14 Days Active & Romantic China Tour for Young Adult Couples

With a journey designed for romance, the young couples can immerse themselves in and discover the most romantic things to do in China. Whether you’re planning your honeymoon or minimoon or just spending a vacation with your beloved one, this two weeks China tour itinerary is to keep the fires burning. Experience the magic of sunrise over the Great Wall, learn to write Chinese characters to express that love, sample the iconic Chinese foods, indulge in a little romance by cycling the quiet picturesque countryside…

Trip Highlights

  • Ride a helicopter for an aerial view of South China Karst scenery
  • Venture to the countryside of Yangshuo on two wheels
  • Work together to look after giant pandas in Dujiangyan
  • Work together to look after giant pandas in Dujiangyan
  • Watch the sunrise on the Great Wall, immersing in undisturbed romantic time

Customizable Tour Itinerary

Be met and greeted by your China Culture Tour private guide and chauffeur at Beijing Capital International Airport. Transfer to your hotel at the foot of Great Wall – Jinshanling Section, embraced by serene mountains. It is definitely a perfect hideaway for couples. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Alternatively, you may witness the beautiful sunset on the Great Wall.

  • Hotels: Beijing Double Happiness Courtyard Hotel, Beijing Aman Summer Palace, Dhawa Jinshanling
Great WallGreat Wall

After a deep sleep, you feel refreshed and energetic again this morning. Get in Jinshanling Great Wall before the sun rises. Then the first soft sunlight shines upon this magnificent ancient structure. Feel deeply loved in a soundless world. And take precious romantic photos on the Great Wall, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Head for downtown Beijing and ride a vintage rickshaw through the winding hutong alleyways with a snapshot of local Beijingers’ life. Visit a traditional courtyard house where you take a calligraphy lesson. Learn to write “I Love You” and her/his name in Chinese.

Enjoy Beijing Roasted Duck for dinner, by following the dinning etiquette (optional).

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
Great WallGreat Wall

Have a wondrous journey through Forbidden City – the imperial palace of ancient China for about 500 years. Before entering Forbidden City, you will walk across Tiananmen Square and see Chairman Mao’s portrait on Tiananmen Rostrum. Witness the wonderfully designed wooden architectures and artistic displays of Forbidden City and learn its history.

This afternoon feast your eyes on the architectural beauty of ancient China’s royal garden. Take a lordly dragon boat cruising on Kunming Lake inside Summer Palace, through arch bridges, viewing distant mountains, White Pagoda, and the grand palace built against a hillside.

Watch a performance of Peking Opera or Shaolin Kung Fu with VIP seat (optional).

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
Summer Palace with boat cruiseSummer Palace with boat cruise

Learn Chinese Kung Fu with him/her at the Park of Temple of Heaven, by following a master to practice Taiji boxing. Temple of Heaven is an eminent creation of Ming architecture art and was the most sacred site in the capital for the Chinese kings to connect with the gods.

Experience a bullet train journey from Beijing to Xian and travel further to the south. Xian is an amazing place for history lovers.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
  • Hotels: Sofitel Legend Peoples Grand Hotel Xian, Wyndham Grand Xian South
Temple of HeavenTemple of Heaven

Drive from downtown Xian to the site of Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, which is among the most incredible ancient tombs in the world, also known as world’s Eighth Wonder. More than 2200 years ago Emperor Qinshihuang built this enormous army consisting of commanders, soldiers, war horses and chariots to continue his reign after death.

Later in a traditional cave dwelling you can make a small pottery warrior as a special gift for him/her.

End the day with a stroll in Xian’s most famous food street – the Muslim Quarter, where there are hundreds of street foods blending both traditional Han and Muslim Hui flavors, such as cold noodles, marinated meat in baked bun, and bread in the soup…

If you seek for some entertainment tonight, the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance show is a good optional choice.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
Terracotta Warriors MuseumTerracotta Warriors Museum

Enjoy a delightful morning by biking with him/her on the Old City Wall of Xian, which is over 600 years old. View the massive city gates, towers, and the wall traversing the central Xian and forming a huge circle.

Then visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda - a famous site on the ancient Silk Road. As the earliest and largest existing quadrangle brick pagoda of Tang Dynasty, it is an important Buddhist heritage after Buddhism was introduced into China from India via the Silk Road.

Before moving to Chengdu, the homeland of giant pandas, visit a local family to experience a real Chinese family life. Also join the kind, enthusiastic hosts to make dumplings.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
  • Hotels: Buddha Zen Hotel Chengdu, Fairmont Chengdu, JW Marriott Hotel Chengdu
Xi'an Ancient City Wall bikingXi'an Ancient City Wall biking

Do you both care for the living environment of giant pandas and desire to meet them in person? Dujiangyan Panda Base’s full day keeper program allows you to take care of these adorable fur balls together. With some additional fee for the base, you can even hold a panda and take photos. What a memorable trip!

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
Chengdu Panda Breeding Research CenterChengdu Panda Breeding Research Center

Experience Chengdu’s slow-paced lifestyle at the People’s Park, where the locals drink tea, play mahjong, dance… – all enjoying a happy life. Then sip tea at a quaint teahouse, soaking up profound tea culture and relaxing atmosphere of Chengdu.

Then have a visit of Wenshu Monastery initially built in the 7th Century. It is the best preserved Buddhist temple in Chengdu, blending delicate, elegant garden art.

Later ramble in Jinli Old Street, considered as one of the most romantic places in Chengdu. Here the Western Sichuan dwelling houses have been converted into boutique souvenir shops and food stalls.

Fly to Guilin, a heaven on earth for couples.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
  • Hotels: Sheraton Guilin, Guilin Shangri La Hotel, Jolie Vue Boutique Hotel Guilin
Heming tea house in ChengduHeming tea house in Chengdu

Continue your vacation and trip to Longji Rice Terraces, which is one of the largest and most beautiful of its kind in China. The local mountain tribes have worked for hundreds of years to create the seemingly endless terraced fields over the mountain tops. Hike up to get to the viewing platform and take in the best views.

Also visit the Longji Ancient Zhuang Village, a traditional hamlet nestled in the terraced fields and inhabited by Zhuang tribes. Appreciate their wooden stilted houses and see people dressed in traditional clothes.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
Yangshuo countryside bikingYangshuo countryside biking

Cruise is always part of a romantic trip. Take a cruise on Li River rewards you with surreal landscape. As your ship floats down the silky streams, passing by dramatic, ever-changing karst peaks, you’ve slide into a fairyland that you can’t find anywhere else on earth.

Go ashore and take a stroll through West Street, the bustling center of Yangshuo town. You may experience the romantic nightlife here at a bar or a café.

Explore picturesque Yangshuo by bike and venture to the heart of countryside. Find yourself to be embraced by endless rural farmlands, orchards and limestone peaks. And bike on the small paths to visit the traditional villages and knock at a local family’s door, then you’ll be invited in and shared with the local genuine way of living.

Enjoy Impression Liu Sanjie night show (optional).

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
  • Hotels: Alila Yangshuo, Yangshuo Mountain Retreat, Yangshuo Banyan Tree Hotel
Bamboo raft down YUlong RiverBamboo raft down YUlong River

This morning, you’re going to be thrilled with a super cool helicopter tour (about 10 to 30 minutes depending on your preference). View the karst landscape along with rivers and villages from the air, which will take your breath away – definitely one of the memorable moments between you and him/her.

This afternoon, enjoy a sweet time to cook Chinese foods together. Chinese cuisine is world famous for its coloring match, appetizing smelling and delicious taste. A private cooking class allows you to learn authentic Chinese cuisine and cook for him/her a special dish.

You may want to know: If you’re active couples and long for more exciting outdoor activities in Yangshuo, we can also arrange you the kayaking and rock climbing.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
Yangshuo countrysideYangshuo countryside

Depart Yangshuo and drive back to Guilin, where you take bullet train to Hong Kong. Before that, explore a magical karst cave. Reed Flute Cave is located at a halfway of a hill and filled with various shapes of stalactites and stalagmites that are illuminated by colored lights. You may find “animals”, “waterfalls”, “towering pillars”, “skyscrapers”…

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
  • Hotels: Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong
Reed Flute CaveReed Flute Cave

One of the top destinations in the world, Hong Kong is a food paradise and shopping paradise, and is very convenient for travelers to idle around. Enjoy a free and relaxing day in Hong Kong with your beloved one. When the night falls, take in the city’s beautiful, romantic night view.

  • Meals: Breakfast,
Victoria HarbourVictoria Harbour

Here comes to the end of your 14 days China vacation. Your private guide and driver will pick you up from hotel and transfer to Hong Kong International Airport. China Culture Tour service ends.

  • Meals: Breakfast,
Street shops in Hong KongStreet shops in Hong Kong

Price Includes

  • In-country transportationas noted in the itinerary.
  • Admission fees and activity expenses as noted in the itinerary.
  • Luxury or boutique hotels centrally located.
  • Meals in local restaurants as noted in the itinerary with complimentary drinking water.
  • Your own English-speaking guide service.
  • Your own chauffeur and vehicle service.

Price Excludes

  • International transportation.
  • Chinese tourist visa. (which enquired for most foreign passport holders)
  • Travel and medical insurance.
  • Meals, snacks, alcohol, etc. apart from those included in the itinerary.
  • Excess baggage charges.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Sights, excursions and activities not included in the itinerary.
  • Gratuities to guide and driver.

ANY QUESTIONS?

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