When searching for the most comprehensive China Tour Packages, travelers often look for a perfect balance between imperial history and natural splendor. This meticulously designed 10-day expedition begins in Beijing, the heart of China’s political and cultural history. Upon your arrival, our private service ensures a seamless transfer to your hotel, allowing you to settle in before embarking on a world-class adventure. From the vastness of Tiananmen Square to the intricate beauty of the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven, this start sets a high bar for what is considered one of the Best China Itineraries available today. You will even have the chance to hike the majestic Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, enjoying breathtaking panoramas that define the Chinese landscape.
The journey continues as you board a high-speed train to Xi’an, an ancient capital where the legendary Terracotta Warriors await. After exploring the ancient city walls and the vibrant Muslim Street, your path leads further west into the heart of the Silk Road. Among the top-rated China Tour Packages, few offer such a dramatic shift in scenery as the transition to Zhangye. Here, the rainbow-hued Danxia Geopark provides a surreal backdrop for photographers and nature lovers alike. Following a visit to the Giant Buddhist Temple, you will travel to the formidable Jiayuguan Pass, standing at the western end of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall.
The final chapters of this adventure take you to Dunhuang, a true cultural oasis. By including the world-renowned Mogao Grottoes and the enchanting Singing Sand Dunes, we ensure this program remains among the Best China Itineraries for those seeking depth and authenticity. Whether you are wandering through the night markets or marveling at ancient murals, every moment is supported by expert guides and private transport. This tour concludes with a flight back to Beijing, leaving you with memories of a lifetime from the diverse landscapes of China.
✔ Beijing’s Forbidden City & majestic Great Wall
✔ The life-size Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an
âś” Ancient City Walls & vibrant Muslim Street
✔ Zhangye’s surreal rainbow-like Danxia landscapes
âś” Giant Buddhist Temple with Asia’s largest reclining Buddha
âś” Jiayuguan Pass, the western end of the Great Wall
âś” World-renowned Mogao Grottoes & Singing Sand Dunes
Day 1 :Arrival – Beijing
Transfer via: Flight, arranged on your own
Accommodation: Howard Johnson Paragon Hotel Beijing, Classical Room
Welcome to Beijing, the capital of China, which seamlessly blends the old with the new and tradition with modernity. As you arrive, a private car and guide will be at your service, ensuring a smooth transfer to your hotel without any formalities or worries.
Day 2 :Beijing
Meals: Breakfast, A la carte Chinese lunch(included, CNY 100 per adult allowance)
Accommodation: Howard Johnson Paragon Hotel Beijing, Classical Room
Explore the capital city with your learn guide. Pass through the magnificent Tiananmen Square and immerse yourself in its solemn atmosphere. Then comes the Forbidden City, resplendent with gold-colored ginkgoes and varied creepers complementing the old red walls. Ascend to Jingshan Park, savor the beauty of the Forbidden City and the city’s monuments-lined north-south axis adorned in autumnal attire. Late afternoon, take a long view of the exquisite Summer Palace beside Kunming Lake or soak up the autumn atmosphere on a lake cruise.
Note: For protection purposes, the daily visitor numbers to the Forbidden City are limited. Entrance tickets, only available for online booking, are released 7 days in advance and often sell out quickly. While we will make every effort to secure your entrance ticket, your visit date to the Forbidden City may differ from the proposed itinerary. In cases where tickets are unavailable on specific dates, we may recommend adjusting your travel date. –
Day 3 :Beijing
Meals: Breakfast, A la carte Chinese lunch(included, CNY 85 per adult allowance)
Accommodation: Howard Johnson Paragon Hotel Beijing, Classical Room
The Temple of Heaven once served as the communication bridge between the emperor and Heaven in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Its architecture, whether on the overall layout or a single building, embodies the theory of the Harmony between Human and Nature and the theory of the imperial power coffered by the god. Built for more than 2,000 years and spanning over 20,000 kilometers, the Great Wall is a grand military project to most feudal dynasties in the central plains and the artificial watershed between agricultural civilization and the nomadic civilization of China. What’s more, it provides very magnificent landscapes. Your today’s tour will focus on these two heritage sites. Besides the dignified buildings, at the Temple of Heaven, you may also see many locals enjoying their retired time: playing Tai Chi or diabolo, practicing calligraphy on the ground with a huge bush, singing or dance in folk styles. At the Great Wall, Mutianyu section, you will take the cable car up and then hike a little more to enjoy the magnificent surrounding landscapes.
Day 4 :Beijing – Xi’an
Transfer via: High speed G train (Duration: about 4.5-6 hours), Second Class Seat, arranged by Odynovo
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Eastern House Boutique Hotel, Eastern King/Twin Room (Classic room)
This morning you will go to Classic Tour of the Hutongs in the West City and visit to Traditional Beijing Courtyards in the Hutongs of the West City. After it, be transferred to the airport for your flight to next destination. Day 5 Xi’an Meals: Breakfast, A la carte Chinese lunch(included, CNY 90 per adult allowance) Accommodation: Eastern House Boutique Hotel, Eastern King/Twin Room (Classic room) Today, you will visit the incredible life-size Terracotta Warriors & Bronze Chariots, and then return to to the city and visit the Ancient City Walls. After it, stroll around the Muslim Street and visit the Gao’s Courtyard and experience the Calligraphy experience at Gao’s Courtyard
Day 6 :Xi’an – Zhangye
Transfer via: Bullet D train, Second Class Seat, arranged by Odynovo
Meals: Breakfast, A la carte Chinese lunch(included, CNY 100 per adult allowance)
Accommodation: Runhu Holiday Hotel, Standard Room
In the morning, be transferred to railway station for your bullet train to Zhangye, the former vital town on Silk Road now comes back to the front again for the rainbow-like Danxia landscapes. Upon arrival, be picked up and driven to visit Zhangye Danxia Geopark.
Day 7 :Zhangye – Jiayuguan
Transfer via: Private vehicle, arranged by Odynovo
Meals: Breakfast, A la carte Chinese lunch(included, CNY 100 per adult allowance)
Accommodation: Jiayuguan Hotel, Standard Room
Today, you will visit the Giant Buddhist Temple which houses the largest Reclining Buddha in Asia. Then proceed to the north to Jiayuguan by 2.5 hours’ drive. After arrival, expore the Great Wall at Jiayuguan (included the museum), Jiayuguan Pass, and the Overhanging Great Wall if time permits.
Day 8 :Jiayuguan – Dunhuang
Transfer via: Private vehicle, arranged by Odynovo
Meals: Breakfast, A la carte Chinese lunch(included, CNY 100 per adult allowance)
Accommodation: Dunhuang Hotel
Drive forward the north again to arrive in Dunhuang. On the way, you will visit the Yunlin Caves. —
Day 9 :Dunhuang
Meals: Breakfast, A la carte Chinese lunch(included, CNY 100 per adult allowance)
Accommodation: Dunhuang Hotel
Dunhuang got known to the world because of the Mogao Grottos. Today, you will visit the Mogao Caves and discover why it sensationalized the world. Afterwards, continue to the Crescent Moon Spring and Singing Sand Dune. Then enjoy some leisure hours at the Shazhou Night Market.
Day 10 :Dunhuang – Beijing
Transfer via: Flight (Duration: 3.5 hours), Economy Class, arranged by Odynovo
Meals: Breakfast Free at leisure until be transferred to the airport for your departure flight. End of service
1. Entrance fees of the scenic spots as listed in the itinerary.
2. Meals as specified in the itinerary.
3. Meeting and assistance on arrival or departure and all needed transfers at airport/hotel/station/ferry as per itinerary.
4. Flights or trains as listed in the itinerary. Speed train, 2 nd class: Beijing – Xian, Xian – Zhangye Flights, economy class: Dunhuang – Beijing All taxes are included in the fare. Passengers are entitled to a free luggage allowance of 20 kg for checked baggage and 5 kg for carry-on baggage. In the event that the specified flight or train is unavailable at the time of booking, we will arrange the closest available alternative.
5. Sightseeing or activities as listed in the itinerary.
6. Accommodation with daily breakfast. * Check-in after 2:00 pm & Check-out before 12:00 pm. Early check-in or late check-out is subject to room availability and may generate additional full-day room charges. * In some remote or protected areas in Africa, such as Uganda, solar power is the main source of energy which is not suitable for using Air Conditioners at their lodges, and they will provide fans in the room, and in fact, air-cons are not necessary in these National Parks or Reserves.
7. Private transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in each city or area via private air-conditioned vehicle as listed in the itinerary. Appropriate size vehicles will be used according to the number of your group to ensure you have enough leg room and luggage space. Please be aware that the arrival or departure transfer is based on all members arriving or departing on the same flight, additional cost will be charged when arriving or departing on different flights and separate transfers.
8. Bottled water on sightseeing days Odynovo Tours provides our customers with at least one bottle of drinking water per day on the days with sightseeing. However, in an effort to help reduce single-use plastic bottle waste while traveling, some of our suppliers made a decision not to provide bottled water in some destinations, such as South America and Africa. In that case, we will provide you with a reusable bottle so that you can fill the water from your hotel, and you will be able to purchase bottled water from shops during the trip.
9. Service charges: Our offer includes the planning, handling, operational and communication charges & current VAT Taxes.
1. Flight / Sightseeing / Meals NOT listed in the itinerary.
2. Passport and Visa: Your passport should be valid for a certain period beyond your intended stay in the destination country. The required validity can vary. Six months beyond your planned departure date from the destination country is a common requirement. And ensure you have at least 2 blank pages for visa stamps. Visa requirements vary from country to country; please consult your travel consultant for more details if you are unsure whether a visa is required for your trip.
3. Payment Transaction Fee: An additional 3% payment transaction fee of total amount is required when paying by credit card, and 3.5% if you opt for PayPal payment. While on wire transfer, there will normally be a bank fee of USD30-50 per transaction.
4. Gratuities: The suggested gratuities of USD 10-15 per traveler per day to the tour guide, USD 6-8 per traveler per day to the driver, and USD 3 per traveler to our representative at the airport or station if there is one. However, this is just a suggestion and gratuity is all depending on the services you receive.
5. Travel Insurance: Kindly note that the full coverage travel insurance from your country of origin should be purchased in advance on your own.
6. Personal Expenses such as room service, internet charge, laundry, drink, fax, telephone call, optional activities, etc.
7. Excess Baggage Charge: Extra or overweight luggage will subject to extra cost, please pay to the airlines directly upon checking in at the airport.
8. Optional activities either recommended by tour guides or out of your own interests.
9. In-Room WIFI: Some hotels only have free WIFI available in the lobby and some with free WIFI coverage in room.
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