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Night view of Hong Kong skyline with a junk boat.

Beijing to Shanghai

13days from $9,795 per person

Terracotta warrior and horse statues.
The Great Wall of China winding through hills.
Cityscape with skyscrapers and highway at dusk.
Traditional Chinese garden with a bridge.
A panda bear climbs a tree trunk.
Ornate Chinese temple gate with lions.
River winding through green mountains.
A pagoda surrounded by cherry blossoms.
Night view of a Chinese street.
Ornate roof of a Chinese temple.
Aerial view of a Chinese town with a lake.

INCLUDED WITH EVERY LUXURY TAILOR MADE JOURNEY

  • One-of-a-Kind Itinerary Designed for You
  • Hand-Selected Luxury Accommodations
  • Exclusive Insider-Access Opportunities and Inspiring Sightseeing
  • English Speaking Local Guides
  • Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
  • Full Breskfast Daly
  • Entrance Fees and Taxes
  • 24/7 ARK On-Call Support
Map of China with travel route.

Travel with your private party on this Luxury Tailor Made journey, departing when you choose and with expert local guides leading the way; you can even customize the itinerary to your interests.

Embark on an immersive journey revealing China's enduring icons, including a remarkably preserved section of the Great Wall, the mysterious Terra Cotta Warriors and the furry pandas of Chengdu. Continue southeast to cruise along the towering banks of the Li River and then northeast to experience cosmopolitan Shanghai.

ILT & A&K Advantages

  • Experience a vast array of China's local flavors, exploring Beijing's celebrated landmarks, Xian's archaeological treasures, and Shanghai's captivating contrast of old and new
  • Enjoy three unforgettable days of exploration in Beijing, taking a thrilling pedicab ride through winding neighborhood lanes and strolling a remote section of the Great Wall
  • Take in Xian's incomparable Terra Cotta Warriors and explore the city's vibrant Muslim Quarter
  • Encounter China's iconic ambassadors at the Chengdu Panda Breeding & Research Center
  • Explore the natural wonders of Guilin and Yangshuo, and enjoy a tranquil cruise down the Li River
  • Discover the many sides of cosmopolitan Shanghai, from its historic water town of Zhujiajiao, to skyline views from the Shanghai Observation Tower

Itinerary at a Glance

DAY 1

ARRIVE BEIJING, CHINA

DAY 1

DAY 2

BEIJING | THE GREAT WALL & SUMMER PLACE

DAY 2

DAY 3

BEIJING | FROM MING DYNASTY TO MODERN DAY

DAY 3

DAY 4

XIAN | ARTIFACTS OF A LOST EMPIRE

DAY 4

DAY 5

XIAN | THE TERRA COTTA WARRIORS

DAY 5

DAY 6

CHENGDU | A TASTE OF SICHUAN PROVINCE

DAY 6

DAY 7

CHENGDU | ENCOUNTERING THE ENDANGERED PANDA

DAY 7

DAY 8

GUILIN | DRAMATIC LANDSCAPES

DAY 8

DAY 9

GUILIN | CRUISING THE LI RIVER

DAY 9

DAY 10

SHANGHAI | PORT CITY TO THE WORLD

DAY 10

DAY 11

SHANGHAI | MARKETS, GARDENS & TEA HOUSES

DAY 11

DAY 12

SHANGHAI | EVOLUTION OF AN EASTERN ICON

DAY 12

DAY 13

DEPART SHANGHAI

DAY 13
Woman in white and red traditional Chinese dress.
Illuminated Forbidden City Palace at night.
Ming Dynasty poster with two figures.
A giant panda eating bamboo in a forest.
Giant panda eating bamboo shoots.
Two pandas cuddling together, close up.
Cargo ship docked at a busy port.
Steel structure greenhouse with pink flowers.
White bridge in a lush garden.
Traditional Chinese building at night.
Traditional Chinese temple with golden roof.
Chinese pagoda with red roof and green tiles.
Traditional Chinese architecture with people visiting.
Golden Terracotta warrior among grey ones.
Terracotta army of ancient warriors.
Red fence at a Buddhist temple in China.
Golden lion statue outside a red building.
Modern skyscrapers in a city at dusk.
Modern cityscape with tall buildings.
Tall tower in a cityscape of skyscrapers.
The Great Wall of China in a foggy landscape.
The Great Wall of China winding through mountains.
River flowing through a mountain valley.
The Great Wall of China at sunset.
Man rowing boat in Li River, China.
Karst mountains reflected in a lake.
Illuminated Chinese pagoda at night.
Golden roofed temple complex in China.
Traditional Chinese temple with green roof.
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