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Discover China's Silk Road - 11 Days Private Tour

11 days
From Beijing to Shanghai
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Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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
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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

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to China - Beijing Arrival
  2. Day 2 Cultural Treasures of Beijing (B/L)
  3. Day 3 Exploring the Great Wall and Beijing’s Modern Icons (B/L)
  4. Day 4 Beijing - Xian by high speed train (B/L)
  5. Day 5 Enjoying Xi’an’s Timeless Treasures (B/L)
  6. Day 6 Xian fly Guilin (B/L) - flight included
  7. Day 7 Guilin Longji Terraces & Minority Village Adventure (B/L)
  8. Day 8 Guilin’s Li River Cruise to Yangshuo (B/L)
  9. Day 9 Guilin fly to Shanghai (B/L) - flight included
  10. Day 10 Discover the Charm of Shanghai (B/L)
  11. Day 11 Time to say Goodbye - Shanghai Departure (B)
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  • Accommodation
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  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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Where You'll Stay

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Number of tours

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Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

3 hours

Response rate

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    Excellent
    4.8
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Guide
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    4.8
  • Transport
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  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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  • AM
    · January 7th, 2025
    I 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!
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    Dear 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 more
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    Trip date: December 2024
  • ML
    · December 7th, 2024
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    The choice of destination, the tour guide and the driver were all super - a great experience.
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    Realistic Asia commented on this review
    Dear 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 team
    Trip date: November 2024
  • TS
    · September 27th, 2024
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    excellent. very well organized. very good support on site. very beautiful country. recommendable
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    Realistic Asia commented on this review
    Dear 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 more
    Trip date: September 2024
  • CB
    · June 24th, 2024
    Fantastic 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 China
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    Realistic Asia commented on this review
    Dear 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
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    Trip date: June 2024
  • NN
    · May 31st, 2024
    We 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.
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    Realistic Asia commented on this review
    Dear 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 more
    Trip date: April 2024
  • Discover China's Silk Road - 11 Days Private Tour reviewer 6
    · October 24th, 2023
    The 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.
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    Realistic Asia commented on this review
    Dear 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 more
    Trip date: September 2023

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Discover China's Silk Road - 11 Days Private Tour
From Beijing to Shanghai

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    Fabien

    Asked on March 20th, 2025

    Are there any upgrade options for the hotels included?

    Accommodation
    • Realistic AsiaOperatorWritten March 2025

      Yes, you can request upgrades to 4 or 5-star hotels for an additional fee.

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    Asked on December 13th, 2024

    How many travelers can participate in the tour?

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    • Realistic AsiaOperatorWritten December 2024

      The tour is generally designed for a small group, accommodating a certain number of travelers.

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    • Realistic AsiaOperatorWritten October 2024

      The remaining balance is due two months before the trip departure date.

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    Is the tour suitable for solo travelers?

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    • Realistic AsiaOperatorWritten September 2024

      Yes, the tour can accommodate solo travelers, though shared room arrangements may not be available.

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    Asked on July 31st, 2024

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    • Realistic AsiaOperatorWritten August 2024

      A deposit of 20% of the total land package cost is required to secure your reservation.

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      The local payment covers internal flight tickets and guide fees, which you'll settle upon arrival.

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    Asked on January 2nd, 2024

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    • Realistic AsiaOperatorWritten 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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    • Realistic AsiaOperatorWritten 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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    Asked on November 26th, 2023

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      Specific meal inclusions will be detailed in the itinerary provided upon booking.

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      The total price of the package does not include international flights; those should be arranged separately.

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