🌟 Highlights
- 100% private tour experience with your own dedicated guide and driver, so you skip big crowds and explore at your own relaxed pace
- Blends three distinct iconic experiences: vibrant modern Shanghai, ancient Chinese history, and the otherworldly karst scenery of Guilin
- Curated mix of urban culture, rural local life, and world-famous natural landmarks for a well-rounded introduction to China
- All core activities pre-arranged for a completely hassle-free travel and booking experience
🗺️ Itinerary Overview
This 7-day private journey starts in the buzzing, fast-paced metropolis of Shanghai, where you dive into the city’s layered mix of ancient tradition and modern innovation. After exploring Shanghai’s most charming historic neighborhoods, you travel south to Guilin, the crown jewel of Chinese natural scenery, where you cruise the iconic Li River, bike through idyllic countryside villages, and explore Guilin’s most famous karst landmarks. The private format of this tour lets you linger at the sights that interest you most, with no rushing to keep up with large group tours.
📖 Day-by-Day Itinerary
🌟 Day 1: Shanghai
Touch down in Shanghai to kick off your adventure, with the rest of the day free to settle into your accommodation and get acclimated to the city. Take your time exploring the area around your hotel, or grab a bite of iconic local Shanghainese soup dumplings to start your trip off right.
🌟 Day 2: Shanghai
Start your first full day of exploration with a tasty included breakfast 🍽️. Wander the tree-lined, colonial-era boulevards of the French Concession, then step into the quiet, beautifully designed classical landscapes of Yuyuan Garden to escape the city buzz. Next, you’ll visit the lively Old City God Temple complex to experience traditional local culture, before wandering the historic storefronts of Shanghai Old Street and peeking into everyday local life as you stroll through the winding, narrow nongtang alleyways.
🌟 Day 3: Shanghai → Guilin
Fuel up for your travel day with an included breakfast 🍽️ before making your way from Shanghai to Guilin, China’s most famous natural beauty destination. Once you arrive, check into your hotel 🏨 and enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure, whether you want to relax or take a quick stroll around the neighborhood.
🌟 Day 4: Guilin → Yangshuo
Kick off your Guilin adventure with an included morning breakfast 🍽️, then board your 5-hour cruise along the legendary Li River. Soak in postcard-perfect views of jagged limestone karst peaks rising straight from the river water – scenery that has inspired Chinese artists for centuries. After docking in Yangshuo, explore the charming laid-back riverside town, then take a leisurely walk down lively West Street, packed with local craft shops, cafes, and street food stalls.
🌟 Day 5: Yangshuo
After an included breakfast 🍽️, grab a bicycle for a relaxed day of exploring the Yangshuo countryside. Wind your way past green rice paddies and towering karst outcrops as you visit the quiet rural communities of Yima Village and Chaolong Village, stopping along the way to admire the clear, calm waters of the Yulong River. This slow-paced day lets you experience authentic rural Chinese life far from crowded tourist hubs.
🌟 Day 6: Yangshuo → Guilin
Enjoy your included daily breakfast 🍽️ before traveling back from Yangshuo to Guilin to visit two of the city’s most iconic natural landmarks. First, explore Reed Flute Cave, where you’ll wander through vast chambers of dramatic limestone formations, lit up with vibrant magical light displays that create an otherworldly atmosphere. Next, stop at Guilin’s most famous landmark, Elephant Trunk Hill, and climb to the summit for sweeping panoramic views of the Li River below. Check into your Guilin hotel 🏨 for your final night of the trip.
🌟 Day 7: Guilin (Departure)
Your 7-day Chinese adventure comes to a close today. After checking out of your hotel, you’ll be transferred to Guilin’s airport for your onward departure, leaving you with lasting memories of iconic Chinese culture and scenery.
✅ What's Included
- Full private tour services: exclusive dedicated private guide and private driver for the entire trip
- All entry fees for listed attractions and pre-arranged activities, including the 5-hour Li River cruise and Yangshuo bicycle rental
- Daily included breakfast 🍽️ from Day 2 through Day 6
- Access to all additional included stops: Xintiandi Style Shopping Center, the Bund, Jiuxian Village, and Dashi Village
❌ What's Not Included
- All core listed tour activities and services are included in your tour price, with no mandatory extra fees
ℹ️ Important Information
