Departures
From Beijing:
Departs
2026 June 10, 24; July 1, 15, 29; August 12, 26; September 2, 16; October 7, 14;
November 11, 18; December 2, 16
2027 January 6, 20, 27; February 17, 24; March 17
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Essential China: Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin & Shanghai
- Explore Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall for a vivid introduction to China.
- Wander the Summer Palace and meet locals around the Temple of Heaven and Lama Temple.
- Discover Xi’an’s Terracotta Army and gaze across the city from its imposing Ancient City Wall.
- Cruise Guilin’s Li River to Yangshuo and uncover Reed Flute Cave and Elephant Trunk Hill.
- Experience Shanghai’s skyline, the Bund’s colonial heritage and the tranquillity of Yu Garden and the museum.
10
Days
55 Years of Expertise in Tailor-Made Travel
55 Years of Expertise in Tailor-Made Travel
Trip Features
Iconic Landmarks
Features renowned sites that capture the essence of each destination.Iconic Landmarks
Features renowned sites that capture the essence of each destination.Escorted Tours
Journeys shared alongside a small group of fellow travellers.Trip Itinerary
At a Glance
DAY
1
Arrive in Beijing
DAY
2
Full Day Tiananmen Square, The Forbidden City & Summer Palace Tour
DAY
3
Full Day Great Wall of China Tour
DAY
4
Beijing to Xi'an
DAY
5
Full Day Terracotta Warriors & Ancient City Wall Tour
DAY
6
Xi'an to Guilin
DAY
7
Full Day Cruise on the Li River
DAY
8
Guilin to Shanghai
DAY
9
Full Day Shanghai Highlights Tour
DAY
10
Depart from Shanghai
Travel Itinerary
Trip Starts
Trip Stop
Trip Ends
What to Expect
Explore what moves you.
Terracotta Emperor in Xi'an
Shanghai
Tiananmen Square, Beijing
Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai
Most Popular Time to Travel
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Place
Conditions
Daily max temperatureMonthly rainfall
ShanghaiFrequent Showers
38°C / 101°F
105mm / 4.2"
GuilinOccasional Showers
37°C / 99°F
40mm / 1.6"
Xi'anMostly Sunny
39°C / 102°F
35mm / 1.4"
BeijingMostly Sunny
38°C / 101°F
55mm / 2.2"
Weather data is based on monthly averages.Popularity rating
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ExcellentBased on 5,219 ReviewsThe booking processs was really easy. Katie was very communicative and was very responsive. Every change we asked for, she quickly replied. The room arrangements had a small hiccupp but Katie fixed it within minutes! All the excursions were a blast and well planned.
The trip was a bucket list trip and was everything we hoped for. Alison MAllan Birkett at Goway has been an absolute godsend! Over the past year, he has helped me plan numerous vacations—especially honeymoons—and has been an incredible partner every step of the way.
He is always quick to respond, patient with my clients' frequent changes, and goes above and beyond to help whenever an issue comes up. His knowledge, professionalism, and dedication make my job as a travel advisor so much easier.
I truly appreciate everything Allan does and highly recommend him to anyone looking for exceptional service. Thank you, Allan, for always being thereBrooke EcholsOur 2-week trip to Normandy, Switzerland and Italy after we disembarked from the Queen Mary 2 in Southampton in mid-May was superb. Michael Keon did an amazing job of putting together highlights for us to see and visit with the short time we had. All the train reservations, private and small group tours and transportations were very well coordinated, on time, and usually exceeded our expectations. Drivers were courteous and knowledgeable. Mike did a wonderful job getting everything coordinated, in spite of our almost “last minute” booking. I booked a month-long trip through GOWAY back in 1989 for Australia, New Zealand and Fiji, and they were superb then. So I tried them again, and found the entire organization to be even better. Mike was quick to respond to any questions that came up regarding booksings and times, regardless of the 6-hour time difference. Just superb! Although we had a nasty experience in Milan, GOWAY was very responsive and saw to our requests and our needs. Again, Michael Keon is the person who coordinated our travel. I will ask for Mike when I travel again with GOWAY. I recommend GOWAY highly. PJ WheelerA BIG THANK YOU to Goway Travel, Brooke Theron and all of the partners onsite. Our trip to Africa was incredible, memories that will last forever.
Everything planned and more went perfectly. The guides, the excursions, the accommodations, everything, was just spectacular. Fortunately, everything ran on time, no delays, no problems.
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He has helped me find the best spots for my clients to experience and when I am looking for something and just can't figure it out, he is able to put together something better than I was thinking. He my go-to and I am thankful for all his help over the years!SherriGoway helped plan our two week trip to Peru and they (Virginia in particular) did a great job. The on-site logistics with Condor Travel went very smoothly, and the trip exceeded our expectations overall. They proactively suggested changes to our initial itinerary which were welcomed. I would recommend them and would work with them again in the future.Kate O'NeillWe entrusted Goway with every detail of our trip from start to finish and they came through for us superbly! Every single detail was smooth sailing. It was a joy to plan our travels with Goway!! We had an amazing trip of a lifetime!
E&DI recently went on an African Safari with my brother-in-law and sister and another couple who I knew. The entire experience was absolutely unbelievable. The complete details were flawlessly coordinated from the transfers to the breathtaking lodges. Our guides Peter showed us Kenya and Maulid Tanzania were very knowledgeable and very sharp eyes for finding the animals.
We were able to see the animals up close, learn a lot about the people, birds , vegetation etc.
We had several sundowners in the bush really added to a magical experience with beautiful sunsets.
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Thank you to Bijal for the excellent African Safari that you put together for us. You were wonderful.Nancy HayWe enjoyed our trip very much. I was very pleased by the hotel, tours, and itinerary selections that Alice Teramoto made for us. It was all well organized and easy to follow.
Thank you very much for helping us have a great experience in Peru.INEverything was planned perfectly. The excursions were so small and personal. Ask for Mark! I have already planned another trip back to the Oregon wine country with Mark. Claire
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What do the experts say?
It is very enjoyable to travel in China by high-speed train, but you should avoid travelling during the National Holidays from October 1 to 7 and from May 1 to 4, as they get extra busy.
Jinxian Road in Shanghai is a small road but full of superb, Michelin-recognized restaurants. I highly recommend visiting here on your travels to China.
China's many beautiful natural sights and rich cultural areas are what I love most about visiting. Some of my personal favourites are Yunnan's Shangri-La, Xinjiang, Zhangjiajie, and the 5 Great Mountains.
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