CHINA EXPERIENCE PREMIUM
19 Days Private Luxury Tour Led by Women
Beijing – Great Wall – Xi’an – Chengdu – Emei Shan – Yangtze – Zhangjiajie – Wulingyuan – Yangshuo – Guilin – Hong Kong
19 Days / 18 Nights | China | Premium Private Journey
China on a grand scale.
From the imperial treasures of Beijing and the Terracotta Warriors of Xi’an to Chengdu’s giant pandas, the sacred mountains of Emei Shan, the dramatic Three Gorges of the Yangtze, the limestone landscapes of Yangshuo and the energy of Hong Kong, this journey reveals an extraordinary variety of Chinese culture, cuisine and landscapes.
Vietnam Women Travel transforms the original adventure-style itinerary into a premium private journey led by women, with luxury hotels, private transfers, first-class high-speed rail, domestic flights where they provide a significant comfort advantage, private guides and carefully selected cultural experiences.
This is not a women-only tour. It is a premium private tour led by women.
JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS
- 19 Days / 18 Nights
- Private tour led by women
- 5-star hotels
- Luxury river cruise
- Private airport transfers
- Private luxury vehicles
- First-Class / Business-Class high-speed rail
- Domestic flights on selected long-distance routes
- Beijing Imperial heritage
- Tiananmen Square
- Forbidden City
- Mutianyu Great Wall
- Beijing Hutong experience
- Xi’an Muslim Quarter
- Ancient City Wall
- Terracotta Warriors
- Chengdu People’s Park
- Sichuan culinary experience
- Giant Panda Research Base
- Leshan Giant Buddha
- Emei Shan
- Buddhist cultural experience
- Premium Yangtze River cruise
- Three Gorges scenery
- Fengdu / river heritage
- Wulingyuan
- Zhangjiajie National Park
- Avatar-inspired mountain landscapes
- Tianmen Mountain
- Yangshuo
- Li River scenery
- Private countryside experience
- Guilin
- Hong Kong
- Victoria Peak
- Harbour views
- Women-led cultural experiences
- Premium Chinese cuisine
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Every Day
The original China Experience is a 19-day Beijing-to-Hong Kong itinerary combining Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, Chengdu pandas, Leshan Giant Buddha, Emei Shan, Yangtze River, Yangshuo and Hong Kong.
DAY 1 – BEIJING
Welcome to China
Overnight: Beijing – 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Welcome to Beijing, China’s historic and political heart.
Your private female tour leader meets you at the airport.
Private luxury transfer to your 5-star hotel.
After check-in, enjoy time to relax.
In the evening, meet your private guide for a welcome dinner.
Experience classic Beijing cuisine, including a carefully selected Peking duck dinner.
Your female tour leader introduces you to Chinese dining culture, regional cuisine and the journey ahead.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle
The original itinerary begins in Beijing and recommends Peking duck as an introduction to local cuisine.
DAY 2 – BEIJING
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Hutongs
Overnight: Beijing – 5-Star Luxury Hotel
After breakfast, begin a private cultural exploration of Beijing.
Visit Tiananmen Square.
Continue into the magnificent Forbidden City, the imperial palace complex of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Your private historian guide explains the architecture, imperial traditions and daily life of China’s emperors.
Enjoy a premium lunch.
In the afternoon, explore Beijing’s historic hutongs by private vehicle and walking.
Visit a traditional courtyard home.
Meet a local family or cultural host and learn about traditional Beijing life.
Enjoy a private tea experience.
In the evening, dine at a carefully selected Beijing restaurant.
The original itinerary visits Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City before exploring Beijing’s hutongs.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle
DAY 3 – MUTIANYU GREAT WALL
One of the World’s Greatest Wonders
Overnight: Beijing – 5-Star Luxury Hotel
After breakfast, depart Beijing by private luxury vehicle.
Travel to Mutianyu Great Wall, selected for its spectacular mountain scenery and beautifully restored sections.
Enjoy a private guided walk along the Wall.
For a more relaxed premium experience, guests can use the cable car where available rather than undertaking the full hike.
Enjoy a gourmet picnic or premium local lunch.
Return to Beijing in the afternoon.
Spend the evening at leisure.
Optional private experiences:
- Beijing Opera
- Private tea ceremony
- Chinese calligraphy
- Luxury spa
- Fine dining
The original itinerary uses a private bus to Mutianyu and allows guests to choose walking, cable car or other access options.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle
DAY 4 – BEIJING → XI’AN
Imperial Beijing to the Ancient Silk Road
Overnight: Xi’an – 5-Star Luxury Hotel
After breakfast, private transfer to Beijing railway station.
First-Class / Business-Class High-Speed Train
Travel to Xi’an in premium seating.
Rather than spending the entire day on a slower surface journey, the premium itinerary maximizes sightseeing time through China’s high-speed rail network.
Upon arrival, private transfer to your hotel.
Enjoy lunch.
In the afternoon, explore the ancient heart of Xi’an.
Visit:
- Muslim Quarter
- Bell Tower
- Drum Tower
- Historic streets
- Local food markets
Enjoy a private Xi’an culinary experience.
Taste regional specialties such as hand-pulled noodles, dumplings and local breads.
The original route travels from Beijing to Xi’an by high-speed train and explores the Muslim Quarter.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: High-Speed Rail + Private Vehicle
DAY 5 – XI’AN
Terracotta Warriors & Qin Dynasty Heritage
Overnight: Xi’an – 5-Star Luxury Hotel
After breakfast, depart by private vehicle.
Visit the extraordinary Terracotta Warriors.
Your private archaeological guide explains the Qin Dynasty and the creation of the emperor’s enormous mausoleum complex.
Explore the principal excavation pits.
Enjoy a premium lunch.
Return to Xi’an.
In the afternoon, walk along part of the ancient city wall.
Optional:
- Private cycling experience
- Bell & Drum Towers
- Big Wild Goose Pagoda
- Traditional Chinese tea
In the evening, enjoy a private dinner.
The original itinerary includes the Terracotta Warriors and allows additional exploration of Xi’an afterward.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle
DAY 6 – XI’AN → CHENGDU
High-Speed Rail to Sichuan
Overnight: Chengdu – 5-Star Luxury Hotel
After breakfast, transfer to the station.
First-Class High-Speed Train
Travel to Chengdu.
Upon arrival, private transfer to your luxury hotel.
Enjoy lunch.
In the afternoon, explore:
- Tianfu Square
- People’s Park
- Traditional teahouses
- Historic neighborhoods
Sit down for a private Sichuan tea experience.
In the evening, enjoy a premium Sichuan dinner.
For guests who enjoy spicy cuisine, experience a refined Sichuan hotpot.
The original itinerary uses high-speed rail to Chengdu and highlights Tianfu Square, People’s Park, Sichuan cuisine and local teahouses.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: High-Speed Rail + Private Vehicle
DAY 7 – CHENGDU
Giant Pandas & Sichuan Culture
Overnight: Chengdu – 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Start early to visit the Giant Panda Research Base.
Arriving early helps provide a more comfortable experience and better opportunities to observe the pandas during active periods.
Learn about panda conservation and habitat protection.
Continue to a premium lunch.
In the afternoon, explore Chengdu’s traditional culture.
Choose a private experience:
Sichuan Cooking Class
Learn the techniques behind classic Sichuan dishes.
Tea Culture
Experience Chengdu’s famous teahouse tradition.
Sichuan Opera
Enjoy a premium performance.
Women’s Artisan Experience
Meet local women preserving traditional Chinese crafts.
Enjoy dinner at a refined Sichuan restaurant.
The original itinerary includes the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base and optional Sichuan cultural activities.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle
DAY 8 – CHENGDU → LESHAN → EMEI SHAN
Giant Buddha & Sacred Mountain
Overnight: Emei Shan – Luxury Mountain Hotel
After breakfast, depart Chengdu by private vehicle.
Travel to Leshan.
Visit the UNESCO-listed Leshan Giant Buddha, carved into the cliff more than a millennium ago.
For the premium experience, choose a riverboat viewpoint to appreciate the entire statue without an unnecessarily demanding hike.
Enjoy lunch.
Continue to Emei Shan.
Check into a luxury mountain hotel.
Rather than the original basic monastery accommodation, Vietnam Women Travel provides a premium property while still arranging a Buddhist cultural experience.
The original itinerary visits Leshan Giant Buddha by boat or on foot before continuing to Emei Shan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Mountain Hotel
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle + Riverboat
DAY 9 – EMEI SHAN
Sacred Mountains & Buddhist Culture
Overnight: Emei Shan – Luxury Mountain Hotel
Enjoy breakfast.
Take a private vehicle and cable-car-assisted journey where appropriate into the mountain landscape.
Explore Emei Shan’s forests, temples and viewpoints.
Meet a Buddhist cultural specialist.
Learn about:
- Chan Buddhism
- Chinese temple traditions
- Mountain pilgrimage
- Traditional vegetarian cuisine
- Chinese incense culture
Enjoy a private vegetarian Buddhist lunch.
In the afternoon, return to your luxury hotel.
Optional wellness experience:
- Chinese tea ceremony
- Meditation
- Private spa
- Calligraphy
- Forest walk
Dinner features a refined interpretation of regional cuisine.
The original itinerary emphasizes hiking Emei Shan and a monastery experience; this premium version reduces strenuous trekking while retaining the mountain and Buddhist culture.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Mountain Hotel
Transportation: Private Vehicle + Cable Car Where Appropriate
DAY 10 – EMEI SHAN → CHONGQING
Gateway to the Yangtze
Overnight: Chongqing – 5-Star Luxury Hotel
After breakfast, private transfer toward Chongqing.
High-Speed Rail / Premium Rail Connection
Continue to Chongqing.
Upon arrival, check into your luxury hotel.
Enjoy lunch.
In the afternoon, discover Chongqing’s dramatic cityscape.
Explore:
- Traditional neighborhoods
- Yangtze River viewpoints
- Historic streets
- Local food culture
Enjoy a premium Sichuan-style dinner.
Tonight, board your luxury Yangtze River vessel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury River Cruise
Transportation: Premium Rail + Private Vehicle
DAY 11 – YANGTZE RIVER
Three Gorges Cruise
Overnight: Luxury Yangtze River Cruise
Wake to dramatic river landscapes.
Enjoy breakfast on board.
Cruise through the spectacular Three Gorges.
Spend the day relaxing on deck while your private guide explains the landscapes, history and communities along the Yangtze.
Enjoy premium meals onboard.
Possible private shore experience depending on river conditions:
- Scenic viewpoint
- Local village
- Cultural site
- Short nature walk
The original journey features a multi-day Yangtze cruise through the Three Gorges.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury River Cruise
DAY 12 – YANGTZE RIVER
River Landscapes & Local Culture
Overnight: Luxury Yangtze River Cruise
Continue downstream.
Enjoy breakfast overlooking the river.
Participate in an onboard cultural experience.
Possible activities:
- Chinese tea ceremony
- Calligraphy
- Tai Chi demonstration
- Regional food presentation
Enjoy lunch onboard.
Spend the afternoon relaxing.
Tonight, enjoy a special dinner celebrating the Yangtze journey.
The original itinerary highlights the Three Gorges as one of the central experiences of the journey.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury River Cruise
DAY 13 – YANGTZE → ZHANGJIAJIE
From River to Mountains
Overnight: Wulingyuan – 5-Star Resort
Disembark after breakfast.
Private transfer toward Zhangjiajie/Wulingyuan.
For the premium itinerary, use a domestic flight where the schedule makes it significantly faster than a long overland transfer, followed by private vehicle.
Arrive in the Wulingyuan scenic area.
Check into a luxury resort.
Enjoy lunch.
Spend the afternoon relaxing in the mountain environment.
Optional private spa experience.
Enjoy dinner overlooking the surrounding landscapes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Mountain Resort
Transportation: Domestic Flight Where Appropriate + Private Vehicle
DAY 14 – WULINGYUAN
Zhangjiajie National Park
Overnight: Wulingyuan – 5-Star Resort
After breakfast, enter Zhangjiajie National Park.
Explore the extraordinary sandstone pillars, forests and mountain viewpoints.
Use cable cars, shuttle services and elevators where appropriate to reduce unnecessary physical exertion.
Enjoy a private picnic or premium restaurant lunch.
Continue to spectacular viewpoints.
Your private guide explains the geology and cultural history of the region.
Return to your resort.
Enjoy a quiet evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Mountain Resort
Transportation: Private Vehicle + Scenic Transport
DAY 15 – WULINGYUAN → YANGSHUO
Karst Mountains & Southern China
Overnight: Yangshuo – Luxury Riverside Resort
After breakfast, transfer toward Guilin/Yangshuo.
For this premium itinerary, use the fastest practical combination of domestic flight or high-speed rail and private transfer.
Arrive in Yangshuo.
Enjoy lunch overlooking the limestone karst landscape.
In the afternoon, take a private scenic experience through the countryside.
Options include:
- Private river cruise
- E-bike countryside ride
- Traditional village visit
- Bamboo craft experience
- Chinese cooking experience
The original itinerary features Yangshuo’s limestone karst scenery and a countryside cycling experience.
Enjoy dinner at your luxury riverside resort.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Riverside Resort
Transportation: Premium Rail/Flight + Private Vehicle
DAY 16 – YANGSHUO
Li River & Countryside China
Overnight: Yangshuo – Luxury Riverside Resort
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast.
Take a private scenic cruise along the Li River.
Surrounded by dramatic limestone peaks, the river provides one of China’s most iconic landscapes.
Enjoy a premium lunch.
In the afternoon, visit a traditional village.
Meet local artisans.
Possible experiences:
- Chinese calligraphy
- Traditional paper
- Bamboo crafts
- Local cooking
- Tea culture
For active travelers, enjoy an optional private e-bike ride through the countryside.
Return to your luxury resort.
Enjoy a final Yangshuo dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Riverside Resort
Transportation: Private Vehicle + Private River Experience
DAY 17 – YANGSHUO → GUILIN → HONG KONG
From Rural China to Hong Kong
Overnight: Hong Kong – 5-Star Luxury Hotel
After breakfast, depart Yangshuo by private vehicle.
Continue to Guilin.
Depending on flight schedules, take a domestic flight to Hong Kong.
Private airport transfer upon arrival.
Check into your 5-star Hong Kong hotel.
Enjoy lunch.
In the afternoon, explore the city with your private guide.
Visit:
- Central
- Victoria Harbour
- Old neighborhoods
- Traditional markets
- Contemporary architecture
Enjoy dinner with spectacular city views.
The original trip finishes in Hong Kong after traveling through China’s interior regions.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Private Vehicle + Domestic Flight
DAY 18 – HONG KONG
Victoria Peak & Culinary Hong Kong
Overnight: Hong Kong – 5-Star Luxury Hotel
After breakfast, begin your private Hong Kong discovery.
Visit Victoria Peak for panoramic views over Hong Kong Island and Victoria Harbour.
Continue to Central.
Explore the contrast between colonial heritage, modern architecture and traditional Chinese neighborhoods.
Enjoy a premium dim sum lunch.
In the afternoon, discover local food culture.
Private culinary experience may include:
- Dim sum
- Egg tarts
- Roast meats
- Traditional tea
- Cantonese desserts
Continue to a traditional neighborhood.
Meet local women entrepreneurs where available.
Enjoy a farewell dinner overlooking the Hong Kong skyline.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle
DAY 19 – HONG KONG DEPARTURE
Farewell to China
Enjoy your final breakfast.
Depending on your flight time, enjoy a final private experience.
Options:
- Traditional Hong Kong breakfast
- Tea house
- Market visit
- Luxury shopping
- Wellness treatment
- Artisan experience
Private airport transfer included.
Your 19-Day China Experience Premium Private Tour Led by Women ends in Hong Kong.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle
PREMIUM TRANSPORTATION
KEEP THE BULLET TRAIN. REMOVE THE HASSLE.
The original China Experience relies heavily on China’s high-speed rail network and includes several long-distance rail journeys.
Vietnam Women Travel keeps high-speed rail where it is an enjoyable and efficient part of the China experience.
Beijing → Xi’an
First-Class / Business-Class High-Speed Rail
Xi’an → Chengdu
First-Class High-Speed Rail
Chengdu → Emei Shan
Private Luxury Vehicle
Emei Shan → Chongqing
Premium Rail + Private Vehicle
Yangtze River
Luxury River Cruise
Chongqing → Zhangjiajie
Domestic Flight / Premium Rail Depending on Schedule
Zhangjiajie → Yangshuo
Domestic Flight / High-Speed Rail + Private Vehicle
Guilin → Hong Kong
Private Transfer + Domestic Flight
Philosophy
Fly when flying saves significant time.
Use premium rail when rail is part of the China experience.
Use private vehicles for flexibility.
PREMIUM ACCOMMODATION
5-Star Hotels + Luxury Cruise
The original itinerary includes hotels, a monastery and a four-night overnight riverboat.
Vietnam Women Travel upgrades this to:
Beijing
5-Star Luxury Hotel – 3 Nights
Xi’an
5-Star Luxury Hotel – 2 Nights
Chengdu
5-Star Luxury Hotel – 2 Nights
Emei Shan
Luxury Mountain Hotel – 2 Nights
Yangtze
Luxury River Cruise – 3 Nights
Wulingyuan
5-Star Mountain Resort – 2 Nights
Yangshuo
Luxury Riverside Resort – 2 Nights
Hong Kong
5-Star Luxury Hotel – 2 Nights
The Yangtze cruise is retained because the river itself is a central destination experience rather than simply a transportation method.
MEALS INCLUDED
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Every Day
The original itinerary contains many days without included meals.
Vietnam Women Travel upgrades the journey to:
BREAKFAST + LUNCH + DINNER EVERY DAY
Dining highlights:
Beijing
Peking duck, imperial cuisine and hutong food.
Xi’an
Silk Road-influenced cuisine, noodles and dumplings.
Chengdu
Authentic Sichuan cuisine and premium hotpot.
Emei Shan
Buddhist-inspired vegetarian cuisine.
Yangtze
Regional Chinese cuisine onboard.
Zhangjiajie
Hunan-inspired cuisine.
Yangshuo
Guangxi specialties and riverside dining.
Hong Kong
Premium Cantonese cuisine and dim sum.
WOMEN-LED CHINA EXPERIENCES
Women Supporting Women
Vietnam Women Travel brings its signature women-led philosophy into China.
Female Tour Leader
A dedicated woman coordinates the entire journey.
Women Artisans
Meet women preserving traditional crafts.
Women Chefs
Private cooking experiences with female culinary specialists where available.
Women Entrepreneurs
Visit independent women-led businesses and local family enterprises.
Women Tea Producers
Connect with women working in tea-growing regions.
Local Communities
Prioritize meaningful interaction with local communities rather than superficial sightseeing.
RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL
Travel With Meaning
Local Businesses
Prioritize independent restaurants, artisans and family-run businesses.
Cultural Preservation
Support traditional crafts, food traditions and local heritage.
Panda Conservation
Visit a recognized conservation and research environment.
Responsible Wildlife Tourism
Observe animals in conservation-focused settings rather than exploitative encounters.
Local Cuisine
Eat regional food and support local producers.
Sustainable Transportation
Use high-speed rail when efficient and appropriate, while using flights selectively for very long routes.
WHY CHOOSE VIETNAM WOMEN TRAVEL?
Premium Private Tours Led by Women
Private From Start to Finish
Your China journey is designed exclusively for your group.
5-Star Comfort
No basic hotels, shared rooms or uncomfortable accommodation.
Private Transfers
No need to navigate Chinese transport systems alone.
First-Class Rail
Experience China’s world-class high-speed railway in premium seating.
Strategic Flights
Long-distance journeys can be flown when this creates a significantly better premium experience.
Luxury Yangtze Cruise
Keep one of China’s most iconic travel experiences.
Women Supporting Women
Connect with women artisans, chefs and entrepreneurs.
Expert Female Tour Leader
A dedicated woman coordinates the journey.
Authentic China
Go beyond Beijing and Shanghai to discover Xi’an, Chengdu, Emei Shan, the Yangtze, Zhangjiajie and Yangshuo.
All Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Every Day.
19-DAY ROUTE AT A GLANCE
| Day | Route | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beijing | Beijing |
| 2 | Beijing | Beijing |
| 3 | Mutianyu Great Wall | Beijing |
| 4 | Beijing → Xi’an 🚄 | Xi’an |
| 5 | Xi’an – Terracotta Warriors | Xi’an |
| 6 | Xi’an → Chengdu 🚄 | Chengdu |
| 7 | Chengdu – Pandas | Chengdu |
| 8 | Chengdu → Leshan → Emei Shan | Emei Shan |
| 9 | Emei Shan | Emei Shan |
| 10 | Emei Shan → Chongqing | Chongqing / Cruise |
| 11 | Yangtze River | Cruise |
| 12 | Yangtze River | Cruise |
| 13 | Yangtze → Zhangjiajie | Wulingyuan |
| 14 | Zhangjiajie / Wulingyuan | Wulingyuan |
| 15 | Wulingyuan → Yangshuo | Yangshuo |
| 16 | Yangshuo | Yangshuo |
| 17 | Yangshuo → Guilin → Hong Kong ✈ | Hong Kong |
| 18 | Hong Kong | Hong Kong |
| 19 | Hong Kong Departure | — |
TOUR SUMMARY
Duration: 19 Days / 18 Nights
Country: China + Hong Kong
Start: Beijing
Finish: Hong Kong
Style: Premium Private Cultural & Scenic Journey
Leadership: Female Tour Leader
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotels + Luxury Resorts + Luxury River Cruise
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicles + First-Class Rail + Selected Domestic Flights
Guiding: Private Local Specialists
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Every Day
Group: Private – From 2 Guests
CHINA EXPERIENCE PREMIUM
From Imperial China to Modern Hong Kong
Stand on the ancient Great Wall.
Walk through the Forbidden City.
Meet the silent armies of the Terracotta Warriors.
Taste the fiery flavors of Sichuan.
Meet China’s beloved giant pandas.
Stand before the enormous Leshan Buddha.
Discover the spiritual mountains of Emei Shan.
Cruise through the legendary Three Gorges.
Enter the extraordinary landscapes of Zhangjiajie.
Cycle or cruise through the karst countryside of Yangshuo.
Finish beneath the lights of Hong Kong.
One country.
Thousands of stories.
One unforgettable private journey.
Vietnam Women Travel
Premium Private Tours Led by Women