Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Shanghai
ShanghaiOptional Activities
- Explore the Bund
- Visit Yu Garden
- Discover Shanghai's historic neighborhoods
Landmarks The Bund Yu Garden 
- Day 2
Shanghai to Beijing
Shanghai to Beijing- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting with guide and fellow travelers
Optional Activities
- Explore Houhai Lake area with bars and restaurants
- Explore Beijing's CBD area skyline
- Evening stroll in Temple of Heaven Park
Landmarks Houhai Lake Temple of Heaven Park 
- Day 3
Beijing
Beijing- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Peking roast duck dinner, typically enjoyed wrapped in thin pancakes, with spring onions and hoisin sauce)
Included Activities
- Visit Tiananmen Square exterior viewing of Chairman Mao's tomb
- Guided tour of the Forbidden City
- Exploration of Beijing's hutongs with traditional courtyards
- Stroll along Wangfujing Pedestrian Street
- Peking roast duck dinner
Landmarks Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Wangfujing Pedestrian Street 
- Day 4
Beijing - Huanghuacheng
Beijing - Huanghuacheng- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic hike along Huanghuacheng Great Wall
- Chinese acrobatic performance
Landmarks Huanghuacheng Great Wall - Day 5
Beijing to Luoyang
Beijing to Luoyang- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- High-speed train journey to Luoyang (2nd class)
- Visit to Longmen Caves UNESCO World Heritage site
Optional Activities
- Sample local flavors along Old City Shizi Street
Landmarks Longmen Caves Old City Shizi Street 
- Day 6
Luoyang
Luoyang- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant featuring Luoyang cuisine)
Included Activities
- Visit to Xiyuan Park with morning community activities
- Visit to Shaolin Monastery
- Martial arts performance at Shaolin Monastery
Landmarks Xiyuan Park Shaolin Monastery 
- Day 7
Luoyang to Xi'an
Luoyang to Xi'an- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dumpling-making experience with local delicacies and refreshing drink)
Included Activities
- Bike ride along Xi'an City Wall
- Exploration of Xi'an's Muslim Quarter
- Shadow puppetry show at Gao Family courtyard
- Visit to Small Wild Goose Pagoda and Xi'an Museum
- Dumpling-making experience and dinner
Landmarks Xi'an City Wall Muslim Quarter Gao Family Courtyard Small Wild Goose Pagoda Xi'an Museum 
- Day 8
Xi'an
Xi'an- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit to Terracotta Army and Warriors UNESCO World Heritage site
- Visit to Terracotta Warrior Factory to learn production techniques
Optional Activities
- Explore Xi'an at your own pace in the afternoon
Landmarks Terracotta Army and Warriors 
- Day 9
Xi'an
Xi'an- Meals
- Breakfast
