Easy8 Days / 7 Nights
Classic Golden Triangle: Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai
The perfect first trip to China — three cities, three eras of history
BeijingXi'anShanghai
The perfect first trip to China — three cities, three eras of history
This is the itinerary we recommend to every first-time visitor. In eight days, you'll walk the Great Wall, stand before the Terracotta Army, and watch Shanghai's skyline light up at dusk. Three cities connected by high-speed rail — no internal flights needed, no wasted travel days. Just China's greatest hits, one after another.
Your private driver meets you at Beijing Capital or Daxing Airport. Transfer to your 4-star hotel in the Wangfujing area. Evening at leisure — stroll the famous shopping street or rest up. Welcome dinner: authentic Peking Duck.
Overnight: Beijing 4-star hotel
Start at Tiananmen Square, then walk through the Meridian Gate into the Forbidden City — 980 buildings, 600 years of imperial history. After lunch, visit the Temple of Heaven, where emperors prayed for good harvests. Evening Hutong tour by rickshaw through old Beijing alleyways.
Overnight: Beijing 4-star hotel
Drive 1.5 hours to Mutianyu — the best-preserved section of the Great Wall, with fewer crowds than Badaling. Cable car up, toboggan slide down. Afternoon visit to the Ming Tombs (Changling). Return to Beijing for a free evening.
Overnight: Beijing 4-star hotel
Morning at the Summer Palace — the imperial garden retreat. After lunch, board the high-speed train to Xi'an (4.5-5.5 hours, 300+ km/h). Arrive in the evening. Check into your hotel near the Muslim Quarter — explore the night market.
Overnight: Xi'an 4-star hotel
Full-day excursion to the Terracotta Army — 8,000 life-sized warriors, each with a unique face, buried for 2,200 years. Visit Pit 1, 2, and 3, plus the Bronze Chariot Museum. Afternoon: Xi'an Museum and Small Wild Goose Pagoda.
Overnight: Xi'an 4-star hotel
Morning: cycle atop the 14th-century City Wall — the most complete ancient city wall in China. Visit the Great Mosque (Chinese-Islamic architecture). Afternoon high-speed train to Shanghai (6-7 hours) or optional flight (2 hours). Evening arrival in Shanghai.
Overnight: Shanghai 4-star hotel
Morning: Yu Garden and Old Town — classical Chinese garden design. Then the Shanghai Museum (bronze, ceramics, calligraphy). Afternoon: walk the Bund and explore the French Concession. Evening: Huangpu River cruise to see the Pudong skyline.
Overnight: Shanghai 4-star hotel
Free morning for last-minute shopping or a visit to Xintiandi. Transfer to Pudong or Hongqiao Airport for your departure flight. End of services.
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Based on double occupancy
Single supplement: +$480
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