China 12-Day Tours & Itineraries

Explore 3 trips designed by local kimkim specialists to get ideas for your trip to China.

Experience China with our 12-day itineraries tailored to various interests. If your dream trip includes modern skyscrapers, ancient warriors, and gorgeous natural landscapes, consider a journey like this Shanghai to Beijing highlights, featuring a night cruise on the Huangpu River and a visit to the Great Wall. You might also enjoy a different route, like this Beijing to Hong Kong grand adventure, where you'll visit the Temple of Heaven and the terra cotta warriors and enjoy a luxury river cruise. If trekking along the Great Wall and visiting four major cities sounds like a fun trip, consider something similar to this China, Hong Kong, and Macau trip. 

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Yuyuan Garden (Garden of Happiness) in the center of Shanghai
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Highlights from Shanghai to Beijing - 12 Days

This exciting 12-day itinerary includes some of China's best cultural and natural wonders. Kick off the trip in cosmopolitan Shanghai where you'll explore its modern waterfront, peaceful gardens, and artsy neighborhoods. Next is Zhangjiajie for a dose of dramatic mountain vistas before you continue to Xi'an to see the Terra Cotta Warriors. Finish with a bullet train to Beijing to experience the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and—on your last full day—the Great Wall of China.

The Great Wall of China
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Beijing to Hong Kong Grand Tour - 12 Days

This fascinating 12-day itinerary is the ultimate introduction to modern and ancient Chinese civilization. Kicking off in Beijing, you'll experience the best sites of the country's exhilarating capital before making your way to Hong Kong by way of a plane, bullet train, and luxury cruise with key stops along the way. Led by English-speaking private guides, this a great balance of history, breathtaking landscapes, and insight into Chinese culture.

Explore the region's most famous cities.
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Discover China, Hong Kong and Macau - 12 Days

Take a great trip to China and experience the country's most famous attractions. Trek the Great Wall, explore the world's largest palace, the Forbidden City, view the amazing 2,000-year-old Terracotta Warriors, and visit Hong Kong and Macau on this comprehensive trip.

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