Destinations: Chengdu + Guilin + Yangshuo + Shanghai + Hangzhou
Curated by PandaStudyTour, this relaxing 10-day private journey brings you face-to-face with China's beloved giant pandas, breathtaking karst mountain landscapes, idyllic rural cycling and the glamour of modern Shanghai. You will wander slow-paced Chengdu to explore ancient Shu civilization and UNESCO heritage sites, drift along the fairy-tale Li River and Yulong River in Yangshuo, immerse yourself in pastoral countryside scenery, and finally embrace the metropolitan vibe of Shanghai together with a one-day tea culture tour in Hangzhou. Perfectly tailored for nature lovers, family travelers and leisure vacationers, this soothing low-intensity itinerary remains a top favorite among international family visitors.
Tour Highlights
Why Choose This PandaStudyTour Private Tour?
This exclusive private tour provides professional fluent English-speaking guides and dedicated drivers throughout your trip. PandaStudyTour will assist you in advance with ticket reservations for the panda base, museums and live outdoor shows, helping you skip long queues and fully enjoy your journey. We select comfortable 4–5 star hotels in downtown and scenic area surroundings, offer customized catering to accommodate vegetarian, halal and dietary allergy needs. The itinerary is pure-play with no forced shopping or hidden charges, allowing you to stop for photos, rest and explore at your own flexible pace.
Day 1 Arrival in Chengdu
Upon arrival, you will be transferred by private car to your hotel near Kuanzhai Alleys to settle in and refresh yourself. In the evening, take a leisurely walk through Kuanzhai Alleys and Jinli Ancient Street, taste authentic Sichuan flavors such as hot pot, dan dan noodles and local traditional snacks, and soak up the authentic local street atmosphere of Chengdu. Staying in the city center ensures a short commute to the panda base the next day.
Day 2 Chengdu Panda Base, Sanxingdui Museum & Jinli Night Tour
Start your journey early to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, arriving in time to see pandas active and feeding in the morning. Explore the cub villa, adult panda zone and Panda Tower with professional English narration about panda conservation stories. After a local Sichuan-style lunch, head to Sanxingdui Museum, home to mysterious ancient Shu civilization relics including bronze sacred trees and golden masks. In the afternoon, relax at People's Park to experience Chengdu's slow lifestyle with traditional covered-bowl tea. End the day with a pleasant night stroll in lantern-lit Jinli Ancient Street.
Day 3 Dujiangyan & Mount Qingcheng
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Dujiangyan Irrigation System, a 2,000-year-old ingenious water conservancy project. Learn about its unique water diversion principles through detailed English explanation. After lunch featuring local Qingcheng delicacies, hike the front mountain of Mount Qingcheng, a sacred Taoist mountain with quiet temples, fresh forest air and gentle walking routes for a relaxing natural retreat.
Day 4 Chengdu to Guilin & Yangshuo
In the morning, visit Wuhouci Temple and Du Fu Thatched Cottage, immersing yourself in Three Kingdoms culture and Tang poetry heritage amid serene garden scenery. After lunch, you will be transferred to the airport for a short flight to Guilin. Upon landing, take a direct private car to your hotel in Yangshuo to avoid unnecessary downtown transit. Enjoy authentic local dinner featuring beer fish and stuffed river snails with Li River fresh ingredients.
Day 5 Li River Bamboo Raft, Yulong River Cycling & Yangshuo West Street
Embark on the essence section of Li River bamboo raft cruise from Yangdi to Nine Horses Hill, admire the landscape featured on the 20-yuan banknote, Nine Horses Hill and Huangbu Reflection. After a farm-style lunch, rent an electric bike for a leisurely rural cycling tour along Yulong River, passing rice fields, small bridges and riverside villages with stunning photo opportunities. In the evening, wander Yangshuo West Street, a popular gathering spot for international travelers with cozy bars, restaurants and craft shops.
Day 6 Xingping Ancient Town, Ten-Mile Gallery & Impression Liu Sanjie
Explore Xingping Ancient Town by the Li River, climb Laozhai Mountain to overlook the panoramic karst landscape and take photos at the classic 20-yuan background spot. After lunch in the ancient town, cycle through Ten-Mile Gallery, enjoying continuous pastoral scenery, Moon Hill, Big Banyan Tree and Butterfly Spring. In the evening, watch the grand outdoor live show Impression Liu Sanjie, directed by Zhang Yimou, with the natural Li River as its stage and magnificent ethnic song and dance performances.
Day 7 Yangshuo to Guilin then Shanghai
Visit Elephant Trunk Hill, the city symbol of Guilin located at the convergence of Li River and Taohua River for landmark sightseeing and photos. After lunch, take high-speed rail from Yangshuo to Guilin, then board a flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel near the Bund and enjoy the brilliant night view of the Bund’s historical architecture and Lujiazui skyline.
Day 8 Classic Shanghai City Tour
Discover Shanghai's classic highlights including Yu Garden and City God Temple for traditional Jiangnan garden scenery and local snacks, stroll along Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, explore modern skyscrapers in Lujiazui, and wander the artistic shikumen lanes of Tianzifang.
Day 9 Shanghai to Hangzhou One-Day Tour
Take a comfortable high-speed rail to Hangzhou for a full-day cultural tour. Enjoy a West Lake cruise to visit Three Pools Mirroring the Moon and Su Causeway, explore the serene Lingyin Temple, and taste authentic Longjing tea at a local tea plantation to experience profound Chinese tea culture.
Day 10 Shanghai Free Time & Departure
Spend your final day at your own pace for shopping, souvenir hunting or casual city walks. Our service team will escort you to the airport on time for your departure.
Important Notes
Let PandaStudyTour accompany you to encounter lovely giant pandas, wander fairy-tale karst landscapes and explore the charm of eastern China, creating warm and relaxing travel memories for you and your family.
