7-Day Beijing – Guilin – Yangshuo Tour
A short but complete taste of China — imperial capital paired with the postcard karst landscapes of the Li River.
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7-Day Beijing – Guilin – Yangshuo Tour · 7 days · Beijing · Guilin · Yangshuo
Pick your preferred start date below to see a suggested Air China round-trip schedule from Amsterdam (AMS).
Suggested schedule via Beijing (PEK). Final flight times, fares and cabin class are confirmed at booking.
Day-by-day itinerary
Welcome dinner.
Imperial walk.
Cable car up, toboggan down.
Reed Flute Cave and Elephant Trunk Hill.
Four-hour scenic float to Yangshuo.
Bamboo raft, cycling, cooking class.
Return to Guilin airport.
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before embarking on your 7-Day Beijing – Guilin – Yangshuo Tour journey across the Middle Kingdom.
Visa & Documents
Most EU travelers currently benefit from China's 15-day visa-free stay (extended through 2025). Passport must be valid 6+ months with two blank pages. We handle invitation letters when needed.
Connectivity (SIM / VPN)
Google, WhatsApp, Instagram and most Western apps are restricted. Install a reputable VPN before departure, or use an international eSIM that roams via a foreign carrier.
Money & Payments
China is nearly cashless. Link your Visa or Mastercard to Alipay or WeChat Pay before arrival. Keep some CNY cash for small vendors, temples and rural stops.
Climate & Best Time
Spring (April–May) and Autumn (September–October) offer the mildest weather across most of the itinerary. Summers are hot and humid; winters are dry with striking light in the north.
Health & Safety
No mandatory vaccinations for EU citizens; keep routine shots up to date. Drink bottled or filtered water only. Streets are exceptionally safe, day and night — just watch traffic in big cities.
Language & Culture
Mandarin is the official language; English is common in hotels but rare on the street. Your guide translates on-tour. A translation app with camera-scan mode is invaluable for menus and signs.
Packing Essentials
Comfortable walking shoes, layers for varying regions, a light rain shell, universal adapter, portable power bank, and modest cover-ups for temples and monasteries.
Electricity & Time
220V, 50Hz. Sockets accept Type A, C and I plugs. All of mainland China uses one time zone — Beijing Time (GMT+8), no daylight saving.
Travel Insurance
Comprehensive travel insurance including medical evacuation is required for all Mandarin Discoveries tours. We can recommend trusted EU-based providers on request.
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