Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Beijing
Your guide will meet you when you land in Beijing and get you to your hotel. After that, the day is open for you to either walk around the city on your own or rest up from the flight, whatever works better for you.
- Start point
- Beijing, China (Pickup from Beijing Capital airport with your private English guide and driver., 08:30 - 21:30)
Optional Activities
- Explore Beijing on your own
- Relax at the hotel
- Day 2
Beijing
Start the morning at the Temple of Heaven, then head into Beijing's traditional hutongs where you'll do a Peking Opera mask-painting workshop. From there, walk through Tiananmen Square, and finish the day exploring the Forbidden City before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Chinese lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Heaven
- Explore traditional Hutongs
- Peking Opera mask-painting workshop
- Walk through Tiananmen Square
- Tour of the Forbidden City
Landmarks Temple of Heaven Tiananmen Square Forbidden City - Day 3
Beijing
Travel out to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, which is one of the better-preserved spots. You'll take a cable car up and back down for some nice views of the wall and surrounding area. On your way back into the city, stop by the National Stadium and Water Cube to grab some photos of the Olympic venues.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Chinese lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit Mutianyu Great Wall
- Round-trip cable car ride at Mutianyu
- Photo stop at National Stadium (Bird's Nest)
- Photo stop at Water Cube
Landmarks Mutianyu Great Wall National Stadium (Bird's Nest) Water Cube - Day 4
Beijing to Datong
Spend the morning at the Summer Palace exploring the imperial gardens and walking around Kunming Lake. There's a boat ride included to see more of the grounds. Later, you'll catch a high-speed train to Datong and have the rest of the afternoon to check out the city yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Chinese lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit Summer Palace
- Boat ride on Kunming Lake
Optional Activities
- Explore Datong on your own
Landmarks Summer Palace Kunming Lake 
- Day 5
Datong
See the Yungang Grottoes this morning, a UNESCO World Heritage site with Buddhist statues carved right into the cliff faces. After lunch, head to Huayan Temple and Shanhua Temple to look around, then take time to see the Nine-Dragon Screen, one of China's largest glazed tile murals.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Chinese lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit Yungang Grottoes
- Explore Huayan Temple
- Explore Shanhua Temple
- View Nine-Dragon Screen
Landmarks Yungang Grottoes Huayan Temple Shanhua Temple Nine-Dragon Screen - Day 6
Datong
Check out the Hanging Temple, a wooden structure built right into a cliff face that's quite something to see. In the afternoon, visit Yong'an Temple, which has a quiet, peaceful feel and lots of historical detail to it.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Chinese lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit Hanging Temple (Xuankong Temple)
- Visit Yong'an Temple
Landmarks Hanging Temple (Xuankong Temple) Yong'an Temple - Day 7
Datong to Taiyuan
See the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, the oldest and tallest wooden pagoda in China. Then walk through Chongfu Temple, an important Buddhist site with history, before heading to Yanmen Pass, which was a major point along the ancient Great Wall.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Chinese lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit Yingxian Wooden Pagoda
- Explore Chongfu Temple
- Visit Yanmen Pass
Landmarks Yingxian Wooden Pagoda Chongfu Temple Yanmen Pass - Day 8
Taiyuan to Pingyao
Tour the Wang Family Compound, a large estate from the Qing dynasty that belonged to merchants. After that, visit Zhenguo Temple to see its old wooden structures and enjoy the calm atmosphere around the grounds.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Chinese lunch)
Included Activities
- Explore Wang Family Compound
- Visit Zhenguo Temple
Landmarks Wang Family Compound Zhenguo Temple - Day 9
Pingyao to Xi'an
Spend your morning walking through Pingyao Ancient City, a UNESCO-listed walled town with Ming and Qing architecture still standing. Before you leave for Xi'an, stop at Shuanglin Temple to see the painted sculptures there. Later, you'll head to Xi'an for the next part of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Chinese lunch)
Included Activities
- Walk through Pingyao Ancient City
- Visit Shuanglin Temple
Landmarks Pingyao Ancient City Shuanglin Temple 
- Day 10
Xi'an
See the Terracotta Army with its life-sized warriors and horses from the Qin Dynasty. Visit the factory next door to see how they make replicas. Then explore the Bell Tower in the city and walk through the Muslim Quarter, which has great street food and a lively atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Chinese lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit Terracotta Army
- Visit Terracotta Factory
- Visit Bell Tower
- Stroll through Muslim Quarter
Landmarks Terracotta Army Terracotta Factory Bell Tower Muslim Quarter - Day 11
Xi'an Departure
Walk through Gao Family Courtyard to see a traditional Chinese residence, then visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda and its North Square, a significant Buddhist landmark. After, you'll head to the airport for your departure home.
- End point
- Xi'an Shi, Shaanxi, China (Drop off in the Xi'an airport with your private English guide and driver., 08:30 - 21:30)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
Included Activities
- Explore Gao Family Courtyard
- Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda (North Square)
Landmarks Gao Family Courtyard Big Wild Goose Pagoda
