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First-China essential · 11 Days / 10 Nights
Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu & Shanghai Private Tour
A privately guided first journey through imperial Beijing, historic Xi'an, Chengdu's pandas and contemporary Shanghai.
FromUS$4,290per person · based on 4 guests travelling privately
Why choose this journey
What makes this journey different.
The Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, giant pandas and Shanghai, connected with private support across eleven balanced days.
- 01A quieter Great Wall section with private timing
- 02Terracotta Warriors with historical interpretation
- 03Pandas when they are most active
What you will actually experience
The moments that make the journey yours.
Three concrete chapters, designed around the way you want to travel.
Culture
The Great Wall at a considered hour
Visit Mutianyu with the start time, cable-car plan and walking section shaped around weather, crowds and your group's comfort.
First-time China
The Terracotta Warriors with context
A private guide connects the excavation pits to Qin history, craftsmanship and the wider story of Xi'an rather than leaving the site as a photo stop.
Family
Pandas before the day gets busy
Plan an early Chengdu Panda Base visit around seasonal conditions and the animals' more active morning hours, with honest guidance on walking and crowds.
How we handle the details
Clear planning. Accountable delivery.
For families
Different interests stay engagedHistory, wildlife, food and modern city life create natural variety.
For confidence
Transitions are managedStation, airport, luggage and local arrival details are planned together.
See the service details
Each city has a clear role in the journey. Beijing establishes imperial scale, Xi'an gives history depth, Chengdu changes the rhythm through pandas and food, and Shanghai brings the route into the present.
This is a starting framework, not a fixed group departure. We adjust the route when your international flights, mobility, dietary needs or preferred pace require it.
Journey at a glance
Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu & Shanghai, privately.
11 Days / 10 Nights with private guiding, considered pacing and selected 4- and 5-star hotels.
01BeijingDays 1-4
02Xi'anDays 4-6
03ChengduDays 6-8
04ShanghaiDays 8-11
- Ideal for
- Couples, families and older parents
- Pace
- Balanced, adjustable
- Travel style
- Private guides · private transfers
- Hotels
- Selected 4- and 5-star hotels
Licensed China operator since 2018. No forced shopping. Personal replies within 24 hours.Licensed · Since 2018 · No shopping · 24h reply
Day by day
Your day-by-day itinerary.
Open a day to see the experience, transfers, meals and hotel plan.
Journey gallery
The journey, in photographs.
77 photographs
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Shanghai's towers and riverfront illuminated beneath a pink evening sky
Private service and price
What you are paying for.
A privately managed journey, selected stays and one China-based team responsible for the details from arrival to departure.
Your hotels
Selected 4- and 5-star hotels
Beijing, 3 nights · Xi'an, 2 nights · Chengdu, 2 nights · Shanghai, 3 nights
- Private throughout. Guides and transfers are arranged for your party.
- Named before booking. Every hotel and room category is listed in your written proposal before you confirm.
- Support inside China. One accountable team coordinates every confirmed service.
Private journey from
US$4,290per person
Price shown per person · based on four guests travelling privately
Your dates, hotel preferences and travel style shape the final price.
Share your dates and group size. Personal reply normally within 24 hours; no booking or payment obligation.
Price basis and included services
Indicative starting price per person, based on four guests sharing two rooms outside peak holiday periods. Smaller parties may have a higher per-person price because private guide and vehicle costs are shared across fewer travelers.
Includes selected four- or five-star hotels, private guiding and vehicles on scheduled touring days, listed entrance tickets and confirmed domestic transport.
Your written proposal confirms the exact services and total before you book.
What's included
- Private itinerary design around your dates, travelers and preferred pace
- Hotels and daily breakfasts listed in the final written proposal
- Private airport, station and sightseeing transfers listed in the final proposal
- English-speaking local guide service as confirmed for each destination
- High-speed rail and domestic flight arrangements listed in the final proposal
- Attraction admission and required scenic-area transport listed in the final proposal
- Family, older-traveler, halal, vegetarian and allergy planning when requested in advance
- Local support before arrival and while traveling in China
- No forced shopping visits
What's not included
- International flights
- China visa costs or documentation services unless specifically stated
- Meals, drinks and optional experiences not listed in the final proposal
- Travel insurance, medical costs and personal expenses
- Gratuities unless stated in the final proposal
- Any service not confirmed in the final written proposal
Booking with confidence
Clear before you commit.
Your contract, payment schedule and cancellation terms are confirmed in writing.
Written confirmation
Your hotels, services, total and booking terms are confirmed before payment.
Payment schedule
Currency, initial payment and balance date are shown in your proposal.
Changes and cancellation
The applicable change and cancellation schedule is provided in writing.
Questions
Before you plan.
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