Train Safari Beijing, Xi'an & Guilin
China's new trains make it easy and comfortable to experience the Great Wall, Forbidden City, the Terracotta Warriors and Yuyuan Garden.
Highlights
- Ride the fast and comfortable bullet train from Beijing to Xi'an
- The most popular section of the Great Wall
- Magnificent underground Terracotta Army
- Li River cruise down the picturesque waterway
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Amazing and Effortless Experience Overall!
China Highlights is totally legit and they planned our visit in Beijing perfectly, they were also great with being flexible to meet our unique needs and timelines, with multiple changes on the fly. Our guide in Beijing, William, was amazing as well! William was friendly, kind, thoughtful, funny, and also was great at keeping us on track timing-wise (as we didn’t make this particularly easy for him lol). Cannot recommend both China Highlights and William to anyone else looking to visit China for the first time! more
Jun 2025, jamesrkable
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A culture of hospitality and smiles
Beijing was prettier and far less crowded than anticipated. Colin aka Po Po, our guide, enhanced the experience with his knowledge and wicked sense of humour. He made every moment special for us.We spent about three days in Beijing and surrounds. China highlights offerings were high quality, including accomodation, car, driver, guide and selection of real local restaurants. Being vegetarian wasn’t an issue at all. Visiting historical quarter of Beijing along with Hutong walk and Confucius Beijing temple were unique experiences- which became more special with Colin’s interest in philosophy and wonderful global perspective. Despite language barriers- we were greeted by scores of locals with genuine smile and curiosity. We shall be back (hopefully with Colin) to explore this wonderful culture. more
Jun 2025, Inderjeet
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Beijing group tour
We had a group tour for our clients and William was our guide. He was knowledgeable, kind and flexible throughout the tour. Our clients loved the way he explained diverse topics. We would recommend him for our future groups too.Thank you William and God bless! more
Jun 2025, Prima Rodrigues
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Suggested Itinerary
Upon arrival, your tour guide, van and driver will pick you up at the airport and take you to your hotel so the rest of the day is yours to rest or explore.
The coach with a driver and English-speaking guide will pick you up from your hotel and start the sightseeing.
The first stop is famous Tiananmen Square, the next the adjoining Forbidden City, a home to 24 emperors in its time, built to impress.
The Temple of Heaven is lesser known, but just as imposing. The surrounding park is full of people practicing martial arts and Chinese dance, among other things. On the way you have a chance to see a glimpse of the Chinese traditional medicine culture.
After Chinese lunch in a local restaurant, relax in the peaceful Summer Palace, an ancient imperial garden used by emperors to escape the heat of summer.
The Forbidden CityAfter admiring the ancient Ming Tombs and lunch, climb up to the iconic Badaling Great Wall or get the optional cable car, giving you more time to admire the scenery.
On the way back pass the Olympic Green, and admire from afar the "Bird's Nest" and "the Water Cube".
Badaling Great WallEnjoy some free time in the morning, before your tour guide and driver pick you up from hotel and transfer to train station for high speed train heading to Xi'an (G657: 1102-1644).
When you arrive Xi'an, your local tour guide will be waiting for you and transfer to hotel for rest.
Admire today one of the wonders of the world: the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, each of the life-sized sculptures are unique. Learn about their original bright colors.
After lunch, visit Banpo ancient village site, where the life of ordinary people thousands of years ago comes alive. After the tour, transfer by coach back to your hotel.
The Terracotta ArmyHave some free time on your own to explore the ancient city or just relax. In the afternoon, you will be picked up from hotel and transfer to airport for flight to Guilin.
After your flight lands Guilin, your local tour guide and driver will be ready waiting to meet you and transfer to hotel.
The coach with a driver and English-speaking guide will pick you up from your hotel and start the tour.
Glide along the Li River, taking in the beautiful mountains in comfort. A simple buffet lunch is served on the ship, however it does not always measure up to our high standards, so we recommend a good breakfast.
After arriving in Yangshuo you have a chance to walk along the winding streets, and see some of the natural surroundings in this village town. We will transfer you back to your hotel in the late afternoon.
Li River CruiseThe last day of your tour you will have some free time to see the city by yourself. Your tour guide, driver and car will pick you up from your hotel on time, and transfer to the airport for your flight departing Guilin.
Trip Notes
This tour is can be altered to a private tour. You can alter the itinerary, extend or shorten it to suit your price, interest and schedule. Feel free to tell us your requirements, and we are happy to help you arrange with our professional knowledge and experience.
Before the day of sightseeing, your tour guide will leave you a message at your hotel, to confirm the time of departure for the next day.
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