vehicles with professional drivers for your scheduled journey.

04

TICKETS

Entrance tickets and scheduled reservations included according to the itinerary.

05

DOMESTIC TRANSPORTATION

Internal travel such as high-speed trains and domestic flights, where included in the itinerary.

GOOD TO KNOW

The following items remain outside the package so you can keep flexibility over your international travel and personal choices.

International flights
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Meals (unless specified)
Tips
Personal expenses
WHY SUNDA TRAVEL

China,
handled beautifully.

A great journey is not only about where you go. It is about how effortlessly everything comes together.

From arrival to departure, our local team coordinates the essential details so you can focus on experiencing China.

01

Local
Expertise

Travel with a team that knows China from the inside — its destinations, culture, logistics and the details that make a journey feel effortless.

02

Seamless
Connections

From high-speed rail to domestic flights and private transfers, every connection is carefully coordinated so your journey flows naturally from one destination to the next.

03

Comfortable
Stays

Stay in carefully selected four-star hotels in convenient locations, with breakfast included to give you a comfortable start to every day.

04

Support
Along the Way

With professional guides, arranged transportation and a local team behind your journey, you have reliable support whenever you need it.

SUNDA TRAVEL
ONE LOCAL TEAM

One carefully coordinated journey, designed around your experience of China.

13 DAYS
BEFORE YOU TRAVEL

Questions, answered.

A few practical answers about accommodation, transportation, inclusions and the details of your 13-day China private tour.
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Thirteen days. One extraordinary China.

From imperial Beijing and ancient Xi'an to Chengdu's giant pandas, Guilin's karst landscapes and Shanghai's skyline, discover China through one carefully arranged private journey.

13 DAYS COMPLETE JOURNEY
05 CITIES CHINA HIGHLIGHTS
01 JOURNEY PRIVATE TRAVEL
FROM
$ 1,700 PER PERSON
INCLUDED Essential journey services
Four-Star Comfort Hotels Guide Service Private Transportation Attraction Tickets Domestic Transportation Domestic Insurance

International flights, visa, international insurance, lunch and dinner, guide and driver tips, and personal expenses are not included.