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Calm waters of Li River with limestone karst mountains near Guilin
12 Days / 11 Nights Relaxed Pace Senior-Friendly โ€ข Zero Rush โ€ข Step-Free & Elevator Access

12-Day Paced China Heritage & Accessible Tour for Seniors

Beijing โ€ข Xiโ€™an โ€ข Guilin & Yangshuo โ€ข Shanghai

Route Corridor & Transport Pacing

Beijing (3N) โ†’ First Class High-Speed Rail โ†’ Xiโ€™an (3N) โ†’ Domestic Flight โ†’ Guilin & Yangshuo (3N) โ†’ Domestic Flight โ†’ Shanghai (2N)

Starting Price
$1680 per person (based on 2โ€“4 travelers)
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Itinerary Philosophy

Why Choose This China Package?

Engineered specifically for mature travelers, senior couples, and multi-generational families who prioritize an unhurried pace, spacious private minivans, elevator-equipped international hotels, and barrier-free access. We replace strenuous steps with cable cars and electric golf carts at major historical wonders.

Curated Signature Experiences

  • โœ“ Mutianyu Great Wall with round-trip enclosed cable car and relaxed flat-watchtower walking routes
  • โœ“ Forbidden City priority entrance with licensed private historian guide and golf-cart transfer support
  • โœ“ Xiโ€™an Terracotta Warriors accessible VIP corridor (Pit 2 โ†’ Pit 3 โ†’ Pit 1) avoiding domestic tour crowds
  • โœ“ Gentle 4-hour Li River 4-star luxury cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with upper-deck seating and hot buffet lunch
  • โœ“ Handpicked 5-star international brand hotels featuring elevators, walk-in showers, and quiet rooms
Step-by-Step Timetable

Full Day-by-Day Route Itinerary

12 Days / 11 Nights
D1

Arrival in Imperial Beijing & VIP Airport Transfer

๐Ÿ“ Beijing

Warm welcome by your private English guide and dedicated chauffeur at PEK or PKX airport. Relax in a spacious air-conditioned vehicle directly to your central hotel. Rest and acclimate.

โœจ Highlight: VIP arrival transfer & hotel rest
๐Ÿจ Stay: Regent Beijing / Grand Hyatt Beijing (5-Star)
D2

Imperial Grandeur: Temple of Heaven & Summer Palace

๐Ÿ“ Beijing

Morning visit to the Temple of Heaven park to observe locals practicing gentle Tai Chi. Afternoon stroll through the shaded lakefront corridors of the Summer Palace with private boat ride on Kunming Lake.

โœจ Highlight: Temple of Heaven morning walk & Summer Palace lake cruise
๐Ÿจ Stay: Regent Beijing / Grand Hyatt Beijing (5-Star)
D3

Cable Car Great Wall at Mutianyu & Hutong Stroll

๐Ÿ“ Beijing

Ascend Mutianyu Great Wall smoothly via enclosed cable car to Watchtower 14. Walk flat stone parapets with spectacular mountain panoramas. Afternoon leisurely electric-rickshaw tour through historic Hutong lanes.

โœจ Highlight: Cable car Great Wall ascent & quiet Hutong electric rickshaw
๐Ÿจ Stay: Regent Beijing / Grand Hyatt Beijing (5-Star)
D4

First-Class Bullet Train to Ancient Xiโ€™an

๐Ÿ“ Xiโ€™an

Private transfer to Beijing West station with luggage porter service. Board the 350 km/h Fuxing Hao high-speed train in spacious First Class seats to Xiโ€™an (4.5 hrs). Evening arrival welcome.

โœจ Highlight: First Class high-speed rail & Xiโ€™an arrival
๐Ÿจ Stay: The Westin Xiโ€™an / Hilton Xiโ€™an (5-Star)
D5

Terracotta Warriors VIP Path & Muslim Quarter

๐Ÿ“ Xiโ€™an

Explore the world-famous Terracotta Warriors with an electric golf cart shuttle to the pits. Follow a reverse-crowd route with your historian guide. Evening relaxed culinary tasting in the Muslim Food Quarter.

โœจ Highlight: Terracotta Warriors VIP route & evening culinary walk
๐Ÿจ Stay: The Westin Xiโ€™an / Hilton Xiโ€™an (5-Star)
D6

Ancient City Wall & Shaanxi History Museum

๐Ÿ“ Xiโ€™an

Enjoy a leisurely electric-cart ride along the broad top of the 14th-century Ming City Wall. Afternoon exploration of rare Tang Dynasty gold and murals at Shaanxi History Museum.

โœจ Highlight: Electric cart on Ming City Wall & Tang Dynasty relics
๐Ÿจ Stay: The Westin Xiโ€™an / Hilton Xiโ€™an (5-Star)
D7

Fly South to Scenic Guilin & Reed Flute Cave

๐Ÿ“ Guilin

Morning private transfer to Xiโ€™an airport for a comfortable 2-hour flight to Guilin. Visit the illuminated stalactites of Reed Flute Cave with easy level walkways.

โœจ Highlight: Scenic flight south & illuminated Reed Flute Cave
๐Ÿจ Stay: Shangri-La Hotel Guilin (5-Star)
D8

4-Star Luxury Li River Cruise to Yangshuo

๐Ÿ“ Yangshuo

Board a 4-star luxury riverboat with panoramic windows and buffet lunch, cruising 4 hours past the iconic limestone peaks featured on the 20 Yuan banknote. Disembark directly in serene Yangshuo.

โœจ Highlight: 4-Star Li River cruise with upper-deck karst vistas
๐Ÿจ Stay: Banyan Tree Yangshuo / Yangshuo Resort (5-Star)
D9

Yulong River Bamboo Rafting & Countryside Serenity

๐Ÿ“ Yangshuo

Experience a smooth, motor-free hand-punted bamboo raft along the calm Yulong River. Afternoon private golf cart drive through idyllic pomelo orchards and karst village pathways.

โœจ Highlight: Gentle bamboo raft drift & countryside electric cart tour
๐Ÿจ Stay: Banyan Tree Yangshuo / Yangshuo Resort (5-Star)
D10

Fly to Cosmopolitan Shanghai & Bund Art Deco Walk

๐Ÿ“ Shanghai

Private transfer to Guilin airport for your flight to Shanghai. Evening stroll along the historic Bund promenade admiring 1920s Art Deco architecture facing the futuristic Pudong skyline.

โœจ Highlight: Flight to Shanghai & Bund evening promenade
๐Ÿจ Stay: The Peninsula Shanghai / Fairmont Peace Hotel (5-Star)
D11

Classical Yu Garden & Private Zhujiajiao Gondola

๐Ÿ“ Shanghai

Morning visit to Ming Dynasty Yu Garden and the Old Town bazaar. Afternoon excursion to Zhujiajiao water town for a private wooden gondola ride along peaceful stone-bridge canals.

โœจ Highlight: Yu Garden classical pavilion & Zhujiajiao private gondola
๐Ÿจ Stay: The Peninsula Shanghai / Fairmont Peace Hotel (5-Star)
D12

Maglev Train Experience & Departure

๐Ÿ“ Shanghai

Experience the 431 km/h magnetic levitation train from Longyang Road to Pudong Airport (PVG) with porter luggage assistance for your homebound flight.

โœจ Highlight: High-speed Maglev ride & smooth airport departure
๐Ÿจ Stay: Homebound Flight

Transparent Service Coverage

โœ“ Proposed services โ€” confirm in your quote

  • โ€ข 11 Nights in vetted 5-star international hotels (e.g. Hilton, Marriott, Shangri-La) with daily international buffet breakfast
  • โ€ข Private air-conditioned luxury van (Buick GL8 or Mercedes Vito) and licensed driver for all airport and excursion transfers
  • โ€ข First Class high-speed train tickets (Beijing โ†’ Xiโ€™an) with station luggage porter assistance
  • โ€ข Domestic flights (Xiโ€™an โ†’ Guilin, Guilin โ†’ Shanghai) including checked luggage allowance
  • โ€ข Licensed local English-speaking private cultural guides in Beijing, Xiโ€™an, Guilin, and Shanghai
  • โ€ข All pre-reserved admissions including Great Wall cable cars, Terracotta Warriors, and 4-star Li River boat
  • โ€ข Dedicated travel concierge support via WhatsApp throughout your journey

โœ• Common exclusions โ€” confirm in your quote

  • โ€ข International round-trip flights to and from China
  • โ€ข China visa fees (if traveling outside the 240h/30-day visa-free scope)
  • โ€ข Unspecified dinners and personal incidental expenses
  • โ€ข Voluntary gratuities for private guides and chauffeurs

Package-Specific Frequently Asked Questions

Does this 12-day package qualify for Chinaโ€™s visa-free policies?

A package duration alone does not establish eligibility. Check current entry rules for your passport, route, ports and onward travel with immigration authorities and your airline before booking.

Are all hotels guaranteed to accept foreign passport holders?

Confirm passport registration, reception hours and breakfast with the proposed hotel before booking.

How are high-speed bullet train tickets arranged?

Ask which train journeys are included, when tickets will be booked, and whether station assistance is available.

Can this itinerary be customized for our travel dates or party size?

Ask about alternative dates, hotels, rest days and dietary needs; options depend on availability and your quote.

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$1680 per person (based on 2โ€“4 travelers)
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