Itinerary
- Day 1
Beijing
You'll arrive in Beijing and meet your tour representative at baggage claim who'll guide you to your transfer vehicle. During the drive to your hotel, you'll get a first look at Beijing's landscape. After checking in, spend the rest of the day resting and refreshing yourself after your journey.
- Day 2
Beijing
This is your free day to adjust to the time zone and explore Beijing at your own pace. If you want some structure, there's a morning option to visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with lunch (USD$70 per person, needs advance booking), or you can try the evening Peking Duck Dinner Banquet with wine (USD$40 per person, pay locally). Otherwise, wander around the city and get your bearings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Tiananmen Square and The Forbidden City Tour with Lunch (USD$70 per person, advanced booking only)
- Peking Duck Dinner Banquet with wine served (USD$40 per person, pay local)
Landmarks/POIs Tiananmen Square Forbidden City - Day 3
Beijing
You'll hike along the Great Wall at JuYongGuan Pass, one of the most significant structures ever built. Spend time exploring the wall on your own, then head to the Jade Museum and Traditional Chinese Medicine Center to learn more about Chinese culture. Later, if you're interested, catch the Golden Mask Dynasty Show in the evening featuring over 200 performers with Chinese dances and acrobatics (USD$55 per person, pay locally).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Hike along Great Wall at JuYongGuan Pass
- Visit Jade Museum
- Visit Traditional Chinese Medicine Center
Optional Activities
- Golden Mask Dynasty Show (USD$55 per person, pay local)
Landmarks/POIs Great Wall of China - JuYongGuan Pass - Day 4
Beijing to Xi'an
Start your morning at leisure with an optional Temple of Heaven and Rickshaw Tour if you'd like (USD$85 per person, pay locally). In the afternoon, you'll head to the airport for your flight to Xi'an. After arriving, your local guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Temple of Heaven and Rickshaw Tour with Lunch (USD$85 per person, pay local)
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Heaven - Day 5
Xi'an
Begin with an orientation ride around Xi'an, then visit the City Wall, one of the largest and oldest preserved Chinese fortifications dating back to the 14th century. You'll walk along the wall and check out its watchtowers and gates. The rest of your day is free, with options to visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum with lunch (USD$89 per person, pay locally) or the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show in the evening (USD$50 per person, pay locally).
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation ride around Xi'an city
- Visit Xi'an City Wall
Optional Activities
- Visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum with lunch (USD$89 per person, pay local)
- Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show (USD$50 per person, pay local)
Landmarks/POIs Xi'an City Wall Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum - Day 6
Xi'an to Suzhou
After checking out, you'll fly to Shanghai and then transfer to Suzhou, known as the Venice of the East. Visit Shang Tang Street, a 1,100-year-old pedestrian boulevard where you can shop for local handicrafts, snacks, and gifts while experiencing traditional Suzhou alleyway style.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Shang Tang Street
Landmarks/POIs Shang Tang Street - Day 7
Suzhou to Wuxi
Spend your morning at Lingering Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and model for classical gardens, experiencing the visual perspectives created by ancient Chinese landscape artists. Later, learn about the Silk Road at the Silk Spinning Factory. There's an optional Grand Canal Boat Ride with Walk Tour available (USD$35 per person, pay locally). Afterward, drive to Wuxi, passing Lake Tai and visiting trendy Nanchang Street.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Lingering Garden
- Visit Silk Spinning Factory
Optional Activities
- Grand Canal Boat Ride with a Walk Tour (USD$35 per person, pay local)
Landmarks/POIs Lingering Garden Grand Canal Lake Tai Nanchang Street - Day 8
Wuxi to Hangzhou
Check out one of China's largest freshwater pearl displays before lunch. Then drive to Hangzhou, the city famous for inspiring legendary Chinese poets. West Lake is the main draw here. If you're interested, there's an optional boat ride on West Lake (USD$35 per person) to see the willow-draped islets and bridges.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit freshwater pearl display
Optional Activities
- Boat Ride On The West Lake (USD$35 per person)
Landmarks/POIs West Lake - Day 9
Hangzhou to Shanghai
Visit Green Tea Village in Hangzhou, the tea capital of China with its ideal climate for tea cultivation. Continue to Shanghai and stop by The Bund, a scenic riverfront promenade where modern skyscrapers sit alongside traditional European architecture. There's an optional Shanghai Lujiazui FTZ and Huangpu River Cruise available (USD$50 per person, pay locally) to explore the financial zone and cruise between old and new Shanghai.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Green Tea Village
- Visit The Bund
Optional Activities
- Shanghai Lujiazui FTZ and Huangpu River Cruise (USD$50 per person, pay local)
Landmarks/POIs The Bund Huangpu River Oriental Pearl Tower Jin Mao Tower Shanghai Tower - Day 10
Shanghai
You'll have the full day to explore Shanghai on your own. If you want guided options, there's a Shanghai Day Tour with the Maglev Train Experience (USD$65 per person, pay locally) covering highlights, local bazaars, Xintiandi, and a ride at 242 mph. Alternatively, you can catch the Shanghai ERA Acrobats show (USD$55 per person, pay locally), a permanent show with death-defying stunts and dance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Shanghai Day Tour with Maglev Train Experience (USD$65 per person, pay local)
- Shanghai ERA Acrobats (USD$55 per person, pay local)
Landmarks/POIs Xintiandi - Day 11
Shanghai
Your trip through China comes to an end today. Arrange your own transfer to the airport and catch your flight back home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
