14 Days China Private Tour from Beijing with Shanghai

Arrive in Beijing and give yourself time to settle in before beginning the city’s historic sights. A gentle walk near your accommodation can introduce the streets and everyday rhythm without making arrival day feel like a sightseeing marathon.

Keep the evening flexible around your flight and energy level. The fuller visits begin tomorrow, when there is time to appreciate the city properly.

Begin at Tiananmen Square, then explore the Forbidden City’s grand halls and imperial history. Finish with a traditional rickshaw ride through Beijing’s hutongs, discovering courtyard homes and local life. Enjoy a relaxed pace, with time to rest and take in the city’s everyday charm.

Explore the Mutianyu Great Wall and its sweeping mountain views, then visit the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube to discover Beijing’s Olympic legacy. End with a leisurely stroll through the Summer Palace, enjoying its painted corridors, tranquil lake and imperial gardens.

Travel by high-speed train from Beijing to Xi’an, linking two ancient capitals. Relax, read or watch towns and fields pass by, gaining a sense of China’s vast landscapes.

On arrival, check into your hotel and unwind. If time and energy allow, enjoy a gentle stroll nearby before the next day’s explorations.

Discover Xi’an’s ancient history at the Terracotta Army, with time to appreciate both its scale and intricate details. Then return to the old city for a leisurely walk, experiencing everyday local life and balancing a morning of history with a relaxed afternoon.

Arrive in Chengdu and ease into its relaxed rhythm. Stroll through historic Kuanzhai Alley and pause for tea at a traditional teahouse. Then explore lively Chunxi Road, sample local snacks and snap a photo with the iconic climbing panda at IFS. As evening lights glow, savour the city’s blend of old-world charm and modern energy.

Start your morning at Chengdu’s panda base, watching giant pandas munch bamboo and play. Then explore Three Kingdoms history at Wuhou Shrine, among red walls and ancient cypresses. Finish with a stroll along Jinli Ancient Street, sampling Sichuan snacks and discovering traditional crafts as lanterns light up the evening.

Settle into a bamboo chair in People’s Park and savour traditional gaiwan tea amid cheerful conversation and leafy shade. Then enjoy a Sichuan opera face-changing show, where colourful masks transform in the flick of a fan. Together, these experiences capture Chengdu’s relaxed spirit and vibrant artistry.

Wander through Ciqikou Ancient Town, where stone lanes, teahouses and local snacks evoke old Chongqing. Watch the monorail pass through a building at Liziba, then glide across the Yangtze by cable car for sweeping river and city views. At dusk, visit Chongqing Eye and watch the city’s two rivers glow with lights—a romantic finale to the day.

Zhangjiajie is poetry in peaks and mist. Wulingyuan’s sandstone pillars rise through the morning haze, while Golden Whip Stream winds through birdsong-filled forests. On Tianmen Mountain, marvel at Heaven’s Gate and winding roads above a sea of clouds. Amid these sweeping landscapes, find a quiet sense of wonder and peace.

Explore Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, where birdsong fills the woods and towering peaks rise above lush greenery. Admire Tianzi Mountain’s mist-veiled pillars, then discover Yuanjiajie’s dramatic cliffs and deep valleys. Finish with a descent on the Bailong Elevator, gliding down the cliff face into the green landscape below.

After exploring Zhangjiajie, fly to Shanghai, China’s vibrant cosmopolitan metropolis, to discover the energy of modern China.

Discover Yu Garden’s elegant pavilions, rockeries and ponds, then wander through Shanghai Old Town for local snacks and traditional charm. Find a moment of tranquillity at the Jade Buddha Temple before exploring lively Nanjing Road. End at the Bund, where the river breeze and glittering skyline bring old and modern Shanghai together.

Your journey concludes with a transfer to the airport in Shanghai. We hope our service has made you feel at home in China, and that its landscapes, vibrant cities and friendly smiles leave you with treasured memories. Thank you for your trust and companionship. Wishing you a safe journey home—we look forward to welcoming you back to China for another adventure.