China – Beijing, Xi’an & Shanghai

Beijing · Xi’an · Shanghai

Duration

8 nights / 9 days

Trip style

Sightseeing

Stay category

Comfortable hotels, or similar

Trip highlights

Beijing Imperial Heritage
Great Wall of China
Beijing to Xi'an
Xi'an Heritage

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Day-by-day itinerary

Suggested itinerary, customised on enquiry

Day 1Arrival in Beijing

Arrive in Beijing. Transfer to the hotel and check in. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Beijing.

Day 2Beijing Imperial Heritage

Visit the Forbidden City, subject to advance reservations. Explore Tiananmen Square, subject to access restrictions. Visit Jingshan Park if time permits. Overnight stay in Beijing.

Day 3Great Wall of China

Excursion to a selected Great Wall section, such as Mutianyu. Explore the restored wall and mountain viewpoints. Return to Beijing. Overnight stay in Beijing.

Day 4Beijing to Xi'an

Visit the Temple of Heaven if time permits. Transfer to Xi'an by high-speed train or flight. Hotel check-in and evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Xi'an.

Day 5Xi'an Heritage

Visit the Terracotta Army Museum. Explore the Ancient City Wall area. Overnight stay in Xi'an.

Day 6Xi'an to Shanghai

Explore the Muslim Quarter and local food markets, subject to schedule. Transfer to Shanghai by high-speed train or flight. Overnight stay in Shanghai.

Day 7Shanghai City Tour

Visit Yu Garden and the Old City area. Explore the Bund waterfront. Enjoy views of the Pudong skyline. Overnight stay in Shanghai.

Day 8Shanghai Leisure

Visit a selected museum or shopping district. Optional Huangpu River cruise. Overnight stay in Shanghai.

Day 9Departure

Breakfast and checkout. Transfer to Shanghai Airport.