Duration: 14 nights
Best months: April–June · September–November
Country: China
Region: Beijing · Xi’an · Guilin · Yangshuo · Shanghai
A Journey Through China’s Icons, Made for Two
This is China at honeymoon pace: early access where it counts, private guidance when it matters, and breathing room built into every day. You’ll move from imperial grandeur to riverside calm, then finish with Shanghai’s electric elegance—connected by smart logistics (bullet train, a short flight, and a famously fast finale).
Beijing — Imperial Grandeur, Quiet Moments
Touch down and slip straight into your own rhythm with a private transfer and a calm first evening. When you’re ready, Beijing opens like a storybook: a private Taiji session with a master in Jingshan Park, expert-led time inside the Forbidden City, and unhurried wanders through historic neighbourhoods where everyday life still feels beautifully local. For the Great Wall of China, you’ll trade crowds for a quieter stretch—space to linger, talk, and take in the views together.
Suggested stay: The Opposite House, Beijing
Xi’an — Silk Road Flavours & Ancient Wonders
From Beijing, you’ll board the bullet train to Xi’an—an effortless shift from capital grandeur to deep history. Your private guide takes you straight into the Muslim quarter, where the scent of spices and sizzling street food sets the tone for a delicious evening (including a dumpling dinner worth dressing up for). Then it’s time for the essentials: the Terracotta Army, the Stele Forest, and a cycle along the Ancient City Wall—equal parts culture and playful adventure.
Suggested stay: Sofitel Legend People’s Grand Hotel Xi’an
Guilin & Yangshuo — River Serenity, Karst Drama
After Xi’an, you’ll fly to Guilin and step into a softer landscape. The Li River Cruise is your slow, scenic entrance to Yangshuo—karst peaks rising like ink strokes and water reflecting the sky. Here, the days are intimate and hands-on: join a local fisherman to witness traditional cormorant fishing, browse markets for ingredients before a private cookery class, and drift downstream on a bamboo raft ride. If you’d like a creative keepsake, a Chinese painting class turns those mountains into your shared masterpiece.
From imperial walls to river calm—China, designed for two
Shanghai — The Bund After Dark, Culture by Day
Your final chapter is Shanghai—sleek, cinematic, and perfect for a romantic finish. Settle into your suite, then toast the night with dinner along The Bund and an unhurried riverside stroll. By day, you’ll balance the city’s shine with its classics: the Shanghai Museum, the pavilions and arched bridges of Yu Garden, a walking tour through the French Concession, and a Huangpu River Cruise for skyline views that feel made for couples. On departure, the Maglev Train sends you off at speed—an unforgettable last moment.
Suggested stay: Waldorf Astoria, Shanghai
Signature Experiences
- Private Taiji lesson with a Taiji master in Jingshan Park
- Expert-guided exploration of the Forbidden City
- A quieter stretch of the Great Wall of China, away from the crowds
- Bullet train journey from Beijing to Xi’an with VIP-style support
- Muslim quarter street-food stroll and a dumpling dinner in Xi’an
- Terracotta Army and Stele Forest with a private local guide
- Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo, then bamboo rafting downstream
- Shanghai highlights: The Bund, Yu Garden, French Concession, and a Huangpu River Cruise
Ready for Something Extraordinary?
Tell us how you want your honeymoon to feel, and we’ll handle the rest—private transfers, trusted local guides, and experiences you won’t find on standard itineraries. Our planning & design fee translates into a discovery session, curated options, thoughtful iterations, and a final day-by-day plan with checklists—plus support if plans shift.
Why Travel to China with Escape Xperts
China rewards precision—and that’s where we shine. We curate the right pacing across Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin, Yangshuo and Shanghai so the trip feels effortless, not overstuffed. Expect seamless logistics (bullet trains, internal flights, private transfers), trusted on-the-ground partners, and experiences designed for privacy and access—so you’re not queuing when you should be together. Our planning & design process turns your preferences into a refined itinerary: curated stay options, smart routing, romantic touches, and a practical travel checklist—built around how you actually like to move.