The perfect first trip to China. In eight days you experience the three essentials — imperial Beijing, ancient Xi'an and modern Shanghai — with private guides, comfortable transfers and no rushed group pace.
Trip highlights
- Walk the Great Wall at a restored but less-crowded section.
- Step inside the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven.
- Face the Terracotta Warriors of Xi'an.
- Stroll the historic Bund and Shanghai's futuristic skyline.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival in Beijing
Private airport pickup, hotel check-in and a welcome briefing. Evening at leisure.
Day 2 — The Great Wall
Full-day excursion to a scenic Great Wall section with your guide, then a relaxed evening.
Day 3 — Imperial Beijing
The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Temple of Heaven, followed by a hutong walk.
Day 4 — Beijing to Xi'an
High-speed rail to Xi'an, then a walk on the ancient City Wall.
Day 5 — Terracotta Warriors
The Terracotta Army museum and a visit to the lively Muslim Quarter.
Day 6 — Xi'an to Shanghai
Flight to Shanghai. Evening views of the Bund and Huangpu River.
Day 7 — Modern Shanghai
Yu Garden, the French Concession and a skyline view from the Bund.
Day 8 — Departure
Private transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Good to know
Private throughout, with 4-star hotels, daily breakfast, entrance tickets, guide and private vehicle included. Ideal for first-time visitors and solo travellers.