Beijing · 4 Days
Beijing
Why you'll love this trip
- Follow a customisable private route through Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin, Yangshuo and Shanghai with English-speaking guides.
- See China’s essential contrasts, from imperial palaces and the Great Wall to karst rivers and Shanghai’s skyline.
- Travel from Beijing to Xi’an by smooth high-speed train, with domestic flights connecting the southern and eastern cities.
- Slow pace in Guilin and Yangshuo with rice terraces, a Li River cruise and countryside scenery.
- Enjoy flexible planning, reference hotel options and 24/7 English support from lyriktrip throughout the journey.
Beijing · 4 Days
Beijing
Xi'an · 2 Days
Xi'an
Guilin · 1 Day
Guilin
Yangshuo · 1 Day
Yangshuo
Shanghai · 4 Days
Shanghai
01.Imperial Echoes — Beijing
Palaces, Lanes and Ancient Walls
Beijing
4Days · Beijing
Beijing opens the journey with imperial scale, ceremonial spaces, traditional neighborhoods and the Great Wall, giving first-time visitors a strong historical foundation.
Imperial Opening
Tiananmen, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and the Great Wall start the classic route.Wall Experience
Mutianyu Great Wall brings watchtowers, ridges, and easier access.Neighborhood Touch
Hutongs or courtyard time make the capital feel lived-in.
High-speed Rail Transfer
02.Ancient Origins — Xi’an
Warriors, Walls and Food Streets
Xi'an
2Days · Xi'an
Xi’an connects travelers to the starting point of China’s first empire, offering a tactile mix of archaeological memory, old-city architecture and food culture.
Terracotta Anchor
Terracotta Warriors carry Xi'an's role in the route.Old Capital Layer
City wall, pagoda, and Muslim Quarter add history beyond the pits.Street Flavor
Noodles and skewers keep the evening informal.
Airport transfer
03.Painted Landscapes — Guilin & Yangshuo
Terraces, Rivers and Karst Villages
Guilin
1Day · Guilin
Guilin introduces southern China’s iconic karst scenery, using the city as a base for mountain landscapes, river journeys and access to Longji Rice Terraces.
Karst Start
Reed Flute Cave and city scenery introduce Guilin's limestone landscape.River Connection
Li River cruise links Guilin to Yangshuo through classic peak views.Soft Pace
Keep cave, river, and transfer timing relaxed.
Private transferpaced for arrival
Yangshuo
1Day · Yangshuo
Yangshuo gives the journey a softer rural pause, with countryside lanes, karst backdrops and village scenery that contrast with China’s larger cities.
Countryside Chapter
Yulong River, fields, villages, and karst peaks slow the route down.Flexible Exploring
Yangshuo countryside can be done by bike, car, scooter, or walking.Local Rhythm
Markets, cafes, and rural roads add a lighter day.
Private transferpaced for arrival
04.Urban Pulse — Shanghai
Riverfront Heritage, Modern Skyline
Shanghai
4Days · Shanghai
Shanghai ends your trip in modern China, blending 1920s architecture with contemporary energy and flexible city exploration.
Final Contrast
Yu Garden, the Bund, and Pudong skyline close the route with old-new Shanghai.Skyline Moment
The Bund is the clearest finale.Custom Time
Art, shopping, food, or museum visits can fill the final half-day.
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