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This journey connects Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Yunnan · Kunming, Dali & Lijiang, Zhangjiajie, Guilin / Yangshuo, Shanghai with private ground support and a written sequence of visits, transfers and overnight arrangements.

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This journey connects Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Yunnan · Kunming, Dali & Lijiang, Zhangjiajie, Guilin / Yangshuo, Shanghai with private ground support and a written sequence of visits, transfers and overnight arrangements.

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City locations and nearby places featured in our journeys

Beijing — Beijing and Great Wall routes1Hohhot — Inner Mongolia2Pingyao — Ancient town3Xi’an — Terracotta Army4Lhasa — Tibet journeys5Lijiang — Yunnan journeys6Dali — Yunnan journeys7Kunming — Yunnan gateway8Chengdu — Pandas, Leshan and Emei9Chongqing — Yangtze cruises10Zhangjiajie — Sandstone peaks11Yichang — Three Gorges12Guilin — Li River and Yangshuo13Huangshan — Yellow Mountain14Shanghai — Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou15ChengduZhangjiajieYunnan
  1. 1BeijingBeijing and Great Wall routes
  2. 2HohhotInner Mongolia
  3. 3PingyaoAncient town
  4. 4Xi’anTerracotta Army
  5. 5LhasaTibet journeys
  6. 6LijiangYunnan journeys
  7. 7DaliYunnan journeys
  8. 8KunmingYunnan gateway
  9. 9ChengduPandas, Leshan and Emei
  10. 10ChongqingYangtze cruises
  11. 11ZhangjiajieSandstone peaks
  12. 12YichangThree Gorges
  13. 13GuilinLi River and Yangshuo
  14. 14HuangshanYellow Mountain
  15. 15ShanghaiShanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou

City markers are approximate. Map outline: Natural Earth, 1:110m.

China’s iconic destinations

Discover the landscapes, ancient capitals and cultural landmarks that can be combined with a Great Wall journey.

Oil painting inspired by Xi’an and the Terracotta Warriors

Xi’an

Meet the Terracotta Warriors and explore the ancient capital’s city wall, pagodas and celebrated food culture.

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Oil painting inspired by Guilin and the Li River

Guilin & Yangshuo

Travel among limestone peaks, quiet rivers and rural landscapes shaped by centuries of life along the Li River.

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Oil painting inspired by Tibet and the Himalayas

Tibet

Experience high-altitude scenery, living Buddhist traditions and routes toward Mount Everest.

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Oil painting inspired by the sandstone peaks of Zhangjiajie

Zhangjiajie

Walk among soaring sandstone pillars, forested ravines and panoramic viewpoints in one of China’s most dramatic parks.

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Oil painting inspired by the Yangtze River and Three Gorges

Yangtze River

Cruise through the Three Gorges and connect river landscapes with historic towns and modern cities.

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Oil painting inspired by Shanghai and the Bund

Shanghai

Contrast the Bund’s historic waterfront with contemporary skylines, gardens and atmospheric neighborhoods.

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What makes this experience different

A connected route

We sequence trains, flights and road transfers so the journey works as one whole.

Local perspective

Guides add the stories, food and context that turn famous places into lived experiences.

Room to personalize

Adjust the balance of landmarks, nature, culture and free time around your interests.

Planning stylePrivate, date-specific and built around your pace
Ideal forCombining Beijing and the Great Wall with wider China
We confirmHotels, transport, admissions, guiding and luggage

Designed around real travelers

Every departure is matched to the group’s dates, ages, interests, walking experience and preferred comfort level. Tell us what matters most—quiet trails, photography, history, a physical challenge, family time or a broader China itinerary—and we will explain the most practical options without hiding the tradeoffs.

Questions worth asking before booking

  • How much time is spent walking, driving and stopping?
  • Which parts of the route are restored, unrestored, steep or exposed?
  • What is included, and what should we carry or arrange ourselves?
  • What changes if weather, access rules or transport schedules affect the plan?

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