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18 Days Explore Southwest China and Shangri-La
Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-la, Shanghai
Tour Code: SH-CVV-056
Tour Features:

  • A complete vision of the cultural diversity of the country
  • The most picturesque and spectacular landscapes of southwest China
  • Explore the ancient cities of Dali and Lijiang, home to the Bai and Naxi ethnic minorities
  • Visit the mysterious and legendary region of Shangri-La
  • Enjoy nature and venture outdoors

Price From:
$3467.00
$3467.00
Detailed itinerary
Meal: Not included
Referenced hotel: Citadines Ritan Service Apartment ★★★★

When you arrive in China's capital, Beijing, your tour guide will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. After completing hotel check-in, the rest of the day will be free for you.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Reference hotel: Citadines Ritan Service Apartment ★★★★

Our guide will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby to begin exploring the historic city of Beijing. First, we will visit Tian'anmen Square, the largest in the world, which has been the scene of numerous political and historical events. You will cross the square and visit the Forbidden City, the largest and most complete imperial palace in the world, which was the residence of the emperors.

We will have lunch at a local restaurant with culinary delights. After lunch, we will tour the Beijing Hutongs, alleys built during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, filled with houses around the Hutongs, where residents lead a traditional life. Then, we will head to Jingshan Park, where from the top of Coal Hill you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the Forbidden City. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to taste Chinese tea at the China Tea House.

On the way back to the hotel, you can choose to plan a visit to a night show or enjoy a delicious Beijing Lacquered Duck (optional extra service), and ask the guide about other night activities.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Referenced hotel: Citadines Ritan Service Apartment ★★★★

Our guide will be waiting for you at the hotel lobby and today you will leave for Mutianyu Great Wall by private car to explore the Great Wall. The Great Wall runs through six provinces and one autonomous region in northern China, and the Mutianyu section is the most popular with foreign tourists. If you prefer not to walk to the Wall, you can choose to take the cable car to tour it.

At noon, you will enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant, where you can try the delicious local cuisine. After lunch, you will return to Beijing city. On the way back, you will have the opportunity to visit the exterior of the Beijing National Stadium (Bird's Nest) and the National Aquatics Center (Water Cube), two impressive structures built for the Beijing Olympic Games. Then, you can visit the China Pearl Museum, where you will find high-quality pearls.

Back to the hotel, you can plan evening activities such as massages and bars on Houhai Street.

Meals: Breakfast

Referenced hotel: Somerset Xindicheng Xi’an ★★★★

Our guide will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby. Please prepare your luggage and put it in the private vehicle, because after visiting the tourist attraction today, we will take you to the railway station to take the high-speed train to Xi'an.

Today you will visit the latest tourist attraction in Beijing, the Temple of Heaven, where emperors used to pray for good harvests. It is the largest structure in China dedicated to celestial sacrifice. In the morning, local Beijing residents practice tai chi and dance at the Temple of Heaven Square.

After the visit, you will be transferred to Beijing train station to take the high-speed train to Xi'an. Your guide in Xi'an will be waiting for you at the train station and will take you to the hotel. Before leaving Beijing, you can buy some packed food as lunch on the train.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Referenced hotel: Somerset Xindicheng Xi‘an ★★★★

Our guide will wait for you in the hotel lobby to begin the tour of the ancient city.

First we will visit the Terracotta Warriors, one of the most important archaeological finds in the world. Here you will find soldiers, horses and chariots arranged in battle formation. A golf cart will be arranged for your convenience while you admire the spectacular view of the Terracotta Warriors. You will have the opportunity to experience the process of making "terracotta figures" at a nearby factory and can take home a figure made by yourself as a special souvenir.

We will have lunch at a nearby restaurant that offers delicious local dishes. In the afternoon, we will visit the Bell Tower, the largest and best preserved in China in terms of structure and shape. We will then head to the Muslim Quarter, where Xi'an's Muslim community lives. Here you will find numerous traditional restaurants and a lively atmosphere. You will have the opportunity to taste authentic Muslim food and learn about their lifestyle.

Then we will return to the hotel. On the way back, we can arrange optional evening activities such as Tang Dynasty dance show with dinner.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Referenced hotel: Guilin Bravo Hotel ★★★★



You will have enough time to pack and check out. Our guide will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby and before heading to Shanghai, you will take a leisure tour in Xi'an. You will visit the Ancient City Wall, one of the best preserved ancient walls in Chinese cities. You can choose between riding a bicycle or taking a golf cart to tour the wall. Next, you will visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, where a traditional and ancient Chinese shadow show will be presented.



You will enjoy a special lunch at a local restaurant, tasting a feast of Chinese dumplings. After lunch, you will drive to Xi'an Airport. Along the way, you will visit the Hanyang Mausoleum, the largest underground museum of the imperial cemetery of the Han Dynasty in China.


You will then take a flight to Guilin, where our guide will be waiting for you at the airport and will accompany you to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Referenced hotel: Guilin Bravo Hotel ★★★★

Our guide will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby to begin the Li River Cruise excursion. You will enjoy a beautiful tour on the Cruise along the Li River (about 4 hours from Guilin to Yangshuo). On the cruise, you'll marvel at landscapes straight out of a fairy tale as you wind your way to Yangshuo. You can relax on the deck soaking up the sun or sit back and appreciate the beautiful karst landscapes through the windows. The cruise also includes a delicious lunch.

Upon disembarking, you will head to Yangshuo West Street, known for its many shops, restaurants and bars, it is one of the oldest streets in Yangshuo with more than 1400 years of history. Today, it has become a harmonious place that fuses eastern and western culture.

After the visit to Yangshuo is over, you will return to Guilin by private vehicle. In Guilin, you will have the opportunity to visit the Guangxi Pearl Museum, where high-quality pearls are displayed.

After the museum visit, we will escort you back to your hotel. You can ask the guide about the evening activities available.

Meals: Breakfast
Referenced hotel: Jinjiang Hotel ★★★★

Today you will take a plane to the city of Kunming. Before leaving Guilin, you can take a walk around your hotel to learn more about this beautiful city. The Kunming guide will meet you at the airport and take you to the hotel so you can check-in.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Referenced hotel: Jinjiang Hotel ★★★★

Our guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and accompany you to visit the sights of the Spring City today.

This morning, you will enjoy a leisurely stroll through Green Lake Park, a peaceful public park. Then, you'll head straight to the Flower and Bird Market, Kunming's largest and most exciting market, where you can find antiques, jewelry, and other crafts. Plus, it's a perfect place to get to know the local lifestyle and be entertained.

Lunch will consist of local culinary delights. After lunch, you will visit the Stone Forest, considered the First Wonder of the World and with a typical karst formation. The magnificent, strange and rugged landscapes of the Stone Forest create countless fascinating sights, each showcasing diverse rock formations.

At the end of today's last activity, you will be taken back to your hotel. You can also ask the guide for suggestions for evening activities, such as witnessing the Yunnan Impression show.

Al terminar la última actividad de hoy, lo llevarán de vuelta a su hotel. También puede pedir sugerencias al guía para actividades nocturnas, como presenciar el espectáculo de la Impresión de Yunnan.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Referenced hotel: Gurong Hotel ★★★★

Our guide will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby and will accompany you to the train station. Dali guide will meet you at the train station. Dali is very famous for Xiaguan wind, Shangguan flowers, Mount Cang snow and Erhai moon.

First of all, we will visit the Three Pagodas, which have a unique, elegant, balanced and majestic style, characteristic of ancient Chinese Buddhist architecture. Next, you will explore Dali Ancient City, which is unlike any other city in China and features traditional Bai ethnic houses.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Referenced hotel: Gurong Hotel ★★★★

In the morning, our guide will wait for you at the hotel lobby and begin the exploration of Dali city.

First, we will make a brief visit to the residences of the Bai ethnic group in Xizhou, a city famous for its Bai culture. The old residences and streets are well preserved, so visitors can still find traces of their former glory. Then, you will enjoy a boat ride on Erhai Lake, known as the "pearl on the plateau" due to its beautiful landscapes formed by a geological fault.

At noon, you will enjoy delicious Bai ethnic food for lunch. After lunch, you will spend the afternoon at Cangshan Mountain. A cable car ride will be arranged to Jade Belt Gallery Street. You can walk through Cangshan Mountain and visit Taoist temples, enjoying the lush mountain vegetation. On clear days, the clear water of Erhai Lake and the snow on Cang Mountain complement each other to form a beautiful landscape.

Finally, you will return to the hotel to rest. We recommend that in the evening you visit the bars in the old town, especially the Bad Monkey Bar.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Referenced hotel: Palace Hotel ★★★★

Today your itinerary in Dali concludes. We will take you to Dali Railway Station to take the high-speed train to Lijiang, which is an ideal destination for nature lovers.

Lijiang Ancient Town has numerous historical sites and is one of the best preserved ancient cities in China. We will provide you with a map of the Ancient City so you can explore it further. We recommend you visit Sifang Square and Lion Mountain to get a panoramic view of Lijiang Ancient Town.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Referenced hotel: Palace Hotel ★★★★


Our guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and begin today's tour.

First, we will head towards Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and take the cable car to ascend. You can also choose to hike to the summit at 4,680 meters above sea level, or simply take a walk through Glacier Park and enjoy the sacred mountain scenery.



Lunch will be served in the nearby Baisha village near the snow mountain, where you will enjoy authentic and delicious local food.

In the afternoon, we will visit Yufeng Temple. This temple displays a distinctive style and fusion of the traditions of Han Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Taoism and the local Dongba religion of the Naxi. The temple has three courtyards and a famous Camellia tree that is more than 500 years old. Then, we will visit the Baisha Mural Paintings, the birthplace of the Naxi culture and former capital of the Naxi Kingdom.


On the way back to Lijiang, we will make a brief stop at Heilongtan Park, a perfect place to capture photographs of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and enjoy the reflection in the picturesque pond.

Finally, you will be transferred back to your hotel to rest.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Referenced hotel: Zhaxidele Hotel ★★★★

Our guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and be ready to depart for Shangri-La by private vehicle.

Along the way, you will have the opportunity to visit the Tiger Leaping Gorge, which is a canyon on the Yangtze River that can be divided into three parts: upper, middle and lower. This canyon winds for 25 kilometers and is one of the deepest canyons in the world. At its narrowest part, it is only 30 meters, which led to the name of the canyon, as it is believed that a tiger could jump over it.

After enjoying a hearty lunch, we will continue by vehicle to Shangri-La.

In the afternoon, you will explore the Ancient City of Dukezong, which is the largest and best preserved Tibetan city among the 147 Tibetan counties in China. It is also the site of the largest ancient Tibetan community. As one of the oldest cities in the region, it is also known as the "gateway of Shangri-La." After the visit to the ancient city, you will be transferred back to the hotel. You'll also have the opportunity to take part in some local activities in the evening, such as dancing around a bonfire with the residents.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Referenced hotel: Zhaxidele Hotel ★★★★

Our guide will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby to begin exploring the lost horizon at Shangri-La.

First of all, we will go to Songzanlin Monastery, the largest in Yunnan province, with an area of 30 hectares, which looks like a small Kumbum monastery. It is located 5 kilometers from the city of Shangri-La. Today, Songzanlin has more than 700 monks and lamas.

You will enjoy lunch with Tibetan food. Then, we will visit Pudacuo National Park, the first national park on the Chinese mainland. Bitahai Lake and Shuduhu Lake are the two main parts of the park. In addition to these two lakes, the park also has forests, swamps, canyons and alpine meadows.

After returning to the hotel, you can rest. We recommend that you attend the Shangri-La Folk Dance and Dream Show in the evening.

Meals:Breakfast
Referenced hotel: SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai Bund ★★★★

Today you are about to leave this beautiful place and take a plane to Shanghai. Our guide will accompany you to Shangri-La airport. The Shanghai guide will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel in Shanghai.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Referenced hotel: SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai Bund ★★★★

Our guide will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby to begin exploring the modern Chinese city.

First, you will visit Shikumen, which showcases the traditional Shanghai architectural style that combines Western and Chinese elements and first appeared in the 1860s.

Next, you will visit Yuyuan Garden, a classical Chinese garden located in the center of the city, built during the Ming Dynasty between 1559 and 1577.

You will enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant, where you can try delicious and authentic local food.

After lunch, you will continue with the excursion. You will first visit Shanghai Old Street, the oldest shopping street in the city, where you can find special souvenirs and buy silk products at the Silk Museum. Then, take a leisurely stroll along the Bund, famous for its "World Architecture Exhibition." On the other side of the Bund is the Oriental Pearl Tower.

Next, you'll head to Lujiazui, formerly known as "Lokatse" due to local pronunciation, a peninsula formed by a bend of the Huangpu River. Since the early 1990s, Lujiazui has been developed as Shanghai's new financial district. Here you will find the Shanghai Tower, the tallest building in the world at 492 meters high, from where you can enjoy stunning views.

Finally, you will return to the hotel. On the way back, you can plan to attend an acrobatic show at night, especially the "ERA" show, one of the most popular night shows in Shanghai.

Meals: Breakfast

Today we will take you to the airport. Before going to the airport, you have free time to do whatever you want according to your schedule. If you are interested, we can arrange your transportation to Pudong Airport by maglev train, or we will take you directly to the airport by private vehicle.

Price per person (USD)
Number of Travelers
Mar.- Nov.
Dec.- Feb.
2 - 5 persons
$4500
$3799
6 - 9 persons
$3900
$3467

Price include:
  • ☆ Private vehicle transfer service between airport or train station, travel attractions and hotels;
  • ☆ Professional licensed English speaking guide and driver service;
  • ☆ Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast included;
  • ☆ All entrance costs to specified attractions;
  • ☆ Meals mentioned in the itinerary.
Price exclude:
  • ☆ International train or flight tickets;
  • ☆ Tips for your guide and driver at your discretion;
  • ☆ China entry visa costs;
  • ☆ Personal expenses;
  • ☆ Optional tours, meals, activities and services;
  • ☆ Traveler/personal accident insurance in China.
Remarks:
  • Prices are valid from March 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025, except during Chinese public holidays, local fairs or events.
  • Travel guide service in English is available in all destinations in China. We also provide travel guides in other languages if you request. Be noticed that non-English guides may only available major tourism cities like Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Luoyang and Hong Kong.
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