Homeground's four 14-day private China tours have published starting prices of USD 3,790–3,990 per person for two sharing a room, before international flights. All begin in Beijing and Xi'an. For a first visit, we would start with Chengdu and the Li River; Zhangjiajie adds longer walking days, Yunnan adds altitude, and Huangshan trades a long train day for gardens and West Lake.
The four routes side by side
| Route | After Beijing and Xi'an | Main transport | Walking and altitude | Best months | From (2 travellers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Guilin, Shanghai | Chengdu, Guilin/Yangshuo, Shanghai | 2 trains, 2 flights | Easy to moderate | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | USD 3,990 |
| Beijing, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie, Guilin, Shanghai | Zhangjiajie, Guilin/Yangshuo, Shanghai | 2 trains incl. a 7-hour one, 2 flights | Moderate: stairs in Zhangjiajie | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | USD 3,890 |
| Beijing, Xi'an, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La | 4 trains, 2 flights, 1 long drive | Moderate; Shangri-La nights around 3,300 m; mountain cable car may go higher | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | USD 3,890 |
| Beijing, Xi'an, Yellow Mountain, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Shanghai | Huangshan, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Shanghai | 4 trains incl. a 7-hour one, flight only when it fits | Moderate: a stair-heavy summit day | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | USD 3,790 |
Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Guilin & Shanghai: 14-Day Private Tour
For a first visit, we would start with Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Guilin and Shanghai. You see the Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors, then pandas and the Li River without the longer mountain walking days. It is USD 3,990 per person for two, or USD 3,190 for six.
Beijing, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie, Guilin & Shanghai: 14-Day Private Tour
The Zhangjiajie route spends three nights near Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and Tianmen Mountain before continuing to the Li River. You trade the Chengdu panda stop for sandstone peaks, more stone steps and a direct train to Guilin that takes about seven hours. It starts at USD 3,890 per person for two, or USD 3,090 for six.
Beijing, Xi'an & Yunnan: 14-Day Private Tour
Yunnan is for travellers who want Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La more than Shanghai. The road via Tiger Leaping Gorge takes about five to six hours with stops, and Shangri-La is around 3,300 metres above sea level. Allow for the altitude. The 14-day route is USD 3,890 per person for two and USD 3,090 for six.
Beijing, Xi'an, Yellow Mountain, Hangzhou & Shanghai: 14-Day Private Tour
Huangshan takes a full mountain day, then the route eases into West Lake, Suzhou and three nights in Shanghai. The Xi'an–Huangshan train takes about seven hours; a flight is used only if it runs on your dates. At USD 3,790 per person for two or USD 2,990 for six, this is the lowest-priced of the four.
Shorter or longer trips
- Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin & Shanghai: 10-Day Private Tour: from USD 2,990 per person for two travellers
- Beijing, Hangzhou, Suzhou & Shanghai: 11-Day Private Tour: from USD 2,690 per person for two travellers
- Shanghai, Zhangjiajie, Fenghuang & Guilin: 13-Day Private Tour: from USD 3,590 per person for two travellers
- Beijing, Xi'an & the Silk Road: 15-Day Private Tour: from USD 4,590 per person for two travellers
- Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Yangtze Cruise & Shanghai: 17-Day Private Tour: from USD 4,690 per person for two travellers
- Grand China with Zhangjiajie & the Yangtze: 21-Day Private Tour: from USD 5,890 per person for two travellers
The Beijing–Xi'an–Chengdu–Guilin–Shanghai and Zhangjiajie 14-day routes also have fixed 2027 small-group departures for 8–12 guests. The lower of the two group prices is USD 2,790 per person, twin share. Check the departure table before choosing a route; dates may settle the decision.
Questions about choosing a 14-day route
Which 14-day China tour is best for a first trip?
For a first visit, we would choose Homeground's 14-day Beijing–Xi'an–Chengdu–Guilin–Shanghai private tour. It puts the Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, pandas and Li River into one route without Zhangjiajie's long stair days. The published price is USD 3,990 per person for two sharing a room, before international flights.
Which route has the least travel time?
Among Homeground's four 14-day private routes, Beijing–Xi'an–Chengdu–Guilin–Shanghai has the fewest long travel days. Its main rail legs are Beijing–Xi'an and Xi'an–Chengdu. Zhangjiajie–Guilin and Xi'an–Huangshan each take about seven hours by train; the Yunnan route spends more time on the road.
Which route has the least walking?
The 14-day Beijing–Xi'an–Chengdu–Guilin–Shanghai private tour has the lightest walking of these four routes. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and Huangshan involve long stone stair sections, while Yunnan adds altitude. Tell us about mobility limits before booking so we can shorten walking days.
Can we combine two routes?
Homeground's 21-day Grand China private tour already joins the classic cities with Zhangjiajie and a three-night Yangtze cruise. It starts at USD 5,890 per person for two sharing a room, before international flights. For a different combination, we prepare a written quote.
Official travel references(2)
- Check train schedules for the travel dateChina Railway 12306
- Shangri-La Jiantang town altitude, about 3,300 metresShangri-La City Government