14-Day Beijing, Xi’an and Yunnan Private Tour
Overview
This China 14-day itinerary gives first-time visitors Beijing and Xi’an without reducing Yunnan to a short add-on. The route uses high-speed rail between Beijing and Xi’an, then a domestic flight to Kunming and trains within Yunnan. Shangri-La is left out to protect the pace.
Route at a glance
| Day | Main stop or experience |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive in Beijing |
| 2 | Imperial Beijing |
| 3 | Great Wall |
| 4 | Temple of Heaven and Hutongs |
| 5 | High-Speed Train to Xi’an |
| 6 | Terracotta Warriors |
| 7 | Xi’an to Kunming |
| 8 | Stone Forest |
| 9 | Train to Dali |
| 10 | Bai Villages and Erhai |
| 11 | Flexible Dali Day |
| 12 | Train to Lijiang |
| 13 | Baisha and Naxi Culture |
| 14 | Depart Lijiang |
Who this route suits
This is a private route for international visitors who value clear logistics, local interpretation and enough time at each base. Hotel level, walking distance and meal requirements are adjusted before the final quote.
Daily Itinerary
Airport transfer and rest.
Tiananmen area, Forbidden City and Jingshan with timed-entry planning.
Private day trip to a suitable Great Wall section based on walking preference.
Morning heritage visit, neighbourhood lunch and a lighter afternoon.
Transfer to the station, rail journey and evening walk near the city wall.
Private visit with enough time for the main pits and museum context.
City Wall or mosque-quarter food walk before the domestic flight to Kunming.
Full-day excursion with a realistic park walking loop.
Rail to Dali, hotel transfer and an easy old-town evening.
Xizhou, a confirmed cultural workshop and one lakeside section.
Cangshan according to weather, or a village and food alternative.
Travel to Lijiang and walk Dayan later in the day.
Baisha, cultural interpretation and mountain views when conditions allow.
Airport or railway-station transfer for the onward connection.
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- Private vehicle and licensed driver for the stated land programme
- English-speaking guide where listed
- Accommodation with breakfast
- Entrance tickets and rail segments named in the confirmed itinerary
- Airport and station transfers shown in the route
- 24-hour local operations contact during the trip
Not Included
- International flights and visas
- Domestic flights unless specifically quoted
- Meals not named in the final itinerary
- Personal expenses, gratuities and travel insurance
- Optional activities and room upgrades
