Classic China route
Travel to the World Heritages from North to South of China
Tailor-made private China route following Beijing - Xian - Huanglong - Jiuzhaigou - Chengdu - Leshan - Emeishan linking the main cities with a Sichuan extension, planned around clear city order, iconic sites, comfortable transfers and realistic visit timing.
We shape the route around your dates, pace and comfort level before preparing the proposal.
Choose with confidence
Picture the route before asking for a proposal.
Follow the route rhythm, landscapes and travel moments first. If this feels like the China you want, we shape the dates, pace, hotels, transport and special interests around your group.
What you will see
Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Guilin or other cities need a clear reason in the route.
How the pace feels
Flights, trains, hotel position, bookings and free time shape the trip.
How it can change
First-China clarity, family pace, food, photography or higher hotels can be combined.
Route fit
For a first China that feels clear, not overloaded.
You want Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Guilin, Chengdu or Tibet with a clear reason for every stop.
You prefer only one region in depth and no classic city sequence.
Highlights
- Beijing
- Xian
- Huanglong
- Jiuzhaigou
- Chengdu
- Leshan
Planning focus
Classic China should feel clear, not crowded.
We check city sequence, flight or train logic, hotel position, major-site bookings and where to leave breathing room.
Route at a glance
See the sequence before the details.
This quick route view helps you understand the order of stops, where the journey slows down and what we check before the final proposal.
Route sequence
Season and roads
Roads, mountain weather, festivals and scenery windows change the best version of the route.
Ticket timing
Pandas, museums, trains and popular sites may need document-based booking windows.
First-China clarity
Classic China works best when the route stays clear and each city has a real reason.
Daily pace
Driving time, rest time and hotel location decide whether the route feels smooth.
Itinerary rhythm
What each day can feel like
The day-by-day view shows the main stops, travel rhythm and moments that make the route worth choosing. Before confirmation, we recheck season, timing, transfers and local services.
Beijing
In the morning go to the Great Wall at Mutianyu part. The Great Wall is one of the eight ancient wonders of the world and the only man-made construction on earth that the astronauts can see from the moon. Starting out in the east on the banks of Yalu River in Liaoning Province, the Wall stretches westwards for 12,700 kilometers to Jiayuguan in the Gobi Desert. It was built as a defensive structure and gradually become the symbol of the ancient Chinese civilization. Walking on the wall at Mutianyu. L
Beijing
In the morning transfer to the airport and fly to Xi’an, the capital of province Shaanxi. Picked up and transfer to visit the Museum of Terracotta Warriors. An inside museum has been built over these pits, covering a floor space of 20,000 square meters and displaying 8,000 life-size terracotta warriors, 100 or so chariots, and 30,000 weapons-an assemblage famed as the Eighth World Wonder and a world cultural heritage site. Besides, visit of Da Yan Ta (Big-Wild-Goose Pagoda), which was com
Air Beijing - Xian
In the morning visit the old city area and its neighborhood, the Grand Mosque. Then visit of the ancient city wall. The Xian City Wall is the best preserved, oldest and largest ancient city defense system in China. In the morning transfer to the airport and fly to Jiuzhaigou. (Nine-villages Valley), which is listed as a World Natural Heritage and reputed as a “fairyland” with its fantastic natural view. It is named after the nine Tibetan villages in the scenic area.
Air Xi’an – Jiuzhaigou
Walking and sightseeing the whole day in the three valleys of Jiuzhaigou (Nine-villages Valley). As the water, the “soul of Jiuzhaigou”, is pure and crystal-like and rich in colors, there is an adage saying that no water is worth your attention after your visit to Jiuzhaigou.
Jiuzhaigou
In the morning drive to visit the Huanglong (Yellow Dragon) Scenic Spot which is listed as a World Natural Heritage. Huanglong is marked by its low-temperature and highly calcified Karst landform, which forms numerous valuable colored ponds. In the afternoon transfer to the airport, fly to Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province, the home town of Panda. Picked up by the local guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Jiuzhaigou – Huanglong - Chengdu
In the morning leave for Leshan. On the way enjoy the beautiful countryside landscape of western Chengdu Plains during about two hours of driving on the expressway. Upon arrival in Leshan visit of the Grand Buddha in Lingyun Temple. The grand Buddha was completed in 803 of Tang Dynasty after 90 years of construction. Enjoy the fame of the biggest sitting stone sculpture in the world (71-meter height). Carved on the cliff face, the sculpture is well designed with perfect balance
Chengdu – Leshan – Emei Shan
Early in the morning we take the sightseeing bus to the Leidongping Bus Station along the 52-kilometer zigzag mountain road. Upon arrival, we take the cable car to the Golden Summit. With an altitude of 3099 meters, if the weather is fine, the view is amazing; the verdant forest waves surge along the mountain; Min River, Qingyi River and Dadu River are like three pieces of silk; Mt. Daxue and Mt. Gongga seem to stretch to the horizon; the sun emerges with all shimmering rays through the
Emei Shan – Chengdu
In the morning drive to Chengdu Giant Panda Base of Breeding and Research. Founded in 1985, today there are over 50 giant pandas living there. In the afternoon, we will enjoy a walk at the Broad and Narrow Lanes (Kuan Xiangzi and Zhai Xiangzi). It consists in 3 alleys: Kuan Alley, Zhai Alley, and Jing Alley. Experience the typical lifestyle of the old Chengdu. In the afternoon transfer to the airport, fly to Lijiang (2600 m), the hometown of Naxi Minority.
Air Chengdu – Lijiang
The Lijiang Old Town is famous for its old wooden houses and the layout of the town’s streets. It has been listed as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Stroll through the old town Lijiang. Then visit of Hei Long Tan (Black Dragon Pool), which is located in the northern foot of the Elephant Hill. The summits of the Yulong Snow Mountain are clearly reflected in this pond. Afterwards visit of Dongba (local primitive religion of Naxi Minority) Culture Museum. At last visit Baisha village of Naxi minor
Lijiang
In the morning transfer to the airport, fly to Kunming, capital of Yunnan province, also called “Spring City” due to its fine climate all year round. Yunnan in Chinese means "at the south of the clouds". Upon arrival in Kunming, drive to Shilin, a county of the Sani minority, to visit the Stone Forest. The bizarre karst stone rocks feature in various formation and some of them tower above to 30 m high. Drive back to Kunming.
Air Lijiang – Kunming
In the morning transfer to the airport, fly to Shanghai, China’s largest booming city. Transfer to the Hotel. In the afternoon visit of Yu Yuan (Yu-Garden) and the old city area. Originally built in 1559, it served as the private garden of high-ranking official by then. The word “Yu” contains a meaning of “safe and peaceful”. Then visit of Waitan (Bund). As one of the most recognizable architectural symbols of Shanghai, the Bund site shows a portion of the historic center of the forei
Air Kunming – Shanghai
In the morning drive to the Shanghai Maglev Train station at Longyang Rd. Take the transrapid to the airport for flight homeward. End of the amazing tour.
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