4 weeks in China is long enough to explore China's rich cultural and historical heritage, ancient sites, iconic landmarks, as well as some of the best natural beauty. You could also take the chance to experience different ethnic minorities' cultures and traditions and try a variety of cuisines.
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Best Places to Visit in a 4-week China Tour
To plan a 4-week tour in China, you could have 5–7 cities on your itinerary to experience the rich breadth of culture and history in this fascinating country. For most first-timers,Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Guilin, and Shanghaiare the top destinations in China, which would take you about 2 weeks to cover in reasonable depth.
For a further 2 weeks, you could add other places according to your interests, such as Yunnan for natural beauty, Tibet for roof-of-the-world culture and scenery, or northwest China including Xinjiang for the Silk Road.
- BeijingandXi'anwere capitals of many of the most significant dynasties, making them rich in historical and cultural relics, including many of China's top attractions — the Forbidden City, Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, and many more.
- Shanghaiis one of the biggest and most developed cities in China. You can see the collision of Republic-era rapid-rise and China's modernity in Shanghai.
- Guilinis the celebrated encapsulation of China's natural beauty, where you can also experience South China's countryside lifestyle.
Besides these top four cities, you may want to choose from these popular special interest destinations:Chengdu, Yunnan, Silk Road areas, Tibet, Huangshan, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Chongqing, the Yangtze, and more.
Chengdu, the hometown of pandas, is a must-visit place for panda lovers and is especially loved by families.
Yunnan, a beautiful place to experience Chinese minority life and culture, is where you can see breathtaking mountain-and-village views.
Tibetis the "holiest" place in China. It is also many travelers' dream or a bucket-list destinations, where you can see stunning plateau scenery and experience the striking reverence of Tibetan Buddhist culture.
Huangshan, Hangzhou, and Suzhouare close to Shanghai. You can easily take an hour's bullet train to explore the Yangtze Delta area's best scenery and culture. Below are three sample itineraries that all cover the star destinations in China (Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, Guilin, and Chengdu) plus other themed areas:
- 1. Exploration in Southwest China (Tibet and Yunnan scenery and culture)
- 2. Relaxation on the Yangtze (a charming cruise and delta-area delights)
- 3. Discovery West-to-East (enchanting Silk Road to cutting-edge Hong Kong)
For more places and trip ideas, contact our travel consultants who'lltailor-make a China tourfor you.
1. A Classic 4-Week China Tour Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
In this itinerary, we combine seven bucket-list destinations: Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Guilin, Tibet, Yunnan, and Shanghai. It is a tour that combines China's beautiful natural scenery with its long history and culture.You will see numerous iconic historical and cultural relics, such as the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors, and Potala Palace, as well as breathtaking landscapes including river-and-karst-hill views, snowy mountains, and plateau scenery.It is a classic itinerary for first-timers and families.
Days 1–4: Beijing
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花2天时间to visit the highlights indowntown Beijing, including the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace. Of the many cultural activities, we recommend a kung fu show or acrobatics show at night.
花的另一个day to explore theGreat Wall of China.If you would be traveling with kids or seniors, we suggest you visit a less-crowded and easy-walking section: Mutianyu.If hiking is your thing, we can arrange the favorite hikers' route from the Jinshanling section to Simatai section, where you could enjoy a beautiful sunset on a clear day. You can even have a romantic picnic dinner at the Great Wall with our special arrangements.
For an enchanting experience, you could try our Great Wall night tour at the Simatai section to experience romantic momentswhile the Great Wall is bathed in starlight. Simatai is the only section open at night.
If you are interested in authentic Beijinger life, we can arrange ahutong tour, when you can visit a local family and take a rickshaw ride, and wander around the community with local markets and parks.
Days 5–7: Xi'an
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Travelling with little warriors
Our stay in Xi'an was wonderful thanks to Jenny, our Guide. She showed and told us really interesting things and places. She helped us with some small things that we were looking for in the city. She helped a lot with our small kids. Definitely recommend. more
Jun 2023, XX
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Bucket list check off- Terracotta Warriors
Such a great time with our guide Ms. Melvin. Seeing the Terracotta Warriors in person was such a thrill after watching so many documentaries on the subject. Temples, palaces, wonderful restaurants. So impressed with our hotel accommodations esp. at Chengdu and Xian. It was an experience of a lifetime. Everyone was so kind and interested in us. An amazing time. Thank you so much, can't imagine how it could be better. more
Jun 2023, Pamela B
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Wonderful Xian Experience
Our trip to Xian was a comfortable and pleasant one, thanks to Jenny, our tour guide from China Highlights. We visited the Terracotta Warriors Museum on Day 2 of our trip to Xian which was a comfortable ride from the city. Lucky us, the crowd was considerably small that day (even on a Saturday) and with Jenny's expert navigation we got through the entrance pretty quickly. We even managed to take our photos without the crowd photo bombing. We had a simple but delicious lunch at the museum compound after about 1.5hr of touring the museum sites. It was rainy for most parts of our trip but when we got to the Ancient City Wall after the Terracotta Museum, the rain stopped and we had a nice cooling tour of the wall. The Terracotta and Ancient City Wall trip that day did not feel rushed. With Jenny's vast knowledge and clear explanation, we learned a lot about the terracotta and the history of the city in general. The remaining of our trip we did our own free and easy tour and visited some of the major attractions in Xian such as the exploring the Muslim Quarters food street, Xian Museum (the Small Goose Pagoda is in the same area), watched the musical fountain near the Big Goose Pagoda. more
Jun 2023, andaluciababe
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Hua Shan Tour
This is the third time I've arranged a trip with China Highlights during my work year in China: it's always an excellent service. This trip from Xi'an to Hua Mountain was the same: Mervyn is a fun and knowledgeable guide, and Vivi who helped to organize it was efficient and helpful. Definitely check them out if you want to arrange a trip somewhere in China: they take all the stress out of it and let you focus on the amazing scenery! more
May 2023, Paul
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An Amazing Day Trip
We had a wonderful time on our day trip with Jenny. We started out by visiting the Terracotta Warriors. Although there were crowds of people, Jenny knew just where to take us for good vantage points and was quick to supply detailed information about the excavation site. We then had a delicious lunch of Xi'an noodles and were off to the city wall. On the wall we took a short bicycle ride and just enjoyed seeing the city from a different perspective. We ended the day by wandering through the Muslim Quarter and seeing the Bell and Drum Towers. It was an amazing time. We just wished we had more than one day to visit the city. more
May 2023, Craig C
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Mervyn was an awesome tour guide
默文是一个很棒的导游!很好的教育ed on the history of Xi’an and all the places we went with her. She brought us to local restaurants to enjoy the wonderful varieties of Chinese food of the region. She was sure we were all taken care of, and was kind and even made sure we got on our connecting plane flight out of town. mount, Hua was great and she helped us to go up to the highest peak on the north first by cable car and walk down and exit by the other Cablecar on the south end. She took Many pictures of our group, and she was a true professional, as well as a caring person!! more
May 2023, Roger R
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Unforgettable
订了三天的行程与中国Highli在西安ghts and met the the wonderful Jenny who is a local. On the first day we went to visit the Terracotta Warriors and she expertly helped to navigate me to the best spots to take photos all while explaining the fascinating history and story behind this 8th wonder of the world. Jenny is a wealth of knowledge and also has an ability to sort of 'bring history to life' with her innate ability to explain things in a very engaging way while intersplicing cultural tidbits throughout which helped me to really understand and appreciate several aspects of Chinese history, culture, and thought on a much deeper and more profound level. We also went to a local factory that actually makes many of the replica Terracotta Warriors where I was able to meet the owner, a very kind man. He showed me the facility and then we sat down and showed the molding process involved in creating these replica warrior pieces from clay and then proceeded to demonstrate in making one. Was then handed a piece of unformed clay and was somehow able to make a small one myself (with a little help from him at the end) and keep this as a souvenir. So cool :) The remaining two days were spent visiting the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Shaanxi History Museum, the Hanyang Tomb, the Forest of Stele Museum, and the Muslim Quarter, all which were super interesting, especially the Shaanxi History Museum where Jenny explained the story and other fascinating facts behind many of the major artifacts/pieces/exhibits there. On the last day I asked if we could, instead of visiting a couple additional sites that were left remaining on the official itinerary, go to a good restaurant that served local/traditional Xi'an dishes that were popular with locals. We ended up going to a restaurant where we ate an absolutely delicious bowl Paomo (crumbled flatbread in mutton stew with lamb or beef) which turned out to be the most delicious meal of my entire trip there. What made it even more special was us sitting down together (Jenny, the driver, and me) and using our hands in the local traditional way to break apart the flatbread into small pieces before putting it into our respective soup bowls) before it was brought to the back to be cooked/seasoned in the meat stew/soup. It was the perfect ending to the three day tour :) Before departing, Jenny ended up recommending other places that I could check out on my own such as the Datang Everbright City at night (which turned out to be one of the most spectacular places I've ever visited in China, people so full of excitement and joy, very nice energy there). She is also quite 'dialed in' to the local culture, trends, and thoughts of the people in Xi'an and also China as a whole which made the entire trip very educational and illuminating. more
May 2023, Allen C
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Planning a trip to China (Beijing to Xi'an)
In preparing a plan to visit China (from Beijing to Xi'an), Carol, my trip advisor, has been very helpful in designing a customized tour for me. The plan includes all the details of the locations and activities reflecting the preferences I specified. Best of all, the cost is very reasonable. I highly recommend to contact Carol to discuss your trip to China. more
Apr 2023, Joseph K S Lai
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China Highlights Xian
We booked a booked through China Highlights. Jacob was our guide. He gave us a good informative history overview, and answered our questions about other historical questions. We enjoyed seeing the terracotta warriors, despite lot of people, Jacob prepared us for the crowd and didn’t loose us. He was flexible with our family's needs and even recommended us where to go visit and eat the next day. Super helpful - wish he could have gone cycling with us on the ancient city wall. more
Apr 2023, TW
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Awesome time in Xian
Our guide in Xian was Jenny and she took care of us throughout the trip. We had to make some last minute adjustments to the itinerary as one of us wasn't feeling well and Jenny happily obliged and replanned on the go. Jenny brought us to all the key tourist attractions like the terracotta warriors and city wall, and provided a wealth of history and insight into them. We also had some cool experiences like making our own terracotta warriors in an old cave as well as making some puppets that were used for puppet shows in the time before TV and movies. Overall we had an awesome time in Xian and we were extremely happy to have Jenny as our guide. We would recommend her highly to anyone. more
Apr 2023, JC
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Great Tour of Xi'an
本文通过中国为我们的旅游预订Highlights. Our tour guide was a gentleman named Rocky (幸福一生). He took wonderful care of my family (two kids, aged 7 and 10). He was flexible with our family's needs and picked great spots to eat lunch. He had loads of information on the best routes and places to take photos or just relax. I would highly recommend him. We enjoyed seeing the terracotta warriors and learning about their history. Seeing the colors that used to be on them and the process the preservationists are using to repair the damage were especially interesting. Our family's favorite part of the visit was the trip to Huashan mountain. What a beautiful place! There are a lot of steps, so beware. Nevertheless, even I was able to climb part of the way with my leg still recovering from a bad injury. The City Wall and seeing the Bell Tower were nice, but wouldn't be on my must-do list, especially if you've already been to the Great Wall. It's still an interesting piece of history and Rocky went out of his way to make it fun for us. The alley market in the Muslim quarter was fun for souvenir shopping, delicious snacks, and learning about the role Xi'an played in the silk road. It was raining during our visit to the Great Mosque, but it is such a beautiful, peaceful place. I wish we had planned more days in Xi'an to learn more. more
Apr 2023, Mike
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Xi’an trip / Susan guide
We spent the last three days in Xi’an and we had a wonderful time here. Susan, our guide, made a huge difference, as she was very knowledgeable about the history of the place, provided a lot of information and historical facts, nice stories and she made it very exciting. On top of the normal attractions (Terracotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, The Big Mosque and the Muslim Quarter) she also recommended a very nice show that we attended next to the Ancient Wall of Xi’an. I full recommend that show to all then people coming to Xi’an. I also fully recommend Susan as a guide, as she is very knowledgeable about everything related to Xi’an and to the Chinese history. Thank you Susan for providing us such a great experience! Adrian Iancu more
Apr 2023, Adrian Iancu
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Family Memories in Xi’an
Our recent trip to Xi'an with China Highlights and our amazing guide Susan was an excursion to remember. Susan is an incredible source of knowledge for the area and made every location come alive with her stories and information. Our trip to the Terracotta Warriors was a highlight of our time in the city but there was so much more to see and enjoy. So many great memories for our family in this dynamic city. Thank you Susan and China Highlights for another adventure in China. more
Apr 2023, Allan M
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Trip to Xi'an- First China Adventure of Many More to Come
我们的西安之旅是惊人的。我们搬到了中国n October of 2020 and this was the first trip we have taken outside of Beijing. Our guide, Mervyn, was incredibly knowledgeable and her English was excellent. She was so kind and thoughtful in every way- she had the foresight to adjust our tour events so we could take full advantage of all experiences- most notably moving our visit to the City Wall to our first day when we actually had no tours scheduled to take advantage of the sunny weather as it was forecasted to rain for the rest of our visit. We had an amazing time learning about the history of China and Xi'an in particular, as well as the facts regarding the specific sites we visited. Mervyn also guided us through our lunches to try the best typical food on offer and even went as far to allow us to contact her in the evenings for suggestions for food and locations for our dinners. She was so thoughtful and always checked in with us to make sure we were happy with everything. more
Apr 2023, Shauna M
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Unforgettable trip to Xian
My husband and I spent three full days in Xian. We are Aussies living in China for work, and this was our first holiday exploring China. The tour itinerary prepared by China highlights was excellent, and covered some great sites/activities including Shaanxi history museum, big wild goose pagoda, Muslim quarter, Terracotta warriors, the city wall, Forrest Stone tablets, shadow play at the Gao courtyard and Hanyang tomb . Our local guide Helen was extremely knowledgeable about Xian and all the sites we visited. There wasn’t a question she couldn’t answer. Helen went the extra mile to ensure that we had an unforgettable trip, including shuffling the itinerary to avoid the rain for our ride on the city wall, ordering excellent dishes at the local restaurants, and recommending other restaurants to try for dinner. We feel very lucky to have had such a wonderful and friendly guide to show us around Xian. more
Apr 2023, Rhiannon E
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Fantastic Tour of Xi'an
China Highlights created an amazing trip to Xi'an for us! We learned a lot from our tour guide, Mervyn, and enjoyed her company as she showed us all of the highlights. Our favorite art of the trip was eating our way through the Muslim Quarter. We returned to that area for dinner every night. China Highlights was easy to work with and Mervyn had more knowledge than we could even absorb. We can't wait to book another trip through China Highlights! more
Feb 2023, Kate P
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Marvellous Mervyn and eXcellent Xi’an
Beyond the history, which is my personal bread and butter, was the actual bread and butter of the local restaurants and of course Xi’an’s famous snack street/Muslim Quarter! Delicious dumplings, locally sourced pomegranates and persimmons and unique persimmon cakes hot of the pan and noodles and more noodles - it is worth a visit for the food alone and I certainly hope I get to return soon! As always, China Highlights has done a stellar job and I wish whoever is considering this a memorable adventure and safe travels! more
Jan 2023, Apis N
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Xian 3 day tour
一个真正的文化和历史令人印象深刻的3天的行程to Xi'an, despite the shortening of the actual trip by some days to Covid!However, even with all the challenges, which laid ahead before and during the trip, the flexibility of everyone involved (especially my guide Jenny & my agent Zac) was the key to a memorable journey.This wasn't my first good experience with China Highlights and won't be definitely my last one as you can really take your mind off from the daily grind during those days and just enjoy the scenic spots! more
Oct 2022, Karl Kirchheimer
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Hua Shan Hike
Mervyn took me from Xi'anbei Station to the top of Hua Shan east peak, where I stayed overnight to watch the sunrise.It's a magnificent place, best appreciated on days like this without too much crowd, and Mervyn was a fantastic guide.It's not easy being a foreigner travelling around China in these days of covid, but Mervyn made all of that seem easy. And she was a helpful and encouraging presence on the way up, pointing out places of interest and pulling out cans of red bull for when the going got tough!Highly recommended! more
Sep 2022, Paul R
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Xian 2022 Trip
Went on a family vacation to Xian and thanks to #chinahighlights my kids and I had a truly enjoyable time. #Christy arranged our tour and #Helen was our tour guide. #Helen did a great job of leading us around the Muslim Quarter, the Terra-cotta Warriors, walking up the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, bell and drum towers, riding on the Xian city wall, visiting the Shaanxi History Museum and watching the Legend of the Silk Road show. She was especially knowledgeable of the areas history. The kids and I enjoyed the paper cutting and making terra-cotta warriors out of clay activities as well as watching the Shadow Puppet Show. Despite the COVID restrictions and excessive bureaucracy that now exists for foreigners traveling in China, #Helen did a great job meeting the unique needs of my family and I highly recommend her services. more
Jul 2022, Bryan Stanfield
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Xi'an is well-known for its long history as capital of many dynasties. Visit the famousTerracotta Warriorsfor a day. To help you get a better understanding of this star attraction, we arrange ahand-crafted clay-warriors activitywhen you can make your own terracotta warrior and bring it home as a souvenir. Family travelers with teenagers, you're suggested to take acycling tour along Xi'an City Walland experience local life at the Muslim Quarter.
Days 8–10: Chengdu
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In Chengdu, join aone-day Panda Keeper Programto get a closer to these adorable animals and their daily lives in Chengdu Panda Reserve. Rather than just watching them at a distance, you canclean the panda enclosures, make their favorite cakes, and see how they are fed in the preservation program.
Take some time to taste delicious Sichuan cuisine (hot pot) and enjoy some leisurely free time in a traditional teahouse. If you are interested in Chinese cooking, we can arrange a food tour or cooking class in Chengdu to help you learn some basic skills.
天11 - 15号:西藏(拉萨、日喀则)
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In Lhasa, pay a visit to the world-famousPotala Palace, a holy place for Tibetan Buddhists.With the assistance of our private guide, you can explore the Potala in the best way, taking photos from all the nicest angles.Spend some time to visitBarkhor Street和看到朝圣者做俯卧敬礼s and Buddhists making a kora (sacred circuit) by turning the prayer wheels.
If you want to experience authentic rural life in Tibet andlive as a Tibetan nomad for a day, we can arrange a village-in-the-hills visit. Experience local life and activities, such as horse-riding, milking yaks, printing prayer flags, and so on.
InShigatse, spend a day to visit some beautiful monasteries scattered amongst stunning mountain views. If you are interested in hiking at Mount Everest, we can arrange a short hiking trip near Everest Base Camp.
It's important to remember that visiting Tibet requires a travel permit, which can only be applied for by a travel agency.Some areas may be restricted for foreign travelers. If you book a tour with us, we would handle all the procedures and maximize your time.
Days 16–20: Yunnan (Kunming, Lijiang, Dali, Shangri-la)
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Known for its breathtaking natural scenery, rich cultural heritage, and ethnic diversity, Yunnan deserves several of your days for a visit.
InKunming, spend a day to visit the top attractions, including the Stone Forest, a geological wonder with towering limestone formations that resemble trees, animals, and other shapes.
Lijiang and Daliare renowned for their UNESCO World Heritage sites and breathtaking landscapes. You will see many ancient buildings, canals, old streets, and beautiful mountain ranges, and stunning natural views that are great for taking in with a biking or hiking tour.
In Shangri-La, we can arrange a village tour, visiting a local family to experience Tibetan culture and daily life. Try on traditional Tibetan dress and enjoy a starry night with a bonfire on the grassland.
Days 21–25: Guilin
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Guilinis the best place to see southern China's painting-perfect natural beauty and countryside charm. Spend a day to explore Guilin's city attractions, including the lake-lined city center and Elephant Trunk Hill. Then takea cruise boat from Guilin to Yangshuo to see a gallery of "living river-and-mountain paintings".
For travelers with teenagers, we recommend you take acycling tour between the paddy fields in the idyllic countryside or visit a villageto experience local farmers' life. We can also arrange other activities, including a cooking class, rock-climbing, hiking, and cave-exploring according to your interests.
If you are interested in Chinese ethnic culture, spend a day tour or more at theLongji Terraced Fields, where you can see awesome vistas of terraced paddy fields and experience the life of Zhuang and Yao minority groups.
Days 26–28: Shanghai
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InShanghai, the Bund offers incredible views of the city skyline and is a must-visit for any first-time traveler. On our in-depth culture discovery tour, our private guide would take you walking around the old buildings of the Bund to help you get a better understanding of Shanghai's impressive modernity and flourishing history.
Besides the city sightseeing, Shanghai has no shortage of leisurely activities, such as tasting local cuisine, going shopping, visiting museums, drinking coffee at the tops of the skyscrapers, or just having a rest in a top Chinese spa treatment hall.
2. A 4-Week China Tour Itinerary with a Yangtze Cruise: Best for Retired Couples
If you are a retired couple, or anyone looking for a more-relaxed and romantic trip, then this itinerary would be good for you. We select from the best star-rated Yangtze cruise ships as well as lining up some delightful destinations in this trip to help you create romantic memories in China.
- Days 1–5: Beijing (see above for details)
- Days 6–9: Xi'an (as above)
- Days 10–12: Chengdu (as above)
- Days 12–17: Chongqing and a Yangtze Cruise
- Days 18–20: Shanghai(as above)
- Days 21–22: Hangzhou
- Days 23–24: Suzhou
- Days 25–28: Huangshan
InChongqing, spend a day exploring the ‘mountain city' and taste its spicy hot pot. Then take a Yangtze Cruise ship from Chongqing to Yichang, to appreciate the gorgeous gorges, lush green river valleys, and the breathtaking engineering of the Three Gorges Dam. You'll visit some cultural attractions along the river too, such as 2,000-year-old Fengdu Ghost City and White Emperor City, as land excursions.
巡航期间,你将有机会学习about Chinese customs and traditions, as ships provide onboard activities, such as tea ceremonies, calligraphy lessons, and a Chinese medicine workshop.
From Shanghai, you can easily take a bullet train to visit nearby cities likeHangzhou, Suzhou, and Huangshan.
BothHangzhou and Suzhou offer a variety of relaxing activities:boating on ancient canals, perusing imperial-era gardens, biking around West Lake, visiting historical monuments, exploring museums, enjoying local food, and shopping at traditional markets.
At your final station,Huangshan, you would be treated to abundant breathtaking views of imaginatively-named rocks and trees accessed by the Yellow Mountains' ancient stone paths as well as elegant pavilions and charming local villages. To help you experience local life there, we recommend you stay in a village hotel, where you can take part in many activities, such as farming, cooking the regional cuisine, and learning more about local culture.
A 4-Week China Itinerary with a Silk Road Adventure
This itinerary is full of adventure, as you'll have the chance to visit a wide variety of historical and cultural sites and witness a range of stunning Gobi Desert landscapes.Experience camel riding in the desert, trek to remote mountain villages, see towering snow-capped mountains, and visit the awe-inspiring Jiayuguan fortifications at the western end of the Great Wall.
You'll be able to witness traditional music and dance performances, as well as visit bustling bazaars and markets. You'll also have the opportunity to try a variety of Chinese cuisine along the Silk Road, as well as the unique cuisine of the region, such as Uighur and Kazakh dishes.Here are some brief itinerary details for a suggested 4-week China tour with the Silk Road:
- Days 1–5: Beijing (see itinerary 1 above)
- Days 6–8: Xi'an (as above)
- Days 9–10: Zhangye
- Days 11–12: Dunhuang
- Days 13–18: Xinjiang (Turpan, Urumqi, Kashgar)
- Days 19–21: Chengdu (as above)
- Days 21–25: Guilin (as above)
- Days 26–28: Hong Kong
InZhangye, you would visit the 'Color Palette Overturned by God' —Zhangye's National Geological Park, which is home to theRainbow Mountains. Then take a camel ride along the ancient trade route that connected China to the West to experience ancient Silk Road trade life.
In the city ofDunhuang,你会看到一个惊人的数组的古老的般若st art, including murals, statues, and colorful frescoes at the famous Mogao Caves. If you would like to see some special caves, our guide could lead you to visit some that are not open to the general public. See how Buddhism came to China on the Ancient Silk Road and a pristine desert oasis in Dunhuang.
In Turpan, a city with rich history and diverse culture, which is known for its grapes, melons, and other delicious fruits. It is also home to stunning natural attractions like theFlaming Mountains and the Grape Valley.
Spend some days in the capital city of Xinjiang,Urumqi, and the ancient city,Kashgarto learn more about Uygur culture by visiting Xinjiang Regional Museum, Grand Bazaar, and Kashgar Bazaar, where you can buy handwoven carpets, spices, jewelry, and other unique souvenirs to bring home.
Hong Kongis a more-scenic alternative to Shanghai as a departure city. Its skyscraper-lined mountains and beautiful bays complement this adventure-themed itinerary of contrasts.HK could be included on any of the above 4-week tours and/or Shanghai.Don't forget to contact us for a customized version of any of the above itineraries.
Cost for 4-Week Tour of China
The cost for a China tour varies greatly between peak time and off season. Prices can go up by 50 to 100% in the peak seasons!For example, the flight price from the U.S. or Europe to China varies a lot depending on the travel time and airline you use, which is usually from around US$1,200 to US$3,000 for an economy round trip.
The peak travel times in China are on the first weeks of May and October(China's two golden weeks), summer holidays, and Christmas and New year holidays. For most visitors who book a private tour with us in China, the average cost per day isabout US$220–350 per person, including flights/trains within China, 4- or 5- star hotels, lunches, attractions, guides, and private transport.
Thus,a 28-day tour for two people would cost about US$12,320–19,600. A tour for a family of four may cost US$17,300–27,400 (kids under 10 get 30–50% off). Your international flights are not included in this price.
How to Travel around China
It is convenient to travel around the whole of China by flights or high-speed trains. All the larger tourist cities are connected by high-speed rail and airports. If you book a tour with us, we will arrange the most suitable routes and travel options according to your preferences, seamlessly booking the flight/train tickets you need.
Tour China with Us
Whether you're interested in history, culture, or natural beauty, there's something for everyone in China. Let's create your dream trip! All our tours can be customized. Justcontact us.
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