Uncover the Beauty of China: A 20-Day Panorama Tour of Culture and Scenery

Embark on an unforgettable journey through China, exploring its rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant cities. This 20-day China panorama tour offers a perfect blend of ancient wonders and modern marvels, ensuring an immersive experience for every traveler.

great wall

Terracotta Warriors

Yangshuo Li-river

Guilong Longsheng Rice Terrace

Giant Panda

lijiang jade snow mountain

Leshan Giant Buddha

shanghai

Jiuzhaigou

Zhujiajiao

Yuyuan Garden

Day 1 Beijing

Arrive in Beijing, our car will pick us up and transfer to our hotel. In the evening we take a tour in Wangfujing Street.

Day 2 Beijing

Our first stop is the impressive Tiananmen Square, where most of the national ceremonies are held. From the square, you can walk to the splendid Forbidden City. Upon arrival at the largest imperial palace, travelers are always impressed by the high red walls and large quantity of buildings with golden roofs. Then we walk to Coal Hill, which is a royal garden in the past where we can enjoy a panoramic view of Forbidden City. Then we drive to Beihai Park, a former imperial garden. After that, we drive to Shichahai Hutong to visit the traditional residence of Beijing with Rickshaws, which is an old way of transportation. Then we visit Houhai area by walking, which is a part of Shichahai.

Day 3 Beijing

Today we first visit the fascinating Badaling Great Wall; we take the cable car up, and walk down. Then we drive to visit Summer Palace. The palace was used as the royal family’s “Palace to avoid the heat” in summer. Then we drive to Olympic park to see the modern masterpiece – Bird Nest & Water Cube. In the evening, we shall see the Kung Fu Show.

Day 4 Beijing-Xi'an

Today we first visit Temple of Heaven, where ever the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties worshipped the Gods of Heaven. Then we go to Silk Market, in which you’ll find nearly all the things you want to buy. Then we transfer to station for Bullet Train to Xian G87 (1400/1848) by 2nd class seats. Upon arrival, our guide and driver in Xi’an will pick you up and drive to the hotel for rest.

Day 5 Xi'an

Today you will be driven to the suburb area to marvel at the powerful Qin Terracotta Warriors. Then we drive back to the city and go to visit Shaanxi Historical Museum, known as “the pearl of Xian, the treasury of China”. After the museum, we’ll visit South Gate Old City Wall, which is the most complete city wall that has survived in China, as well being one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world. Then we go to Muslim Quarter. There are about ten mosques in this area, among which the Great Mosque is the most famous and popular.

Day 6 Xi’an/Jiuzhaigou

Today we’ll take the flight to Jiuzhaigou. Then we’ll drive to visit Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area. The 'World Wonder' and 'Fairy Land on Earth' are names enjoyed by the Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area, which is well known for its colorful lakes, snow clad mountains, valleys, and virgin forest. After the tour in Huanglong, we’ll drive to Jiuzhaigou for overnight.

Day 7 Jiuzhaigou

Located in the north of Sichuan Province, Jiuzhaigou County is part of the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture. With some of the most beautiful and inspiring scenery on earth and some of the reserves scenic spots considered holy by the local Tibetan and Qiang people, it is no wonder a number of mysterious legends surround the wonderful landscape of Jiuzhaigou. We’ll spend a day in here.

Day 8 Jiuzhaigou/Chengdu

In the morning we drive to the A/P and take flight to Chengdu. Upon arrival, we drive to Leshan; The Leshan Giant Buddha is a statue of Maitreya in sitting posture. Facing the river, the Buddha has symmetrical posture and looks which have been beautifully captured in its solemn stillness. It is 71 meters (about 233 feet) high, and has 8.3-meter-long (about 27 feet) fingers. The 9-meter-wide (about 30 feet) instep is big enough for one hundred people to sit on and the 24-meter-wide (about 79 feet) shoulder is large enough to be a basketball playground. We will take the cruise and also climb the Buddha. Then we’ll drive to Emeishan for overnight.

Day 9 Emeishan-Chengdu

Mt. Emei is located on the south of Leshan. It is towering, beautiful, old and mysterious, like a huge green screen standing in the southwest of the Chengdu Plain. Looking its winding and beautiful figure, you will find that it resembles very much an eyebrow of a girl. It is the highest one among all the famous sight-seeing mountains in China. We’ll take cable car up to Wannian Temple, then walk to visit Monkey Area. Down from the mountain, we will drive back to Chengdu for overnight.

Day 10 Chengdu/Lijiang

Today we first visit Panda Base. The giant pandas are not only a Chinese national treasure but are also beloved by people the world over. In the base you’ll meet incredibly lovely pandas and baby pandas. Most people couldn’t resist. Then we drive to visit Wenshu Temple. After the temple, we’ll take a walk among the famous pedestrian street called Jinli Street, where you’ll find all kinds of delicious food and snacks that can make you slobber and forget the tastiness induced coma that fallsows. The last site is Wangjiang Park, after that, we will transfer to airport and take flight to Lijiang. Upon arrival, guide and driver will pick us up and drive to our hotel to rest.

Day 11 Lijiang

Today we start our tour by visiting the Lijiang Ancient Town. Lijiang City, an attractive tourist destination in Yunnan Province, is considered a fairyland blessed with fresh air, clear streams, breathtaking snow mountains and an undisturbed landscape inhabited by a friendly group of people. It exercises jurisdiction over four counties and an Old Town District. This is the main region inhabited by Naxi People, one of China's 55 minority ethnic groups. We will start the tour from the Morning Market in the old City, then we’ll visit the Black Dragon Pool inside the city. Then we visit Naxi Museum, which you can get to know the Dongba Culture. After that, we will go to climb up the Lion Hill and enjoy a panoramic view of the whole old city from Wangu Tower on the hill. We will also visit some local markets and shops before back to hotel.

Day 12 Lijiang

Today we’ll drive to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Looking from Lijiang Old Town in the south which is 15 kilometers (nine miles) away, the snow-covered and fog-enlaced mountain resembles a jade dragon lying in the clouds, hence the name. Then we’ll drive to Yuhu Village. Then we’ll drive to visit Yufeng Temple. It’s one of the Scarlet Sect lamaseries of Lijiang. The beautiful sceneries around Yufeng Temple are special gifts from the deity. The temple backs onto a snow mountain and faces a meadow. It is surrounded by the flourishing forest and a never-dried river. All this makes it a really good place to visit. After visiting the temple, we’ll drive to Baisha Village, which is about 4.9 miles to the north of Lijiang Ancient Town. It is much quieter than Lijiang Ancient City because it is not commercialized. Here you can experience the Naxi people’s peaceful daily life. Then we drive back to our hotel and rest.

Day 13 Lijiang / Kunming / Guilin

We will take morning flight to Kunming, pick up and drive to Shilin, we will visit the Stone Forest,which is a notable set of limestone formations located in Shilin Yi Autonomous County. The tall rocks seem to pray to the ground in the manner of stalagmites, with many looking like petrified trees thereby creating the illusion of a forest made of stone. we will transfer to airport and take flight to Guilin.

Day 14 Guilin

We first drive to visit Reed Flute Cave. Inside this water-eroded cave is a spectacular world of various stalactites, stone pillars and rock formations created by carbonate deposition. Illuminated by colored lighting, the fantastic spectacle is found in many variations along this 240-meter-long cave. Walking through the serried stone pillars, tourists feast their eyes on changing spots, feeling they are in a paradise where the Gods live. After that, we drive to Elephant Trunk Hill. It’s an Elephant’s nose shaped rock extending into the river, just like its drinking water from the river. Then we’ll visit Seven Stars Park. The park is endowed with elegant mountains, clear water, miraculous stone forest, deep and serene valleys, plentiful animals and plants and valued cultural relics. In the evening we will drive to Two Rivers and Four Lakes Scenic Spot and aboard the boat for a night tour on the rivers and lakes.

Day 15 Longsheng – Guilin

We drive to Longsheng today and visit the Terrace Fields there, and also visit the Yao and Zhuang Minorities Villages. Then we drive back to Guilin and take a walking tour of local markets and pedestrian streets.

Day 16 Yangshuo

Today we first take the Li River boat cruise to Yangshuo. After a rest at hotel, we drive to visit The Big Banyan Tree. It has survived wind and rain over centuries since it was planted nearly 1500 years ago. Then we’ll visit some local villages to see Moon Hill and their life-style. Then we drive back to enjoy the beautiful Impression Show, which is platformed on Li River. After the show, we will drive back to hotel for rest.

Day 17 Guilin/Shanghai

Today we drive back to Guilin A/P for flight to Shanghai, the guide and driver will pick us up and transfer to hotel for a short rest. Then we go to visit French Concession. In the evening, you’ll be entertained by the Acrobatic show at the theater. Then we drive back to our hotel.

Day 18 Shanghai

Today we first visit Yu Garden including nearby Bazzars. In Yuyuan, you can see the sophisticated design and fine layout of pavilions, halls, rockeries, ponds and cloisters. Then we visit Shanghai Museum, which specializes in ancient art works of China, especially bronze ware, chinaware, calligraphies and paintings. After that, we will take a walking tour of Nanjing Road and The Bund to enjoy the modern view of Shanghai. Then we go to take elevator up to the TV Tower and take an overlook of the Shanghai City. Transfer to hotel and rest.

Day 19 Zhujiajiao – Shanghai

Today we drive to visit the beautiful Water Town of Zhujiajiao including boat cruise. Then we drive back to Shanghai and visit Tianzifang area. Transfer back to our hotel.

Day 20 Departure

Free Time in the morning. Transfer to airport and take departure flight back home.