Tiananmen Square + Forbidden City + Temple of Heaven + Acrobatic Show

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Visit the largest city center square, Tiananmen Square, located in the heart of Beijing. See Tiananmen Gate with Chairman Mao’s portrait, the National Flag, the National Museum of China, the Great Hall of the People, and the Monument to the People’s Heroes. Listen to your guide share stories of the past and present.

Forbidden City - The Palace Museum - Explore the UNESCO-listed Forbidden City, a 600-year-old royal palace. Visit the living quarters of 24 emperors with your professional guide. Learn about the lives of ancient emperors and the secret stories of the concubines. Discover the mystery of the missing half room from the 9999.5 rooms in the Forbidden City. You will also have the chance to visit the Treasure Hall, a less frequented area by regular tours.

Temple of Heaven - In the afternoon, visit the iconic Temple of Heaven, the largest worship structure in the world built by the Ming and Qing emperors. Stroll through the park and see local retirees playing poker and chess, enjoying a peaceful moment.

Mutianyu Great Wall (Round Trip Cable Car) + Hutong Rickshaw Tour

Mutianyu Great Wall - Skip the line to see the UNESCO-listed Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the best-preserved sections with stunning views and fewer crowds. Take a chairlift or cable car to the top and a toboggan slide down for a fun experience. Your guide will share detailed historical stories and accompany you on the climb.

Hutong Tour - Visit the best Hutong Alley area, an old city with authentic vibes. Take a rickshaw ride through the HouHai lake area, see old Beijing, and stop to visit a local courtyard family. Learn about local life, birdcages, pomegranate trees, fish ponds, and tea tables, all rich in Chinese culture. Pass by Houhai Lake, visit Yinding Bridge, and enjoy a pleasant walk. It will be a fantastic experience!

Back Lakes (Hou Hai) - Your rickshaw driver will take you past the beautiful Hou Hai lake, surrounded by charming bars, willow trees, and local courtyards. It’s a peaceful and tranquil spot, perfect for great photos.

Yinding Bridge - Stop at the famous Yinding Bridge, where you can see the western mountains from the bridge. Enjoy a nice walk in the Yan Dai Xie Jie area and explore many corner shops. Have a great time here.

Summer Palace + National Arts and Crafts Museum + Railway Station Drop-off

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - In the afternoon, visit the best-preserved imperial garden, the Summer Palace. Listen to insider knowledge from your expert guide about the famous Empress Dowager Cixi, her extravagant life, and the secrets behind it. Admire her opera house, birthday celebration rooms, the longest painted corridor, and the beautiful Kunming Lake.

National Arts and Crafts Museum (Zhongguo Gongyi Meishuguan) - Enter the Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum to experience the charm of Chinese culture and art. See exquisite art and craft works, including the four national treasures, the most beautiful jadeite carvings created between 1982 and 1989, organized by Premier Zhou Enlai. The museum also displays wood carvings, ivory carvings, silk road murals, Chinese operas, and a total of 1298 pieces.

Beijing West Railway Station - Transfer to Beijing West Railway Station to take the bullet train G89 (15:00-19:13) to Xi’an. Upon arrival, your Xi’an guide will meet you at the south square meeting point 1 and transfer you to your Xi’an hotel in the evening.

Terra-cotta Warriors Full Day Tour + Big Wild Goose Pagoda

The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses - After breakfast, visit the Terra-cotta Warriors, one of the world’s top ten ancient tombs. Discover the secret stories of how farmer Yang discovered the first warriors, whether they were made by real men, and why all the warriors have single eyelids. The amazing 8000 pieces will immerse you in 2000 years of Chinese history.

Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta) - Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the earliest and largest surviving brick pagoda from the Tang Dynasty, with a 1300-year history. It is a landmark of Xi’an and an architectural form of ancient Indian Buddhist temples. Learn why Xuanzang built it and why it was later expanded from two to seven floors.

Small Wild Goose Pagoda - Along with the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the Small Wild Goose Pagoda is another important symbol of Tang Xi’an City. Learn more about its story from your friendly guide and appreciate the beautiful cultural heritage of Buddhist architecture from the Tang Dynasty. Discover how Buddhism was introduced to the Central Plains and integrated into Han culture.

Xi’an City Wall + Muslim Street + Small Wild Goose Pagoda + Shaanxi History Museum

Xi’an City Wall (Chengqiang) - See the largest and best-preserved ancient city wall in China, the Xi’an City Wall. Enjoy a fun bicycle ride along the 13-kilometer-long wall.

Muslim Quarter - After the city wall, visit the Muslim Street, a hub for snacks in Xi’an. This Muslim area has a history of hundreds of years and a strong cultural atmosphere. In addition to delicious food, it is also a Hui Muslim neighborhood with a rich cultural heritage. Visit the famous Huajue Mosque and explore the neighborhood with its blend of traditional Chinese and Muslim architectural styles, ethnic clothing, handicrafts, halal snacks, and restaurants. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon.

Small Wild Goose Pagoda - Along with the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the Small Wild Goose Pagoda is another important symbol of Tang Xi’an City. Learn more about its story from your friendly guide and appreciate the beautiful cultural heritage of Buddhist architecture from the Tang Dynasty. Discover how Buddhism was introduced to the Central Plains and integrated into Han culture.

Xi’an Museum - The Shaanxi History Museum is China’s first large-scale modern national museum and one of the first “AAAA” level tourist attractions. Known as the “Pearl of the Ancient Capital, Treasure of China,” it houses over 1.7 million collections, including 762 first-class cultural relics and 18 national treasures. It has been recognized by UNESCO as a world-class museum. The museum’s artifacts range from early stone tools to various pre-1840 artifacts, spanning over a million years. The diverse and valuable cultural relics are highly significant.

Airport Drop-off to Shanghai + Shanghai Pickup + Yu Yuan Garden + Xin Tian Di

Chenghuang Miao (Yuyuan Garden) - Visit one of China’s top ten gardens, Yu Yuan Garden, built during the Ming Dynasty. This private garden has a history of over 400 years.

Shanghai XinTianDi NanLi - Explore the historical and cultural features of Shanghai, where East meets West. Xintiandi is based on the old Shikumen building area, symbolizing modern Shanghai architecture. It reflects Shanghai’s history and culture while serving as a fashionable, leisure, cultural, and entertainment center with dining, shopping, and performing arts. Walking around Xintiandi feels like stepping back into Shanghai of the 1920s and 1930s, but with a modern and fashionable twist. This unique blend forms a Shanghai symphony.

Shanghai Museum + Shanghai Tower 118F + Nanjing Road + Tianzifang + Pudong River Cruise

Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan) - After breakfast, visit the Shanghai Museum, which houses 31 categories of cultural relics, including bronze, ceramics, calligraphy, painting, sculptures, oracle bones, talismans, currency, jade, furniture, weaving and embroidery, lacquerware, bamboo and wood carvings, and ethnic minority cultural relics. The museum’s collection includes 1,020,220 pieces, with 144,142 precious cultural relics. Immerse yourself in the regional and international characteristics of the Shanghai Museum.

Shanghai Tower - Visit the Shanghai Tower, a landmark skyscraper and the tallest building in China, and the third tallest in the world. Experience the fast elevator, traveling at 18 meters per minute, to the 118th floor for amazing views. Learn about the tower’s spiral shape, symbolizing modern China’s rise and blending modern design with traditional Chinese culture.

Huangpu River - Take a night cruise on the Huangpu River to enjoy Shanghai’s charming night scenery. See one of China’s most international and bustling cities, with the Bund brightly lit at night, showcasing a blend of Western and Eastern architectural styles.

Zhujiajiao Water Town Full Day Tour

Zhujiajiao Ancient Town - Spend a full day in Zhujiajiao, one of Shanghai’s ancient water towns. Listed as one of the four major historical and cultural towns in Shanghai, it was rated as one of the first batch of “Chinese Historical and Cultural Famous Towns” in 2016. Take a wooden boat cruise on the river and experience the ancient charm of this historic spot. In 2018, Zhujiajiao was selected as one of the top 50 most beautiful and distinctive small towns.

• Seamless Beijing to Xi’an, Xi’an to Shanghai, railway station / airport pickup and drop-off
• Air-conditioned car with driver at three cities
• Professional English speaking guide at Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai
• Flights tickets from Xi’an to Shanghai (economic seats)
• Lunch
• All sights entrance tickets at three cities (includes round trip cable car at wall/Shanghai cruise)
• Single way Bullet train tickets from Beijing to Xi’an (second class)
• Mineral water each day

• Beijing 2-3 nights / Xi’an 3 nights / Shanghai 2-3 nights accommodations
• International flights between china to your own countries
• Gratuities ( Recommeded )

Spend 8 days exploring three of China’s most famous cities. Visit the Great Wall of China and the Terra Cotta Warriors, savor roast duck, and experience a vertical elevator ride at over 18 meters per second in the magical city of Shanghai. Highlights of the trip include a night cruise tour in Pudong and a renowned acrobatic show. Travel between cities on a high-speed bullet train, enjoying different urban landscapes with stress-free, seamlessly arranged transfers. Benefit from personalized attention from your tour operator, with all admission tickets and meals included and pre-booked for a delightful journey.

• Need your passport with you on the day of travel.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.