Travelers beside a harbor with modern Chinese skyline, high-speed train and distant karst peaks

14-day guided China journey

Rivers, Coasts
& Metropolis

Travel from Guilin's karst rivers to Shenzhen and Hong Kong, then cross Wuhan, Shanghai and the water towns of Jiangnan.

14 daysGuided itinerary
USD 2,714Starting price per person
9 stopsConnected across China
4-starHotel standard

The route

A complete arc across China.

Domestic travel is woven into the program, with local teams meeting you as the journey changes region.

  1. Chengdu
  2. Guilin
  3. Yangshuo
  4. Shenzhen
  5. Hong Kong
  6. Wuhan
  7. Shanghai
  8. Wuzhen
  9. Hangzhou
  10. Chengdu
Travelers beside a harbor with modern Chinese skyline, high-speed train and distant karst peaks

Li River landscapes

Cruise between karst peaks, bamboo-lined banks and the relaxed streets of Yangshuo.

Southern megacities

Experience Shenzhen's technology story and Hong Kong's harbour landmarks.

Wuhan in motion

See Yellow Crane Tower and a modern city experimenting with driverless mobility.

Jiangnan calm

Slow down beside Wuzhen's canals, West Lake and Hangzhou's tea fields.

Day by day

The journey at a glance.

Open any day for the essential plan. Meal details and final timings follow the confirmed travel documents.

Day 01 Arrive in Chengdu

Airport welcome and a relaxed first look at the Sichuan capital.

Day 02 Chengdu to Guilin

Take the high-speed train south and begin exploring Guilin's limestone landscape.

Day 03 Guilin and Li River

Cruise the Li River through karst peaks and continue to Yangshuo.

Day 04 Yangshuo to Shenzhen

Travel by high-speed train from rural Guangxi to China's technology hub.

Day 05 Shenzhen to Hong Kong

Explore Shenzhen, then cross by high-speed train into Hong Kong.

Day 06 Hong Kong

Discover harbour views, city landmarks and the meeting of island and skyline.

Day 07 Hong Kong to Wuhan

Take the high-speed train north and settle into central China's river metropolis.

Day 08 Wuhan

Visit Yellow Crane Tower and explore Wuhan's urban culture and new mobility.

Day 09 Wuhan to Shanghai

Travel by high-speed train and meet Shanghai along the Bund.

Day 10 Shanghai to Wuzhen

See Shanghai's historic-modern contrasts before an overnight water-town stay.

Day 11 Wuzhen to Hangzhou

Continue through Jiangnan to a West Lake cruise and tea-country experience.

Day 12 Hangzhou to Chengdu

Complete your Hangzhou visit, then fly back to Chengdu.

Day 13 Chengdu

Meet giant pandas, stroll Kuanzhai Alley and share a farewell dinner.

Day 14 Depart Chengdu

Transfer to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport for your onward flight.

What is included

Accommodation

Four-star hotels listed in the program or a confirmed equivalent.

Guiding

Services of local English-speaking tour guides throughout the journey.

Transport

Flight: Hangzhou to Chengdu. High-speed rail across five major intercity sectors.

Meals and sightseeing

Meals, programs and admission fees specified in the final itinerary.

Optional experiences: Sichuan Opera and other locally available evening experiences. Availability and prices are confirmed separately.

Questions before you go.

Are international flights included?

No. The advertised price covers the listed domestic arrangements. Your international arrival and departure flights are booked separately.

Is the departure guaranteed?

Departure dates, minimum group size and inventory must be confirmed before payment. Ask on WhatsApp for the latest availability.

Can dietary needs be accommodated?

Tell us your requirements before booking. The local team will confirm what can be arranged for the selected route.

What travel documents do I need?

Passport, visa and permit requirements depend on nationality and itinerary. We will confirm the route documents, but travelers remain responsible for entry eligibility.

Turn this route into your China trip.

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