Destinations: Beijing + Luoyang + Dengfeng + Xi’an + Chengdu + Guilin + Yangshuo + Shanghai
Curated exclusively by PandaStudyTour, this 15-day all-round grand China family journey is the ultimate immersive inbound travel route that gathers China's most representative classic cities, spanning northern imperial culture, Central Plains ancient civilisation, western historical relics, southwestern slow lifestyle, karst landscape countryside and modern metropolitan prosperity. Designed specifically for international family travellers and cultural lovers, this well-paced cross-city itinerary covers six core tourist cities with fully verified real transportation schedules. It perfectly balances world-famous UNESCO heritage sites, immersive parent-child interactive experiences, intangible cultural heritage DIY, authentic local food culture, natural landscape wonders and modern city scenery. With moderate walking intensity, family-friendly relaxed rhythm, private exclusive transfers and full-process professional English guidance, this route allows you and your family to traverse thousands of miles and 5,000 years of Chinese history in one trip, experiencing the diverse and charming panorama of China.
Core Highlights
Why Choose This Tour by PandaStudyTour?
This 15-day grand China route is the most complete classic inbound family travel itinerary. Different from fragmented and fast-paced ordinary group tours, we focus on family travel comfort and cultural immersion, moderately enriching in-depth experience links without redundant rushing schedules. Our team provides full-process ticket reservation, show booking, private transfer arrangement, professional English interpretation and international mild catering customization. Every detail is polished for global family travellers, allowing you to easily explore China's ancient civilisation and modern glamour without any travel trivialities.
Day 1: Beijing Arrival | Settle In & Time Zone Adaptation
Upon your arrival at Beijing airport or high-speed railway station, your professional English-speaking guide and private driver will provide exclusive pick-up service. You will be transferred to a carefully selected international-friendly 4-star downtown hotel with complete supporting facilities. Enjoy free leisure time to settle in and adapt to the local time zone and climate. Your guide can recommend authentic surrounding restaurants for your dinner arrangement.
Day 2: Beijing | Forbidden City & Summer Palace Royal Tour
After a hearty breakfast, start your exploration of Beijing's core imperial landmarks. Visit Tiananmen Square first, then walk along the central axis to explore the Forbidden City, China's grand imperial palace, with a reasonable route that avoids detours and suits family travel. In the afternoon, visit the Summer Palace, the most well-preserved royal garden in China. You can enjoy a relaxing boat ride on Kunming Lake to appreciate the elegant garden scenery. The whole journey adopts private car transfers with no walking fatigue, and we avoid high-temperature periods to ensure a comfortable sightseeing experience.
Day 3: Beijing | Mutianyu Great Wall & Peking Duck Feast
Spend the whole day exploring Mutianyu Great Wall, renowned for its gentle slopes, fewer crowds and well-preserved ancient wall scenery. Take a cable car uphill for effortless sightseeing and enjoy stunning panoramic mountain views. Experience the fun mountain slide downhill, and we will arrange professional family group photo shooting to record precious travel moments. In the evening, taste authentic local Peking Duck, the most representative Beijing specialty cuisine.
Day 4: Beijing Local Lifestyle & Transfer to Luoyang
In the morning, visit Temple of Heaven Park to watch local residents practicing Tai Chi and flying kites, feeling the authentic daily leisure life of old Beijing. In the afternoon, take a unique rickshaw tour through ancient hutongs, wandering traditional Beijing residential alleys. You can also experience simple Chinese calligraphy with professional guidance. After lunch, you will be transferred to the high-speed railway station and take a high-speed train to Luoyang. We provide pick-up service at Luoyang Longmen Station and arrange check-in at a superior downtown hotel.
Day 5: Luoyang | Shaolin Temple & Exclusive Kung Fu Experience
After breakfast, take a smooth private car to Dengfeng Shaolin Temple. Explore the ancient temple complex and the largest pagoda forest in China, and learn the profound cultural heritage of Zen and martial arts integration. Watch the wonderful official live Shaolin Kung Fu show with stunning traditional martial arts performances. Enjoy our exclusive parent-child activity: a 2-hour professional Kung Fu experience class at a formal martial arts school, where both adults and children can learn basic Kung Fu moves from professional masters.
Day 6: Luoyang Culture Exploration & Transfer to Xi'an
In the morning, visit Luoyang Museum, a top comprehensive museum in Central Plains. Appreciate fine Tang Sancai artworks and precious cultural relics from the Shang, Zhou, Han and Tang dynasties to systematically understand Luoyang's thousand-year imperial history. In the afternoon, conduct in-depth sightseeing at Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Focus on visiting West Hill Grottoes and the iconic Fengxian Temple Grand Buddha, and enjoy the panoramic grotto scenery along the Yi River. After that, take the high-speed train to Xi'an, with exclusive station pick-up and hotel check-in service arranged.
Day 7: Xi'an | Terracotta Army DIY & Ancient City Wall Tour
Explore the world-famous Terracotta Army Museum in the morning, appreciating the grand scale and exquisite craftsmanship of the Qin Dynasty military relics. Take part in a fun parent-child DIY activity to make miniature Terracotta Army figurines, and you can take your handiwork home as a unique travel souvenir. In the afternoon, ride bicycles on the well-preserved Xi'an Ancient City Wall, overlooking the panoramic view of the ancient capital. Wander Muslim Street in the evening to taste diverse authentic Northwest Chinese snacks.
Day 8: Xi'an History & Homestay Experience & Transfer to Chengdu
In the morning, visit Small Wild Goose Pagoda and Xi'an Museum to gain in-depth understanding of the long history and cultural heritage of ancient Chang'an. In the afternoon, visit a local family to experience authentic Chinese life, learn to make traditional Chinese dumplings with local residents and enjoy a genuine family-style feast. After the unique cultural experience, you will be transferred to the high-speed railway station to take a train to Chengdu. Enjoy station pick-up service and free time to explore Chengdu's night city scenery after check-in.
Day 9: Chengdu | Panda Watching & Sichuan Local Culture
Head to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in the morning to closely observe lovely adult giant pandas and lively panda cubs in the nursery area. In the afternoon, visit the tranquil Wenshu Monastery and the surrounding Wenshufang Ancient Street to experience Chengdu's Zen and folk customs. Spend leisure time drinking tea at People's Park to feel the slow-paced local life, then stroll through the ancient streets of Jinli. You can optionally watch the wonderful Sichuan Opera face-changing performance to experience unique intangible cultural heritage art.
Day 10: Chengdu Leisure & Flight to Guilin
Enjoy free leisure time in the morning, where you can purchase panda-themed cultural and creative souvenirs for your family and friends. After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for a short flight to Guilin. Upon arrival, visit iconic Guilin attractions including Elephant Trunk Hill and Reed Flute Cave, marveling at fantastic karst cave landscapes.
Day 11: Guilin – Yangshuo | Li River Cruise & Rural Leisure
Take a luxury Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo in the morning, enjoying the world-famous karst mountain and river scenery and checking in the landscape printed on China's 20-yuan banknote. In the afternoon, wander the casual Yangshuo West Street, and experience relaxing rural cycling or gentle bamboo rafting on Yulong River, perfectly suitable for family travel. You can optionally watch the large-scale real-scene performance Impression Sanjie Liu at night.
Day 12: Yangshuo | Longji Rice Terraces In-Depth Tour
Take a comfortable private car transfer to Longji Rice Terraces. We arrange multiple rest stops on the way to avoid travel fatigue. Check into a unique viewing hotel in the terrace village after arrival. Walk along the landscape trails to appreciate the layered thousand-acre terraces and idyllic mountain scenery, and experience the simple rural customs of ethnic minority villages.
Day 13: Longji Sunrise & Flight to Shanghai
Wake up early to enjoy the stunning sunrise over Longji Rice Terraces and take a casual walk in the village to experience the authentic ethnic minority rural style. After lunch, return to Guilin and transfer to the airport for a flight to Shanghai. After arriving in Shanghai, complete hotel check-in and freely explore the famous Bund night view to feel the charm of China's international metropolis.
Day 14: Shanghai Modern & Classical City Tour
In the morning, visit Yu Garden, a classical Jiangnan-style garden with elegant ancient architecture, and wander Yu Garden Mall to taste Jiangnan specialty snacks and browse cultural and creative products. In the afternoon, go to Lujiazui Financial District, climb the Shanghai Tower to overlook the panoramic modern city skyline, and take a leisurely stroll along Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street. Wander the Bund at night to appreciate the exotic complex of hundreds of historic buildings. You can optionally take a Huangpu River night cruise.
Day 15: Shanghai Water Town Tour & Departure
In the morning, take a private car to Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town. Enjoy a leisurely boat ride on the ancient river, wander old stone bridges and ancient streets to experience the classic charm of Jiangnan water towns. After a farewell lunch, we provide exclusive transfer service to Shanghai Pudong or Hongqiao Airport / high-speed railway station, bringing your grand China family journey to a perfect end.
Practical Notes
Embark on this 15-day extraordinary journey with PandaStudyTour, and explore the diverse charm of China's history, nature and modern prosperity in one complete trip.
