Journey Overview
This is the quintessential China journey for first-time visitors. Over ten days, you will walk the Great Wall at Mutianyu, explore the the Forbidden City palace complex, stand before the Terracotta Army, and stroll the Bund with Shanghai's skyline as your backdrop. Every day is carefully paced to balance sightseeing with rest, guided experiences with free exploration.
Journey Highlights
- Private Great Wall walk at sunrise, away from crowds
- Forbidden City tour with local guide selected for the confirmed itinerary
- Terracotta Warriors with local guide selected for the confirmed itinerary
- Planned Bund evening experience, subject to availability
- Hutong rickshaw tour and family visit
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive in Beijing
Airport pickup, hotel check-in, and evening hutong orientation walk.
The Forbidden City
Full-day exploration of the Forbidden City and Jingshan Park panoramic views.
Great Wall
Private transfer to Mutianyu. Walk the Wall at your own pace. Farm-to-table lunch nearby.
Temple of Heaven & Summer Palace
Morning tai chi session. Afternoon at the Summer Palace with boat ride.
Fly to Xi'an
Morning flight. City wall cycling at sunset. Muslim Quarter food tour.
Terracotta Warriors
Full-day excavation site visit with local guide selected for the confirmed itinerary. Tang Dynasty show in the evening.
Fly to Shanghai
Morning flight. Afternoon free to explore the French Concession.
Shanghai Highlights
Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, and the Bund waterfront promenade.
Zhujiajiao Water Town
Day trip to the ancient water town. Canal boat ride and local lunch.
Departure
Private transfer to Pudong Airport. Departure assistance according to the confirmed booking.
Usually Included in This Starting Example
This list describes the current starting example, not a booking confirmation. Your quotation controls the final scope, suppliers, dates, quantities, and service windows.
- Private vehicle sectors listed in the confirmed itinerary
- English-speaking local guide
- Proposed hotel category and room basis stated in the final quotation
- Daily breakfast + selected meals
- Domestic flights (Beijing-Xi'an-Shanghai)
- Entrance fees listed in the confirmed itinerary
- Support hours and contact channel stated in your booking confirmation
Not Included Unless Stated in Your Quotation
- International flights and passport or visa costs
- Travel insurance, personal purchases, and personal expenses
- Meals, upgrades, activities, and services not listed in the written quotation
- Costs caused by traveler-requested changes or third-party disruption unless expressly covered
Journey information last reviewed .