First-Time China Explorer
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First-Time China Explorer

10-14 days
Beijing • Xi'an • Guilin • Shanghai
Easy

About This Itinerary

The perfect introduction to China for first-time visitors. This carefully crafted itinerary covers all the must-see highlights while allowing flexibility to customize based on your interests. From the Great Wall to the Terracotta Warriors, from karst mountains to modern skylines, experience the best of China at your own pace.

Best for:First-time visitors wanting to see China's iconic highlights

Trip Highlights

Walk on the Great Wall at Mutianyu
See the Terracotta Warriors
Cruise the Li River
Explore the Forbidden City
Experience Shanghai's skyline
Taste authentic regional cuisines
Visit traditional Hutong neighborhoods
Enjoy a Kung Fu show

Sample Day-by-Day Itinerary

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Arrival in Beijing

Beijing

Beijing landmarks

Exploring the ancient capital of China

Welcome to China! Airport pickup and transfer to your hotel. Evening at leisure to recover from your journey.

Airport pickupHotel check-in

Customization Options

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

Extend stay in any city
Add Chengdu for pandas
Include Yangtze River cruise
Upgrade to luxury hotels
Add cooking classes
Include photography guide
Add Tibet extension
Customize pace and activities

Typically Included

  • All accommodations
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private transfers
  • English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Domestic flights/trains

Not Included

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

Starting from

Price varies based on customization

10-14 days
Best Season: April-May, September-November
Difficulty: Easy
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Quick Facts

Duration10-14 days
Destinations4 cities
Best SeasonApril-May
DifficultyEasy
Themeclassic

Customer Reviews

5.0/5

Based on 3+ reviews

5 stars
85%
4 stars
10%
3 stars
3%
2 stars
1%
1 stars
1%
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Amanda WhiteVerified
🇦🇺 AustraliaTraveled October 2025

Perfect First Visit to China

As first-time visitors to China, we were a bit nervous, but this tour was perfect. The itinerary covered all the must-sees without feeling rushed. Our guide made everything easy and taught us so much about Chinese culture. The Great Wall hike was the highlight!

November 8, 2025
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Marco RossiVerified
🇮🇹 ItalyTraveled September 2025

Excellent Introduction to China

This tour gave us the perfect introduction to China. Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, and Shanghai - each city was unique and fascinating. The Forbidden City and Terracotta Warriors were incredible. The Li River cruise was so peaceful. Highly recommend for first-timers!

October 12, 2025
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Rachel GreenVerified
🇨🇦 CanadaTraveled September 2025

Couldn't Have Asked for More

From the moment we landed to our departure, everything was taken care of. The hotels were excellent, the guides were knowledgeable, and the experiences were unforgettable. The night view from the Bund in Shanghai was magical. Already planning our return trip!

September 18, 2025
Verified Reviews
5.0 Average Rating
98% Recommend

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