21 days · Yunnan, Guilin, Yangtze Cruise — southwest odyssey
Discover the amazing ethnic cultures of southwest China. Ancient towns of Yunnan, breathtaking Li River in Guilin, and a voyage along the Yangtze — China's most elegant scenery.
Your private guide meets you at your hotel or agreed meeting point.
Discover the amazing ethnic cultures of southwest China. Ancient towns of Yunnan, breathtaking Li River in Guilin, and a voyage along the Yangtze — China's most elegant scenery.
A carefully chosen break at a local restaurant or scenic spot.
Continue discovering the destination at your own pace. Your private tour is fully flexible.
This 21-day private journey covers Hangzhou, Yunnan, Yangtze River. Below is the suggested day-by-day plan, fully customizable to your interests and pace:
Arrival at the airport or train station. Private transfer to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure to recover from travel or optional orientation walk. Welcome dinner featuring local cuisine.
Afternoon highlights:
• West Lake (Xihu) — stroll along the Su Causeway and Bai Causeway
Full-day private guided exploration of Yunnan. Your expert local guide shares history, culture, and insider knowledge. Lunch at a recommended local restaurant. Flexible pace — spend more time at places that interest you.
Today's highlights:
• Lingyin Temple & Feilai Feng — ancient Buddhist temple with grottoes
• Longjing Tea Village (Meijiawu) — tea plantation visit and tea ceremony
Full-day private guided exploration of Yangtze River. Your expert local guide shares history, culture, and insider knowledge. Lunch at a recommended local restaurant. Flexible pace — spend more time at places that interest you.
Today's highlights:
• Hefang Street & Southern Song Imperial Street — historic shopping and food street
• Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal — Gongchen Bridge and Qiaoxi Historic District
Full-day private guided exploration of Yangtze River. Your expert local guide shares history, culture, and insider knowledge. Lunch at a recommended local restaurant. Flexible pace — spend more time at places that interest you.
Today's highlights:
• Xixi National Wetland Park — boat ride through wetlands
• Songcheng Theme Park — ancient Chinese culture and performances
Full-day private guided exploration of Yangtze River. Your expert local guide shares history, culture, and insider knowledge. Lunch at a recommended local restaurant. Flexible pace — spend more time at places that interest you.
Today's highlights:
• Impression West Lake Show — outdoor water performance directed by Zhang Yimou
• Guo Zhuang — elegant classical garden overlooking West Lake
Full-day private guided exploration of Yangtze River. Your expert local guide shares history, culture, and insider knowledge. Lunch at a recommended local restaurant. Flexible pace — spend more time at places that interest you.
Today's highlights:
• Nine Creeks (Jiuxi) — scenic forest walk through tea hills
• Yunqi Bamboo Path — serene bamboo forest trail
Full-day private guided exploration of Yangtze River. Your expert local guide shares history, culture, and insider knowledge. Lunch at a recommended local restaurant. Flexible pace — spend more time at places that interest you.
Today's highlights:
• Hupao Spring — famous spring water and Buddhist temple
• Six Harmonies Pagoda — historic pagoda by Qiantang River
Full-day private guided exploration of Yangtze River. Your expert local guide shares history, culture, and insider knowledge. Lunch at a recommended local restaurant. Flexible pace — spend more time at places that interest you.
Today's highlights:
• Huxueyan Former Residence — wealthy merchant's mansion
• Maojiabu — tranquil lakeside area away from crowds
Full-day private guided exploration of Yangtze River. Your expert local guide shares history, culture, and insider knowledge. Lunch at a recommended local restaurant. Flexible pace — spend more time at places that interest you.
Today's highlights:
• Xianghu Lake — scenic lake with cycling paths
• Kunming — Spring City with Stone Forest and Dianchi Lake
Full-day private guided exploration of Yangtze River. Your expert local guide shares history, culture, and insider knowledge. Lunch at a recommended local restaurant. Flexible pace — spend more time at places that interest you.
Today's highlights:
• Stone Forest (Shilin) — UNESCO karst landscape with stone pillars
• Dali — ancient town with Erhai Lake and Cangshan Mountain
Full-day private guided exploration of Yangtze River. Your expert local guide shares history, culture, and insider knowledge. Lunch at a recommended local restaurant. Flexible pace — spend more time at places that interest you.
Today's highlights:
• Erhai Lake — scenic lake perfect for cycling
• Dali Ancient Town — historic Bai ethnic town
Full-day private guided exploration of Yangtze River. Your expert local guide shares history, culture, and insider knowledge. Lunch at a recommended local restaurant. Flexible pace — spend more time at places that interest you.
Today's highlights:
• Lijiang — UNESCO ancient town with Naxi culture
• Lijiang Old Town — well-preserved ancient town with canals
Full-day private guided exploration of Yangtze River. Your expert local guide shares history, culture, and insider knowledge. Lunch at a recommended local restaurant. Flexible pace — spend more time at places that interest you.
Today's highlights:
• Jade Dragon Snow Mountain — snow-capped mountain with glaciers
• Shuhe Ancient Town — quieter ancient town near Lijiang
Full-day private guided exploration of Yangtze River. Your expert local guide shares history, culture, and insider knowledge. Lunch at a recommended local restaurant. Flexible pace — spend more time at places that interest you.
Today's highlights:
• Shangri-La — Tibetan highland town with monasteries
• Songzanlin Monastery — largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan
Full-day private guided exploration of Yangtze River. Your expert local guide shares history, culture, and insider knowledge. Lunch at a recommended local restaurant. Flexible pace — spend more time at places that interest you.
Today's highlights:
• Pudacuo National Park — alpine lakes and wetlands
• Xishuangbanna — tropical region with Dai culture and rainforest
Full-day private guided exploration of Yangtze River. Your expert local guide shares history, culture, and insider knowledge. Lunch at a recommended local restaurant. Flexible pace — spend more time at places that interest you.
Today's highlights:
• Tiger Leaping Gorge — one of the deepest gorges in the world
• Chongqing — mountain city at the confluence of Yangtze and Jialing rivers
Full-day private guided exploration of Yangtze River. Your expert local guide shares history, culture, and insider knowledge. Lunch at a recommended local restaurant. Flexible pace — spend more time at places that interest you.
Today's highlights:
• Three Gorges Dam — largest hydroelectric dam in the world
• Qutang Gorge — shortest and most dramatic of the Three Gorges
Full-day private guided exploration of Yangtze River. Your expert local guide shares history, culture, and insider knowledge. Lunch at a recommended local restaurant. Flexible pace — spend more time at places that interest you.
Today's highlights:
• Wu Gorge — scenic gorge with misty peaks
• Xiling Gorge — longest gorge with rapids and canyons
Full-day private guided exploration of Yangtze River. Your expert local guide shares history, culture, and insider knowledge. Lunch at a recommended local restaurant. Flexible pace — spend more time at places that interest you.
Today's highlights:
• White Emperor City (Baidicheng) — historic fortress at the entrance of Qutang Gorge
• Lesser Three Gorges (Daning River) — tributary gorges with crystal clear water
Full-day private guided exploration of Yangtze River. Your expert local guide shares history, culture, and insider knowledge. Lunch at a recommended local restaurant. Flexible pace — spend more time at places that interest you.
Today's highlights:
• Shennong Stream — scenic tributary with plank roads and gorges
• Yichang — city at the eastern end of the Three Gorges
Morning at leisure. Optional last-minute shopping or visit to a nearby attraction. Private transfer to the airport or train station for your onward journey. End of our wonderful services.
Morning highlights:
• Ghost City (Fengdu) — historic temple complex on the riverbank
* This is a suggested itinerary. Your actual plan will be customized based on your arrival/departure times, interests, and preferred pace. Contact us for a detailed personalized itinerary.
Your guide returns you to your hotel. End of a memorable private tour.