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Ancient Capitals, Peaks & Rivers

Beijing → Xi’an → Zhangjiajie → Guilin → Yangshuo

12Days
Ancient Capitals, Peaks & RiversAI travel illustration

Your journey at a glance

The experience

A 12-day private journey through Beijing → Xi’an → Zhangjiajie → Guilin → Yangshuo. Discover Forbidden City & Jingshan, Mutianyu Great Wall, The Terracotta Army.

Moments to look forward to

  • Forbidden City & Jingshan
  • Mutianyu Great Wall
  • The Terracotta Army
  • Xi’an city walls & Tang heritage
  • Zhangjiajie
  • Tianmen Mountain

Route & places

  1. 01Beijing
  2. 02Xi’an
  3. 03Zhangjiajie
  4. 04Guilin
  5. 05Yangshuo

Day by day

This is a customisable itinerary outline. The written booking confirmation determines the final programme and inclusions.

Day 1–3

Beijing

Forbidden City & Jingshan · Mutianyu Great Wall

Explore imperial courtyards and the stories behind their design, then look over the palace roofs from Jingshan. Admission requires advance confirmation. Follow a scenic section of the Great Wall with time for photographs. Cable-car options and walking distance are tailored to your group.

Mutianyu Great Wall
Mutianyu Great Wall · AI travel illustration
Day 4–6

Xi’an

The Terracotta Army · Xi’an city walls & Tang heritage

Study the excavated ranks of terracotta warriors with a guide, noticing their faces, armor and archaeological context. Walk a section of the city wall and explore the old quarters. An evening around the Great Wild Goose Pagoda brings a different view of the ancient capital.

The Terracotta Army
The Terracotta Army · AI travel illustration
Day 7–9

Zhangjiajie

Zhangjiajie · Tianmen Mountain

Explore Wulingyuan’s sandstone pillars, then discover Tianmen Mountain on a separately reserved outing. Elevators and cableways help shape a manageable route. Take the reserved mountain transport to panoramic viewpoints and cliffside paths. Glass sections are optional; the exact route follows the ticket type and operating conditions.

Zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie · AI travel illustration
Day 10–12

Guilin & Yangshuo

Li River landscapes · Yangshuo countryside

Travel through limestone peaks and riverside scenery. The cruise or raft route is selected for your schedule and current river conditions. Follow quiet village paths and the Yulong River landscape, with an optional easy cycle or countryside walk suited to your pace. Enjoy any available free time before your arranged airport or station transfer. Departure timing is coordinated with your confirmed ticket.

Li River landscapes
Li River landscapes · AI travel illustration
Yangshuo countryside
Yangshuo countryside · AI travel illustration

Services & arrangements

Arrange in your proposal

Private local transfers, guide language, accommodation, listed admissions and any intercity transport are itemised in your final proposal. Meals and workshops are included only where expressly listed.

Confirm separately

International flights, visas, travel insurance, personal purchases, single-room supplements and optional activities are not assumed included. Cancellation terms, accessibility and any specialist-service fees must be agreed before payment.

Before you travel

Travel days are part of the itinerary. Rail schedules, hotel nights, attraction reservations and the final sequence are confirmed in your written proposal.

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