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Arrive in Beijing
Welcome to Beijing! Upon arrival at the airport, your private guide and driver will be ready to greet you. They will escort you directly to your hotel in a comfortable vehicle.
The remainder of the day is free for you to relax, settle in, and refresh for your upcoming China adventure.
Meals: Customized to your needs
Accommodation: Hotels will be arranged according to demand
Beijing Daxing International Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
Beijing Day Trip
This morning, your guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel and begin your private tour at Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest urban square. Here you’ll see several iconic landmarks, including Tian’anmen Tower and the Great Hall of the People. From the square, you’ll walk through Tian’anmen Gate into the Forbidden City, the largest imperial palace complex in the world. The palace is divided into the Outer Court, once used for state affairs, and the Inner Court, where the royal family lived.
Lunch (valued at CNY 150 per person and included) will be served at Xihe Yaju, a traditional courtyard restaurant known for its elegant setting. You’ll enjoy classic Chinese dishes, including crispy roast duck. Your guide will help you order based on your preferences—feel free to try eating with chopsticks like a local.
In the afternoon, you’ll visit the Yonghe Temple (Lama Temple), originally a prince’s residence before becoming the most renowned Tibetan Buddhist temple in Beijing.
Your final stop is the Temple of Heaven, a historic site where emperors once prayed for good harvests. The highlight is the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, a stunning triple-eaved circular structure and one of Beijing’s most famous landmarks.
After the tour, your guide and driver will escort you back to your hotel.
Meals: Customized to your needs
Accommodation: Hotels will be arranged according to demand
Tiananmen Square
Temple of Heaven
Beijing Day Trip
Today’s highlight is a visit to the Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the most scenic and well-preserved sections of the Great Wall. A round-trip cable car is arranged for your convenience. Once atop the wall, you’ll enjoy sweeping mountain views and appreciate why this ancient structure has amazed visitors for centuries. Take your time to walk around and enjoy the scenery.
Lunch will be at your own expense, and your guide will be happy to help with recommendations and ordering. Afterward, you’ll return to the city. On the way, you’ll stop briefly for photos of the Bird’s Nest (National Stadium), the iconic venue of the 2008 Olympics.
Your final stop is Shichahai, a historic lakeside district known for its hutongs and traditional siheyuan courtyard homes. You’ll take a 40-minute rickshaw ride through the narrow alleys, followed by a visit to a local family to learn about traditional Beijing life.
After the tour, your guide and driver will take you back to your hotel. If you’d like to stay longer, Shichahai is full of lively bars and cafés—simply grab a taxi back to your hotel when you’re ready.
Meals: Customized to your needs
Accommodation: Hotels will be arranged according to demand
Mutianyu Great Wall
Beijing Hutong
Beijing to Xi’an by High Speed Train
After breakfast and hotel check-out, your guide will take you to the Summer Palace, China’s largest and best-preserved imperial garden. Centered around Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill, it showcases classic Chinese landscape design. In summer, lotus flowers fill the lake; in winter, the frozen waters become a popular spot for ice activities.
In the afternoon, you’ll board a high-speed train to Xi’an. Upon arrival, your local guide and driver will meet you at the station and transfer you to your hotel.
Meals: Customized to your needs
Accommodation: Hotels will be arranged according to demand
Summer Palace
Xi’an Drum Tower
Xi’an City Exploration
This morning, you’ll explore the remarkable Terracotta Army, an underground force created for Emperor Qin Shi Huang (259–210 BC). Thousands of life-sized warriors stand in battle formation, each with unique facial features and expressions. Their impressive height—ranging from about 173 cm (5’8″) to 196 cm (6’5″)—likely reflects the emperor’s preference for tall soldiers, along with the height added by hair buns and pedestal bases.
In addition to the main excavation pits, you’ll visit a new exhibition hall showcasing over 200 recently unearthed artifacts from the emperor’s mausoleum—many displayed for the first time. Highlights include bronze waterfowl, small gold and silver pieces, gaming items, and rare pottery with original pigments. The exhibits are organized into themes that reveal Qin-era art, society, philosophy, and the mysteries of the emperor’s still-unopened underground palace.
Lunch is at your own expense; your guide will suggest nearby restaurants based on your preferences.
In the afternoon, return to the city to visit the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, built in the Tang Dynasty to house Buddhist scriptures brought back from India by Monk Xuanzang. The seven-story pagoda contains valuable cultural relics, including two Buddhist sariras gifted by Indian monks in 1998. Continue to the Great Tang All Day Mall, a lively pedestrian area designed to resemble a bustling Tang-era street.
Finally, your guide and driver will take you back to your hotel. If you’d like to stay longer to enjoy the night lights and performances at the Tang Mall, your guide will explain how to return to the hotel on your own.
Meals: Customized to your needs
Accommodation: Hotels will be arranged according to demand
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
Xi‘an Terracotta Army Museum
Xi’an to Shanghai by Flight
This morning, you’ll start at City Wall Park, a popular gathering place where local residents—especially seniors—practice morning exercises. You’ll see lively activities such as dancing, tai chi, singing, Chinese yo-yo, and whip-cracking. Feel free to join in for a bit of tai chi or other activities if you’d like.
Next, you’ll head up to the Xi’an City Wall, once used to protect the ancient capital. From the top, you’ll enjoy a clear contrast between the historic city within the walls and the modern skyline beyond. Cycling along the wall is a favorite activity; if you’re interested, just let your guide know and you can rent a bike on the spot.
Continue to the Great Mosque, an extraordinary blend of Islamic and traditional Chinese architecture. Nearby is the vibrant Muslim Quarter, known for its street food and local handicrafts.
After the visit, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, your Shanghai guide and driver will meet you and accompany you to your hotel for check-in.
Meals: Customized to your needs
Accommodation: Hotels will be arranged according to demand
Xian city wall
Shanghai at night, China
Shanghai City Exploration
This morning, your guide will take you to the Shanghai Museum, one of China’s top museums, known for its exceptional collection of ancient art. You’ll then visit Yu Garden, a classical southern Chinese garden offering peaceful scenery in the heart of the city. Afterward, stroll through the lively bazaar just outside the garden.
For lunch, enjoy an à la carte farewell meal (valued at CNY 150 per person and included) at a renowned local restaurant specializing in authentic Shanghai and Cantonese cuisine.
After lunch, you’ll board a one-hour Huangpu River cruise, the best way to admire Shanghai’s contrasting skylines—the historic architecture of the Bund on one side and the modern skyscrapers of Pudong on the other. You’ll then explore the Bund on foot, with free time to enjoy the view and take photos.
The day ends at Tianzifang, a charming arts and culture district filled with narrow lanes, studios, cafés, and boutique shops.
Meals: Customized to your needs
Accommodation: Hotels will be arranged according to demand
Shanghai WaiTan (The Bund) at night
The Bund
Departure from Shanghai
According to your departure schedule, your private guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the airport on time. We wish you a pleasant journey home and thank you for traveling with us.
Meals: Customized to your needs
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Fee Description
Private Tour
Tour Type: Private tour with an English-speaking guide, flexible and customizable
Transportation: Air-conditioned private car with an experienced driver
Hotels: 5-star luxury or 4-star comfortable hotels, open to your choice
Meals: Customized to your needs
