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22-Day Private China Tour: Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie & Chongqing

22-Day Private China Tour: Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie & Chongqing

★★★★★ 4.7 (185)⏱ 22 days and 1 hour · Private🗣 English guide

Overview

Private 22-day tailor-made China tour: Beijing's Great Wall, Shanghai, Xi'an's Terracotta Army, the Avatar peaks of Zhangjiajie and Chongqing.

About This Tour

Discover the very best of China on this fully private, 22-day tailor-made tour from Beijing to Chongqing. Travel at your own pace with a private English-speaking guide, a dedicated car with driver, and hand-picked hotels chosen to match your preferences. Begin in Beijing with the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Summer Palace. Continue to dynamic Shanghai for the Bund, classic water towns and a dazzling skyline view. In Xi'an, stand before the world-famous Terracotta Army and cycle the ancient city wall. Then escape into the nature of Zhangjiajie, whose soaring sandstone pillars inspired the floating mountains of 'Avatar', before finishing in the vibrant riverside megacity of Chongqing. Every day follows a detailed, hour-by-hour itinerary tailored to your interests, with private transfers throughout and full support from our local team. Hotels, pace and activities can all be adjusted to suit you — simply share your preferences and we will build the perfect trip.

Itinerary

1

Day 1: Arrival in Beijing

Arrival in Beijing, transfer to your hotel and rest.
2

Day 2: Beijing

Visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Jingshan Park to discover Beijing's history.
3

Day 3: Beijing / Great Wall

Excursion to the Great Wall, one of China's most iconic landmarks.
4

Day 4: Beijing

Visit the Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven.
5

Day 5: Beijing - Shanghai

High-speed train to Shanghai; on arrival, stroll along the Bund.
6

Day 6: Shanghai

Visit the Bund, Yuyuan Garden, Nanjing Road and Lujiazui.
7

Day 7: Shanghai / water town

Excursion to Zhujiajiao or a nearby water town.
8

Day 8: Shanghai (flexible)

Free time or a flexible day for rest and light sightseeing.
9

Day 9: Shanghai - Xi'an

Transfer to Xi'an; on arrival, a gentle walk through the historic district.
10

Day 10: Xi'an

Visit the Terracotta Warriors and explore Xi'an's ancient history.
11

Day 11: Xi'an

Visit the Xi'an City Wall, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and the historic quarters.
12

Day 12: Xi'an - Zhangjiajie

Transfer to Zhangjiajie; arrival, check-in and rest.
13

Day 13: Zhangjiajie

Visit Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, the inspiration for the Avatar mountains.
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Day 14: Zhangjiajie / Tianmen

Visit Tianmen Mountain, with its glass skywalk and the famous Heaven's Gate.
15

Day 15: Zhangjiajie / Grand Canyon

Visit Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and the spectacular glass bridge.
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Day 16: Zhangjiajie - Chongqing

Transfer to Chongqing; arrival and check-in.
17

Day 17: Chongqing

Explore Chongqing: Hongya Cave, the riverside and the vibrant city center.
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Day 18: Chongqing / Wulong

Day trip to Wulong Karst: the Three Natural Bridges and Longshuixia Gorge.
19

Day 19: Chongqing old town

Visit Ciqikou Old Town and enjoy authentic Chongqing hotpot.
20

Day 20: Chongqing (flexible)

Free time or a flexible day for rest and light sightseeing.
21

Day 21: Chongqing (transfer day)

Flexible day and preparations for departure, with airport transfer support as needed.
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Day 22: Departure from Chongqing

Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. End of services.

What's Included

✓ Included

English-speaking guide during itinerary sightseeing / Private vehicle and local transfers / Main entrance tickets as indicated in the itinerary / Inter-city transport (high-speed train or flight per itinerary) / Accommodation per client's requirements (subject to availability)

✕ Not included

International flights / China visa and personal documents / Lunches, dinners and meals not mentioned / Personal expenses / Optional activities not indicated / Surcharges for holidays, force majeure or booking changes

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.

Traveler Reviews

4.7★★★★★Based on 185 reviews
Oscar D.🇬🇧 UK★★★★★2025-01

Looking back, by dinner we were still comparing notes about the Great Wall. That is usually how I judge whether a tour was worth doing. With 22 days to work with, the balance felt sensible.

Karim K.🇫🇷 France★★★★★2024-06

The unglamorous part: the private format mattered most between the main stops. No waiting for a coach to refill and no counting thirty people before moving on. I would still leave extra time for the Terracotta Warriors.

Tom T.🇸🇪 Sweden★★★★☆2024-03

One thing I learned: the early starts caught up with me around the middle of the trip. I would keep the same route, but protect one evening for doing absolutely nothing.

Ben Y.🇮🇪 Ireland★★★★★2024-04

The best compliment I can give is that I never checked how many stops were left. The Terracotta Warriors arrived at just the right point in the route.

Lucía F.🇧🇷 Brazil★★★★★2025-01

In short, I would change my shoes, not the itinerary.