Tour Highlights

Begin in Shanghai — Yu Garden, the Bund and Huangpu River night cruise
Discover Emperor Qinshihuang's Terracotta Army and Xi'an's Tang Dynasty show
Walk atop Xi'an's 600-year-old Ancient City Wall and vibrant Muslim Quarter
Explore Beijing's Forbidden City, imperial palace of 24 emperors
Conquer the legendary Badaling Great Wall and serene Summer Palace
Flexible domestic transport — choose flights or high-speed rail between cities
Bonus evening shows throughout — Tang Dynasty Dance, Peking Opera & more

Daily Itinerary

1 Day
Shanghai Arrival
Breakfast

Arrival and private airport or hotel transfer

Airport pickup, hotel check-in. Evening walk along The Bund.

2 Day
Shanghai: Yu Garden & City Tour
Breakfast Lunch

Yu Garden traditional Ming-style garden pavilions, ShanghaiYu Garden traditional Ming-style garden pavilions, Shanghai

Visit Yu Garden, Old Street, Jade Buddha Temple, Nanjing Road. Evening Huangpu River cruise.

3 Day
Shanghai → Xi'an by Flight/Train
Breakfast

High-speed train / flight transfer between cities

Free morning. Take flight or train to Xi'an. Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda.

4 Day
Xi'an: Terracotta Warriors & Tang Show
Breakfast Lunch Dumpling Dinner

Terracotta Army warriors in the excavation pits at Emperor Qinshihuang site, Xi’anTerracotta Army warriors in the excavation pits at Emperor Qinshihuang site, Xi’an

Visit Terracotta Warriors. Afternoon City Wall cycling. Bonus: Dumpling Dinner + Tang Dynasty Show

5 Day
Xi'an → Beijing by Flight/Train
Breakfast

Morning visit Xi'an Museum and Muslim Quarter. Take flight or train to Beijing.

6 Day
Beijing: Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven
Breakfast Lunch

Forbidden City imperial palace courtyard, BeijingForbidden City imperial palace courtyard, Beijing

Visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Temple of Heaven.

7 Day
Beijing: Great Wall & Summer Palace
Breakfast Lunch

Mutianyu Great Wall snaking over forested mountain ridgesMutianyu Great Wall snaking over forested mountain ridges

Full day at Badaling Great Wall and Summer Palace.

8 Day
Beijing Departure
Breakfast

Free morning. Airport transfer. End of tour.

What's Included

Price Includes

  • Domestic transport (flights or trains)
  • Private vehicle
  • 4-star hotels with breakfast
  • Entrance tickets
  • Meals as listed
  • English guide

Price Excludes

  • International flights
  • Visa
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
  • Optional activities
Important Notes: This is a fully private tour — only you and your family/friends join. The itinerary can be customized to meet your specific needs and interests. Hotels listed are examples; we can book your preferred hotel. Single room supplement applies for odd-numbered groups. Child discounts available on request.

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