Private China Tours

PERFECT FOR:

  • Families and Travelers of all ages
  • History & Architecture Buffs
  • Nature Lovers and Photographers
  • Food, Shopping & Nightlife
  • First time travelers to China

A Private Luxury China Tour – Shanghai, Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Hong Kong

15 Days / 13 Nights – Tour Code (CVT) – Daily departure

This meticulously planned 14-day program showcases five of China’s signature destinations, promising an unforgettable journey for the discerning traveler. On this tour, you will experience China’s most revered landmarks, touching down on two of its great ancient capitals, some of the most spectacular landscapes mother nature has to offer, and vibrant cityscapes packed with exhilarating nightlife, exquisite dining and boundless entertainment.

Starting with Shanghai, we catch a glimpse of China’s modern society with its space-like skyscrapers and cosmopolitan vibe, where the world is virtually at your fingertips. Next up, Beijing. Experience first hand a city of contrasts that tastefully blends China’s modern-day culture with its ancient traditions and millennia old landmarks. Visit the capital’s incredible sights, including the massive Forbidden City, the sacred Temple of Heaven and of course the magnificent Great Wall.

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TOUR INCLUDES:

  • Economy Class Air via Cathay Pacific Airways from USA
  • China Domestic Airfares with optional High Speed Train ride between Shanghai & Beijing
  • 13 nights accommodations in the hotel category of your choice
  • Hotel American Breakfasts Daily
  • Lunches and Dinners as specified per itinerary
  • Private Tour: Sightseeing & Transfers by private car, driver and Professional Guides

SHANGHAI (3 nights)

  • 3 nights at New World Shanghai Hotel (Superior) | Hyatt-on-the-Bund (Deluxe) | The Waldorf Astoria Shanghai (Premium)
  • Full day private sightseeing including the Bund, Yu Yuan Garden, Tiangzifang Art District, Shanghai Museum & Urban Planning Exhibition Center
  • Evening Shanghai Acrobatics Performance

BEIJING (3 nights)

  • 3 nights at Park Plaza Beijing (Superior) | The Regent Beijing (Deluxe) | Waldorf Astoria Beijing (Premium)
  • Two full days of private sightseeing including the Great Wall at Mutianyu with Cable car ride, Hutongs by rickshaw, the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Tian’anmen Square, and the Temple of Heaven.
  • Peking Duck Dinner & evening “Legends of Kung Fu” Show

XIAN (2 nights)

  • 2 nights at Sofitel Xian Renmin Square (Superior) | The Westin Xian (Deluxe) | Sofitel Legend (Premium)
  • Extensive private sightseeing of Terra Cotta Army excavation site, Yangling Tombs, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, City Museum and the City Wall
  • Evening tour of Night Markets at Muslim Quarters
  • Dinner & Cultural Show at Tang Dynasty Theatre

GUILIN (2 nights)

  • 2 nights at Shangri-la Guilin
  • Private sightseeing in Guilin and Yangshuo including Li River Cruise
  • Cormorant Night Fishing Excursion

HONG KONG (3 nights)

  • 3 nights at Royal Garden Hotel (Superior) | InterContinental Grand Stanford (Deluxe) | New World Millennium (Deluxe) | Peninsula Hong Kong (Premium)
  • Private Half Day Walking Tour* of Hong Kong Island with visits to Victoria Peak, Central & Western Districts via public transportation

Remarks:

1. Superior, Deluxe & Premium packages feature Deluxe, Deluxe River View, &
Horizon River View Room at Shangri-la Guilin, respectively
.

Premium package features Private sightseeing by Mercedes Benz
in Hong Kong (in lieu of public transport).

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The Bund, Shanghai

 

Day 1 Depart North America
Depart USA for Shanghai via Cathay Pacific Airways, connecting in Hong Kong.

Day 2 Shanghai
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for your next three nights’ accommodation.

Day 3 Shanghai
Full day city sightseeing of Shanghai features the Old Town and its Yu Garden, Urban Planning & Exhibition Center, the Bund, Shanghai Museum and the art district of Tianzifang, famed for its Old Shanghai Shikumen houses in a laid back atmosphere with cobbled streets lined with art galleries, cafes and restaurants. Enjoy a Western Lunch at one of Shanghai’s exclusive restaurants located on the Bund. This evening, enjoy a breathtaking Shanghai Acrobatics Performance. (B,L)

Day 4 Shanghai
Enjoy a free day at leisure to relax, shop and explore the vibrant city of Shanghai. Optional excursions to Zhujiajiao and/or Suzhou are available upon request. (B)

Day 5 Shanghai / Beijing
Transfer to the airport for your flight or if you prefer, try the ultra-fast High Speed Train to Beijing . Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for your next three nights’ accommodation. (B,L)

Day 6 Beijing
Today, enjoy a full day tour of Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square. Lunch is served at a local restaurant. This evening, enjoy a traditional Peking Duck dinner followed by a fascinating “Legends of Kung Fu” show.  (B,L,D)

Day 7 Beijing
Today you will visit the spectacular Mutianyu section of the Great Wall with a cable car ride. After lunch at a local restaurant, return to Beijing City and enjoy a rickshaw tour of its Old Quarters (Hutongs), visiting a local family residence and the Bell & Drum Tower. (B,L)

Day 8 Beijing / Xian
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Xian. Upon arrival, commence sightseeing of Yangling Tombs and City Wall (time permitting). This evening, enjoy a tour of the Night Market at Muslim Quarters. Transfer to your hotel for your next two nights’ accommodation. (B)

Day 9 Xian
Today’s full-day tour includes the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and the tomb of the Emperor Qin Shi Huang Di with its terra cotta army. This evening, enjoy a Tang Dynasty dinner and cultural show. (B,L,D)

Day 10 Xian / Guilin
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Guilin. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for your next two nights’ accommodation. This evening, enjoy a Cormorant Night Fishing Excursion (conditions permitting) OR Cruise on Four Lakes. Dinner is served at the hotel. (B)

Day 11 Guilin
A full-day tour today features a boat cruise on the picturesque Li River. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant followed by sightseeing of Yangshuo’s beautiful countryside. Return to Guilin in the afternoon. (B,L)

Day 12 Guilin / Hong Kong
Morning at leisure. Transfer to the airport for your afternoon flight to Hong Kong. Upon arrival, be met and transferred to your hotel by private car (driver only) for your next 3 nights’ accommodations. (B)

Day 13 Hong Kong
Enjoy a morning private walking tour via public transportation to explore Hong Kong’s Central & Western Districts. Starting with a ride on the Star Ferry, we visit Central District, the business and financial hub of Hong Kong – a glittering show of mirrored towers, multi-million dollar high-rises and designer shops. Take a tram ride up to Victoria Peak, one of Hong Kong’s must-sees, offering panoramic views of the Hong Kong Harbor. Afterwards, visit a local wet market and take a ride on the historic double-decker Tramway (time permitting) before returning to your hotel by subway (MTR). Enjoy the balance of the afternoon at leisure. (B)

Note: Premium package features sightseeing by private car (Mercedes Benz) instead of by public transportation.

Day 14 Hong Kong
A full day at leisure to relax, shop and explore Hong Kong on your own. (B)

Day 15 Return Home
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight home. (B)

2021/22 Price Chart (Prices valid through March 31, 2022)
Departs Daily    Land Only West Coast East Coast Single Supplement
Jan. ’21 S 5,145 5,875 5,975 1,625
D 5,625 6,325 6,425 1,995
P 7,575 8,275 8,375 3,285
February S 4,995 5,725 5,825 1,485
D 5,525 6,225 6,325 1,875
P 7,495 8,125 8,225 3,245
March S 5,095 5,825 5,925 1,575
D 5,675 6,375 6,475 2,045
P 7,625 8,325 8,425 3,325
April S 5,275 5,995 6,095 1,775
D 5,845 6,545 6,645 2,225
P 7,825 8,525 8,625 3,475
May* S 5,145 5,875 5,975 1,625
D 5,695 6,395 6,495 2,065
P 7,825 8,525 8,625 3,475
Jun. – Aug. S 5,045 6,225 6,425 1,555
D 5,595 6,745 6,945 1,955
P 6,725 8,875 9,075 3,445
September S 5,195 5,925 6,025 1,685
D 5,775 6,475 6,575 2,125
P 7,875 8,575 8,676 3,525
October S 5,275 5,985 6,085 1,875
D 5,825 6,525 6,625 2,225
P 7,875 8,575 8,675 3,525
November S 5,275 5,995 6,095 1,775
D 5,775 6,475 6,575 2,145
P 7,875 8,575 8,675 3,525
December** S 5,075 5,795 5,895 1,575
D 5,595 6,225 6,325 1,975
P 7,635 8,335 8,435 3,345
Jan. ’22 S 5,145 5,875 5,975 1,625
D 5,625 6,325 6,425 1,995
P 7,635 8,335 8,435 3,345
Feb. ’22 S 4,995 5,725 5,825 1,485
D 5,525 6,225 6,325 1,875
P 7,495 8,195 8,295 3,245
Mar. ’22 S 5,095 5,825 5,925 1,575
D 5,675 6,375 6,475 2,045
P 7,725 8,425 8,525 3,395
Tour Requires minimum of 2 passengers to operate

S = Superior | D = Deluxe | P = Premium

West Coast: LAX/SFO/SEA

East Coast: JFK/EWR/BOS/IAD/ORD

  • Prices are per person, based on double occupancy
  • Price includes all entrance fees, domestic air taxes, hotel taxes & service charges
  • Price excludes personal expenses, beverages, gratuities to guides and drivers
  • For Air & Land Option
    • U.S. & Foreign departure taxes, fees and fuel surcharges are not included (Approx. $200- subject to change)
    • When Trans-Pacific travel takes place on a weekend (Fri-Sun), add $50 per person each direction
    • *June rates apply for departures between May 24-31 (due to peak season airfares)
    • **A supplement of $500 (SFO/LAX) | $600 (NYC/CHI/BOS) applies for departures between December 10 – 31
  • Land-only price includes China Domestic Airfares
  • Holiday surcharges apply for stays in Hong Kong during Dec. 24 – Jan. 05; Feb. 8-18;
  • China visa required for entry. Not included in package. Passport must NOT expire within 6 months from end of trip.
  • All flights, hotels and land services are subject to availability at time of reservation

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Great Wall at Mutianyu
  • Beijing’s Old Quarters & Forbidden City
  • Terra Cotta Museum & City Wall
  • Li River Cruise, Guilin & Yangshuo
  • Bright lights & big cities of Shanghai & Hong Kong 

  Price Starting From:
   $5,875

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TESTIMONIALS

““We had a once in a life time AMAZING journey we’ll remember forever. The guides, destinations, food, hotels, and activities were all perfect …You were amazing throughout the entire process, and you organized the tour of a lifetime for us. Thank you!”
Rabkin Family - Pennsylvania
August 2013
“Exceptional Family Experience with Explorient Our family had an enlightening, anxiety-free, and delightfully smooth 14-day tour of China with Explorient. Our guides were professional, polite, patient, and so very knowledgeable. The hotels were truly exceptional! We fear no other vacation will ever equal this one in style and substance.”
The Fearn Family - Canada
August 2017
Explorient did a great job in helping us plan our first trip to Asia. With the help of Explorient we pieced together exactly the places we wanted to see. They coordinated all the guides and drivers and helped us pick some fantastic hotels... Thanks so much for making this a wonderful experience.“
Ronnie G. - California
February 2018