Shanghai. O/N Shanghai.

Shanghai - The guide will meet the operator in the hotel lobby around 09:00 AM. A 20-minute drive will take them to the renowned Urban Planning Exhibition Hall.

Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall - At the Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, visitors can explore numerous textual and graphic files and architectural models, providing a comprehensive understanding of Shanghai’s development.

The Exhibition Hall highlights Shanghai’s urbanization and modernization. By viewing city miniatures and extensive city planning materials, visitors will learn about Shanghai’s past and present. High-tech methods are used to project Shanghai’s blueprint through 2020.

Yu Garden (Yuyuan) - In the afternoon, enjoy a leisurely stroll in the picturesque Yu Garden. Situated in the old town, Yuyuan Garden is the city’s most famous ancient site, known for its clever layout and intricate architecture. The garden’s treasure, Yu Ling Long (an exquisite jade stone), an artificial hill, is one of Southern China’s three most renowned peaks.

Yuyuan Old Street - Next, visit Yuyuan Bazaar, also known as Yuyuan Market, located outside Yu Garden in the heart of Old Shanghai City, near the Old City God Temple. Traditional Chinese buildings now serve as commercial stores selling local products, snacks, jewelry, souvenirs, antiques, and more.

Shanghai World Financial Center - Afterwards, head to the Shanghai World Financial Center and ascend to the 100th floor for panoramic city views. It is the world’s 8th tallest building and the 4th tallest in Mainland China. The 100th floor features a 55-meter-long viewing gallery, the second highest observation deck in China, surpassing the Canadian TV Tower (447 meters) and the Dubai Tower (440 meters).

The Bund (Wai Tan) - Following this, visit the Bund area, a quintessential part of Shanghai. Located on the Huangpu River bank, travelers visit the Bund for its charming riverside scenery and unique Western and Gothic architecture. Free time will be provided to explore the Bund and take photos.

Shanghai - Finally, return to the hotel or enjoy free time at nearby Nanjing Road.

Shanghai - Xi’an by flight. O/N Xi’an.

Shanghai - The guide will meet the operator in the hotel lobby around 09:00 AM. A 60-minute drive will take them to the famous Zhujiajiao water town.

Zhujiajiao Ancient Town - Known as Shanghai’s Venice, Zhujiajiao water town, with over 1,700 years of history, shines like a pearl amidst lakes and mountains. Three notable sites in the water town include Kezhi Garden, Qing Dynasty Post Office, and Fangsheng Bridge. The tour guide will accompany visitors to these locations.

Kezhi Garden, built in 1912, features various pavilions, buildings, a lotus pond, stele corridors, a bridge of nine turnings, and diverse plants. The stele corridor showcases Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644 AD) calligraphy inscriptions with high artistic value.

At the Qing Dynasty Post Office, visitors can see precious old postcards and letters from the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911 AD). A post box with a carved dragon, still in use today, is also present.

Fangsheng Bridge, constructed in the Ming Dynasty, is Shanghai’s largest and longest stone arch bridge with five arches.

Jade Buddha Temple - After lunch, visit the Jade Buddha Temple. Built in 1882 for two white jade Buddha statues from Burma, the temple is a renowned Buddhist shrine and active Zen monastery. It plays a significant role in promoting Buddhism through cultural means, including lectures, library services, Buddhist academic publications, and regular cultural activities.

Tianzifang - Later, conclude the tour at Tianzifang, an old-style cultural block featuring distinctive Shikumen buildings with art studios, themed cafés and bars, and handicraft workshops.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport - After the tour, drive to Pudong International Airport for a flight to Xi’an (Ho1235 21:05-23:45). The flight duration is approximately 2.5 hours.

Xi’an Xianyang International Airport - Upon arrival in Xi’an, a driver will pick up the operator and transfer them to the Xi’an hotel (driver only, no guide).

Xi’an. O/N Xi’an

Xi’an - In the morning, the tour guide will meet the operator at the Xi’an hotel lobby at 9:00 AM and transfer them to the Terracotta Warriors Museum, an 80-minute drive, 45 km away.

The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses - The guide will reserve tickets online in advance and help skip the line at the Museum entrance. Following the guide, visitors will explore the Terracotta Warriors Museum by visiting the three excavated pits and the Bronze Chariots and Horses Exhibition Hall. Despite being buried for over 2,200 years, the clay warriors and horses remain vivid with distinct appearances. Visitors will spend at least two and a half hours at this remarkable site.

Small Goose Pagoda - Next, transfer to Small Wild Goose Pagoda, located inside Jianfu Temple, about one kilometer south of Xi’an city proper. It is one of two famous and significant Buddhist pagodas erected in the Tang Dynasty about 1,300 years ago. Small Wild Goose Pagoda and its larger neighbor, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, are two important Buddhist sites dating back to the Tang Dynasty, 1,300 years ago.

The two pagodas symbolized Chang’an (Constant Peace) city. Xi’an (West Peace) was called Chang’an until the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), when Beijing became China’s capital. Chang’an served as the capital for ten dynasties.

Xi’an City Wall (Chengqiang) - After lunch, transfer to the city wall. Visitors can walk or cycle around the wall, with bike fees paid locally if chosen.

The first landmark visitors encounter in Xi’an is the ancient City Wall, encircling the old city. It is one of Xi’an’s most famous attractions. Today, this wall represents one of the oldest and best-preserved Chinese city walls and one of the largest ancient military defensive systems globally.

Muslim Quarter - The last stop will be the Muslim Bazaar, the city’s most bustling area. Visitors can explore the bazaar at their own pace and return to the hotel independently. The guide will provide directions for returning to the hotel. The Great Mosque and the Bell and Drum Tower Square are within walking distance of the Bazaar. The Bazaar offers many boutique stores at fair prices and numerous excellent dining options for dinner.

Xi’an - Finally, return to the Xi’an hotel.

Xi’an - Beijing by flight. O/N Beijing.

Xi’an - In the morning, the tour guide will meet the operator at the Xi’an hotel lobby at 8:30 AM and transfer them to Hanyanglin, a 30-minute drive, 15 km away.

Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Hanyangling) - First, drive for one hour to visit the Hanyangling Mausoleum, located at the site of the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi, built in 153 AD. Accompanied by the guide, visitors will closely examine the thousand-year-old tombs through glass floors and walls in the tomb pits. Additionally, the advanced Spectra Vision program will recreate the real life of the Western Han Dynasty about 2,000 years ago. Visitors will have two hours to explore the site.

Shaanxi History Museum - After lunch, continue the Xi’an group tour to explore the Shaanxi History Museum. The unique historical and cultural heritage of Shaanxi is undoubtedly praiseworthy as a treasure house of Chinese civilization, and the Shaanxi History Museum is a palace of art displaying Shaanxi’s history and culture and China’s ancient civilization. The museum houses approximately 370,000 antiquities, ranging from prehistoric relics to those from the 1840s. The collection spans over one million years and is superior in value, quantity, rank, and species. The guide will provide professional explanations.

Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta) - Instead of entering the temple to visit the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, visitors will have a photo stop here for half an hour. Based on suggestions from previous guests, this is sufficient to see the pagoda and the statue of Monk Xuanzang at the south square outside the temple. As a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists, the pagoda, built during the Tang Dynasty, was once the site for Xuanzang to translate Buddhist sutras.

Xi’an Xianyang International Airport - After the tour, drive to Xi’an Xianyang International Airport for a flight to Beijing, possibly booking the NS8032 19:00–21:25. The flight duration is approximately 2.5 hours.

Beijing Capital International Airport - Upon arrival in Beijing, a driver will pick up the operator and transfer them to the Beijing hotel (driver only, no guide).

Beijing. O/N Beijing

Beijing - At 09:00 AM, the guide will meet the operator at the Beijing hotel lobby and begin a 1-day Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven city tour.

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - First, visit the Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, or Gu Gong in Chinese, located at Beijing’s city center. It once served as the imperial palace for 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368 - 1911). Construction began during Emperor Chengzu’s reign in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Ancient Chinese astronomers believed the Purple Star (Polaris) was at heaven’s center, where the Heavenly Emperor resided in the Purple Palace. The emperor’s palace on earth was called the Purple City, and entry was forbidden without special permission from the emperor, hence the name ‘The Purple Forbidden City,’ commonly ‘The Forbidden City.’

Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan) - Next, visit Jingshan Park, a beautiful royal landscape garden. Covering 57 acres (about 230,000 square meters), the park is located on the south-north axis of the city, facing the Forbidden City’s north gate. It is situated on Jingshan Hill, originally named Wansui Hill (Long Live Hill), Zhen Hill, or Meishan Hill (Coal Hill). The hill’s mid-summit is Beijing’s highest point. From the peak, visitors can enjoy a full and clear view of the Forbidden City.

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Then, head to Tiananmen Square, a large plaza near Beijing’s center, named after the Tiananmen (literally “Gate of Heavenly Peace”). It is located north of the city, separating it from the Forbidden City. As a symbol, it holds great cultural significance, having been the site of several key events in Chinese history.

Temple of Heaven - After lunch, visit the Temple of Heaven, literally the Altar of Heaven, a complex of Taoist buildings in southeastern urban Beijing, known as the Xuanwu District. The complex was visited by Ming and Qing dynasty emperors for annual prayer ceremonies to Heaven for good harvests. It is regarded as a Taoist temple, although Chinese Heaven worship by the reigning monarch “ohe day” predates Taoism. The Temple of Heaven is a must-see attraction in Beijing!

Beijing. O/N Beijing

Beijing - In the morning, the tour guide will meet the operator at the hotel lobby at 9:00 AM and transfer them to the Mutianyu Great Wall, a 90-minute drive, 80 km away.

Mutianyu Great Wall - Upon arrival at the scenic area’s parking lot, visitors will first take an electric car to the entry, then take the chairlift up to the 14th watchtower. Enjoy a leisurely hike on the wall for about 2 hours, and at the end, take the toboggan down.
The Great Wall at Mutianyu was built and restored in the early Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) and is one of the most famous sections of the Wall. Mutianyu is renowned for “Out of all the Great Walls, Mutianyu stands apart.” Roam the ancient structure and learn the history and facts that make it so famous. The professional guide will answer any questions and offer exclusive stories and facts about the Mutianyu Great Wall.

Ming Tombs (Ming Shishan Ling) - At 13:00, enjoy lunch at a local countryside restaurant before heading to the Ming Tombs. The Ming Tombs are located in Changping County, about 50 kilometers northwest of Beijing’s urban area. The site is a tomb cluster of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), including 13 emperor’s mausoleums, seven tombs for concubines, and one grave for eunuchs. Situated at the foot of Mount Yan, the surrounding area is exceptionally beautiful.

Beijing - Finally, the guide will escort the operator back to the Beijing hotel.

Beijing. The tour ends.

Beijing - The tour guide and driver will meet the operator at the Beijing hotel at 9:00 AM and drive to the Beijing Lama Temple, an 18-minute drive, 6 km away.

Lama Temple (Yonghegong) - Discover the best of Beijing on this 1-day private sightseeing tour. Begin the day at the serene Lama Temple and learn about its fascinating history.
The Yonghe Temple, also known as the Yonghe Lamasery or popularly as the Lama Temple, is a temple and monastery of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism located in Dongcheng District, Beijing, China. The temple’s building and artwork combine Han Chinese and Tibetan styles.

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - Afterwards, head to the expansive Summer Palace, covering an area of 2.9 square kilometers, three-quarters of which is water: Kunming Lake. This artificial lake was created by extending an existing body of water to imitate the West Lake in Hangzhou.
The Summer Palace is situated in the Haidian District northwest of Beijing, 15 kilometers (9 miles) from the downtown area. As the largest and most well-preserved royal park in China, it greatly influences Chinese horticulture and landscape with its famous natural views and cultural interests, long recognized as ‘The Museum of Royal Gardens.’

Back Lakes (Hou Hai) - Then, take a private car to the Houhai Lake area and enjoy a rickshaw hutong tour. A Hutong tour offers a chance to mingle with local residents and experience a unique travel experience in the intricate winding Hutongs. They are maze-like, deep, and exactly as they were long ago, recording the city’s history. Even today, many residents are reluctant to move from their beloved Hutongs. Visitors can visit a local family’s house to experience authentic Beijing life and stop occasionally to take pictures.

Nanluoguxiang - Next, visit Nanluoguxiang. For those interested in retail therapy, a must-see hutong is Nanluoguxiang in the Gulou, or Drum and Bell Tower, district, featuring several kilometers of shops, galleries, and cafés ranging from chic to kitschy. Cool T-shirts featuring tricked-out images of everything from Mao Zedong to garden gnomes can be found here (Plastered has a good line).

Beijing - Finally, the guide will escort the operator to their hotel/airport/train station, marking the end of the 7-day tour services.

• Private car and guide
• Entrance tickets included
• Lunch provided
• Air-conditioned transportation
• Round-trip economy flights from Shanghai to Xi’an and Xi’an to Beijing

• Others not mentioned above
• The hotel and dinner

• Can add more days if you want

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.