• Tour Agency: DIANDA TRAVEL

• Tour Code: DT-CT-004

• Tour Type: Private Custom Tour (flexible travel dates and group size)

• Destinations: Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhangjiajie, Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Xi'an, Beijing

• Core Route Features: Greater Bay Area coastal metropolis, western Hunan peak forest wonderland, Su-Hang Jiangnan ink and wash, Qin-Han and Tang Dynasty cultural veins, imperial capital royal splendor.

• Core Landmarks: Canton Tower, Diwang Mansion, Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, Yuanjiajie Avatar filming location, Shanghai Center Tower, Humble Administrator's Garden, Wuzhen Xizha, West Lake, Terracotta Army, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall.

Tour Overview & Introduction

• This route seamlessly connects five core areas: the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Zhangjiajie peak forest secret spots, Jiangnan East China water towns, Tang Dynasty ancient capital Xi'an, and imperial capital Beijing.

• It blends coastal metropolitan style, Wuling sandstone peak forests, Su-Hang Jiangnan misty rain, Han-Tang millennium cultural veins, and Ming-Qing royal splendor, fully covering both mountain-sea and humanistic dual lines.

• The journey spans multiple cities, from Greater Bay Area coastal metropolis and Zhangjiajie peak secret spots to Su-Hang poetic Jiangnan, Xi'an Tang ancient charm, and Beijing royal magnificent views, checking in at world natural and cultural heritage, web-famous landmarks, market humanity, and folk experiences in one stop.

• The trip provides exclusively attraction-visiting support services with flexible dining, accommodation, and transportation combinations, making it ideal for family travel, photography capture, leisure sightseeing, and international visitors as a high-freedom China panoramic long-line custom tour route.

Five Core Highlights

• Bay Area Style & Yue Region Splendor:

  • Tour Guangzhou's millennium-old city context, check out Whampoa Military Academy, Chen Clan Academy, Sacred Heart Cathedral, and Yongqing Fang.

  • Ascend Canton Tower to panoramic city skylines and take a Pearl River terrace cruise to appreciate riverbank lights.

  • Head to Shenzhen to encounter coastal scenery, stroll through Dameisha Seaside and Yantian Boardwalk, and cruise the Golden Coast yachting bay.

  • Visit Chung Ying Street to experience century-old trade imprints and experience the coastal metropolis charm of the Greater Bay Area.

• Peak Forest Exploration & Western Hunan Secret Spots:

  • Deeply roam world-class peak forest landforms in Zhangjiajie, tour Wulingyuan Forest Park, check out the Yuanjiajie Avatar floating mountain filming location, and watch the "Charming Xiangxi" immersive folkloric performance.

  • Challenge Tianmen Mountain's majestic mountain scenery and the Grand Canyon glass bridge, check out the 72 Qilou characteristic block, and explore Binglang Valley's primitive scenery.

  • Combine majestic peaks, canyons, and folk customs for a one-stop collection of natural wonders and Tujia culture.

• Jiangnan Dream Seeking & East China Elegance:

  • Wander through modern Shanghai, ascend Shanghai Center Tower, stroll through the Bund, Nanjing Road, and Chenghuangmiao commercial districts, and take a Huangpu River cruise to enjoy river views.

  • Step into Suzhou to appreciate classical gardens, visit Humble Administrator's Garden and Tiger Hill, stroll leisurely along Pingjiang Road and Qili Shantang, and take a night tour of Wuzhen Xizha to experience water town lights.

  • Cruise Hangzhou's West Lake, visit Lingyin Ancient Temple and Meijiawu Tea Plantation, and watch the "Most Memories of Hangzhou" live-action show to fully view Jiangnan's gentle poetry.

• Chang'an Nostalgia & Tang Dynasty Heritage:

  • Walk along Xi'an Ming City Wall and Bell & Drum Tower Square, and stroll through Muslim Quarter to taste northwest specialty flavors.

  • Explore the shocking military array of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum Terracotta Army and visit Huaqing Pool historical sites.

  • Touch Qin-Han and Tang Dynasty thick cultural veins, immersively feeling the historical foundation and market life of the millennium ancient capital.

• Imperial Capital Tracking & Beijing Vibe:

  • Stand at Tiananmen Square, enter the Forbidden City to explore Ming-Qing royal regulations, stroll through Houhai Hutong to experience market atmosphere, and visit the Temple of Heaven to appreciate royal sacrificial architecture.

  • Ascend Mutianyu Great Wall to view panoramic rivers and mountains and check out 798 Art Zone for literary trends.

  • Visit Lama Temple, Summer Palace, and Olympic Park's Bird's Nest and Water Cube to completely unlock ancient and modern Beijing urban styles.

Itinerary at a Glance

Detailed Daily Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Guangzhou | Airport/Station Pickup & Hotel Transfer

• Itinerary Arrangement: Welcome to the millennium commercial capital of Guangzhou! Our driver will greet you at the airport or train station exit and transfer you to your hotel for check-in and rest. After settling down, enjoy free time to stroll through old town streets and admire the Pearl River night view to relieve travel fatigue and jet lag.

• Transportation Notes:

  1. Flights: Guangzhou Baiyun Airport connects globally with direct flights from Southeast Asia, Japan, South Korea, Europe, and America; domestic direct flights are available from Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, Zhangjiajie, Hangzhou, and more.

  2. Trains: Guangzhou's high-speed rail network offers direct access to Shenzhen, Zhangjiajie, Hangzhou, Xi'an, Beijing, and other popular domestic destinations.

• Recommended Dining: Local specialties (Roast goose, shrimp dumplings)

• Recommended Accommodation: Guangzhou Downtown Hotel

• Tour Intensity: Relaxed & Leisurely

Day 2: Guangzhou | Millennium Commercial Capital Humanistic Scenery Day Tour

• Morning: Whampoa Military Academy, Tram, Huacheng Square, Canton Tower Depart early for Changzhou Island to visit the Whampoa Military Academy site, recalling modern revolutionary history and reading thick red humanistic heritage. Afterward, head to Wanshengwei to board the riverside tram running along the Pearl River shoreline to enjoy eastern riverside scenery. Stroll through Huacheng Square along the city axis, overlook Zhujiang New Town skyscrapers, and view the city landmark Canton Tower to capture classic Ram City views.

• Afternoon: Shamian Island, Thirteen Hongs Museum, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Chen Clan Academy, Yongqing Fang, Lizhiwan Stream Head to Shamian Island in the afternoon to wander through a century-old European architectural cluster and feel exotic quietness. Step into the Thirteen Hongs Museum to trace Qing Dynasty maritime Silk Road commerce, and check out the Gothic Sacred Heart Cathedral to admire unique stone architecture aesthetics. Tour the Lingnan art treasure Chen Clan Academy to appreciate brick carvings, pottery sculptures, and gray sculptures. Move to the Xiguan area, strolling through Yongqing Fang and Lizhiwan Stream where small bridges, flowing water, and arcade alleys interweave to immerse yourself in authentic old Xiguan market life.

• Evening: Beijing Road, Pearl River Night Cruise Stroll through Beijing Road Pedestrian Street in the evening, exploring millennium-old ancient road relics lined with time-honored shops to find local snacks and souvenirs. Board the Pearl River night cruise to ascend the excellent 3rd-floor open-air observation deck as riverbank lights light up sequentially, taking in panoramic night views of Canton Tower, Haixinsha, and cross-river bridges under the cool river breeze.

• Recommended Dining: Local specialties (Clay pot rice, white cut chicken)

• Accommodation: Guangzhou Downtown Hotel

• Tour Intensity: Moderate Exercise

Day 3: Shenzhen | Pengcheng Mountain-Sea Coastal Scenery Tour

• Morning: Dameisha Seaside Park, Yantian Boardwalk, Golden Coast Yachting Head to Dameisha Seaside Park to step on soft sand, listen to waves, and embrace blue skies and seas, feeling the coastal vitality of the Greater Bay Area. Stroll along the scenic Yantian seaside boardwalk flanked by green mountains and blue seas on either side, enjoying fresh sea breezes and expansive coastal vistas. Board a Golden Coast yacht for a 55-minute voyage across Dapeng Bay waters to view coastal scenery from multiple angles, looking out at bays and continuous mountain ranges for an immersive maritime leisure experience.

• Afternoon: Chung Ying Street, Diwang Mansion Head to Chung Ying Street where a single street spans two territories, exploring century-old border history imprints and unique humanistic styles. Ascend the Diwang Mansion observation deck to overlook Shenzhen's central urban texture, viewing the surging high-rise skyline of the Special Economic Zone and its fast-evolving urban pattern.

• Recommended Dining: Local specialties (Coconut chicken, Guangming roast pigeon)

• Accommodation: Guangzhou Downtown Hotel

• Tour Intensity: Relaxed & Leisurely

Day 4: Guangdong → Zhangjiajie | High-Speed Rail Journey

• Daytime: Our driver will transfer you to the Guangdong high-speed rail station for your train to Zhangjiajie. Upon arrival, our staff will greet you at the station exit and escort you to your central Zhangjiajie hotel for check-in. Enjoy free time for the rest of the day to rest and recharge or explore nearby food streets, experience western Hunan foot baths, and catch distant views of Tianmen Mountain.

• Recommended Dining: Local specialties (Tujia Sanxianguo, Haozy baba)

• Accommodation: Zhangjiajie Downtown Hotel

• Tour Intensity: Relaxed & Leisurely

Day 5: Wulingyuan Full-Day In-Depth Tour | National Forest Park + Charming Xiangxi Evening Show

• Morning: Shili Gallery, Jinbianxi Lower Stream, Bailong Elevator, Yuanjiajie Gather at the downtown hotel between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM, entering from the eastern gate to take B-line touring at Shili Gallery via sightseeing mini-trains to see anthropomorphic mountain formations like the Herb-Gathering Old Man and Index Finger Peak. Pass through Shuirousimen at Jinbianxi Lower Stream, and ride the Bailong Elevator upward (335-meter high-altitude elevator, 88 seconds to the peak) to overlook the peak forest panorama. Check out Yuanjiajie to tour the Avatar movie shooting location—the Qiankun Column Hallelujah Mountain prototype (1.5 hours)—exploring the Enchanting Platform and First Bridge Under Heaven. Enjoy lunch in Yuanjiajie.

• Afternoon: Yangjiajie, Tianzi Mountain Take a sightseeing bus to the peak wall wonder Yangjiajie to view the Golden Phoenix Spreading Wings and natural Great Wall. Ride to Tianzi Mountain (25 minutes) to tour Yubi Peak, Fairy Scattering Flowers, Xihai Stone Forest, and Helong Park, ascending Tianzi Pavilion for full views before exiting the eastern gate and transferring to Wulingyuan Charming Xiangxi Grand Theater.

• Evening: Charming Xiangxi Intangible Cultural Heritage Folk Performance Stroll through Xibu Old Town early to check out Tujia silver ornaments and lantern night views. Watch an 80-minute indoor folk master show directed by Feng Xiaogang featuring "Chasing Love", Miao Fire Drums, Crying Marriage, and Moguși Dance, showcasing Tujia, Miao, and Bai culture. Enjoy outdoor plaza live-action stunt performances like knife-mountain climbing and hard qigong, participating in bonfire interactions. Return to the downtown hotel by dedicated transfer after the show.

• Recommended Dining: Local specialties (Rock ear stewed native chicken, Tujia cured meat)

• Accommodation: Zhangjiajie Downtown Hotel

• Tour Intensity: Moderate Exercise

Day 6: Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain + Grand Canyon + 72 Qilou

• Morning: Tianmen Mountain Head to Tianmen Mountain, the "No. 1 Sacred Mountain in Western Hunan" with its main peak at 1,517.9 meters, riding the world's longest alpine cableway (7,455 meters) from the city center to the summit while overlooking the 99-bend Tongtian Avenue. Walk along the cliffside glass skywalk and Ghost Valley Skywalk on the western route, and hike to the 131.5-meter natural Tianmen Cave, climbing the 999-step Blessing Heavenly Ladder. The route includes mountain-crossing escalators, Tianmen Mountain Temple, and the Yunmeng Fairy Summit observation deck with no backtracking.

• Afternoon: Grand Canyon Head to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, featuring the web-famous Yuntiandu Glass Bridge spanning 300 meters above deep gorges for a thrilling cloud-walk experience. Stroll along canyon paths past cascading waterfalls, clear pools, and steep cliffs, balancing high-altitude thrills with serene canyon nature.

• Evening: 72 Qilou Arrive at the Tujia 72 Qilou architectural complex in the evening, where layered stilt houses illuminate thousands of lanterns at night to provide grand photo opportunities showcasing ethnic architectural aesthetics.

• Recommended Dining: Local specialties (Blood duck, beef hot pot with pounded skin)

• Accommodation: Zhangjiajie Downtown Hotel

• Tour Intensity: Moderate Exercise

Day 7: Western Hunan Niche Outdoor Hiking Route

• Daytime: Binglang Valley Picked up from the hotel around 8:00 AM, head to Zhangjiajie Binglang Valley (admission included, 4-5 hours) to explore primitive niche outdoor adventures blending cave exploration, canyon hiking, crevice stream tracking, and light rock climbing. Check out the transparent Binglang Hole cave landmark and explore the deep Hell Gate Labyrinth Cave concealing underground streams and natural stone wonders.

• Recommended Dining: Local specialties (Tujia blood tofu, kudzu root powder)

• Accommodation: Zhangjiajie Downtown Hotel

• Tour Intensity: Relaxed & Leisurely

Day 8: Zhangjiajie → Shanghai | High-Speed Rail Journey

• Daytime: Our driver will transfer you to the Zhangjiajie high-speed rail station for your train to Shanghai (approx. 6-8 hours). Upon arrival, our staff will greet you at the station exit and escort you to your central Shanghai hotel for check-in. Enjoy free time for the rest of the day to rest or explore local food streets and foot baths.

• Recommended Dining: Local specialties (Benbang braised pork, sizzling eel shreds)

• Accommodation: Shanghai Downtown Hotel

• Tour Intensity: Relaxed & Leisurely

Day 9: Shanghai Day Tour | Shanghai Center Tower + Chenghuangmiao + Huangpu River Cruise + Nanjing Road + The Bund

• Morning & Afternoon: Shanghai Center Tower, Chenghuangmiao Commercial District Head to Lujiazui landmark Shanghai Center Tower, the tallest in China and third worldwide, taking the world's fastest elevator (73.8 km/h) to the 118th-floor observation deck at 546 meters for 360-degree panoramic views of Lujiazui skyscrapers, the Huangpu River, and the "Three Piece Set". Walk to Chenghuangmiao Commercial District near the 460-year-old Yuyuan Garden, featuring flying eaves, zigzag bridges, and time-honored snack stores offering Nanxiang Xiaolongbao and pear syrup candy.

• Afternoon & Evening: Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, Huangpu River Cruise, The Bund Stroll along "China's No. 1 Commercial Street," Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, lined with Republic-of-China arcade buildings leading straight to the Bund. Board the Huangpu River Cruise at dusk to view the Bund architecture group and Lujiazui skyscrapers from a water perspective. Take a night walk along The Bund to admire 52 diverse European-style buildings glowing brilliantly opposite Lujiazui's neon skyline.

• Recommended Dining: Local specialties (Nanxiang Xiaolongbao, spareribs with rice cake)

• Accommodation: Shanghai Downtown Hotel

• Tour Intensity: Moderate Exercise

Day 10: Suzhou Full-Day Tour | Humble Administrator's Garden + Pingjiang Road + Qili Shantang

• Morning: Humble Administrator's Garden Tour the World Cultural Heritage Humble Administrator's Garden, China's top classical garden built in the Ming Dynasty, featuring water-centered layouts, pavilions, winding corridors, and lotus ponds that display exquisite Jiangnan landscaping aesthetics.

• Afternoon & Evening: Pingjiang Road, Qili Shantang Stroll through the Pingjiang Road Historical Block, Suzhou's best-preserved ancient street with river channels, white walls, and black tiles. In the evening, visit Qili Shantang, an ancient river street built by Bai Juyi where red lanterns light up along the water, offering classical night views and local snacks.

• Recommended Dining: Local specialties (Squirrel-shaped mandarin fish, Suzhou-style noodle soup)

• Accommodation: Suzhou Downtown Hotel

• Tour Intensity: Moderate Exercise

Day 11: Suzhou → Tiger Hill & Wuzhen Xizha

• Morning: Tiger Hill Tour Tiger Hill, a 2,500-year Spring and Autumn period historic site featuring the millennium Tiger Hill Pagoda, Sword Pool, and ancient mountain forestry.

• Afternoon & Evening: Wuzhen Xizha Take a 1-hour tourist bus to Wuzhen Xizha, touring the pristine water town featuring crisscrossing water systems, ancient stone bridges, indigo print workshops, and riverside homestays. Experience the ceiling of Jiangnan water town night views as riverside lanterns light up after dark.

• Recommended Dining: Local specialties (Dingsheng cake, boat-head zongzi)

• Accommodation: Suzhou Downtown Hotel

• Tour Intensity: Relaxed & Leisurely

Day 12: Hangzhou Full-Day Tour | West Lake Cruise + Lingyin Temple + Meijiawu Tea Tasting + "Most Memories of Hangzhou" Show

• Morning: West Lake Cruise, Lingyin Temple Arrive in Hangzhou by bus (1.2 hours) and board a West Lake Cruise (45 minutes) to view Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, Su Causeway, and Leifeng Pagoda. Visit Lingyin Temple, a millennium Tang Dynasty temple beneath Feilai Peak featuring ancient halls and stone-carved Buddha statues.

• Afternoon & Evening: Meijiawu Tea Culture Village, "Most Memories of Hangzhou" Show Visit Meijiawu Tea Culture Village, the core origin of West Lake Longjing, to walk through terraced tea gardens and taste fresh Mingqian Longjing tea. In the evening, watch the water live-action show "Most Memories of Hangzhou" set on the West Lake surface.

• Recommended Dining: Local specialties (Dongpo pork, scallion-stuffed pancake)

• Accommodation: Hangzhou Downtown Hotel

• Tour Intensity: Moderate Exercise

Day 13: Shanghai → Xi'an

• Daytime: Following breakfast, your driver will transfer you to the Shanghai high-speed rail station for your train to Xi'an. Upon arrival, our staff will greet you at the station exit and escort you to your central Xi'an hotel for check-in. Enjoy free time for the rest of the day to rest or explore the surroundings.

• Recommended Dining: Local specialties (Roujiamo, Zenggao)

• Accommodation: Xi'an Downtown Hotel

• Tour Intensity: Relaxed & Leisurely

Day 14: Xi'an Day Tour | Ming City Wall + Bell & Drum Tower Square + Muslim Quarter

• Morning: Xi'an Ming City Wall, Bell & Drum Tower Square Tour the Xi'an Ming City Wall, China's largest and best-preserved Ming Dynasty city wall (over 600 years old), walking or cycling along the brick path to view old streets alongside modern Xi'an. Walk 5 minutes to Bell & Drum Tower Square to view the Ming Dynasty twin towers and intangible cultural heritage markets.

• Afternoon: Muslim Quarter Stroll into the Muslim Quarter, a millennium food and culture block featuring mutton bread stew, Roujiamo, cold noodles, and hidden ancient mosques.

• Recommended Dining: Local specialties (Biangbiang noodles, mutton bread stew)

• Accommodation: Xi'an Downtown Hotel

• Tour Intensity: Moderate Exercise

Day 15: Lintong Qin-Han Historical Sites Day Tour | Terracotta Army + Huaqing Pool

• Morning: Terracotta Army Visit the Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum Terracotta Army Museum, the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage site featuring thousands of unique life-sized pottery soldiers and horses arranged in battle arrays across multiple pits.

• Afternoon: Huaqing Pool Head to Huaqing Palace (Huaqing Pool), a royal imperial resort spanning four dynasties featuring Tang Dynasty royal bathhouse ruins, Jiulong Lake, and historical sites related to the Xi'an Incident against the backdrop of Lishan Mountain. Return to Xi'an downtown after the tour.

• Recommended Dining: Local specialties (Cold noodles, Saozi noodles)

• Accommodation: Xi'an Downtown Hotel

• Tour Intensity: Moderate Exercise

Day 16: Xi'an → Beijing

• Daytime: Following breakfast, your driver will transfer you to the Xi'an high-speed rail station for your train to Beijing. Upon arrival, our staff will greet you at the station exit and escort you to your central Beijing hotel for check-in. Enjoy free time for the rest of the day to rest or explore nearby.

• Recommended Dining: Local specialties (Luzhu Huosha, copper-pot shabu-shabu)

• Accommodation: Beijing Downtown Hotel

• Tour Intensity: Moderate Exercise

Day 17: Beijing In-Depth Day Tour | Tiananmen Square + Forbidden City + Houhai Hutong + Temple of Heaven

• Morning: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City Visit Tiananmen Square, the world's largest city center square housing the Tiananmen Rostrum and Monument to the People's Heroes. Walk into the Forbidden City (Palace Museum), the world's largest palace complex, touring outer courts like the Hall of Supreme Harmony and inner court imperial residences with professional guidance on Ming-Qing history.

• Afternoon & Evening: Temple of Heaven, Houhai Hutong Visit the Temple of Heaven, a Ming-Qing royal sacrificial complex featuring the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and circular mound altar. Take a walking tour of Houhai Hutong in the evening to experience authentic Beijing courtyard life and lakeside atmosphere alongside bars and shops.

• Recommended Dining: Local specialties (Beijing roast duck, Zhajiangmian)

• Accommodation: Beijing Downtown Hotel

• Tour Intensity: Moderate Exercise

Day 18: Great Wall Day Tour | Mutianyu Great Wall + 798 Art Zone

• Daytime: Mutianyu Great Wall, 798 Art Zone Head to the Mutianyu Great Wall, known for its beautiful scenery and well-preserved Ming Dynasty architecture, taking a cable car to watchtowers and hiking along the ridge for panoramic views of mountain ranges. Return to the city to visit the 798 Art Zone, a cultural creative district transformed from old industrial factories featuring galleries, sculpture installations, and avant-garde art.

• Recommended Dining: Local specialties (Lvdagun, Zizhi roasted meat)

• Accommodation: Beijing Downtown Hotel

• Tour Intensity: Moderate Exercise

Day 19: Beijing Humanistic & Modern Panoramic Tour | Lama Temple + Summer Palace + Bird's Nest + Water Cube

• Daytime: Lama Temple, Panda House, Summer Palace Visit the well-known Tibetan Buddhist Lama Temple featuring red walls, white pagodas, and Tibetan halls. Drop by the Panda House to pick up Beijing panda souvenirs. Deeply explore the Summer Palace, China's largest surviving royal garden featuring Longevity Hill, Kunming Lake, the Long Corridor, and the Seventeen-Hole Bridge.

• Evening: Bird's Nest, Water Cube Visit the Olympic Park outdoors to view the exterior architecture of the 2008 Olympic landmarks Bird's Nest (National Stadium) and Water Cube (National Aquatics Center) glowing under evening lights.

• Recommended Dining: Local specialties (Manding meat pies, pea flour cake)

• Accommodation: Beijing Downtown Hotel

• Tour Intensity: Moderate Exercise

Day 20: Departure from Beijing | Airport/Station Drop-off Service

• Daytime: After breakfast, this wonderful journey concludes. Our staff will transfer you to the airport or train station for your onward destination. If you wish to extend your trip to explore more Chinese destinations such as Tibet, Yunnan, Guilin, or Harbin, please contact us to arrange it for you. Finally, thank you sincerely for choosing Dianda Travel to explore China with us. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Have a safe journey!

What's Included

• Guide Service: Licensed bilingual (Chinese & English) custom tour guides throughout the journey, providing exclusive local commentary for each segment, and planning optimal commuting routes and off-peak travel schedules.

• Attraction Admission Tickets: First-entry admission tickets for all listed attractions in the itinerary, cable cars, sightseeing cars, cruises, and basic performance tickets are fully included.

• Local Transfer Transportation: Private vehicle / tourist bus for round-trip transfers between scenic spots in all cities throughout the trip (short local urban transfers only; cross-city high-speed rail and long-distance transportation tickets are not included), including driver, fuel fees, parking fees, and scenic area mountain entry fees.

• Itinerary Planning: Pre-trip exclusive itinerary fine-tuning, attraction route optimization, reasonable driving duration arrangement, and niche check-in spot recommendations.

• Itinerary Coordination: Full-journey attraction reservations, staggered off-peak scenic tour arrangements, and show seat coordination.

What's Not Included

1. Intercity Long-Distance Transportation: All high-speed rail tickets and long-distance bus fares required for city transfers are at your own expense (assistance with booking can be provided).

2. Scenic Area Optional Transportation: Cruise ship cabin upgrades, bicycle rentals.

3. Accommodation: Hotel and homestay fees are not included; separate booking services can be provided upon request.

4. Meals: All breakfast, lunch, and dinner are at your own expense; the tour guide can recommend local specialty restaurants.

5. Personal Expenses: Scenic area cultural & creative products, snacks and drinks, Hanfu rentals, self-funded characteristic upgraded projects.

6. Evening Optional Performances: Beijing acrobatics / kung fu / golden mask shows are at your own expense.

7. China Visa Application Fees: At your own expense.

8. Single Room Supplements, Luggage Storage, Hotel Laundry, Scenic Audio Guide Rentals, etc.: At your own expense.

9. Tipping for Tour Guides and Drivers: At your own expense.

10. Extra Expenses Caused by Force Majeure & Price Differences from Temporary Itinerary Changes: At your own expense.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How to book a private tour?

  • Step 1: Choose a route and consult for free: Pick your favorite tour route and inform us of your travel dates, number of companions, and personalized preferences. No payment is required at this stage.

  • Step 2: Professional custom plan: Within 0.5 to 24 hours, our dedicated travel consultant will contact you to tailor an exclusive itinerary and provide professional travel advice.

  • Step 3: Confirm itinerary and pay deposit: If you are satisfied with the plan, you can complete the booking and pay a deposit to lock in all travel service resources including vehicles, guides, and hotels.

  • Step 4: Seamless communication throughout: You can contact your dedicated consultant at any time before the trip to adjust the itinerary, ask questions, or make special requests.

• How to extend your China trip? The above itinerary is just an example, and most travelers choose this route. If you wish to extend your trip, please choose a private custom tour and simply tell us your favorite destinations and desired activities. Our professional travel consultants will redesign the itinerary for you and your team at the best price.

• Tour Transportation You will travel to various scenic spots in the city via private vehicle. The vehicles we choose are spacious, comfortable, and equipped with air conditioning, driven by experienced drivers. For transportation between cities, we typically choose domestic flights (economy class) or high-speed rail (second class, usually under 6 hours). Local guides and drivers will meet you at the airport/train station and escort you to your hotel.

Custom Tour Accommodation Standards

During your trip in China, ensuring sufficient sleep every day is very important. This route is a private custom tour, and accommodation is not included in the tour fee, but we can provide booking services for you under the following standards:

• Room Type: Standard twin room (twin beds) for basic room types; natural single rooms (king bed rooms) are not guaranteed. Children without a bed do not include breakfast.

• Location Standard: We carefully select hotels with prime locations in each destination, adjacent to commercial streets or tourist attractions.

• Quality Assurance: We maintain long-term cooperative relationships with these hotels to ensure they meet comfortable sleeping standards.

• Facilities & Services: All booked hotels are equipped with windows, air conditioning, hot water, showers, and Wi-Fi. Hotel staff can communicate in English and are committed to providing quality service, and you can contact the front desk for assistance at any time.

• Note: Hotel booking services incur additional charges, and actual prices are subject to real-time reservation rates. If you need to upgrade your room type (such as king rooms, suites, etc.), please let us know so we can check prices and arrange it for you.

Itinerary Suitability Description

• Crowd Suitability: Elderly / family groups can adjust long-distance bus segmented stops for rest, shorten long-distance climbing items, and increase leisure sightseeing experiences; outdoor enthusiasts can increase canyon hiking duration.

• Duration Extension: Can add visits to Luoyang, Dunhuang, Yunnan, Qingdao, and other destinations as needed, with corresponding cross-city transportation duration and transfer plans added synchronously.

• Dietary Suitability: Advance notice of vegetarian, halal, allergy, or other dietary requirements allows the guide to plan and recommend corresponding dining districts in advance, with rest stop recommendations along long-distance drives.