Great For :
Highlights
- Traverse China’s cultural trinity: Beijing’s imperial heritage (Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City), Xi’an’s archaeological wonders (Terracotta Army), and Shanghai’s modern-meets-tradition skyline.
- Immerse in authentic experiences: Hutong rickshaw rides, DIY terracotta figurine making, and Longjing tea tastings in Meijiawu.
- Savor regional cuisines: Peking Duck banquets, Xi’an’s spicy Biang Biang Noodles, and Shanghai’s soup dumplings in local eateries.
- Enjoy VIP access: Skip-the-line tickets to major sites, private guides fluent in cultural narratives, and handpicked luxury hotels.
Package Included
- Transportation: Domestic flights (Xi’an-Shanghai), high-speed train (Beijing-Xi’an), private air-conditioned vehicles with Chinese knot decorations.
- Accommodation: 7 nights in 4/5-star hotels (e.g., Crowne Plaza Beijing, Wyndham Grand Xi’an, Radisson Blu Shanghai).
- Meals: 7 breakfasts, 3 a la carte lunches (including Peking Duck welcome meal and Xi’an snack feast).
- Meals as specified (Breakfast + Lunch on most days, no meals on arrival/departure days).
- Guides: Private English-speaking guides in each city, specialized in imperial history, archaeology, and modern urban development.
- Activities: Entrance fees, cable car at Mutianyu Great Wall, Huangpu River cruise, terracotta figurine DIY workshop.
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arrival in Beijing
- 08:00 Airport pick-up by guide in vehicle with Forbidden City decals.
- Afternoon: Free to rest, optional stroll in Wangfujing Street’s traditional snack alley.
- Evening: Guide shares stories of Beijing’s "nine gates" over dinner at a courtyard restaurant.
Day 2: Beijing Imperial Tour
- Morning: Tiananmen Square → Forbidden City (skip queue via pre-booked tickets), learn about the "Nine-Dragon Wall" symbolism.
- Lunch: Peking Duck at Xihe Yaju, served in imperial-style ceramics.
- Afternoon: Yonghe Temple (Tibetan Buddhism) → Temple of Heaven (prayer rituals), witness locals practicing Tai Chi at dawn.
- Evening: Optional Peking Opera show at Liyuan Theatre, featuring face-changing performances.
Day 3: Great Wall & Hutong Culture
- Morning: Mutianyu Great Wall (cable car up/down), hike to watchtowers built by General Qi Jiguang.
- Afternoon: Rickshaw tour of Shichahai Hutongs, visit a Siheyuan family to see "knot-tying" folk art.
- Evening: Bar hopping in Houhai, where ancient waterways meet modern cocktail bars.
Day 4: Beijing to Xi’an
- Morning: Summer Palace boat ride on Kunming Lake, admire the 728m Long Corridor’s painted stories.
- Afternoon: High-speed train to Xi’an (4.5 hrs), guide explains the "Silk Road" history en route.
- Evening: Muslim Quarter food tour: Rougamo (Chinese hamburger), cold noodles with sesame paste.
Day 5: Xi’an’s Terracotta Wonders
- Morning: Terracotta Army Museum, visit the new exhibition of colored warriors and bronze chariots.
- Unique Experience: Meet Yang Zhifa (discoverer’s family), DIY a mini terracotta figure with artisan guidance.
- Afternoon: Giant Wild Goose Pagoda (Buddhist scriptures) → Great Tang All Day Mall, watch Tang Dynasty dance shows.
- Evening: Dumpling banquet with 18 shapes representing ancient poetry.
Day 6: Xi’an to Shanghai
- Morning: City Wall cycling (600-year-old Ming fortifications), join locals doing whip cracking in City Wall Park.
- Lunch: Muslim Quarter’s hot oil noodles, watch chefs pull noodles into thin strands.
- Afternoon: Flight to Shanghai, evening Bund walk to see Pudong’s skyline lit up at dusk.
Day 7: Shanghai Fusion
- Morning: Shanghai Museum (bronze wares) → Yu Garden (rockeries designed by Ming scholars).
- Lunch: Xiaolongbao at Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant, learn the "sip-first" eating ritual.
- Afternoon: Huangpu River cruise (view Oriental Pearl Tower), Tianzifang art district’s narrow alleys.
- Evening: Farewell dinner at Moller Villa, a 1930s Norwegian castle serving Shanghainese braised pork.
Day 8: Departure
- Morning: Airport transfer with guide, receive a souvenir Chinese knot bracelet.
- Optional Extension: Suzhou water town day trip (couple’s stone bridges, silk weaving demos).