Transportation to the hotel
Meals: Nothing to eat
The Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing is the suggested hotel.
Reach Beijing, China’s capital. When your flight lands in Beijing, a TCT tour guide will meet you at the airport and take you to your accommodation. Free for the remainder of the day after check-in. Beijing City View
Breakfast and lunch are served at Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Temple of Heaven, and Panjiayuan Antique Market.
The Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing is the suggested hotel.
[09:00–09:30] After meeting you in the hotel lobby, our guide will begin your tour of Beijing’s ancient district.
[09:30–12:30] You will arrive in the world’s largest public square, Tian’anmen Square. The largest and most complete old imperial palace in the world, Forbidden City, is today’s centerpiece. Take a stroll around the plaza to see it. Trek to Jingshan Park, which offers a pleasant overview of the Forbidden City from the summit of Coal Hill.
[12:30–14:00] En route, stop at a real Chinese restaurant for lunch.
[14:00–16:30] Visit the Temple of Heaven, where the emperors prayed for harvest. It is currently the biggest building in China used for heavenly sacrifices. Panjiayuan Antique Market shopping time.
[16:30–17:30] On the way back to the hotel, you can ask your guide for recommendations and make plans for the Peking duck supper or the night show. The Forbidden City
Olympic Park, the exterior of the Bird Nest and Water Cube, and the Mutianyu Great Wall
Meals: Lunch and breakfast
The Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing is the suggested hotel.
[09:00–09:30] After meeting you in the hotel lobby, our guide will begin your tour of the Great Wall.
[09:30–12:30] Travel to the stretch of the Mutianyu Great Wall that is more well-liked by foreign tourists. When you get there, you may either take a cable car up and explore the Great Wall or go on a hike.
[12:30–14:00] Eat lunch in a neighborhood Chinese eatery close to the Great Wall.
Drive back to Beijing City between 14:00 and 16:30 so you can have a snooze in the car. While traveling, stop by the stunning Bird Nest and Water Cube, which were constructed for the Beijing Olympics.
[16:30–17:30] On your way back to the hotel, you can schedule nighttime activities like foot massages, Sanlitun Bar Street, and Houhai Night Bars. The Great Wall of Mutianyu
Rickshaw tour of Hutong, Summer Palace, and high-speed train departure to Xi’an
Meals: Lunch and breakfast
Hotel recommendation: Somerset Xindicheng Xi’an
[09:30–10:00] There will be plenty time for you to check out and pack. After meeting you in the hotel lobby, our guide will take you on a half-day leisure tour of Beijing.
[10:00–11:30] To see the local way of life in Beijing, drive to the Drum Tower neighborhood and take a leisurely rickshaw Hutong Tour.
[11:30–14:30] Travel to Summer Palace, China’s largest and best-preserved royal park. Included is a boat cruise on Kunming Lake. We’ll set up lunch at a local eatery.
After lunch, head to the train station to catch the five-hour high-speed train to Xi’an. When you arrive at the station, your Xi’an tour guide will greet you and assist you in getting to the hotel. Rickshaw Tour of Hutong
Muslim Quarter, Gao’s Courtyard, Bell Tower, and Terracotta Warriors
Meals: Lunch and breakfast
Hotel recommendation: Somerset Xindicheng Xi’an
[09:00–09:30] After meeting you in the hotel lobby, our guide will begin your exploration of the ancient city.
[09:30–12:30] Explore one of the most significant archeological discoveries in the world by driving to Terracotta Warriors, where soldiers, horses, and chariots are arranged in combat formation. For your convenience, a shuttle bus will be set up. After that, you will have the opportunity to tour a pottery figurine factory and learn how to produce one.
[12:30–14:00] A Chinese lunch will be held close to Terracotta Warriors’ picturesque location.
[14:00–17:00] Visit the Bell Tower in the afternoon. It is the best-preserved bell tower in China and the biggest in both size and shape. After that, stop by Gao’s Courtyard, a great place to see historic homes and learn about the shadow puppetry and paper-cutting traditions of the area. Walk around Muslim Quarter and enjoy your shopping experience. You can also try the different local foods.
[17:00–17:30] You can make plans for the evening events, including the Tang Dynasty Show with Dinner, while traveling back to the hotel. Army of Terracotta
Hanyang Mausoleum, North Square, the Wild Goose Pagoda, the Ancient City Wall, and a flight to Shanghai
Meals: Lunch and breakfast
SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai Bund is the suggested hotel.
[09:30–10:00] There will be plenty time for you to check out and pack. Before departing for Shanghai, our guide will meet you in the hotel lobby and take you on a leisurely tour of Xi’an for one day.
[10:00–12:30] See the Ancient City Wall, one of the best-preserved and oldest city walls in China. To go about, you can elect to ride a bicycle on the wall (***Bicycle riding is optional and exempt from our price***). You will next get the opportunity to see the North Plaza fountain performance after seeing the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
[12:30–16:30] Drive to Xi’an airport after lunch, stopping along the way to see China’s largest museum, the Hanyang Mausoleum, which has the most floor area.
Take a plane to Shanghai. At the airport, your Shanghai tour guide will meet you and assist with your hotel transfer. Wall of Xian City
Shanghai Old Street, Yuyuan Garden, The Bund, Jade Buddha Temple, and the exterior of Oriental Pearl TV Tower
Meals: Lunch and breakfast
SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai Bund is the recommended hotel.
[09:00–09:30] After meeting you in the hotel lobby, our guide will begin your tour around China’s modern city.
[09:30–12:30] Visit the Jade Buddha Temple, which is well-known for the 1,000 kg seated Buddha covered in jewels. Next, stroll down Riverside Promenade Bingjiang Da Dao to see the outside of Oriental Pearl TV Tower.
[12:30–13:30] While traveling, stop at a nearby Chinese restaurant for lunch.
[13:30–16:30] Shop in Shanghai Old Street and Nanjing Road, Shanghai’s oldest commercial street, and visit Yuyuan park, a traditional Chinese park located in the city’s downtown. You might find some unique mementos there. Following that, take a leisurely stroll around the Bund, which is well-known for its collection of structures dubbed “a Gallery of world architecture.”
[16:30–17:30] On your way back to the hotel, you can schedule an acrobatic show, particularly the ERA show, which is one of Shanghai’s most well-liked nighttime events.
Transportation to the airport or train station
Meals: Morning
After a free day of leisure, you’ll be driven to the airport for your trip back. If you’re interested, we can set you up with a Maglev train ride to Pudong airport, or we’ll drive you straight there.
