Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Beijing
- Day 2
Beijing
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Huguosi Snack Street), Lunch (Peking Duck), Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Huguosi Snack Street
- Visit to Tiananmen Square
- Guided tour of the Forbidden City
- Rickshaw ride through historic Hutongs
- Lunch - Peking Duck
- Coffee break on rooftop terrace with panoramic view of Beijing
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Tiananmen Square Forbidden City 
- Day 3
Great Wall at Mutianyu
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Temple of Heaven
- Observation of Tai Chi session with locals
- Cable car ascent to Mutianyu section of Great Wall
- Stroll along Great Wall pathways
- Exploration of watchtowers
- Panoramic views of rolling hills and valleys
Landmarks Temple of Heaven Mutianyu section - Great Wall of China - Day 4
Beijing to Datong
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leisurely stroll through Summer Palace
- Exploration of Long Corridor with painted decorations
- Visit to Kunming Lake shores
- Ascent to Tower of Buddhist Incense
- Visit to Yonghe Temple (Lama Temple)
- Exploration of ornate halls and sculptures of Yonghe Temple
- High-speed train journey from Beijing to Datong (2.5 hours)
Landmarks Summer Palace Kunming Lake Tower of Buddhist Incense Yonghe Temple 
- Day 5
Datong
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day private tour of Datong
- Visit to Yungang Grottoes
- Exploration of Buddhist sculptures and intricate carvings at Yungang
- Visit to Huayan Temple
- Viewing of Avalokiteshvara statue in main hall
- Visit to Nine-Dragon Screen
Landmarks Yungang Grottoes Huayan Temple Nine-Dragon Screen - Day 6
Datong to Mount Wutai
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private transfer from Datong to Mount Wutai
- Visit to Hanging Temple
- Visit to Wooden Pagoda in Ying County
- 3-hour drive to Mount Wutai
Landmarks Hanging Temple Wooden Pagoda in Ying County 
- Day 7
Mount Wutai to Pingyao
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private transfer from Mount Wutai to Pingyao
- Visit to Pusading Temple
- Visit to Xiantong Temple
- Visit to Tayuan Temple
- Visit to Longquan Temple
- Visit to Puhua Temple
- Visit to Dailuoding Temple
- 4-hour scenic drive to Pingyao
Landmarks Pusading Temple Xiantong Temple Tayuan Temple Longquan Temple Puhua Temple Dailuoding Temple 
- Day 8
Pingyao to Xi'an
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day private tour of Pingyao Ancient City
- Walking tour of Pingyao City Wall
- Visit to Rishengchang Former Bank
- Stroll down Ming and Qing Street
- Exploration of ancient streets and hidden alleys
- High-speed train journey from Pingyao to Xi'an (3 hours)
Landmarks Pingyao Ancient City Pingyao City Wall Rishengchang Former Bank Ming and Qing Street 
- Day 9
Xi'an
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Terracotta Warriors Museum
- Viewing of life-sized clay soldiers, horses, and chariots
- Option to use electric cart to explore Terracotta Warriors Museum
- Cycling atop Ancient City Wall
- Exploration of Muslim Street
- Street food sampling on Muslim Street
- Traditional shadow play performance at Gaojia Courtyard
Landmarks Terracotta Warriors Museum Ancient City Wall Muslim Street Gaojia Courtyard - Day 10
Xi'an to Chengdu
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Xi'an Museum
- Exploration of ancient artifacts and cultural treasures
- Visit to Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
- Climb to top of pagoda for panoramic views
- High-speed train journey from Xi'an to Chengdu (4 hours)
Landmarks Xi'an Museum Giant Wild Goose Pagoda 
- Day 11
Chengdu
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
- Observation of giant pandas in bamboo-filled enclosures
- Learning about panda conservation efforts
- 60-minute ear cleaning experience with mini-massage
- VIP seats to Sichuan Opera Face-Changing Show at Shufeng Yayun Theater
Landmarks Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Shufeng Yayun Theater - Day 12
Chengdu to Shanghai
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Leshan Giant Buddha
- Scenic boat tour of Leshan Giant Buddha
- Refreshments and local tea and delicacies on boat
Landmarks Leshan Giant Buddha 
- Day 13
Shanghai
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Yuyuan Garden
- Observation of traditional Pingtan musical storytelling performances at Yuyuan Garden
- Exploration of City God Temple and surrounding bazaar
- Visit to Nongtang alleys with historic Shikumen houses
- Leisurely stroll down Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
- Visit to Shanghai Museum East in Pudong
- Observation deck visit on 118th floor of Shanghai Tower
- Walk along The Bund waterfront promenade
- Exploration of Xintiandi shopping and entertainment district
Landmarks Yuyuan Garden City God Temple Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street Shanghai Museum East Shanghai Tower The Bund Xintiandi - Day 14
Departure from Shanghai
