Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Beijing
Your flight touches down in Beijing and you'll be met at the airport by your guide and driver for the transfer to your hotel. Once you're checked in, the rest of the day is open for you to either rest after traveling or take a walk around the neighborhood to get your bearings. It's a good idea to adjust to the time difference and explore what's nearby at your own pace.
- Start point
- Beijing, China (24-hour Airport Pick-up, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong)
- Day 2
Beijing
Start your Beijing adventure at Tiananmen Square, the city's central gathering place and one of the world's largest public squares. From there, you'll head into the Forbidden City where you can walk through its many halls and pavilions that once housed Chinese emperors. After grabbing lunch at a local restaurant, you'll see the Temple of Heaven, an ancient site where imperial ceremonies took place. By evening, catch an acrobatic show at the Red Theater to wrap up the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast), Lunch (A la carte welcome lunch (valued at CNY150.00 per person))
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong)
Included Activities
- Visit Tiananmen Square
- Explore Forbidden City halls and pavilions
- Visit Temple of Heaven
- Watch acrobatic show at Red Theater
Landmarks Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Temple of Heaven Red Theater 
- Day 3
Beijing
Take a cable car up to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall for views and photos. While you're there on the wall, you'll raise a glass of red wine with your group for a toast. On the way back to the city, stop by the Olympic National Stadium, commonly called the Bird's Nest, for pictures. Later you'll ride through Beijing's old Hutong alleys by rickshaw and visit a local family's home to get a real sense of daily life here.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong)
Included Activities
- Visit Mutianyu Great Wall
- Round-trip cable car to Great Wall
- Group toasting with red wine on Great Wall
- Photo stop at Olympic National Stadium (Bird's Nest)
- Rickshaw tour of Hutong alleys
- Visit local family
Landmarks Mutianyu Great Wall Olympic National Stadium (Bird's Nest) - Day 4
Beijing to Xi'an
You'll start by walking through the Summer Palace, an imperial garden with beautiful landscaping and historic structures. After a guided lunch, you'll head to Beijing train station to catch a high-speed train heading to Xi'an, which takes around 4.5 to 5.5 hours. Once you arrive, your driver and guide will meet you and take you to your hotel for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Xi'an)
Included Activities
- Visit Summer Palace imperial garden
- High-speed train from Beijing to Xi'an
Landmarks Summer Palace 
- Day 5
Xi'an
Your morning focuses on the Terracotta Army, that massive collection of terracotta sculptures from ancient China. You'll also visit the home of the soldier who discovered them and get to make your own small clay warrior as a hands-on activity. In the afternoon, you'll see the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a Buddhist monument that's been standing for centuries. Later that evening, you'll have dinner with dumplings and watch a Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast), Dinner (Dumpling dinner with Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Xi'an)
Included Activities
- Visit Terracotta Army
- Family visit to discoverer's home
- Create a mini clay warrior
- Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda
- Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show with dumpling dinner
Landmarks Terracotta Army Big Wild Goose Pagoda - Day 6
Xi'an to Shanghai
Start your morning at City Wall Park watching daily life unfold, then you'll practice Tai Chi with a master instructor. After that, you'll walk the City Wall itself, which is China's most complete surviving urban fortification from centuries past. Your guide takes you through the Muslim Quarter where you can try local foods and see the neighborhood's character. By afternoon, you'll board a flight to Shanghai where a local guide picks you up and drives you to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Sunrise on the Bund)
Included Activities
- Visit City Wall Park
- Practice Tai Chi with master
- Visit City Wall
- Explore Muslim Quarter and try local food
- Flight to Shanghai
Landmarks Xi'an City Wall Xi'an Muslim Quarter 
- Day 7
Shanghai
You'll spend your morning at Shanghai Museum, one of China's four largest museums with extensive collections. Next, you'll see Yu Garden, a classical Chinese garden, and the traditional bazaar nearby with local shops and vendors. In the afternoon, you'll take a one-hour cruise along the Huangpu River from the Bund, seeing the city's famous skyline from the water. Your guide brings you back to the hotel as the day winds down.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Sunrise on the Bund)
Included Activities
- Visit Shanghai Museum
- Explore Yu Garden and traditional bazaar
- One-hour cruise tour along Huangpu River on the Bund
Landmarks Shanghai Museum Yu Garden The Bund - Day 8
Shanghai - Suzhou - Tongli - Shanghai
Travel about 1.5 hours from Shanghai to Suzhou and see the Humble Administrator's Garden, which is the largest and most well-known classical garden in the city. You'll take a tricycle tour around the older streets to get the feel of the place. Later, head to Tongli Water Town where you can walk among old buildings dating back to the Ming and Qing periods. Your guide will drive you back to your Shanghai hotel when you're done.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Sunrise on the Bund)
Included Activities
- Visit Humble Administrator's Garden
- Tricycle tour around Suzhou old town
- Visit Tongli Water Town
Landmarks Humble Administrator's Garden Tongli Water Town 
- Day 9
Departure from Shanghai
Check out of your hotel before noon and arrange your own way to the airport. The hotel can help book a taxi ahead of time, which is a good idea. Pudong airport is about 1.5 hours away by car while Hongqiao is closer at around an hour. Have a safe trip home.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast)
