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Overview
Many first-time trips to China begin with palaces and ancient sites. This itinerary starts with Shanghai’s riverbanks and pagodas, then moves to Chengdu’s teahouses and the still-functioning Dujiangyan irrigation system, before heading to Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors and Beijing’s imperial city. The new and the old need not follow a strict chronological line; they illuminate each other within a single journey. There are three nights in Shanghai, Chengdu, and Xi’an, and two in Beijing. Apart from three inter-city transfers, arrival days are reserved for rest. When you climb Jing Mountain in Beijing and recall the roofs seen across the river on your first evening, these twelve days find their own order.
— LyrikTrip Travel Designer
Tell us your travel dates and number of travellers, and we will confirm transport connections, attraction bookings, and seasonal activities along this twelve-day itinerary, with all arrangements and costs itemised in your written quote.
Why you'll love this trip
- The classics in reverse order. Yu Garden, pandas, a Taoist mountain, the Terracotta Warriors and the Great Wall, with English-speaking guides city by city.
- 12 days from the Pudong skyline to a palace axis. See the whole timeline.
- Stand on the Bund after dark on your first full evening, your guide beside you: a century of stone banking halls holds one side of the river and the Pudong towers hold the other, and the trip hands you both ends of its timeline before it has properly started.
- Get to the Chengdu panda base in the morning, the hours when the animals are generally moving rather than sleeping: whatever else the twelve days do to you, this is the morning your phone fills up.
- Settle into a bamboo chair in People's Park with a gaiwan that's refilled as long as you stay: a whole afternoon with nowhere else to be, deliberately savoured rather than simply left over.
- Walk a waterworks cut in the third century BC that still waters the plain below it, then sit down with a resident Taoist priest on the mountain above it: the oldest day of the trip lands in the middle and quietly rearranges everything after it.
- Stand at the rail above the pits at the Terracotta Warriors while your guide reads the ranks out for you: you leave able to tell a general from a crossbowman by his armour and the knot of his hair, which is a better souvenir than a photograph.
- Give a whole day to the wall at Mutianyu, watchtower to watchtower along the ridge, with your vehicle waiting below and nothing else on the day: the drive out is long, and that is exactly why the day carries one thing only.
- Finish on the hill facing the Forbidden City: the field of golden roofs you spent the morning walking through lies below you, the axis runs off in both directions, and the twelve days line up in a single view.
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Arrivals
Shanghai · Day 1 - Day 3
· Arriving in Shanghai
The arrival day includes only airport transfer and check-in, leaving time for rest.
· One garden, one lexicon, one skyline
Begin at the Yuyuan Garden and local artefacts, then head to the Bund after dark to enjoy views of both banks of the Huangpu River.
· Slowly explore Shanghai
Amidst the plane tree-lined streets in the morning, crossing the river by a ferry that locals ride on in the afternoon.
Flight
Chengdu · Day 4 - Day 6
· Fly from Shanghai to Chengdu
This day is spent on flights. Upon arrival, check in and rest.
· After the pandas, sit down for tea
Spend your morning with the pandas, then leave some unhurried time in the afternoon at the People’s Garden.
· The Waters of Dujiangyan, The Trails of Qingcheng
Morning at the Weifang Diversion Project, afternoon exploring the mountain forest, and returning to Chengdu that evening.
Flight
Xi'an · Day 7 - Day 9
· Three lanes, then head north
Explore Chengdu on foot in the morning, then travel through the Qinling Mountains by high-speed rail to arrive in Xi'an in the afternoon.
· Terracotta Army, reserve a full day
There are no other sights; determine the visiting order based on the museum's foot traffic.
· Above the City Wall, Beneath the Bell and Drum Towers
By day, observe Xi'an from its ancient city walls; by night, step into its streets and alleys to see the city come alive.
High-speed rail
Beijing · Day 10 - Day 12
· Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and take the high-speed train to Beijing
Spend the morning in Xi'an and arrive at the final destination by evening.
· Give the whole day to Mutianyu
Private transfer both ways; once on the Great Wall, walk along the ridge between enemy towers.
· Along the Central Axis, then Jingshan Park
Schedule a visit to the Forbidden City and Jingshan Park, followed by airport transfer, based on your departure flight time.
Departures
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Hotels
These are sample stays typically included in the itinerary. Final pricing depends on the hotel level selected.
Shanghai
Royal Garden Hotel Shanghai (Shanghai International Resort)
Royal Garden Hotel Shanghai: a luxurious garden hotel adjacent to Pudong Airport and Disneyland, offering a complimentary shuttle service to both.
Beijing
Atour Hotel (Beijing West Railway Station South Square)
Upscale local hotel near Beijing West Railway Station South Square.
Beijing
Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast
International luxury hotel in Beijing, ideal for business trips and city breaks.
Shanghai
Pullman Shanghai Zhonggang Hui Hotel
The Pullman Shanghai South Harbour, located in Dapuqiao and adjacent to Tianzifang, is just steps away from Metro Line 9 and the Expo site.
Chengdu
Hilton Chengdu Chenghua
With its superior location, it is a desirable place to stay in Chengdu.
Xi'an
Sheraton Xi'an North City Hotel
Sheraton Xi'an North City: five-star luxury five minutes from the Daming Palace, with an indoor pool and wellness centre.
Beijing
DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing East Third Ring Road
International upscale hotel in Beijing, suitable for business and leisure stays.
Shanghai
Atour S Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao Centre Aegean
Located in the Aegean Sea Shopping Park at the intersection of Zhongguo Road and Hongjing Road in the Golden Business District of Hongqiao Town, with direct access to Longbai Xincun Station on Metro Line 10.
Chengdu
The Temple House
Boutique luxury hotel set within a restored Qing-dynasty courtyard near Taikoo Li, boasting one of Chengdu's most striking design statements.
Shanghai
Royal Garden Hotel Shanghai (Shanghai International Resort)
Royal Garden Hotel Shanghai: a luxurious garden hotel adjacent to Pudong Airport and Disneyland, offering a complimentary shuttle service to both.
Beijing
Atour Hotel (Beijing West Railway Station South Square)
Upscale local hotel near Beijing West Railway Station South Square.
Beijing
Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast
International luxury hotel in Beijing, ideal for business trips and city breaks.
Shanghai
Pullman Shanghai Zhonggang Hui Hotel
The Pullman Shanghai South Harbour, located in Dapuqiao and adjacent to Tianzifang, is just steps away from Metro Line 9 and the Expo site.
Chengdu
Hilton Chengdu Chenghua
With its superior location, it is a desirable place to stay in Chengdu.
Xi'an
Sheraton Xi'an North City Hotel
Sheraton Xi'an North City: five-star luxury five minutes from the Daming Palace, with an indoor pool and wellness centre.
Beijing
DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing East Third Ring Road
International upscale hotel in Beijing, suitable for business and leisure stays.
Shanghai
Atour S Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao Centre Aegean
Located in the Aegean Sea Shopping Park at the intersection of Zhongguo Road and Hongjing Road in the Golden Business District of Hongqiao Town, with direct access to Longbai Xincun Station on Metro Line 10.
Chengdu
The Temple House
Boutique luxury hotel set within a restored Qing-dynasty courtyard near Taikoo Li, boasting one of Chengdu's most striking design statements.
Shanghai
Royal Garden Hotel Shanghai (Shanghai International Resort)
Royal Garden Hotel Shanghai: a luxurious garden hotel adjacent to Pudong Airport and Disneyland, offering a complimentary shuttle service to both.
Beijing
Atour Hotel (Beijing West Railway Station South Square)
Upscale local hotel near Beijing West Railway Station South Square.
Beijing
Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast
International luxury hotel in Beijing, ideal for business trips and city breaks.
Shanghai
Pullman Shanghai Zhonggang Hui Hotel
The Pullman Shanghai South Harbour, located in Dapuqiao and adjacent to Tianzifang, is just steps away from Metro Line 9 and the Expo site.
Chengdu
Hilton Chengdu Chenghua
With its superior location, it is a desirable place to stay in Chengdu.
Xi'an
Sheraton Xi'an North City Hotel
Sheraton Xi'an North City: five-star luxury five minutes from the Daming Palace, with an indoor pool and wellness centre.
Beijing
DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing East Third Ring Road
International upscale hotel in Beijing, suitable for business and leisure stays.
Shanghai
Atour S Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao Centre Aegean
Located in the Aegean Sea Shopping Park at the intersection of Zhongguo Road and Hongjing Road in the Golden Business District of Hongqiao Town, with direct access to Longbai Xincun Station on Metro Line 10.
Chengdu
The Temple House
Boutique luxury hotel set within a restored Qing-dynasty courtyard near Taikoo Li, boasting one of Chengdu's most striking design statements.
Included / Excluded
What's Included
- Hotels11 nights at your chosen level, four-star, five-star or quality boutique, breakfast included: Shanghai 3 · Chengdu 3 · Xi'an 3 · Beijing 2. Hotels are named in your written confirmation
- Breakfasts11 hotel breakfasts, one on each of days two through twelve
- Airport pickup and drop-offPrivate vehicle transfers: Shanghai airport pickup on day one with meet-and-greet on arrival, and Beijing airport drop-off on day twelve.
- Intercity transportIncludes one domestic flight: Shanghai to Chengdu on Day 4; and two high-speed rail journeys: Chengdu to Xi'an on Day 7, and Xi'an to Beijing on Day 10. All three segments are included in the base price; specific flight/train numbers, cabin classes, and seat grades are detailed in the written quote based on your travel dates.
- Station and hotel transfersPrivate vehicle between hotel and airport or rail station for all three intercity legs
- Private vehicleFour-city tour day with air-conditioned private vehicle and driver, including full-day round trip to Mutianyu Great Wall and same-day round trips from Chengdu to Dujiangyan and Qingcheng Mountain
- GuideLicensed English-speaking local guide on every touring day in each city, including the Bund evening on day two and the Bell and Drum Towers quarter evening on day nine
- Tickets and experiences, ShanghaiYu Garden and the old city · Shanghai Museum with the timed reservation booked by us on a mainland number · the Bund and the Pudong skyline in the evening, guide accompanied · the Former French Concession and Wukang Road walk · the Huangpu River ferry ticket
- Tickets and experiences, ChengduThe panda base in the morning · one gaiwan tea seat per guest with refills in People's Park · the Dujiangyan irrigation system · Mount Qingcheng with the arranged conversation with a resident Taoist priest · the Kuanzhai Alley and Taikoo Li walk
- Tickets and experiences, Xi'anThe Terracotta Warriors with on-site commentary by your guide · wall-top access to the Xi'an City Wall · the pagoda grounds and cultural area at the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda · the guided Bell and Drum Towers quarter evening walk
- Tickets and experiences, BeijingMutianyu Great Wall scenic-area entrance with the full-day private vehicle from central London and back · the Forbidden City with the timed reservation booked by us on a mainland number · Jingshan Park
- InsuranceTravel accident insurance for every guest
Not Included
- International flightsFlights into Shanghai and out of Beijing
- VisasIf your travel documents and itinerary require a China visa, the visa fees and application procedures are at your own expense; entry eligibility is verified on a case-by-case basis based on your passport, itinerary, and departure date
- Lunches and dinnersAll lunches and dinners are on your own account. Your guide recommends and books on request
- Separately ticketed items inside sitesCable cars · open chairlifts · toboggan rides · shuttle buggies inside a park · climbing a pagoda or tower · special exhibitions · audio-guide hire. None of these is included on this route unless it is named above, which means the way up and down at Mutianyu and climbing the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda are on your own account
- Bicycle hire on the city wallAccess to the top of the wall is included; the bicycle itself is not.
- Optional add-onsNo priced optional add-on is offered on this route in this release, and nothing outside the included list is folded into your base plan
- PersonalGratuities, single or extra-room difference, laundry, communications, personal spending
Special Notes
Attraction bookings, seasonal activities and intercity transport are arranged according to your actual travel dates. The following details will be confirmed in the written quote.
- Itinerary confirmed by date — This route can be booked for your preferred dates. Please verify flights on Day 4, the two high-speed rail segments, attraction reservations, and seasonal activities against your actual travel dates; specific flight numbers, cabin classes, and arrangements will be detailed in the written quote.
- Going up and down at Mutianyu — Scenic area entrance tickets, a private car for the entire day, and a guide are included. Swing chairs, cable cars, and toboggan slides are sold separately and are not part of the base price; their operation depends on weather conditions and the scenic area's schedule. The itinerary defaults to ascending and descending on foot; if you prefer a different method, please specify at the time of booking, and the final written quotation will apply.
- Bicycles on the Xi'an City Wall — Wall-top access is included in your price. Whether bicycles are available for hire on your date is confirmed in writing per booking, and walking a section is the standard alternative, as specified in this itinerary.
- The tai chi session on Mount Qingcheng — Mountain admission tickets, exchanges with the resident Taoist priests, and a Tai Chi experience are included. Whether the Tai Chi session is held indoors or outdoors depends on the travel date and weather, and will be specified in the written quotation. Please pack warm clothing for the damp and cold mountain conditions in late autumn and winter.
- Departure dates — For popular dates such as the National Day holiday, availability is subject to attraction bookings and transport seats. When departing on a Thursday, Day 12 falls on a Monday, when the Forbidden City is typically closed; you may adjust the itinerary for the two days in Beijing according to your flight times. The final schedule will be confirmed at the time of booking.
- Two timed reservations — Entry to the Forbidden City and the Shanghai Museum is subject to reserved time slots. We will check the opening calendar for your specific dates and assist with the reservation, detailing the confirmed visit time in your itinerary.
- Day twelve is a departure day — the Forbidden City sits in the city centre and its reservation slot is set against your flight time, so this day is cut to fit rather than run to a fixed plan. If your flight is early, the palace route shortens to the main axis and Jingshan comes off.
- Evenings on the Bund — Strangers on the waterfront who open with an invitation to practise English or to see a tea ceremony are running a bill scam on visitors. Your guide is with you for that whole evening, which is why it is arranged for your first full night rather than left to you.
- Intercity transport — This itinerary includes one flight and two high-speed rail segments. Rescheduling may affect transport, accommodation and attraction bookings; actual services, cabin classes, seat grades and rescheduling terms are subject to the written quotation and order confirmation.
- Visa window — Entry policies vary based on passport nationality, departure date, and duration of stay in China. Please provide your travel documents and complete entry/exit itinerary when booking; we will verify each order against the current official regulations. This page does not constitute visa confirmation.
- US passports — Holders of US passports may also enquire about and book this route; the applicable entry method must be confirmed individually, based on passport type, mode of entry/exit transport, and dates of stay. Where a Chinese visa is required, the cost and application procedure are the traveller’s own responsibility, and sufficient processing time should be allowed.
- Entering under the transit policy — This is a 12-day itinerary; if you plan to use the visa-free transit scheme (maximum 10 days), please verify your actual stay in China against your complete entry/exit plan. If the conditions are not met, you may instead use an entry method that suits your documentation or adjust the number of itinerary days.
- Confirmation and changes — Each written quotation will clearly state the confirmation deadline, payment milestones, and the terms for changes and refunds. Please review these details before making payment.
Is Twelve Days Your Length?
Fewer than twelve days?
Fewer than twelve days?
The four cities come apart cleanly, and the order is the part worth keeping. Shanghai plus Beijing makes a short version that still runs newest to oldest; dropping Xi'an costs you the buried army; dropping Chengdu costs you the middle of the trip, which is where the pace lives. Tell us your dates and who is coming, and we cut cities rather than cut nights: three nights in one place is the thing this plan is built on.
Good to Know
- Group
- Private, just your party. From 1 guest. No fixed maximum party size.
- Pace
- Four cities in 12 days: three nights each in Shanghai, Chengdu and Xi'an, two in Beijing, with one easy day and three half-day travel days
- Effort
- Full touring days. The two longest on foot are the Great Wall day and the Forbidden City day; the wall's uphill transport is not included in your price, so plan on the climb on foot unless your quote states otherwise. The city wall in Xi'an is walked rather than ridden in this plan.
- Ports
- Shanghai in, Beijing out; airport pickup on day one and drop-off on day twelve
- Visas
- Entry requirements are checked on a case-by-case basis according to passport details, travel itinerary, and dates. Travellers who need a visa should allow sufficient time to complete the process.
- Language
- Licensed English-speaking local guides throughout, city by city
- Payment
- Minimum booking for 1 guest. Pay a 10% deposit (min. USD 399) to secure your dates; the balance is due 14 days before departure. Please refer to the written quote for full terms. "Or similar" refers to accommodation of an equivalent standard and location.
- Season
- Bookings are available on an enquiry basis by date. For peak periods such as National Day holidays, please confirm transport and attraction availability. If departing on a Thursday, note that the two-day Beijing itinerary must avoid the Forbidden City’s Monday closure.
- Weather
- October is the mildest month of the three in all four cities. November and December are cold and dry in Xi'an and Beijing, damp and cold on Mount Qingcheng, and the outdoor days are the ones to dress for
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Guest Reviews
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Emily Carter
🇺🇸 Seattle, USA
Perfect for couples
“My partner and I had an amazing time in China. Everything was arranged for us — transfers, hotels, guides. No stress at all.”
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Claire Brooks
🇬🇧 London, UK
Great for families
“Traveled with my two kids and had zero issues. The team made sure the pace wasn't too rushed and included things the kids would enjoy. Communication was easy throughout. Will definitely use them again for our next Asia trip.”
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Laura Bennett
🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada
Alisa made the whole experience easy
“Alisa was our point of contact throughout and she was brilliant — patient, knowledgeable, and always quick to reply. The trip itself was wonderful. Beijing and Guilin were highlights.”
Mar 2026
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Mark Henderson
🇺🇸 Denver, USA
Good service, minor hiccup but sorted quickly
“Really good service. There was a small mix-up with one of our restaurant bookings but it got sorted quickly. The rest of the trip was seamless.”
Feb 2026
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Really listened to what we wanted
“Really helpful team. They listened to what we wanted and delivered. Beijing and Xi'an were incredible.”
Jan 2026
China Ready
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VPN & Internet Access
What's blocked
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Download before you leave
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Hotel Wi-Fi tip
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Your concierge sets this up on Day 1
Paying in China
China is cashless
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International cards now work
Foreign Visa/Mastercard can now link directly to Alipay (set up in minutes, $5,000 single transaction limit). Your concierge walks you through the setup on your first morning.
Carry some cash
We recommend ¥500–800 RMB in cash for the rare vendor that won't accept digital payment, and for small towns.
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Visa & Entry
Do you need a visa?
Most US, UK, EU, Australian, Canadian, and New Zealand passport holders need a tourist (L) visa for stays over 10 days. We provide a visa invitation letter with every booking — it significantly speeds up approval.
240-hour visa-free transit
Citizens of 55+ countries (including USA, UK, most of EU, AUS, NZ, Canada) can enter China visa-free for up to 10 days if transiting through eligible ports. This covers our 12-day itinerary only if you have a confirmed onward flight.
Processing time
Apply 4–6 weeks before departure. Standard processing: 4–7 business days. Express (3 days) and same-day options available at most Chinese consulates.
What we provide
Visa invitation letter, hotel confirmation for all nights, suggested itinerary document — everything the consulate needs, formatted correctly.
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Safety & Practical Tips
Is China safe?
China consistently ranks among the safest countries for foreign tourists. Violent crime against visitors is extremely rare. Cities have extensive CCTV coverage and a visible police presence.
Emergency numbers
Police: 110. Ambulance: 120. Your concierge is your first call for any non-emergency situation — she has local contacts for every city on the itinerary.
Health & medications
Bring a full supply of any prescription medication. International pharmacies exist in major cities but may not carry your brand. Travel insurance is required — we can recommend policies that cover China specifically.
Language
English fluency outside hotels and tourist sites is limited. Your guides all speak English. We provide a printed pocket card with essential Chinese phrases and emergency contacts for every traveller.
Before You Book
Everything worth knowing before you book.
Most plans do start there, and this one deliberately does not. Beijing gives you a palace finished in 1420 on day one, before you have any idea what you are looking at; the objects, the roof lines and the axis all arrive at once. Run it the other way and each city is older than the last, so every stop explains the one before it: the skyline, then the city that lives at its own speed, then the buried army and the wall, then the palace and the hill facing it. Practically, it also lands you in the country's easiest city to arrive jet-lagged, and it puts the Great Wall on day eleven rather than the last day, where weather or an early flight could take it away.
On foot, as this plan is written. Mutianyu has an open chairlift, a cable car and a toboggan, and all three are separately ticketed: they are not included in your price and we do not promise them, because their November and December operating hours and stop conditions have not been confirmed with us in writing. We would rather tell you that than sell you a ride that is closed on your date. What you do get either way is the scenic-area ticket, the full-day private vehicle from central Beijing and back, your guide for the whole day, and a day that carries nothing else, so the pace on the steps is yours. Your quote states in writing the uphill and downhill arrangement for your departure date.
It is enough for those two and nothing more, which is the trade this plan makes on purpose. Day eleven is the wall, all day, because the drive out is long. Day twelve is the palace on one axis and then the hill facing it, cut to fit your flight. What Beijing does not get here is a third day for the parks, the hutongs and the temples. If you want that day, tell us: the honest way to buy it is to take it off Chengdu, and we will say which day that costs you.
Most guests on this route do not. UK · French · German · Dutch · Belgian · Italian · Spanish · Portuguese · Greek · Nordic · Central European · Irish · Canadian · Australian · New Zealand passports currently enter visa-free for stays days, and before you pay we check your 12 days plus any other days in China against that window. The current policy runs through December 31, 2026, so departures on or before December 20, 2026 finish inside it. US passports are different: the US is not on that list, and 12 days is longer than the 10-day transit policy allows, so US guests hold a Chinese tourist or business visa, with the fee and the appointment their own. This route's US position is still in compliance review and we are not taking US orders until it is finished. If the dates do not fit, we say so instead of selling.
Not yet, and we will not take a deposit to hold a plan whose terms are not finished. The remaining items have to be settled: the class of the flight and the two rail legs, the fourth-quarter answers on the three outdoor items above, whether this route runs during the national holiday week, and with its What you can do now is tell us your dates and who is coming. We will hold your dates in the queue, tell you where each of the four stands, and write to you the day the route opens.
