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10-DAY PRIVATE TOUR IDEA

10-Day China Classics & Karst Landscapes

Beijing · Xi’an · Guilin · Shanghai

A JOURNEY TO MAKE YOUR OWN

A route built around your interests

Classic landmarks gain contrast from the distinctive river landscapes of Guangxi.

This 10-day China tour itinerary is an editorial example, not a scheduled group departure. Stops, hotel standards, transportation, meals, and guided experiences can all be adjusted around the travelers and the season.

Why this route works

Give Beijing the first three nights, then move west to Xi’an, south to Guilin and Yangshuo, and finish in Shanghai.

Suggested day-by-day flow

Days 1–3

Beijing

Get to know Beijing through Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace. Keep your pace flexible and use local context to guide your choices.

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Days 4–6

Xi’an

Get to know Xi’an through Terracotta Army, City Wall and Muslim Quarter. Keep your pace flexible and use local context to guide your choices.

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Days 7–8

Guilin

Get to know Guilin through Li River, Reed Flute Cave and Elephant Trunk Hill. Keep your pace flexible and use local context to guide your choices.

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Days 9–10

Shanghai

Get to know Shanghai through The Bund, former French Concession streets and Yu Garden. Keep your pace flexible and use local context to guide your choices.

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Make the itinerary yours

Choose more leisurely mornings, additional cultural time, an active day outdoors, or another overnight stop. A well-designed route should reflect the people taking it, not force them to follow a standard checklist.

What is included?

This is a sample itinerary only; there is no published package price or guaranteed inclusion. A customized proposal should spell out hotels, guides, transportation, admissions, meals, optional activities, and payment terms before booking.

TRAVEL, THOUGHTFULLY PLANNED

Design a journey that feels personal.

Use this sample as a starting point, then shape every day around your interests and preferred pace.

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