Shanghai & Putuoshan Spiritual Journey
An 11-Day Authentic Journey Through Beijing, Chengdu, Guilin & Hong Kong
Tour Highlights
Cultural Immersion & Authentic Experiences
This carefully crafted family journey eliminates shopping stops to focus on genuine cultural interactions. Families will engage with local masters, participate in traditional activities, and taste authentic regional cuisines while exploring China's most iconic destinations.
Panda Conservation & Natural Wonders
From close encounters with giant pandas to breathtaking natural landscapes, this tour combines wildlife education with outdoor adventures suitable for all family members.
Detailed Itinerary
Days 1-4: Imperial Beijing & Cultural Discovery
Day 1: Arrival in Beijing
Accommodation: Beijing Hotel
Meals: No meals included
Arrive at Beijing Capital Airport where your guide will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. Rest and recover from your journey, preparing for the adventures ahead.
Day 2: Imperial Heart of China
Accommodation: Beijing Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Authentic Chinese lunch
Activities: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City exploration, Temple of Heaven visit, Hutong walking tour, Beijing Opera facial makeup painting workshop with local family
Day 3: Great Wall Adventure
Accommodation: Beijing Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Authentic Chinese lunch
Activities: Mutianyu Great Wall (cable car included), Olympic sites exterior visit (Bird's Nest & Water Cube)
Day 4: Royal Gardens & Chengdu Transfer
Accommodation: Chengdu Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Authentic Chinese lunch
Activities: Summer Palace exploration, flight to Chengdu, evening arrival in Sichuan province
Days 5-7: Panda Encounters & Sichuan Culture
Day 5: Panda Research & Giant Buddha
Accommodation: Chengdu Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Traditional Sichuan hotpot lunch
Activities: Chengdu Panda Base morning visit (feeding time observation), Panda Museum, Leshan Giant Buddha exploration
Day 6: Sichuan Cuisine & Local Life
Accommodation: Chengdu Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Hands-on cooking class lunch
Activities: Sichuan Cuisine Museum with cooking class, Jinli Ancient Street walking tour, People's Park tea house experience
Day 7: Journey to Guilin's Karst Landscape
Accommodation: Guilin Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Elephant Trunk Hill view
Activities: Flight to Guilin, Reed Flute Cave exploration, Fir Lake & Banyan Lake walking tour
Days 8-9: Guilin Countryside & Farming Experience
Day 8: Li River Cruise & Rural Immersion
Accommodation: Guilin Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Li River cruise lunch box
Activities: Li River scenic cruise to Yangshuo, West Street exploration, Gaotian village farming experience with local family
Day 9: High-Speed to Hong Kong
Accommodation: Hong Kong Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Activities: High-speed train to Hong Kong, hotel transfer and check-in
Days 10-11: Hong Kong Exploration & Departure
Day 10: Free Hong Kong Discovery
Accommodation: Hong Kong Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Activities: Free day for personal exploration (optional Victoria Peak, Aberdeen Fishing Village, Ocean Park, or shopping)
Day 11: Journey Conclusion
Meals: Breakfast
Check out and independent transfer to Hong Kong International Airport for your departure flight.
Tour Inclusions
Authentic Experiences
- All domestic flights and high-speed train transfers
- 4-star accommodation throughout
- Daily breakfast and specified meals
- All entrance fees to mentioned attractions
- Professional English-speaking guides
- Private transportation with experienced drivers
Family-Friendly Features
- No shopping stops - maximum experience time
- Interactive activities suitable for all ages
- Flexible pacing with leisure time incorporated
- Cultural immersion with local families
- Hands-on learning experiences