Day 1: Beijing (Pekín)

Welcome to China!
Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel.
In the early evening, enjoy a visit to Wangfujing Street, a lively pedestrian area filled with shops and restaurants.
Included: Dinner, evening transfer, hotel stay.

Day 2: Beijing

Experience one of the world’s greatest architectural feats: the Great Wall of China at the Mutianyu section.
Enjoy a scenic cable car ride and incredible views.
Return to Beijing to explore the 798 Art District, followed by a visit to the Temple of Heaven.

Relax with a foot massage and Tai Chi class, then enjoy a lacquered duck dinner—a local culinary tradition.
Included: Breakfast, activities, dinner, hotel stay.

Day 3: Beijing

A full day exploring Beijing’s most iconic landmarks:

• Forbidden City (subject to visitor limitations)
• Jingshan Park for views over the Forbidden City
• Tiananmen Square and the Great National Theater
• Summer Palace

Enjoy a tricycle ride through the Hutong neighborhoods, with a stop at a traditional Siheyuan home.

Note: If Forbidden City is inaccessible, we will visit the Confucius Temple and Lama Temple instead.
Included: Breakfast, lunch, guided tour, hotel stay.

Day 4: Beijing – Nanjing (Nankín)

Board a high-speed train traveling at 300 km/h, covering 1,000 km in under four hours.
Explore Purple Mountain, visiting:

• Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum
• Linggu Temple

Enjoy free time to discover Nanjing at your own pace.
Included: Breakfast, train ticket, hotel stay.

Day 5: Nanjing – Suzhou – Tongli – Shanghai

Travel to Suzhou, famed for classical gardens and silk history.
Visit the Garden of the Humble Administrator, then enjoy free time on Pingjiang Road.
After lunch, journey to Tongli, an ancient water town, and enjoy a boat ride through its scenic canals.

Evening arrival and check-in at your hotel in Shanghai.
Included: Breakfast, lunch, boat ride, hotel stay.

Day 6: Shanghai

Explore Shanghai's contrast of modern and historical sites:

• Pudong Financial District and Pearl Tower
• Ferry ride across the Huangpu River
• Old City and Yuyuan Garden, with a traditional tea ceremony
• Xintiandi and Tianzifang for boutique shopping and art
• A sunset walk along The Bund

Optional: Night boat ride along the river.
Included: Breakfast, lunch, guided tour, ferry, hotel stay.

Day 7: Shanghai – Luoyang

Early morning transfer to board a high-speed train (07:17 a.m.) to Luoyang (1,000 km).
Visit the majestic Longmen Buddhist Caves, home to over 100,000 Buddha carvings.

Enjoy a scenic boat ride and an evening stroll through the ancient, illuminated streets of Luoyang.
Included: Breakfast, lunch, train ride, boat ride, hotel stay.

Day 8: Luoyang – Longmen – Sanmenxia – Xian

Visit the White Horse Temple, China's first Buddhist temple.
Continue to Sanmenxia to see:

• The Yellow River
• Baolun Temple and its towering pagoda
• Guo Museum, showcasing ancient carriages and cultural artifacts

Pass by Mount Hua en route to Xian.
Included: Breakfast, lunch, guided visits, hotel stay.

Day 9: Xian

Visit the legendary Terracotta Army, then return to the city to see:

• Small Wild Goose Pagoda
• Muslim Quarter and the Great Mosque
• Drum Tower, where you’ll enjoy a performance of traditional instruments

Free time in the afternoon.
Included: Breakfast, guided tour, performance, hotel stay.

Day 10: Xian

After breakfast, your journey concludes.
Included: Breakfast, hotel check-out.

Tour Inclusions

• Hotel nights per itinerary
• English-speaking guide throughout
• Basic travel insurance
• Daily breakfast buffet
• Arrival transfer

City Tours

• Beijing
• Shanghai
• Xian

Excursions

• Great Wall of China (Mutianyu)
• Tricycle ride through traditional neighborhoods

Boat Rides

• Tongli water town
• River at Longmen Buddhist Caves
• Optional Shanghai river night tour

Evening Transfers

• Wangfujing Street (Beijing)
• Old City (Shanghai)

Admissions

• Great Wall of China
• Temple of Heaven
• Foot massage
• Tai Chi class
• Forbidden City
• Jingshan Park
• Summer Palace
• Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum
• Linggu Temple
• Garden of the Humble Administrator
• Yuyuan Garden & Tea Ceremony
• White Horse Temple
• Longmen Buddhist Caves
• Baolun Temple
• Guo Museum
• Terracotta Army Museum
• Small Wild Goose Pagoda
• Great Mosque
• Drum Tower (performance not always guaranteed)

Ferries & Transport

• Ferry across Huangpu River
• Funicular at Great Wall
• High-speed trains:
  • Beijing → Nanjing
  • Shanghai → Luoyang

Meals

• 5 Lunches: Beijing, Suzhou, Shanghai, Luoyang, Sanmenxia
• 2 Dinners: Beijing