China Highlights by Rail and Air, 16 Days

This 16-day private tour covers Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Guilin, Longsheng, Yangshuo, Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Shanghai. It combines major historic sites, city walks, river and mountain scenery, and selected rail and flight connections across China. Start in Beijing with Tian’anmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, and the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Continue to Xi'an for the Terracotta Warriors, then to Chengdu for the panda centre and time in the city. The journey then shifts to southern China for Guilin, Longsheng, and Yangshuo, with the Li River, rice terraces, and countryside views. Finish with Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Shanghai, where tea villages, classical gardens, water towns, and modern city landmarks round out the route. This program includes private transfers, guided sightseeing on the listed days, selected meals, and domestic transport between cities as outlined in the itinerary.