Beijing · 4 Days
Beijing
Why you'll love this trip
- Trace China’s classic Golden Triangle through Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai in one efficient 8-day private journey.
- Walk Beijing’s imperial axis from Tian’anmen and the Forbidden City to the Temple of Heaven, hutongs and the Mutianyu Great Wall.
- Step into Xi’an’s ancient capital story through the Terracotta Warriors, City Wall, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and Tang-style night scenes.
- End in Shanghai with riverfront history, Pudong skyline views, Yu Garden, the Shanghai Museum and atmospheric old lanes.
Beijing · 4 Days
Beijing
Xi'an · 2 Days
Xi'an
Shanghai · 2 Days
Shanghai
01.Imperial Echoes — Beijing
Imperial China in walls, halls and courtyards
Beijing
4Days · Beijing
Beijing opens the route with China’s imperial scale, connecting the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, hutongs and the Great Wall into one essential first chapter.
Capital Essentials
Forbidden City, Tiananmen, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and the Great Wall introduce the route.Scenic Wall
Mutianyu Great Wall keeps the experience accessible and photogenic.Old Beijing
Hutong lanes and courtyard life add a quieter counterpoint.
High-speed rail transfer
02.Ancient Origins — Xi’an
Warriors, city walls and Tang Dynasty nights
Xi'an
2Days · Xi'an
Xi’an gives the journey its ancient depth, moving from Beijing’s imperial order to the Terracotta Warriors, Silk Road memory and Tang Dynasty culture.
Warrior Focus
Terracotta Warriors are the main Xi'an anchor, with excavation pits and bronze chariot context.Old City Rhythm
City wall, pagoda, and Muslim Quarter keep the day varied.Food Memory
Noodles, skewers, and local snacks make the chapter warmer.
Airport transfer
03.Modern Currents — Shanghai
Skyline views, riverfront history and old lanes
Shanghai
2Days · Shanghai
Shanghai completes the route with modern China, contrasting Beijing and Xi’an through the Bund, Pudong skyline, museums, gardens and lane life.
Urban Finale
Yu Garden, the Bund, Pudong skyline, and French Concession streets bring the route into modern China.Best Timing
The Bund is strongest at blue hour.Leisure Layer
Museum, shopping, or food exploration can stay flexible.
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