Itinerary
- Day 1
Beijing
You'll arrive in Beijing and head to your hotel for check-in. If your flight gets in early, you've got free time to walk around the city and get oriented at your own pace. This gives you a chance to grab lunch somewhere local and start feeling out the neighborhood before things get going tomorrow.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong )
Optional Activities
- Explore Beijing during free time if arriving early
- Day 2
Beijing
Your local guide leads you through Beijing's historical core starting with Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City, where you'll learn about imperial China's complex past. From there you'll walk through the old Hutong area with its narrow alleyways and traditional neighborhoods. If time works out, you'll also visit the Temple of Heaven, where emperors historically went to pray for good harvests.
- Meals
- Lunch, Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong )
Included Activities
- Visit Tian'anmen Square
- Visit Forbidden City
- Walk around old Hutong area
- Visit Temple of Heaven (if time permits)
Landmarks Tian'anmen Square Forbidden City Temple of Heaven - Day 3
Beijing to Xian
Early start for the 2-hour drive to Mutianyu Great Wall. You'll take a cable car up to the wall itself and spend time walking the section there. After that, you head to the train station for a 5-hour bullet train ride to Xian. You'll arrive in the late afternoon and transfer to your hotel in this ancient capital city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Xi'an Hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Mutianyu Great Wall
- Take cable car up Great Wall
- Walk around Great Wall
Landmarks Mutianyu Great Wall 
- Day 4
Xian
With your guide, you'll see Xian's main attractions including the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, which shows thousands of ancient clay figures. Next comes a walk along the old city wall, which stretches nearly 14 kilometers and offers views over the city. Later in the day you'll wander the Muslim Quarter, a lively area where you can try local street food and see the mix of cultures that makes this neighborhood special.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Xi'an Hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum
- Visit old city wall
- Explore Muslim Quarter
Optional Activities
- Taste local snacks in Muslim Quarter
Landmarks Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum Xian City Wall Muslim Quarter - Day 5
Xian to Shanghai
You'll catch a 2-hour flight to Shanghai this morning. Once you land, you'll head to the Bund, the famous waterfront district with colonial architecture, and then visit Yuyuan Garden. Shanghai itself is China's largest city with a modern skyline full of tall buildings alongside its historic sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Shanghai Nanjing Road)
Included Activities
- Visit the Bund
- Visit Yuyuan Garden
Landmarks The Bund Yuyuan Garden 
- Day 6
Shanghai
Your guide takes you through Shanghai's key spots including the Jade Temple with its intricate carvings and religious significance. You'll also check out Xintiandi, a trendy neighborhood with restaurants and shops in restored warehouses, and spend time at the Shanghai Museum exploring Chinese art and culture across different periods.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Shanghai Nanjing Road)
Included Activities
- Visit Jade Temple
- Visit Xintiandi
- Visit Shanghai Museum
Landmarks Jade Temple Xintiandi Shanghai Museum - Day 7
Shanghai
It's time to wrap up your trip. You'll transfer to Shanghai airport for your onward flight. Your tour across Beijing, the Great Wall, Xian, and Shanghai comes to an end here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
