9-Day Beijing • Xi’an • Shanghai Discovery Tour

Highlights

Experience Beijing Beyond the Classics — Explore the Forbidden City and Great Wall, but also step into everyday Beijing with a traditional Hutong rickshaw ride, a local family visit and hands-on Chinese paper-cutting.

Discover China Through Local Experiences — Join locals for morning Tai Chi, take part in a hands-on miniature Terracotta Warrior sculpting workshop, and learn to make Chinese dumplings with a family in a traditional cave dwelling.

Step Into the World of Ancient China — Follow the legacy of emperors from Beijing to Xi’an, from the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven to the Terracotta Warriors and the historic streets of the Muslim Quarter.

Experience Xi’an’s Living Tang Culture — Enjoy the city’s ancient atmosphere by night, with optional Tang Dynasty music and dance, imperial-style banquet and Hanfu dressing for an immersive journey into China’s golden age.

See the China of Tomorrow in Shanghai — Cycle through historic neighborhoods, explore humanoid robots and electric-vehicle innovations, discover the story of silk production, and finish with the spectacular Shanghai skyline from the Bund and Shanghai Tower.

Itinerary

Day 1 | Arrival in Beijing(/)

Welcome to Beijing, the capital of China. Upon arrival, your English-speaking driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.  The remainder of the day is free at leisure.

Meals: None
Accommodation: Beijing 4★ / 5★ Hotel

Day 2 | Imperial Beijing & Traditional Hutongs(B,L)

Begin your exploration at Tiananmen Square before entering the magnificent Forbidden City(including the Treasure Gallery and Nine-Dragon Wall), the former imperial palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Continue to Jingshan Park for a panoramic view over the Forbidden City. In the afternoon, enjoy a traditional rickshaw ride through Beijing's Hutongs，visit a Local Family in Old Beijing Hutongs with Hands-on Experience: Chinese Paper-cutting and explore the lively Shichahai area at your own pace.

Meals: Hutong Family Style Lunch
Accommodation: Beijing 4★ / 5★ Hotel

Day 3 | Mutianyu Great Wall(B,L)

Visit the spectacular Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Ride the cable car or chairlift to the top and descend by exciting toboggan ride.

Later, stop for photos outside the iconic Bird's Nest Stadium and Water Cube.

Optional evening activities at your own expense include an acrobatic show and Peking Duck dinner.

Meals: Chinese & Western Buffet Lunch with Wine
Accommodation: Beijing 4★ / 5★ Hotel

Day 4 | Beijing to Xi'an by High-Speed Train(B,L)

Visit the Temple of Heaven and experience morning Tai Chi with local residents.

Continue to the Summer Palace and enjoy a relaxing boat ride on Kunming Lake (seasonal).

In the afternoon, board a high-speed train to Xi'an(Supply fruits, light snacks, mineral water on board the train）. Upon arrival, private drive pick you up guests at high-speed rail station, distant night view of Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, then transfer to hotel for rest

Lunch: Noodles with Soybean Paste，Beijing Style
Accommodation: : Xi'an 4★ / 5★ Hotel

Day 5 | Terracotta Warriors & Local Experiences(B,L)

After visiting the Terracotta Army Museum(wireless tour receiver included), we head to the replica craft factory for mini clay warrior sculpting. After that proceed to a traditional cave dwelling and learn to make Chinese dumplings with a local family.

In the afternoon wander through the bustling Muslim Quarter.

Optional Evening activities at your own expense: Tang Dynasty Music & Dance Show + Imperial Palace Banquet +Hanfu costume dressing experience

Lunch: Dumpling Banquet & Local Farmhouse Cuisine
Accommodation: Xi'an 4★ / 5★ Hotel

Day 6 | Xi'an/Shanghai (B,L)

Optional activities: Morning market self-exploration, Xi’an City Wall, Xi’an Museum & Small Wild Goose Pagoda; Flight transfer to Shanghai, private driver pick you up from airport then transfer you to hotel for rest.

Lunch: Xi’an Roujiamo
Accommodation: Xi'an 4★ / 5★ Hotel

Day 7 | Discover Modern Shanghai(B,L)

Explore Shanghai's former French Concession with a bicycle ride along Wukang Road.

Experience cutting-edge technology, including humanoid robots, robot-made coffee and electric vehicle innovations.

Ascend to the 118th floor of Shanghai Tower for panoramic views over the city. Then proceed to Silk Culture & Exhibition Center to gain an insight into the full manufacturing journey from silkworm breeding to finished silk goods.

End the day with an in-depth visit to the Bund and admire the dazzling Huangpu River skyline.

Meals: Shanghai Soup Dumplings (Xiaolongbao)
Accommodation: Shanghai 4★ / 5★ Hotel

Day 8 | Leisure Day in Shanghai(B)

Enjoy a free day at your own pace.

Optional tours at your own expense:

· Shanghai Disneyland Full-Day Tour

· Zhujiajiao Water Town Excursion

Or you can enjoy a 24/7 Chinese Tangquan & SPA experience.

Package includes private driver transfer and entrance ticket.Facilities: hot spring pools, sauna, steam room, leisure lounge and public overnight resting area.

Private guest rooms+ SPA massage treatments are available at your own expense.

Meals: Breakfast only

Accommodation: Shanghai 4★ / 5★ Hotel

Day 9 | Departure from Shanghai(B)

After breakfast, your driver will transfer you to the airport for your onward flight.

Thank you for traveling with us. We hope to welcome you back to China again soon.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: None