Ancient China Deep Dive
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Ancient China Deep Dive

12-16 days
Beijing β€’ Datong β€’ Pingyao β€’ Xi'an β€’ Luoyang
Moderate

About This Itinerary

Dive deep into China's ancient history with this comprehensive journey through UNESCO World Heritage sites, ancient temples, and historic towns. Perfect for history enthusiasts who want to go beyond the typical tourist trail and explore China's rich cultural heritage.

Best for:History enthusiasts and culture lovers

Trip Highlights

Explore the Yungang Grottoes
Stay in ancient Pingyao
Visit the Hanging Temple
See the Longmen Grottoes
Discover the Shaolin Temple
Walk on the Great Wall
Marvel at the Terracotta Warriors
Experience traditional Chinese culture

Sample Day-by-Day Itinerary

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Arrival in Beijing

Beijing

Beijing landmarks

Exploring the ancient capital of China

Welcome to Beijing! Transfer to hotel and evening orientation.

Airport pickupOrientation walk

Customization Options

This is just a sample itinerary. We can customize every aspect to match your preferences:

Add more time in Pingyao
Include Dunhuang and Mogao Caves
Add Confucius hometown Qufu
Include Nanjing
Add expert historian guide
Include traditional craft workshops
Upgrade accommodations
Add photography sessions

Typically Included

  • All accommodations including traditional courtyard hotel
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private transfers
  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • All entrance fees
  • Domestic trains

Not Included

  • International flights
  • China visa
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities
  • Tips

Starting from

Price varies based on customization

12-16 days
Best Season: April-May, September-October
Difficulty: Moderate
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Quick Facts

Duration12-16 days
Destinations5 cities
Best SeasonApril-May
DifficultyModerate
Themecultural

Customer Reviews

4.7/5

Based on 3+ reviews

5 stars
85%
4 stars
10%
3 stars
3%
2 stars
1%
1 stars
1%
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Professor William HarrisVerified
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United Statesβ€’Traveled October 2025

A Historian's Dream

As a history professor, I was impressed by the depth of this tour. From the ancient capitals of Beijing and Xi'an to the preserved towns of Pingyao and Luoyang, we explored 5,000 years of Chinese history. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable about the historical context.

October 28, 2025
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Catherine DupontVerified
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Franceβ€’Traveled September 2025

UNESCO Sites Galore

This tour is perfect for history lovers. We visited so many UNESCO World Heritage sites - the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Terracotta Warriors, the Yungang Grottoes, and more. Pingyao ancient town was like stepping back in time. The traditional courtyard hotel there was charming.

September 22, 2025
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Klaus SchmidtVerified
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germanyβ€’Traveled August 2025

Fascinating Historical Journey

An excellent tour for those interested in Chinese history and archaeology. The Longmen Grottoes and Yungang Grottoes were highlights. The only minor issue was that some sites were quite crowded, but our guide managed to find quieter times to visit.

August 30, 2025
Verified Reviews
4.7 Average Rating
98% Recommend

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