A Journey of Imperial Legacy & Li River Ink Landscapes

All five major characteristic cities are covered

Explore in one visit the ancient imperial capital, the prosperous Tang-era city, Tianfu Rongcheng (the Land of Abundance), karst landscapes, and modern water towns of Jiangnan – offering a rich variety of unique scenic experiences.

Rich immersive folk custom experiences

Hutong dumpling making, Sichuan Opera face-changing, live performance of "DIY Terracotta Army clay figurines in Xi'an", cooking of Yangshuo beer fish and rubbing, tie-dyeing and pottery art, experience local life up close.

Each city has its own unique way of preparing local cuisine.

Beijing Roast Duck, Tang Palace Banquet, authentic Sichuan cuisine and Shanghai local cuisine - enjoy a one-stop taste of flavors from both the north and the south.

Travel with peace of mind and enjoy a relaxed pace of sightseeing

Flexible connection of high-speed rail flights, leisurely tour of core scenic spots throughout the day, and full airport pick-up and drop-off services.

Day 1 Beijing

Route: Arrive in Beijing, airport pick-up, Go to the hotel to rest

Schedule Introduction：According to the arrival time of the flight, we offer a dedicated airport pick-up service. You can settle into the hotel to rest and adjust your travel state, conserve energy for the subsequent visit to the imperial city, and start your journey to the ancient capital of China.

Day 2 Beijing｜Royal Gardens + The clash of ancient and modern trends

Route: Summer Palace,The Temple of Heaven, Sanlitun

Schedule Introduction：In the morning, we toured the Summer Palace—a premier imperial landscape garden where the Long Corridor, Fragrance Pavilion, and Kunming Lake exemplify classical garden aesthetics.

Next, we visited the Temple of Heaven, the sacred site for imperial sacrifices to heaven and prayers for bountiful harvests, where the Blue-Tiled Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests showcases exquisite symmetrical architecture.

In the evening, we headed to Sanlitun, Beijing's trendy embassy district where Eastern and Western styles blend harmoniously, offering a glimpse into the city's vibrant modern life.

Day 3 Beijing｜The majestic Great Wall + an Olympic landmark

Route: Mutianyu Great Wall, Bird’s Nest & Water Cube

Schedule Introduction：At the Mutianyu section of the Ming Great Wall, the structure remains remarkably well-preserved with expansive vistas; tiered watchtowers stretch continuously along the wall. Visitors can easily ascend via cable cars or slides to enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains resembling a giant dragon.

In the evening, one may visit the Olympic Park to photograph this iconic landmark of the 2008 dual Olympics—the Bird's Nest featuring interlocking steel frameworks and the Water Cube with its bubble membrane architecture, both showcasing exceptional modern design.

Day 4 Beijing｜Folk Culture Experience in the Core Alleys of the Imperial City

Route: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, XixingLong Street,Making dumplings in the old Beijing hutongs（Replaceable selection）

Schedule Introduction：Start your morning by visiting Tiananmen Square to admire the city's grand central axis; explore the Forbidden City with its Ming-era palace architecture featuring red walls and yellow tiles, discovering imperial treasures and understanding millennia-old royal rituals;stroll through Xixinglong Old Street, immerse yourself in authentic hutongs and courtyards, learn to make dumplings firsthand, and experience authentic Beijing's daily life。

For dinner, experience the Beijing specialty - Beijing Roast Duck, and then take the night high-speed train to Xi 'an.

【Special Menu】Peking Duck dinner(Interspersed with one day's schedule)

【Special experience replacement】

Experience of making dumplings in the hutongs

Tea Culture and Incense Art

Beijing-style Handicrafts (Cloisonne/Rabbit God Clay Sculpture)；

Deeply experience the traditional culture of Beijing.

Day 5 Xi’an｜The ancient city walls and the culture of the prosperous Tang Dynasty

【Beijing to Xi’an】G357 08:10-12:31 (About4h21m)

Route: Xi 'an City Wall,Bell Tower,Drum Tower,Muslim Quarter,Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Schedule Introduction：Starting from ancient city wall. Visit the Bell and Drum Towers in the city center, walk into the Muslim quarter to taste local snacks and experience the local hustle and bustle. Head to the Great Wild Goose Pagoda, which is a landmark ancient pagoda for storing ancient Buddhist scriptures.

Enjoy the distinctive Tang Dynasty imperial banquet during the meal, recreating the aesthetic of imperial cuisine that has lasted for a thousand years.

Day 6 Xi’an｜A day of real historical scenes of the Qin and Tang Dynasties

Route: Terracotta Army of Emperor Qinshihuang,Huaqing Palace,DIY clay figurines of Terracotta Warriors

Schedule Introduction：In the morning, we visited the Terracotta Army of Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum, one of the eight wonders of the world. The thousand-person military formation recreated the might of the Qin army, and the craftsmanship of the Pre-Qin period was spectacularly presented.

Visit Huaqing Palace, the Tang Imperial hot spring Palace, which preserves historical relics such as the bathing of imperial concubines and the Xi 'an Incident.

【Special Menu】Tang-style banquet, experience the culture of the prosperous Tang Dynasty(Interspersed with one day's schedule)

【Special experience】DIY clay figurines of Terracotta Warriors

【Optional Activity】

Performance of the Song of Everlasting Regret

Introduction：At night, watch the live-action dance drama "Song of Everlasting Regret" at Lishan. With mountains and waters as the backdrop and lake water as the stage, the lighting special effects interpret the love epic of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang and Yang Guifei in the prosperous Tang Dynasty.

Day 7 Chengdu｜Leisurely life in the bustling markets of Sichuan and Chongqing

【Xi’an to Chengdu】D191508:50-12:11（3h21m）

Route: Experience the covered bowl tea at the old tea house,Sichuan Opera face-changing（shufeng yayun tickets）, Jinli Ancient Street

Schedule Introduction：Slow down and feel the relaxed atmosphere of life in Chengdu. Enjoy traditional covered bowl tea in an old teahouse and watch the wonderful Sichuan Opera face-changing performance.

Strolling along Jinli Ancient Street at night, red lanterns are scattered in the streets and alleys of The Three Kingdoms culture, gathering Sichuan snacks and intangible cultural heritage handicrafts.

For dinner, enjoy authentic Sichuan cuisine that is spicy, fresh and fragrant, and unlock the unique Sichuan flavors of the eight major cuisines.

Day 8 Chengdu｜The Giant Panda and the Ancient Shu Civilization

Route: Giant Panda Base, Sanxingdui Museum, and stroll along Yulin Road

Schedule Introduction：Head to the panda base in the early morning and encounter the world's largest giant panda population. Watch the national treasure munching on bamboo shoots and playing in the bamboo forest, which is so cute and soothing.Entering the Sanxingdui Museum, the unearthed bronze divine tree and the wide-eyed mask lift the veil of the mysterious ancient Shu civilization.

Strolling along Yulin Road, the streets are lined with local small shops, creating a laid-back and down-to-earth atmosphere.

【Special Menu】The eight major cuisines - Sichuan cuisine

【Special experience】Sichuan Opera face-changing performance

Day 9 Guilin｜Urban landscape landmark

【Chengdu ✈ Guilin】CA266907:55-09:45（1h50m）

Route: Elephant Trunk Hill, Guihai Qinglan, Zhengyang Pedestrian Street, Sun & Moon Twin Towers

Schedule Introduction：Upon arriving in Guilin, first visit the city's landmark, Elephant Trunk Hill. The mountain by the Li River resembles a drinking elephant and is a symbol of Guilin's landscape. Stroll along the serene lakeside park in Guihai Qinglan. Explore Zhengyang Pedestrian Street to discover the snacks of northern Guangxi.

When it gets dark, watch the lights of the Sun and Moon Twin Towers reflected on the lake surface and enjoy the beautiful scene of the lights of the Sun and Moon Twin Towers reflected on the lake.

Day 10 Guilin｜The Li River and the rural scenery of Yangshuo

Route: 3/4-star Li River Cruise, Yulong River bamboo raft, Ten-Mile Gallery, Yangshuo West Street

Schedule Introduction：Take a boat tour along the Li River, with continuous green mountains on both banks. This is the location where the back of the 20-yuan RMB note was taken. Take a bamboo raft to drift along the Yulong River and pass through the peaceful countryside. Walking through the ten-mile Gallery, one is greeted by continuous mountain, water and rural scenery.

When strolling along West Street in Yangshuo at night, you can find all kinds of shops and small leisure stores along the street.

Day 11 Guilin｜Landscape viewing and intangible cultural heritage folk customs

Schedule:Xianggong Mountain → Yinzi Rock → Ruyi Peak → Dongli Ancient Village · Intangible Cultural Heritage Center

Schedule Introduction：Climb Xianggong Mountain in the early morning and overlook the meandering bend of the Li River from the top. It is an excellent spot for sunrise and landscape photography. Visit the Silver Cave, where the stalactites are crystal clear and the lights are fantastical. Reaching the summit of Ruyi Peak Cableway, one can overlook the entire Yangshuo Peak Forest. Entering Dongli Ancient Village, traditional northern Guangxi residences are well-preserved. You can make beer fish by yourself, experience intangible cultural heritage handicrafts such as rubbing, tie-dyeing and pottery, and deeply feel the local culture of northern Guangxi.

【Special experience】cooking class (Beer Fish/Local cuisine）

【Optional Activity】

Intangible cultural heritage handicrafts from Dongli Ancient Village(Graphite Rubbing, Tie-dyeing, Pottery)

Day 12 Shanghai｜Water town Ancient Town Enters the City.

【Guilin ✈ Shanghai】FM936814:30-16:50（2h05m）

Route: Upon arrival at Shanghai Airport, we will be picked up and taken to the hotel for rest!

Schedule Introduction：Free Trade Arrangements

Day 13 Shanghai｜A panoramic view of the ancient and modern landmarks of the Magic City

Route: Lujiazui (Oriental Pearl、Shanghai Tower）, North Bund, Yu Garden, Town God's Temple, World Architecture

Schedule Introduction：During the day, head to Lujiazui, the financial heart of Shanghai, and ascend the Shanghai Tower for a panoramic view of the city; the Oriental Pearl Tower stands as a testament to Shanghai's development. Across the river from the North Bund lies Lujiazui, perfect for capturing stunning photos that showcase both banks together.

In the evening, visit the City God Temple in Yu Garden. The classical garden of Jiangnan is paired with a century-old snack market. Wandering through the Bund's architectural complex of various countries, century-old European-style buildings are lined up along the Huangpu River. The night view is ablaze with lights, fully showcasing the century-old charm of Shanghai.

【Special Menu】Shanghai Local Cuisine

Day 14 Shanghai｜The Shanghai-style charm of Wutong Road

Route: Shanxi North Road, Xinhua Roadt, No. 8 Hengshan Roadt, Yongjia Road

Schedule Introduction：A deep exploration of the Wutong District in Hengfu, Shanghai, reveals that Xinhua Road, Yongjia Road and Hengshan Road are dotted with old Western-style houses and Wutong trees. Artistic small shops and historical residences are scattered here and there, creating a strong artistic atmosphere of the Shanghai style.

During the meal, savor the authentic Shanghai local cuisine with thick and rich sauces, and experience the unique culinary characteristics of Jiangnan Shanghai.

【The following alternative options can be made for the itinerary of the day】

Independent travel (No driver or guide service will be arranged on the day. Travel is at your own expense throughout the journey.)

Disney Theme Park (Only pick-up and drop-off service is arranged on the day, suitable for families with children)

Day 15 Shanghai ✈ Destination｜The return journey comes to an end

Route:After the rest on the day, Pick up the passenger according to the flight schedule.This wonderful trip to China comes to an end!

Schedule Introduction：Upon completion of the day's arrangements, we will promptly escort you to Shanghai Airport according to your flight schedule. This concludes your 25-day China journey.