Late September and early October represent the absolute best time to visit this region. This period falls squarely within China’s golden autumn, offering clear skies, comfortable temperatures, and minimal rainfall.
Beijing & Xian (Northern/Central): The weather is crisp, clear, and refreshing. Daytime temperatures range between 15°C to 23°C. Evening drops can feel quite cool, dipping to 10°C, making light jackets and layers necessary.
Guilin (Southern Highlands): Perfectly warm and comfortable, ranging between 20°C to 28°C. The summer monsoons have subsided, meaning the Li River is typically clear, and the limestone peaks are beautifully draped in light autumn morning mist.
Shanghai (East Coast): Mild and pleasant with lower humidity, averaging 18°C to 25°C. It is ideal weather for strolling down the Bund and exploring city skylines.
Arrival: Touch down at Beijing Capital International Airport (14:40). Meet your local representative and transfer directly via private vehicle to your premium hotel for check-in and relaxation.
Evening: Optional attendance at an action-packed Kung Fu Show showcasing martial arts mastery, acrobatics, and traditional weapons.
Overnight: Beijing.
Morning: Pass by Tiananmen Square, the historical heart of modern Beijing. Enter the grand meridian gates of the Forbidden City, exploring the world’s largest and best-preserved ancient imperial palace complex.
Afternoon: Tour the striking architectural geometry of the Temple of Heaven, where Ming and Qing emperors prayed for bountiful harvests. Continue to the Summer Palace, a massive imperial lakeside garden retreat.
Evening: Conclude your day watching a magnificent Peking Opera performance, a 200-year-old national art form combining music, vocal drama, elaborate costumes, and acrobatics.
Overnight: Beijing.
Morning: Embark on a historic tour to the Great Wall of China at Badaling, walking along one of the world’s preeminent ancient architectural wonders.
Afternoon: Travel to the sacred valley of the Ming Tombs. Explore the Changling Tomb, the largest and most prominent excavated imperial burial site of the Ming Dynasty emperors.
Overnight: Beijing.
Morning: Board the ultra-modern High-Speed Bullet Train from Beijing to Xian. Watch the shifting topography of central China fly by from your 2nd class window.
Afternoon: Arrive in Xian, an ancient Silk Road capital and archaeological goldmine. Visit the perfectly intact Ancient City Wall and the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, a structural masterpiece built to store sacred Buddhist scriptures brought from India.
Overnight: Xian.
Full Day: Dedicate your day to exploring the world-famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses. Marvel at the massive pits containing over 7,000 unique, life-sized clay soldiers, horses, and chariots crafted to protect China’s first emperor in the afterlife.
Overnight: Xian.
Morning: Transfer to the airport for your flight (MU 2307) to Guilin. Arrive at 10:00 and head into the city’s unique karst landscape.
Afternoon: Tour Guilin’s core Riverside Park hotspots: Elephant Trunk Hill (the city’s visual emblem), the subterranean marvel of Reed Flute Cave to view illuminated stalactites and stalagmites, and the scenic formations at Fubo Hill.
Overnight: Guilin.
Full Day: Board a scenic riverboat for an unforgettable Li River Cruise. Drift through a dreamlike landscape of mist-wrapped limestone monoliths, traditional fishing rafts, and lush bamboo groves down to the historic village of Yangshuo.
Afternoon: Stroll down West Street, explore local open-air markets, and admire views of the surrounding rural rice paddies and orange tree plantations.
Overnight: Guilin.
Daytime: Relax and explore Guilin at your leisure before your evening airport transfer for your flight (CA 8570) to the global financial metropolis of Shanghai.
Night: Arrive past midnight and transfer directly to your hotel. (Optional scheduling during standard operational hours includes a Huangpu River cruise dividing the historic Bund from the futuristic Pudong skyline).
Overnight: Shanghai.
Morning: Discover the peaceful classical layout of the Yu-Yuan Gardens and explore the vibrant markets of the Old Shopping Area. Walk along the historic Bund, Shanghai’s celebrated waterfront architectural promenade.
Afternoon: Visit the sacred Jade Buddha Temple, home to two magnificent white jade statues. Ascend to the main observation deck of the Oriental Pearl TV Tower for an unparalleled panoramic view of the skyscraper-laden city.
Evening: Attend a jaw-dropping Chinese Acrobatics Show, witnessing world-class balance, tumbling, and aerial feats.
Overnight: Shanghai.
Afternoon: Experience the incredible speed of the Maglev (Magnetic Levitation) Train during your high-speed transfer to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Board your Thai Airways flight home via Bangkok, carrying lifelong memories of the Dragon Trail.
| City | Premium Hotel Options |
| Beijing | Metropark Lido Hotel (or similar) |
| Xian | Aurum International Hotel / Titan Times Hotel (or similar) |
| Guilin | Bravo Hotel (or similar) |
| Shanghai | Baixia Pagoda Hotel / Liyi Hotel (Shanghai Railway Station area) |
PACKAGE COST PER PERSON: Rs 1,99,500 + 5% GST
Flights & Trains: Baseline international airfares, domestic flights, 2nd Class Beijing-Xian High-Speed Bullet train tickets, and 5% TCS.
Accommodation: Twin or triple-sharing hotel rooms with daily breakfast.
Meals: Comprehensive full board meal framework including 9 Dinners and 8 Lunches.
Transport: Deluxe private ground transportation (PVT service) for all sightseeing transfers, including the Maglev airport line.
Sightseeing: Entry tickets and admission fees for all monuments listed inside the definitive itinerary.
Visa: China entry visa processing fees included.
Guides: Dedicated, professional English-speaking national tour guides throughout the journey.
Value Adds: 1 complimentary bottle of drinking water per person daily.
Mandatory 5% GST surcharge.
Customary tips and gratuities for the local tour guide and driver ($2 USD per person per day).
Optional evening entertainment (Kung Fu Show, Peking Opera, Huangpu Cruise, Acrobatics) unless added to final booking invoice.
Personal expenditures (laundry, phone calls, beverages, mini-bar access).
Anything not explicitly outlined inside the definitive inclusions index.
