Itinerary
- Day 1
Beijing
You'll arrive in Beijing and connect with your German-speaking guide for the transfer to your hotel. Depending on when you land, the rest of the day is yours to wander around the city and get your bearings.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Beijing city center at leisure
Landmarks Beijing 
- Day 2
Beijing
Your morning starts with a guided tour through Tiananmen Square and the Imperial Palace, where you'll walk through the official halls and the private quarters where emperors lived. After lunch, head to the Temple of Heaven to see the iconic blue-roofed Hall of Harvest Offerings. In the evening, you have the option to grab Peking duck at Bianyifang restaurant.
- 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
This morning takes you to the Summer Palace along Kunming Lake, where you'll check out the imperial reception halls and walk the famous 700-meter decorated lakeside pathway. By afternoon, travel to the Great Wall at the Mutianyu section and take a cable car up, then walk along the wall itself. Dinner can be hotpot at Haidilao Hotpot Restaurant if you'd like.
- 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
Head to Beijing railroad station to board a modern express train heading to Xian, one of China's former capitals. Once you arrive, spend time exploring the Ming Dynasty city wall that stretches over 10 kilometers around the city center. You can walk or bike along it depending on how much energy you have.
- 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
Start your day at the Terracotta Army in Lintong County, walking through three open pits filled with 2,200-year-old clay warriors. From there, see the bronze chariots hall, then move on to the Great Wild Goose Pagoda from the Tang Dynasty. Spend time in the Great Mosque and old town area. If you're interested, try traditional jiaozi at Defachang restaurant.
- 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
Take an express train from Xian to Shanghai, transitioning from a historical city to a hyper-modern metropolis. Once you settle in, head to the Bund waterfront promenade in the evening to see how colonial buildings sit alongside modern towers. Later, walk through Nanjing Street, the city's most famous shopping area.
- 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
Explore the contrasts within Shanghai by visiting the renovated old town with its shops and restaurants, then move on to Yu Garden, which shows beautiful examples of traditional horticultural art with rocks, streams, ponds and plants. You can also stroll through an unrestored old town area if interested. The City Planning Museum gives you a look at Shanghai's development, past and future. End your day with a view from Shanghai Tower's observation deck. Dim sum at Ding Tai Fung is an option for dinner.
- 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
Your China trip ends with a transfer to the airport, heading home with plenty of interesting memories from what you've seen across the country.
- Meals
- Breakfast
