Tour Highlights

Walk the legendary Badaling Great Wall — China's most iconic section
Explore the Forbidden City, imperial palace of 24 Ming & Qing emperors
Discover Emperor Qinshihuang's underground Terracotta Army in Xi'an
Stroll atop Xi'an's 600-year-old Ancient City Wall and Muslim Quarter
Experience Shanghai's Bund skyline and Huangpu River night cruise
Travel between cities by comfortable high-speed rail — scenic & punctual
Bonus evening shows included — Tang Dynasty Dance & Shanghai acrobatics

Daily Itinerary

1 Day
Beijing Arrival
Breakfast

Airport pickup, hotel check-in near Wangfujing. Free afternoon.

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

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

Visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Temple of Heaven. Bonus: Evening show

3 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.

4 Day
Beijing → Xi'an by High-Speed Train
Breakfast

High-speed train / flight transfer between cities

Take high-speed train (4.5 hours) to Xi'an. Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda.

5 Day
Xi'an: Terracotta Warriors & City Wall
Breakfast Lunch

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

Visit Terracotta Warriors. Afternoon cycle on City Wall, explore Muslim Quarter.

6 Day
Xi'an → Shanghai by High-Speed Train
Breakfast

High-speed train / flight transfer between cities

Morning visit to Xi'an Museum. Take high-speed train (6-7 hours) to Shanghai.

7 Day
Shanghai: Yu Garden, Bund & River Cruise
Breakfast Lunch

The Bund waterfront skyline across the Huangpu River, ShanghaiThe Bund waterfront skyline across the Huangpu River, ShanghaiThe Bund waterfront skyline across the Huangpu River, Shanghai

Visit Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, The Bund. Evening Huangpu River cruise.

8 Day
Shanghai Departure
Breakfast

Free morning. Airport transfer. End of tour.

What's Included

Price Includes

  • High-speed train tickets (2nd class)
  • Private vehicle transfers
  • 3-4 star hotels with breakfast
  • Entrance tickets
  • Meals as listed
  • English guide

Price Excludes

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • 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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