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- Platinum Operator
- Realistic Asia
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Private Tour
- Travel exclusively with your friends and family
- Partially Guided
- Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
- Guided in English
- Other languages on offer: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian
- Age range 1 to 99
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Visit the Temple of Heaven, one of the most important religious sites in China.
- Admire the majestic beauty of The Great Wall.
- Discover the Forbidden City, the largest and most complete ancient imperial palace in the world.
- Explore Terracotta Warriors, one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century.
- Take a Li River cruise and enjoy the stunning scenery of the river.
- Visit ethnic villages and admire the rice terraces in Guilin.
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Welcome to China - Beijing Arrival
- Day 2 Cultural Treasures of Beijing (B/L)
- Day 3 Exploring the Great Wall and Beijing’s Modern Icons (B/L)
- Day 4 Beijing - Xian by high speed train (B/L)
- Day 5 Enjoying Xi’an’s Timeless Treasures (B/L)
- Day 6 Xian fly Guilin (B/L) - flight included
- Day 7 Guilin Longji Terraces & Minority Village Adventure (B/L)
- Day 8 Guilin’s Li River Cruise to Yangshuo (B/L)
- Day 9 Guilin fly to Shanghai (B/L) - flight included
- Day 10 Discover the Charm of Shanghai (B/L)
- Day 11 Time to say Goodbye - Shanghai Departure (B)
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Flights
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Insurance
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan or similar
HotelDays 1, 2, 3Upgrade AvailableSunworld Hotel Beijing or similar
HotelDays 1, 2, 3Upgrade AvailableCrowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Hotel or simiar
HotelDays 1, 2, 3Upgrade AvailableMeihao Hotel Xi'an East Street or similar
HotelDays 4, 5, 6Upgrade AvailableSomerset Aparthotel Xindicheng Xi'an or similar
HotelDays 4, 5, 6Upgrade AvailableSofitel on Renmin Square or similar
HotelDays 4, 5, 6Upgrade AvailableHampton by Hilton Guilin Xiufeng or similar
HotelDays 7, 8Upgrade AvailableHoliday Inn Express Guilin City Center or similar
HotelDays 7, 8Upgrade AvailableSheraton Guilin Hotel or similar
HotelDays 7, 8Upgrade AvailableGrand Central Hotel Shanghai or similar
HotelDays 9, 10Upgrade AvailableHoliday Inn Express Shanghai Putuo or similar
HotelDays 9, 10Upgrade AvailableSunrise on the Bund Hotel or similar
HotelDays 9, 10Upgrade Available
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Operated by
Realistic Asia
Number of tours
109
Age Range
1 to 99 years old
Response time
3 hours
Response rate
100%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- AMANDREW· January 7th, 2025I had a wonderful time in China, traveling over the Christmas holidays under Discover China's Silk Road (private tour) program organized by Realistic Asia. It was an exciting and memorable trip, allowing me to tick off highlights after highlights on a daily basis, from the Great Wall in Mutianyu, to the Forbidden City in Bejing, from the impressive and jaw-dropping Terra Cotta warriors to the ancient city fortifications of Xi'An, from the pristine Li River and the towering limestone stacks flanking it in Guilin to the astoundingly colorful and bright skyline of Pudong in Shanghai at night, to mention a few. It was a 11-day tour, but I extended by four days to cover more and to have a few chill days to enjoy on my own. I was very pleased that everything went without a hitch, as per the promised itinerary. There was nothing to complain about-- the pick-ups, the transfers, the domestic flights and high speed train journeys (a must!), the friendly, helpful and knowledgeable guides, the hotels and the included meals were all commendable, and they all made for a delightful first-time visit to beautiful China. I was pleased to have made a decision to travel in December (the cold withstanding, particularly in Beijing), which is a low season, as it allowed me to avoid the hordes prevalent in other popular travel seasons, which made for a stress-free traveling experience! I recommend this tour!Show more
Realistic Asia commented on this reviewDear Andrew, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We’re happy that you enjoyed your trip. It’s great to hear that the trip allowed you to explore so many iconic highlights, from the Great Wall to the Li River, while enjoying seamless... Show moreTrip date: December 2024 - MLMartin· December 7th, 2024Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishThe choice of destination, the tour guide and the driver were all super - a great experience.Show moreRealistic Asia commented on this reviewDear Martin, Thank you so much for your feedback. We are very thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your holiday. We’re very grateful for customers like you and hope to see you again! Realistic Asia teamTrip date: November 2024
- TSTORSTEN· September 27th, 2024Automatic translation available in English. View in Englishexcellent. very well organized. very good support on site. very beautiful country. recommendableShow moreRealistic Asia commented on this reviewDear Torsten, We would like to thank you for taking the time to write this review of your holiday. It warms our hearts to hear such amazing feedback! We’re very grateful for customers like you and hope to see you again. Thank you! The Realistic Asia... Show moreTrip date: September 2024
- CBCarl· June 24th, 2024Fantastic tour showcasing many of the different attractions and parts of this vast beautiful country , led by courteous and English speaking guides it was meant to be a once in a lifetime trip but this trip has convinced me to go again and see different parts of ChinaShow moreRealistic Asia commented on this reviewDear Carl, Thanks so much for your review! We’re really glad to know that you enjoyed your holiday in China. Your feedback is highly appreciated, as it enables us to further develop our services. Trust us, you’ve made our day immensely better by... Show more
Trip date: June 2024 - NNNolan· May 31st, 2024We enjoyed the sites and local ethnic and cultural experiences along with the educational exposure we obtained. We enjoyed the personal touch and attention to detail by most of our tour guides. We can tell some tour guides are more passionate and more experienced than others and that can make a difference. For some of the tour guides that struggle with the English language should be reconsidered as a tour host because they lacked either the experience or attention to detail that many more seasoned guides have that differentiated them and made the experience less desirable. Overall, the attention to our safety and providing us an experience of a lifetime was worth it.Show moreRealistic Asia commented on this reviewDear Nolan, Thanks so much for your review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your holiday in China. Your feedback is highly valued, as it helps us continuously improve our services. We take your comments about our tour guides very seriously. We... Show moreTrip date: April 2024
Tanya· October 24th, 2023The general preparation and organization were excellent. The drivers were punctual, the lodging was tidy, the staff was nice and friendly, and the meals were good. Ms. Evelyn, our travel consultant, kept us informed about schedules and provided daily updates through WhatsApp, eliminating any concerns. We would choose their services again.Show moreRealistic Asia commented on this reviewDear Tanya, Thanks so much for your review! We’re really glad to know that you enjoyed your holiday in China. Your feedback is highly appreciated, as it enables us to further develop our services. Trust us, you’ve made our day immensely better by... Show moreTrip date: September 2023
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- -55%From Friday20 Jun, 2025To Monday30 Jun, 2025English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian +8 moreThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$7,961$3,582Local Payment$1,202
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- Instant Confirmation-55%From Tuesday24 Jun, 2025To Friday4 Jul, 2025English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian +8 moreThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$7,961$3,582Local Payment$1,202
- Instant Confirmation-55%From Wednesday25 Jun, 2025To Saturday5 Jul, 2025English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian +8 moreThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$7,961$3,582Local Payment$1,202
- Instant Confirmation-55%From Thursday26 Jun, 2025To Sunday6 Jul, 2025English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian +8 moreThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$7,961$3,582Local Payment$1,202
- Instant Confirmation-55%From Friday27 Jun, 2025To Monday7 Jul, 2025English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian +8 moreThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$7,961$3,582Local Payment$1,202
- Instant Confirmation-55%From Saturday28 Jun, 2025To Tuesday8 Jul, 2025English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian +8 moreThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$7,961$3,582Local Payment$1,202
- Instant Confirmation-55%From Sunday29 Jun, 2025To Wednesday9 Jul, 2025English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian +8 moreThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$7,961$3,582Local Payment$1,202
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- F
Fabien
Asked on March 20th, 2025Are there any upgrade options for the hotels included?
Realistic AsiaOperator•Written March 2025Yes, you can request upgrades to 4 or 5-star hotels for an additional fee.
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Ruben
Asked on December 13th, 2024How many travelers can participate in the tour?
- Realistic AsiaOperator•Written December 2024
The tour is generally designed for a small group, accommodating a certain number of travelers.
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Doreen
Asked on October 29th, 2024When is the final balance payment due?
- Realistic AsiaOperator•Written October 2024
The remaining balance is due two months before the trip departure date.
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Jens
Asked on September 23rd, 2024Is the tour suitable for solo travelers?
- Realistic AsiaOperator•Written September 2024
Yes, the tour can accommodate solo travelers, though shared room arrangements may not be available.
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Gloria
Asked on July 31st, 2024What is the payment structure for the tour?
- Realistic AsiaOperator•Written August 2024
A deposit of 20% of the total land package cost is required to secure your reservation.
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Monique
Asked on February 3rd, 2024What is the local payment for the tour?
- Realistic AsiaOperator•Written February 2024
The local payment covers internal flight tickets and guide fees, which you'll settle upon arrival.
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Andreas
Asked on January 2nd, 2024Can I request a specific type of room for accommodation?
- Realistic AsiaOperator•Written January 2024
You can choose between a Double Room or Twin Room based on your preference, and the price remains the same.
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Christel
Asked on December 21st, 2023How does the visa process work for the tour?
- Realistic AsiaOperator•Written December 2023
You will need to apply for a visa at the Chinese embassy or consulate in your country prior to departure.
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Mahdi
Asked on November 26th, 2023What meals are included in the tour package?
- Realistic AsiaOperator•Written November 2023
Specific meal inclusions will be detailed in the itinerary provided upon booking.
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Floor
Asked on November 15th, 2023Does the total price include flights from my location to China?
- Realistic AsiaOperator•Written November 2023
The total price of the package does not include international flights; those should be arranged separately.
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