Classic China route
China Classic with Jiuzhaigou
10 days private China route following Beijing - Xian - Huanglong - Jiuzhaigou - Chengdu - Shanghai 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
- Shanghai
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.
Arrival in Beijing
In the morning walking through Hutongs – the old quarter in Beijing. Have lunch with a family in the Hutong, learn about their daily life. In the afternoon, stroll about the Tian An Men Square, which is probably the biggest one of its kind in the world. Then go to visit the Forbidden City (Gu Gong) the emperor's palace, which was built between 1406 and 1420 with 9000 halls and rooms, containing many precious relics. Facing south and rising from a terrace, the largest palace in the world represents
Beijing
In the morning walking through Hutongs – the old quarter in Beijing. Have lunch with a family in the Hutong, learn about their daily life. In the afternoon, stroll about the Tian An Men Square, which is probably the biggest one of its kind in the world. Then go to visit the Forbidden City (Gu Gong) the emperor's palace, which was built between 1406 and 1420 with 9000 halls and rooms, containing many precious relics. Facing south and rising from a terrace, the largest palace in the world represents the supreme power
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 of the old city area and its neighborhood, the Grand Mosque. Then visit 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. It must make you feel regret it, when you read more about the website. In the afternoon transfer to the airport, flight to Chengdu, capital of province Sichuan, the home town of Panda. Picked up by the local guide at the airport and tran
Jiuzhaigou – Huanglong - 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 enjoya walk at the Broad and Narrow Lane (Kuan Xiangzi and Zhai Xiangzi). It consist in 3 alleys: Kuan Alley, Zhai Alley, and Jing Alley. Experience the typical lifestyleof the old Chengdu. In the afternoon transfer to the airport, fly to Shanghai, China’s largest booming city. Transfer to the Hotel.
Air Chengdu – Shanghai
In the morning 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 foreign presence in Shanghai and its transformation in recent times. Spare time in the afternoon.
Shanghai
In the morning drive to the Shanghai Maglev Train station at Longyang Rd. Take the transrapid to the airport for your flight homeward. End of the amazing tour.
Images help show the landscape and travel mood of the route. The exact hotel, vehicle, guide and timing are confirmed with your proposal.
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