Airport Pickup and Hotel Transfer in Beijing

Beijing Capital International Airport - Welcome to Beijing! The Golden China tour begins as the professional local guide greets the group at Beijing Airport and escorts them to the hotel. The remainder of the day is free for personal activities.

Mutianyu Great Wall with Round-Trip Cable Car – Old Hutongs – Peking Duck Banquet

Mutianyu Great Wall - Following breakfast, the morning schedule includes a visit to the Mutianyu Great Wall. Guests will take a cable car to explore this significant part of the renowned China Great Wall, which boasts a history of over 1400 years, dating back to the Northern Qi Dynasty (550-570). Standing on the wall and observing its endless stretch is a thrilling experience.

Hutong Tour - In the afternoon, a fascinating tour of the old Hutongs offers a glimpse into Old Beijing’s culture. By taking a local rickshaw through the narrow lanes, visitors can closely experience the authentic Beijing lifestyle. In the evening, an authentic and delicious Peking Duck Banquet awaits.

Coal Hill Park - Forbidden City – Tiananmen Square - Temple of Heaven - Acrobatic Show

Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan) - After breakfast, the group will visit Coal Hill Park, where they can enjoy a panoramic view of the Forbidden City.

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Next, the tour proceeds to the Forbidden City to explore its captivating halls and palaces. Here, visitors will learn about the emperor’s political affairs and daily life while admiring numerous ancient art treasures.

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - The tour includes a visit to Tiananmen Square.

Temple of Heaven - In the afternoon, the group will visit the Temple of Heaven, where emperors once worshipped the heavens for good harvests.

Red Theatre Beijing Acrobatic Show - After dinner, an Acrobatic Show will provide a wonderful evening experience.

Summer Palace – High-Speed Train to Xian

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - After breakfast, the first stop is the Summer Palace. Located in northwest suburban Beijing, it is the largest and most complete imperial garden in China, originally built in the 12th century as an imperial palace. Covering 304 hectares, the Summer Palace features scenic hills and water, with Kunming Lake comprising four-fifths of the park. Major attractions include the Long Corridor, the Pavilion of the Fragrance of Buddha, the Sea of Wisdom, and the Hall of Dispelling the Clouds and Suzhou Street. The Summer Palace was added to the world cultural heritage list in 1998. After lunch, the group will head to Beijing West train station to board the high-speed train G87 (14:00-16:20) to Xian. Upon arrival, the local guide will meet them at the train station and transfer them to the hotel.

Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum - Great Mosque - Folk House - Shadow Play Opera - Tang Dynasty Dinner

The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses - After breakfast at the hotel, the group will visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century, often referred to as the 8th Wonder of the World.

Xi’an Mosque - After lunch, the tour continues to the Great Mosque, one of the oldest, largest, and best-preserved Islamic mosques in China. The Muslim Street is the center of the Muslim community in Xian City.

Gao Grand Courtyard - The group will visit GaoYue Song’s ancient style Folk House, a former high-ranking official’s residence from the Ming Dynasty, approximately 300 years ago. This house received the UNESCO Prize for Cultural Heritage Protection in the Asia-Pacific Area in 2002. Visitors will also enjoy a dying art: Shadow Play Opera performed by farmers.

Tang Dynasty Show - Dinner includes the famous Tang Dynasty Dancing Show and a Dumpling banquet.

Big Wild Goose Pagoda - City Wall - Shaanxi Provincial Museum - High-Speed Train to Shanghai

Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta) - After breakfast at the hotel, the group will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, located south of Xian city. As one of the main structures in the renowned Buddhist temple Da-Ci-En Temple, the pagoda is a distinctive and prominent landmark in Xian City.

Xi’an City Wall (Chengqiang) - The City Wall is the most complete city wall remaining in China and one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world.

Shaanxi History Museum - The tour includes a visit to the Shaanxi Provincial Museum, the largest comprehensive museum in the province.

Jade Buddha Temple – Nanjing Road – The Bund – Yu Garden

Jade Buddha Temple - The Jade Buddha Temple is named for its two jade statues of Sakyamuni, one of which is carved from a single piece of white jade weighing one ton.

Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road) - Nanjing Road is Shanghai’s busiest commercial center.

The Bund (Wai Tan) - The Bund is a five-block riverfront lined with many of Shanghai’s banks and trading houses.

Huangpu River Cruise - After dinner, the group will enjoy a Huangpu River Night Cruise Trip.

Yu Garden (Yuyuan) - Yu Yuan Garden and Old Bazaar feature a classical Qing Dynasty garden with over 30 pavilions connected by a maze of corridors and bridges over ponds. Lunch will be arranged in the Yu Yuan Garden area.

Shanghai Tower – Tianzifang Alley - Huangpu River Cruise at Night

Shanghai Tower - The group will visit Shanghai Tower to experience the world’s fastest elevator and explore the highest cultural space, Duo Yun Bookstore, on the 52nd floor of China’s tallest building.

Xingmu Handicraft Tianzifang - Tianzifang has evolved from traditional residential buildings and factories into an artistic area, featuring bars, cafes, craft shops, design studios, galleries, and boutiques. It is popular among yuppies, trendsetters, designers, and expatriates, who are drawn to the charm of old Shikumen houses and lanes filled with unique novelties.

Huangpu River Cruise - After dinner, the group will enjoy a Huangpu River Night Cruise Trip.

Hotel to Airport Transfer

Pudong International Airport Terminal 1 Parking Lot - The English-speaking assistant and driver will meet the group in the hotel lobby and escort them to the airport.

• Private transportation
• Train tickets from Beijing to Xian and from Xian to Shanghai
• Local licensed English-speaking guides
• Admission fees to attractions
• All meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Daily bottled water provided
• Accommodation at selected hotels, with breakfast

• International airfares
• Personal expenses
• Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.