Your Journey
10 days through China's most treasured destinations, crafted with care.
Arrival in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport
Welcome to China! Your guide greets you at the airport and escorts you to your hotel. After settling in, enjoy a welcome dinner featuring authentic Peking duck at a renowned local restaurant.
The Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square
Central Beijing
Step through the gates of history into the world's largest palace complex. Your expert guide reveals stories of emperors and intrigue as you explore 500 years of imperial China. Evening at leisure in the vibrant Wangfujing district.
The Great Wall at Mutianyu
Mutianyu, 70km north of Beijing
Ascend to one of the best-preserved sections of the Great Wall. Take the cable car up and walk along ancient watchtowers with panoramic mountain views. A traditional countryside lunch awaits midday.
Temple of Heaven & Hutong Exploration
Beijing
Morning visit to the Temple of Heaven, where emperors prayed for good harvests. Afternoon rickshaw ride through Beijing's traditional hutong neighborhoods, with a visit to a local family home for tea.
Flight to Xi'an
Beijing → Xi'an
Morning flight to Xi'an, ancient capital of 13 dynasties. Afternoon exploration of the ancient city walls—rent a bicycle and ride atop these 600-year-old fortifications. Evening food tour through the Muslim Quarter.
Terracotta Warriors
Xi'an
Face-to-face with one of the world's greatest archaeological discoveries. Your guide brings the 8,000 clay soldiers to life with stories of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's eternal army. Visit a local artisan workshop in the afternoon.
Xi'an's Cultural Treasures
Xi'an
Morning visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, built in 652 AD. Learn the art of Chinese calligraphy in a hands-on workshop. Evening Tang Dynasty music and dance performance with dinner.
Journey to Shanghai
Xi'an → Shanghai
High-speed train to Shanghai (approx. 6 hours). Watch China's landscape transform from ancient to ultra-modern. Evening walk along the famous Bund with its stunning colonial architecture and Pudong skyline views.
Old & New Shanghai
Shanghai
Morning in the classical Yu Garden and the old town's winding lanes. Afternoon contrast with the futuristic Pudong district, including the Shanghai Tower observation deck. Farewell dinner at a rooftop restaurant.
Departure
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Private transfer to the airport for your onward journey. Depart with unforgettable memories and a deeper understanding of China's rich tapestry of history, culture, and modernity.
Culinary Highlights
Taste authentic China with these regional specialties included in your tour.
Beijing Peking Duck
The capital's most famous dish - crispy skin duck served with delicate pancakes and plum sauce.
Biang Biang Noodles
Xi'an's famous hand-pulled belt noodles with spicy chili oil and garlic.
Muslim Quarter Food Tour
Sample lamb skewers, roujiamo, and pomegranate juice in this 1,000-year-old food haven.
Shanghai By Night
Experience the magic of China's most cosmopolitan city after dark.
