Tours/Beijing/11-Day Small-Group China Tour: Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Yangshuo and Shanghai
Viator · group up to 18 pax

11-Day Small-Group China Tour: Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Yangshuo and Shanghai

4.9(318)Beijing1 hour
VIATOR4.3(4)TRIPADVISOR5.0(314)

Description

The 11-day China Small Group Tour to Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin and Shanghai tops the list of the most favorite travel routes in China. It captivates and amazes visitors throughout Chinese history and tradition, the beautiful scenery, and the modern culture. This tour includes all the must-see destinations, such as Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Terracotta Army, Li River Cruise, Shanghai Bund, etc.

Tour Options

Essential Cities of China
  • Pickup included

Highlights

Professional English-speaking guides
Drivers & air-conditioned vehicles
Economy-class airfare from Beijing/ Xi'an/ Guilin/ Shanghai
Entrance fees to tourist sites
Hotel accommodation based on twin-sharing room
Two bottled water per person per day

What's included

Included
Professional English-speaking guides
Drivers & air-conditioned vehicles
Economy-class airfare from Beijing/ Xi'an/ Guilin/ Shanghai
Entrance fees to tourist sites
Hotel accommodation based on twin-sharing room
Two bottled water per person per day
Not included
Gratuities to guides and drivers (recommended)
China visa fees
International airfare
Airport drop-off service in Shanghai on Day 11
Personal expenses
Not suitable for: People over 80 years old, Wheelchair users.

Pickup Locations & Times

Once you arrive at Beijing Airport, you will find your tour guide waiting for you outside of baggage claim area.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • NO shopping detours, no factory stores, no tea ceremony, no shopping site restaurant. Avoid wasting time at any shopping motive stop.
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Reviews(318)

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Traveler628821
July 22, 2026
3-days-stay in Beijing

Westayed three days in Beijing. Candy was an amazing guide. She has a great knowledge and is very efficient. We enjoyed the tour with her very much. Thank you, Candy!

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sophiebZ9432KN
July 22, 2026
Incredible, informative tour

Linda xie was an incredible tourguide! She was so helpful and informative and had incredible knowledge of Beijing. She did her best to cater to all of our needs. The tour itself was amazing and there was such a variety of things to do. You really get to learn about the culture and history of China. I would definitely recommend.

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RaquelS598
July 22, 2026
💯 reccommemded

I strongly reccommend Travel China Guide. Our Travel Consultant, Kina Lu, arranged a private tour and the experience was amazing. Our tour Guide Olivia was the nicest and made sure everything went smoothly , our driver Lina was always on time and had beverages and snacks prepared for us :-). We have enjoyed our trip very much.

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Mezabel
July 21, 2026
Fantastic few days in China with a great guide

I really enjoyed my tour in Beijing. Our guide, Linda Xie made it extra special as she was so good at explaining what we were looking at, the history of the many temples and other landmarks that we visited. She spoke excellent English and gave us loads of ideas of how to enhance our tour eg the tea ceremony, acrobatic show etc. She took us to gourmet restaurants and made sure that the food we ordered was vegetarian for us. I will recommend this tour to any friends of mine who visit China

Operator response

Thank you for your generous review. We are glad that Linda's excellent communication, historical knowledge, and attention to your preferences contributed to a thoroughly enjoyable Beijing experience. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to your next visit.

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Sightsee345308
July 20, 2026
Highly Recommend

My husband and I just returned from our “Private Tour: 10 Days China Tour to Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Shanghai”. We added on two nights in Shanghai, so it became a 12-Day tour. China is an amazing, beautiful, safe, and clean country with a fascinating history. And the people were so friendly and welcoming! This was our first time in China and it was also the first time doing a guided tour. I would highly recommend TravelChinaGuide. We had such a great experience I don’t know if I’ll ever go back to planning my own trips. We had high expectations and we were still pleasantly surprised. TravelChinaGuide made everything easy, from planning, to paying for the trip, to advice about what to do and expect. They assigned us a Travel Consultant, Sunny, from when we initially inquired about the tour over email. She was available and responsive to all of our questions every step of the way. We loved all four of our guides - Barry in Beijing, Irene in Xi’an, Catherine in Guilin, and Sean in Shanghai. They were all knowledgeable and personable. It was nice getting to know each of them, and an extra bonus that they were all locals. The hotels were awesome - we chose the 5-Star hotel option because it wasn’t that much more than the 4-Star hotel option. The breakfast buffets were vast and delicious, and offered local as well as Western dishes. I think the best part of this tour was that we didn’t have to work or worry about logistics - every minute was spent enjoying the sites and learning from our guides with no time wasted. We packed in a LOT of sightseeing every day. I would love to go back to visit China someday - maybe in the fall or spring next time. I would definitely choose TravelChinaGuide again if I do!

Operator response

Thank you for your detailed and encouraging feedback. We are glad that the careful planning, responsive communication, and knowledgeable guidance throughout your journey contributed to such a positive experience. It is especially rewarding to hear that the logistical ease allowed you to fully enjoy each destination. Your thoughtful comments about the guides, hotels, and overall service are greatly appreciated. We look forward to the possibility of assisting you again in the future.

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305mariar
July 19, 2026
Beijing Family Trip

We had four great, activities packed days in Beijing. Tour agency planned all of our activities, incorporated all our requests, purchased all tickets, arranged transportation and made entire trip seamless and enjoyable. Our tour guide Emily was very pleasant, attentive and definitely knowledgeable. She was at the airport to pick us up on day one and then every morning, on time, to take us to our tours. She definitely made navigating through Beijing much easier (logistically and language wise) and made our trip overall more fun and informative

Operator response

Thank you for such a wonderful review! We're so glad your four activity-packed days in Beijing were seamless and enjoyable. It's great that our team was able to incorporate all your requests and handle every detail — from tickets to transportation — so you could simply relax and enjoy. Emily will be absolutely delighted to hear that her pleasant, attentive, and knowledgeable guidance made navigating Beijing so much easier and more fun. Thank you for choosing us!

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649henriettej
July 18, 2026
Beijing for 3 days

We started our 3-week tour in China with 3 days in Beijing. Among other things, we saw the Forbidden City and climbed the Great Wall. Our guide, Selina, was very experienced, knowledgeable, and friendly as well. She understood our needs very well, and we didn’t feel it was “too much” either. She also told us a lot about Chinese society, the Chinese way of life, and the development of the country, which we also found very interesting. If you are going to Beijing, ask for Selina.

Operator response

Thank you for such a wonderful review! We're so glad Selina made your first 3 days in Beijing such a memorable start to your 3-week tour. And we love that she shared insights into Chinese society and daily life, which added so much depth to the experience. Selina will be absolutely delighted to hear your kind words. Thank you for recommending her.

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lisamD3163BK
July 13, 2026
Great tour and great guide

We had an incredible experience touring Beijing with our guide, Kevin. We highly recommend this tour and Kevin to anyone wanting to truly experience Beijing beyond the surface!

Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad Kevin gave you an incredible Beijing experience — and that he helped you go beyond the surface of the city. He'll be absolutely delighted to hear your kind words. We truly appreciate your high recommendation.

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Dcicode
July 9, 2026
The best day with Linda Xie to see Beijing

With only a few days in China for leisure, this one-day tour of Beijing was truly one of the best possible ways to see the region's most important cultural attractions. Linda Xie was our designated tour guide for the day, and she did a phenomenal job bringing energy, knowledge, and kindness to every destination. We learned so much about the city's history and visited incredible places like the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, and Tiananmen Square. She even took us to enjoy some local tea, which made the experience even more memorable. I highly recommend requesting Linda Xie as your tour guide if you choose this tour option!

Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad this one-day Beijing tour was such a great way for you to experience the city's most important cultural attractions in limited time. Linda Xie will be absolutely delighted to hear that her energy, knowledge, and kindness made your day so memorable. We truly appreciate your high recommendation and will be sure to share your kind words with her. Hope to welcome you back for a longer visit next time!

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787stasac
July 6, 2026
Great experience

Hotel rooms were luxurious, bed soft, food was very tasteful and in abundance (sometimes even too much, so I gain few pounds). Thankfully we were active and see a lot of amazing sights. Our guides were attentive (especially Kevin in Beijing) and knowlageble (especially Tracy in Xi An). But all of them were very kind and tried to make us feel good. The praise goes also to our drivers that kept us safe on the road. I wish this trip wouldn't end. If you decide to go on same trip, avoid rainy season and motocyclists that can be found even on the pavements.

Operator response

Thank you for such a wonderful and entertaining review! We're so glad you enjoyed the luxurious hotel rooms, soft beds, and abundant delicious food — and that all that sightseeing helped burn off a few of those extra pounds. Kevin and Tracy will be absolutely delighted to hear that their attentiveness and knowledge stood out to you, and we'll be sure to pass along your thanks to all the guides and drivers who kept you safe on the road. We also appreciate your practical advice about avoiding the rainy season and those pavement-motorbikes! Thank you for choosing us!

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