Itinerary
- Days 1 - 2
Arrival in Shanghai
You'll fly overnight to Shanghai and arrive into the city. Depending when you land, the afternoon and evening are free for you to get your bearings and start checking out the local culture on your own terms. Grab some food, walk around the neighborhood near your hotel, or just rest up after your flight.
- Days 1 - 2
Arrival in Shanghai
You'll fly overnight to Shanghai and arrive into the city. Depending when you land, the afternoon and evening are free for you to get your bearings and start checking out the local culture on your own terms. Grab some food, walk around the neighborhood near your hotel, or just rest up after your flight.
- Day 3
Shanghai
This morning you'll head to Yu Garden to see the traditional architecture and design, then visit the Silk Factory to understand the production process. Walk through the old town area before making your way to the Bund to take in the colonial buildings mixed with modern skyscrapers. Later, board a panoramic cruise on the Huangpu River during sunset. End the day with traditional Shanghainese food for dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Shanghainese cuisine)
Included Activities
- Visit Yu Garden
- Visit Silk Factory
- Explore old town
- Stroll along the Bund
- Panoramic Huangpu River cruise
- Traditional Shanghainese cuisine dinner
Landmarks/POIs Yu Garden The Bund Huangpu River - Day 3
Shanghai
Start the day at Yu Garden and the silk mill, wandering through the charming old town and its winding streets. Head up the Jinmao Tower where you'll get broad views of both colonial and modern Shanghai architecture. After that, you'll have time for a panoramic cruise on the Huangpu River. Finish with traditional Shanghainese dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Shanghainese cuisine)
Included Activities
- Visit Yu Garden
- Visit silk mill
- Explore old town
- Visit Jinmao Tower and enjoy views
- Panoramic Huangpu River cruise
- Traditional Shanghainese cuisine dinner
Landmarks/POIs Yu Garden Jinmao Tower Huangpu River - Day 4
Shanghai
Travel to Zhujiajiao, a water town with ancient canal systems. You'll wander through narrow alleyways with old buildings and stone bridges, taking time to soak in the atmosphere. After returning to Shanghai, visit the Shanghai Museum and explore People's Square. The evening brings a Chinese acrobatic show to cap off the day.
Included Activities
- Visit Zhujiajiao water town
- Visit Shanghai Museum
- Explore People's Square
- Chinese acrobatic show
Landmarks/POIs Zhujiajiao Shanghai Museum People's Square - Day 4
Shanghai
Travel to Zhujiajiao, a water town built around ancient canal systems. You'll walk through narrow alleyways lined with old buildings and stone bridges. Back in Shanghai, you'll stroll along the Bund and check out the bustling Nanjing Road with its shops and local energy.
Included Activities
- Visit Zhujiajiao water town
- Stroll along the Bund
- Explore Nanjing Road
Landmarks/POIs Zhujiajiao The Bund Nanjing Road - Day 5
Shanghai to Xian
Fly to Xian, an ancient former capital with thousands of years of history. This afternoon, visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda, then walk through the Muslim Quarter with its narrow alleyways and food stalls. You'll get a sense of Xian's cultural blend and its role as the starting point of the Silk Road.
Included Activities
- Visit Little Wild Goose Pagoda
- Walk through Muslim Quarter
Landmarks/POIs Little Wild Goose Pagoda Muslim Quarter - Day 5
Shanghai to Xian
Fly to Xian, a former capital with over 3,000 years of history. This afternoon, stop at a local brewery for beer tasting before heading into the Muslim Quarter. Walk through the lively alleyways and past food stalls to see the city's cultural heritage and its place as the beginning of the Silk Road.
Included Activities
- Beer tasting at local brewery
- Walk through Muslim Quarter
Landmarks/POIs Muslim Quarter - Day 6
Xian
Spend the morning at the Terracotta Army, viewing the warriors in their original formations from the first emperor's tomb. Visit the workshop next to it where craftsmen continue to recreate these figures. Later, take a stroll on the 14th-century city walls. Finish with traditional Shui Jiao dumplings and a Tang Dynasty dancing performance in the evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Shui Jiao dumplings with Tang Dynasty dancing performance)
Included Activities
- View Terracotta Army
- Visit terracotta warrior workshop
- Stroll on ancient city walls
- Traditional Shui Jiao dumplings dinner
- Tang Dynasty dancing performance
Landmarks/POIs Terracotta Army Xian City Walls - Day 6
Xian
Spend the morning at the Terracotta Army, viewing the warriors in their original formations from the first emperor's tomb. Visit the workshop next to it where craftsmen continue to recreate these figures. Later, take a stroll on the 14th-century city walls. Finish with traditional Shui Jiao dumplings and a Tang Dynasty dancing performance in the evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Shui Jiao dumplings with Tang Dynasty dancing performance)
Included Activities
- View Terracotta Army
- Visit terracotta warrior workshop
- Stroll on ancient city walls
- Traditional Shui Jiao dumplings dinner
- Tang Dynasty dancing performance
Landmarks/POIs Terracotta Army Xian City Walls - Day 7
Xian to Beijing
Board the bullet train heading to Beijing, China's historic capital city. You'll travel through the countryside on this high-speed rail service, arriving in Beijing with time to settle into your accommodation.
- Day 7
Xian to Beijing
Board the bullet train to Beijing, China's capital. You'll arrive in the afternoon with time to rest. Later, enjoy a spectacular Chinese acrobatic show in the evening.
Included Activities
- Chinese acrobatic show
- Day 8
Beijing
Head to Tiananmen Square at Beijing's center and walk across it into the Forbidden City, the massive imperial complex. Later you'll visit the Temple of Heaven to experience its peaceful atmosphere. Afterward, stroll through the hutongs, Beijing's traditional narrow alleyways and neighborhoods. Meet a local family to hear about daily life in these historic areas.
Included Activities
- Stroll across Tiananmen Square
- Visit Forbidden City
- Visit Temple of Heaven
- Stroll through traditional hutongs
- Meet local family and learn about hutong life
Landmarks/POIs Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Temple of Heaven - Day 8
Beijing
Make your way to Tiananmen Square, one of the world's largest public spaces, then enter the Forbidden City, a UNESCO site with grand halls and courtyards. Next, relax at the Temple of Heaven with its peaceful gardens. Later, wander through Beijing's hutongs, the traditional neighborhood alleyways. You'll meet a local family to learn about how people live in these areas.
Included Activities
- Stroll across Tiananmen Square
- Visit Forbidden City
- Visit Temple of Heaven
- Stroll through Beijing's hutongs
- Meet local family to experience hutong way of life
Landmarks/POIs Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Temple of Heaven - Day 9
Beijing
This morning you'll head to the Great Wall of China to walk along this iconic structure and take in the views and scenery. In the afternoon, travel to the Summer Palace where you'll stroll through traditional Chinese gardens and see exquisite architecture. For dinner, you'll have Peking duck, Beijing's most well-known dish.
- Meals
- Dinner (Peking duck)
Included Activities
- Walk on Great Wall
- Visit Summer Palace
- View traditional Chinese gardens and architecture
- Peking duck dinner
Landmarks/POIs Great Wall of China Summer Palace - Day 9
Beijing
This morning you'll head to the Great Wall to walk along this iconic structure and take in the landscape. After that, stop by a jade factory to see craftspeople at work. In the afternoon, travel to the Summer Palace where you'll wander through traditional Chinese gardens and view the architecture. For dinner, you'll have Peking duck, Beijing's most famous dish.
- Meals
- Dinner (Peking duck)
Included Activities
- Walk on Great Wall
- Visit jade factory
- Visit Summer Palace
- View traditional Chinese gardens
- Peking duck dinner
Landmarks/POIs Great Wall of China Summer Palace - Day 10
Beijing to UK
Fly back to the UK today or tomorrow morning, depending on your flight time. You'll arrive home the same day or the next day.
- Day 10
Beijing to UK
Fly back to the UK today or tomorrow morning, depending on your flight time. You'll arrive home the same day or the next day.
