Itinerary
- Day 1
Beijing
You'll arrive in Beijing and get picked up at the airport for a transfer to your hotel. After settling in, you can either rest from your flight or take a walk around to get your first feel for the city.
- Start point
- Beijing Capital Int'l Airport 北京首都国际机场 (PEK), Airport Expressway 机场高, Beijing, 100621, China (Pick up at Beijing Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dong Fang Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore Beijing city
- Day 2
Beijing
Following breakfast, you'll spend the day visiting Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven. If you're interested, there's a tea ceremony available or you could check out the pearl market instead. Either way, you'll head back to your hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dong Fang Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Tiananmen Square
- Explore the Forbidden City (excl. exhibitions)
- Visit the Temple of Heaven
- Guided full-day sightseeing tour
Optional Activities
- Tea ceremony
- Visit a pearl market
Landmarks Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Temple of Heaven 
- Day 3
Beijing
After breakfast, you'll travel to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. You can walk the wall and take in the views, then stop at a tea house before moving on to the Summer Palace. The gardens there are nice, and you'll get views of Kunming Lake before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dong Fang Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Mutianyu section of the Great Wall (excl. cable car)
- Visit tea house
- Explore the Summer Palace (excl. boat, theatre and Longevity Hill)
Landmarks Great Wall of China - Mutianyu Section Summer Palace Kunming Lake - Day 4
Beijing to Xi'an
You'll explore Beijing's hutong alleyways in the morning after breakfast. In the afternoon, you'll head to Beijing West Railway Station to catch a high-speed train to Xi'an. Your guide will meet you at Xi'an North Railway Station, and you'll get checked into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aurum International Hotel)
Included Activities
- Tour of Beijing's Hutongs
Landmarks Hutongs 
- Day 5
Xi'an
After breakfast, you'll visit the Terracotta Warriors Museum to see the thousands of ancient terracotta figures. Next, you'll stop at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and a jade factory to learn about stone craftsmanship. The rest of your day is free to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aurum International Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Terracotta Warriors Museum
- Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda
- Visit local jade factory
Landmarks Terracotta Warriors Museum Big Wild Goose Pagoda - Day 6
Xi'an to Shanghai
You'll walk around Xi'an's historic city walls after breakfast, then explore the Muslim Quarter with its lively market streets and food vendors. In the afternoon, you'll head to the railway station to board an overnight train to Shanghai. Note that dinner on the train isn't included.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk around city walls
- Explore historic Muslim Quarter
- Visit market and sample local foods
Landmarks City Walls of Xi'an Muslim Quarter 
- Day 7
Shanghai
You'll arrive at Shanghai Railway Station early and have breakfast at your hotel. Then you'll explore the old town, which dates back 400 years to the Ming Dynasty. You can see the Yu Garden, visit the Jade Buddha Temple, walk along The Bund for the city skyline, and shop on Nanjing Road.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Zhabei Hotel)
Included Activities
- Shanghai full-day city tour
- Visit Yu Garden
- Visit Jade Buddha Temple
- Stroll along The Bund
- Walk down Nanjing Road
Landmarks Yu Garden Jade Buddha Temple The Bund Nanjing Road - Day 8
Shanghai
After breakfast, you'll drive to Zhujiajiao, a water town known as the 'Venice of China', to wander through bohemian cafes and charming streets. Later you'll return to Shanghai to see the Former French Concession with its European architecture, check out the Silk Factory, then head back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Zhabei Hotel)
Included Activities
- Half-day exploration of Zhujiajiao water town
- Visit Former French Concession
- Visit Silk Factory
Landmarks Zhujiajiao Water Town Former French Concession - Day 9
Shanghai to Suzhou
You'll have an early breakfast and check out, then transfer to Shanghai Railway Station. A high-speed train takes you to Suzhou, arriving at 10:25 am. Your guide and driver will meet you at the station for the trip to your hotel. The afternoon is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (GardenHotel)
- Day 10
Suzhou
After breakfast, you'll visit the Humble Administrator's Garden from the Ming Dynasty, then head to the Lingering Garden, one of China's four most famous gardens. Lunch at a local restaurant is included. You'll also see the historic Panmen City Gate and take a 45-minute canal cruise before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (GardenHotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Humble Administrator's Garden
- Visit Lingering Garden
- Visit Panmen City Gate
- 45-minute Suzhou Grand Canal cruise
Landmarks Humble Administrator's Garden Lingering Garden Panmen City Gate Suzhou Grand Canal - Day 11
Suzhou
Following breakfast, you'll check out from your hotel and get transferred to Shanghai Pudong Airport for your next travel arrangements.
- End point
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 6000 Yingbin Ave 迎宾大道6000号, Shanghai, 201207, China (Drop off at Shanghai Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
