Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Shanghai
You'll fly into Shanghai and meet your private guide at arrivals. After collecting your luggage, the driver takes you to your hotel by private car. Your guide helps with check-in and gets you settled into your room.
- Day 2
Shanghai City Tour
Start your day in the French Concession, the former French colonial area that has kept its distinctive character as a residential and shopping district. Stop at Yuyuan Garden and Chenghuangmiao temple, then walk through Nongtang to see the local architecture. Later, head to Xintiandi for shopping and finish at the Bund, where you can explore the historic buildings and waterfront.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit French Concession
- Explore Yuyuan Garden (traditional ancient oriental garden)
- Visit Chenghuangmiao (Old City God Temple)
- Discover Nongtang (traditional Shanghai alleyways)
- Visit Xintiandi Style Shopping Center
- Explore the Bund
Landmarks French Concession Yuyuan Garden Chenghuangmiao (Old City God Temple) Nongtang Bund - Day 3
Shanghai to Suzhou
After your free time in Shanghai, your guide takes you to the high-speed train station for the trip to Suzhou. Once you arrive, meet your new guide and head to your hotel. This afternoon, check out Lingering Garden with its winding paths and ponds, then visit Panmen Gate's ancient walls and pagodas. Later, see Hanshan Temple and walk through Pingjiang Historic Street. End at Suzhou No.1 Silk Mill to learn how the city's famous silk gets made.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- High-speed train journey Shanghai to Suzhou
- Visit Lingering Garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Explore Panmen Gate (ancient city gate)
- Visit Hanshan Temple (Buddhist sanctuary)
- Wander through Pingjiang Historic Street
- Visit Suzhou No.1 Silk Mill
Landmarks Lingering Garden Panmen Gate Hanshan Temple Pingjiang Historic Street Suzhou No.1 Silk Mill 
- Day 4
Suzhou Classic Tour
Spend the day at Tongli Water Town, walking the narrow lanes and crossing historic bridges. The buildings here date from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Stop at traditional tea houses to get a feel for local life. Then head to Humble Administrator's Garden, one of the most famous classical gardens in China, with its landscaped grounds, ponds, and pavilions designed to blend with nature.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Tongli Water Town (ancient town with canals and bridges)
- Visit traditional tea houses
- Visit Humble Administrator's Garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Landmarks Tongli Water Town Humble Administrator's Garden 
- Day 5
Suzhou to Xi'an
Travel to Xi'an to see the Terracotta Army with its detailed soldiers and horses, plus an exhibit showing how ancient artisans made these pieces. Then cycle along the Ancient City Wall, which offers great views across Xi'an and the surrounding areas. The wall itself is one of the city's defining symbols.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Terracotta Army
- Explore exhibit on peasant-made terracotta warriors and horses
- Cycling experience atop Ancient City Wall
Landmarks Terracotta Army Ancient City Wall - Day 6
Xi'an to Beijing
Start at Xi'an Museum to see artifacts from when the city was an important capital on the Silk Road. Check out Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a major Buddhist site. Watch a Shadow Play performance and then try a Paper Cutting workshop in Gaojia Courtyard, where local artisans teach you this traditional craft. Afterward, you have free time before heading to the high-speed train station. You arrive in Beijing in the evening and transfer to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Xi'an Museum
- Marvel at Big Wild Goose Pagoda
- Shadow Play performance
- Paper Cutting workshop in Gaojia Courtyard
- High-speed train journey Xi'an to Beijing
Landmarks Xi'an Museum Big Wild Goose Pagoda Gaojia Courtyard 
- Day 7
Beijing City Tour
Begin at Tian'anmen Square, then enter the Forbidden City with expert guides explaining the royal history. After that, go up to Jingshan Park for views of both the Forbidden City and Beijing's skyline. Wander through the old Hutongs to see how locals traditionally live in the city. Later, see Beijing Opera Facial Makeup demonstrations, then wrap up with Peking Roasted Duck dinner at Quanjude, a famous spot for this local specialty.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Peking Roasted Duck at Quanjude)
Included Activities
- Visit Tian'anmen Square
- Explore Forbidden City (Palace Museum)
- Ascend to Jingshan Park
- Wander through old Hutongs
- Beijing Opera Facial Makeup demonstration
- Peking Roasted Duck dinner at Quanjude
Landmarks Tian'anmen Square Forbidden City Jingshan Park Hutongs Quanjude (Peking Roasted Duck Restaurant) - Day 8
Beijing Great Wall and Temple of Heaven
Head out to Mutianyu on the Great Wall and climb the ancient stone steps while taking in the panoramic views. Walk through watchtowers and guard stations as you explore this UNESCO site. In the afternoon, visit Temple of Heaven, built during the Ming dynasty. Try a Tai Chi session with instructors who teach you the movements and explain the philosophy behind this ancient practice.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Mutianyu section of the Great Wall
- Visit Temple of Heaven
- Tai Chi experience
Landmarks Mutianyu section of the Great Wall Temple of Heaven - Day 9
Departure from Beijing
Enjoy your free time in Beijing before your guide escorts you to the airport for your onward flight.
