Itinerary
- Day 1
Beijing
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Beijing city center at leisure
Landmarks Beijing 


- Day 2
Beijing
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tiananmen Square
- Visit the Gate of Heavenly Peace
- Explore the Imperial Palace outer court and private imperial buildings
- Visit the Temple of Heaven
- Explore the Temple of Heaven park
Optional Activities
- Peking duck dinner at Bianyifang restaurant
Landmarks Tiananmen Square Mao Zedong Mausoleum Monument to the People's Heroes Gate of Heavenly Peace Imperial Palace (Forbidden City) Temple of Heaven Hall of Harvest Offerings 


- Day 3
Beijing
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Summer Palace
- Visit Kunming Lake and the marble boat
- Stroll along the lakeside decorated walkway at Summer Palace
- Visit Great Wall section near Mutianyu
- Cable car ride up the Great Wall
- Walk along the Great Wall
Optional Activities
- Specialty dinner with fire pot at Haidilao Hotpot Restaurant
Landmarks Summer Palace Kunming Lake Great Wall at Mutianyu 

- Day 4
Beijing to Xian
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Express train journey Beijing to Xian in 2nd class
- Guided tour of Ming Dynasty city wall
- Walk or bike ride option on city wall
Landmarks Xian City Wall - Day 5
Xian
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Terracotta Warriors in three open pits
- Visit bronze chariots hall
- Visit Great Wild Goose Pagoda
- Visit Great Mosque
- Explore the old town
Optional Activities
- Traditional jiaozi (Maultaschen) dinner at Defachang restaurant
Landmarks Terracotta Army Great Wild Goose Pagoda Great Mosque Xian Old Town - Day 6
Xian to Shanghai
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Express train journey Xian to Shanghai in 2nd class
- Evening visit to the Bund
- Stroll through Nanjing Street shopping district
Landmarks The Bund Nanjing Street Huangpu River 


- Day 7
Shanghai
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit renovated old town
- Explore Yu Garden
- Visit Shanghai city planning museum
- Visit Shanghai Tower observation deck
Optional Activities
- Stroll through unrestored old town area
- Specialty dim sum dinner at Ding Tai Fung restaurant
Landmarks Shanghai Old Town Yu Garden Shanghai City Planning Museum Shanghai Tower 

- Day 8
Shanghai
- Meals
- Breakfast
























