Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Beijing
You'll arrive in Beijing and meet your private guide at the airport. From there, it's a private car transfer to your hotel, where your guide helps you with check-in and gets your luggage sorted.
- Day 2
Beijing
The day starts at Tian'anmen Square before heading into the Forbidden City with your guide. You'll climb up to Jingshan Park for views over the city, then wander through the historic Hutongs. Next comes Beijing Opera Facial Makeup, where you can try the artistry yourself. By evening, you'll have Peking Roasted Duck dinner at Quanjude.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tian'anmen Square
- Guided tour of the Forbidden City
- Visit Jingshan Park for panoramic views of the Forbidden City
- Explore the Hutongs (historic alleyways)
- Beijing Opera Facial Makeup performance demonstration
- Peking Roasted Duck dinner at Quanjude
Landmarks Tian'anmen Square Forbidden City Jingshan Park Hutongs Quanjude - Day 3
Beijing
Early on you'll head to Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, climbing the ancient stone steps and checking out watchtowers and historic landmarks along the way with panoramic views. After lunch, you'll visit the Temple of Heaven and participate in a Tai Chi session with expert instructors in the serene temple grounds.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mutianyu section of the Great Wall
- Explore watchtowers and guard stations
- Visit Temple of Heaven
- Tai Chi experience with guided instruction
Landmarks Mutianyu section of the Great Wall Temple of Heaven - Day 4
Beijing to Xi'an
This morning you'll explore the Summer Palace, seeing the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, walking through the Long Corridor, and viewing the marble boat. Later you'll tour the Yonghe Temple, which blends Tibetan and Han Chinese architecture, then visit the Hall of Dispelling Clouds and Tower of Buddhist Incense. After some free time, you'll catch the high-speed train to Xi'an and transfer to your hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Summer Palace - East Gate including Hall of Benevolence and Longevity
- Explore the Long Corridor
- Visit the marble boat
- Visit Yonghe Temple
- Visit Hall of Dispelling Clouds
- Visit Tower of Buddhist Incense
Landmarks Summer Palace Yonghe Temple 
- Day 5
Xi'an
You'll see the Terracotta Army and learn about the peasant artisans who created them. In the afternoon, you'll cycle along the Ancient City Wall, taking in views of the city skyline and the surrounding landscapes from atop the ancient ramparts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Terracotta Army
- View exhibit on peasant-made terracotta warriors and horses
- Cycling on Ancient City Wall
Landmarks Terracotta Army Ancient City Wall - Day 6
Xi'an to Lhasa
Start your day at the Xi'an Museum exploring ancient artifacts and treasures from the Silk Road era. Next you'll check out the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, watch a Shadow Play performance, and try a hands-on Paper Cutting workshop at Gaojia Courtyard. After free time, you'll fly to Lhasa and transfer to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Xi'an Museum
- Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda
- Shadow Play performance
- Paper Cutting workshop at Gaojia Courtyard
Landmarks Xi'an Museum Big Wild Goose Pagoda Gaojia Courtyard - Day 7
Lhasa
You'll spend time at Drepung Monastery, once Tibet's largest monastic institution, walking through ancient halls and courtyards with intricate murals. You can visit sacred assembly halls and see daily prayer rituals. In the afternoon, you'll travel to Sera Monastery to see its distinctive architecture and experience the Sera Debate where monks engage in philosophical discussions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Drepung Monastery
- Explore monastery corridors, murals, and assembly halls
- Visit Sera Monastery
- Witness Sera Debate (monks' philosophical discussions)
Landmarks Drepung Monastery Sera Monastery 
- Day 8
Lhasa
Today you'll enter the Potala Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and architectural landmark on the Lhasa skyline. You'll see intricate artwork, sacred relics, and get panoramic views from this historic palace. After that, you'll visit Jokhang Temple, the holiest site in Tibetan Buddhism, with its ornate architecture and vibrant murals. The day finishes with a walk through Barkhor Street marketplace and pilgrimage circuit.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Potala Palace
- Visit Jokhang Temple
- Explore Barkhor Street
Landmarks Potala Palace Jokhang Temple Barkhor Street - Day 9
Lhasa to Chengdu
You have free time in Lhasa this morning, then your guide will meet you for the transfer to the airport. You'll fly to Chengdu and head by private car to your hotel for check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 10
Chengdu
Start at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to see pandas in their habitat. Later you'll head to Leshan to see the world's largest Buddha statue. Back in Chengdu, you'll visit the serene Wenshu Temple with its carved halls and courtyards. The evening takes you through Jinli Old Street with traditional architecture and local crafts, then through the charming lanes of Kuanzhai Alley mixing Qing Dynasty design with modern touches.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
- View the world's largest Buddha statue in Leshan
- Visit Wenshu Temple
- Explore Jinli Old Street
- Stroll through Kuanzhai Alley
Landmarks Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Leshan Giant Buddha Wenshu Temple Jinli Old Street Kuanzhai Alley - Day 11
Chengdu to Shanghai
You have free time in Chengdu until your guide escorts you to the airport. From there you'll fly to Shanghai and transfer by private car to your hotel for check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 12
Shanghai
You'll explore the French Concession, a former French colonial area now a premier residential and retail district. Next comes the traditional Yuyuan Garden, a classical landscape garden, and the adjacent Chenghuangmiao temple. You'll walk through Nongtang traditional alleyways, an important architectural feature of Shanghai. The day ends at Xintiandi Style Shopping Center and the busy Bund, stepping back into the 1920s atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit French Concession
- Visit Yuyuan Garden
- Visit Chenghuangmiao (Old City God Temple)
- Explore Nongtang (traditional alleyways)
- Visit Xintiandi Style Shopping Center
- Visit the Bund
Landmarks French Concession Yuyuan Garden Chenghuangmiao (Old City God Temple) Bund 
- Day 13
Departure from Shanghai
You'll have free time until your guide meets you for the airport transfer and your onward flight.
