Itinerary
- Day 1
Shanghai
Shanghai- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Zhenping)
Optional Activities
- Explore around hotel area independently
Landmarks Shanghai Pudong International Airport Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport 
- Day 2
Shanghai
Shanghai- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Zhenping)
Included Activities
- Shanghai Tower - ride world's fastest elevators to 118th floor observation deck
- Shanghai Museum - tour of Chinese art collection and cultural relics
- Yu Garden - leisurely stroll through classical Chinese garden
- Yuyuan Bazaar - taste local snacks and shop for traditional crafts
- Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street - stroll past shops, cafes and restaurants
- The Bund - view Pudong skyline and historic architecture
Landmarks Shanghai Tower Shanghai Museum Yu Garden Yuyuan Bazaar Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street The Bund Jin Mao Tower Shanghai World Financial Center 
- Day 3
Shanghai to Huangshan
Shanghai to Huangshan- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Tiandu International Hotel)
- Day 4
Huangshan
Huangshan- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Tiandu International Hotel)
Included Activities
- Yellow Mountain - full day exploration including cable car up to North Sea Scenic Area
- Begin-to-Believe Peak - walk to peak with odd-shaped pine trees
- Cloud Dispelling Pavilion - hike approximately 40 minutes to scenic viewpoint
- Flying-over Rock - visit 12-meter standing stone formation
- Bright Summit - hike to second highest peak
- Cable car down the mountain
Landmarks Yellow Mountain Yungu Temple North Sea Scenic Area - Day 5
Huangshan
Huangshan- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Tiandu International Hotel)
Included Activities
- Hongcun Ancient Village - guided exploration including South Lake and Crescent-shaped Moon Pond
- Chengzhi Hall - visit historic structure
- South Lake Academy - visit historic site
- Tunxi Ancient Street - stroll the 1200-meter-long historic street
Landmarks Hongcun Ancient Village Tunxi Ancient Street - Day 6
Huangshan to Xian
Huangshan to Xian- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Xi'an Ancient Town West, an IHG Hotel)
- Day 7
Xian
Xian- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Xi'an Ancient Town West, an IHG Hotel)
Included Activities
- Terracotta Army Museum - visit pits containing terracotta warriors and horses
- Pit 1 - explore largest pit with over 6,000 terracotta figures
- Pit 2 - view approximately 1,300 warriors and horses with ancient army formations
- Ancient City Wall - leisurely walk along inner and outer walls with panoramic views
- Bell Tower - visit 600-year-old Ming Dynasty landmark
Optional Activities
- Musical fountain and square dancing near Bell & Drum Tower Square - evening local experience
Landmarks Terracotta Army Museum Ancient City Wall Bell Tower Bell & Drum Tower Square - Day 8
Xian to Beijing
Xian to Beijing- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Anhui Tower)
Included Activities
- Giant Wild Goose Pagoda - visit seven-story Tang Dynasty pagoda and Da Ci'en Temple
- Muslim Quarter - explore vibrant and historic neighborhood
Landmarks Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Da Ci'en Temple Muslim Quarter Drum Tower 
- Day 9
Beijing
Beijing- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Anhui Tower)
Included Activities
- Tiananmen Square - visit world's largest public square
- Tiananmen Gate - view from the square
- Forbidden City - guided tour of world's largest palace complex with 8,700 rooms
- Meridian Gate - entrance to Forbidden City
- Jingshan Park - 15-minute walk for panoramic views
Optional Activities
- Jingshan Park summit climb - optional based on fitness level
Landmarks Tiananmen Square Tiananmen Gate Forbidden City Meridian Gate Jingshan Park Summer Palace - Day 10
Beijing
Beijing- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Anhui Tower)
Included Activities
- Mutianyu Great Wall - cable car to 14th watchtower
- Great Wall hiking - walk along western route with green pines and cypresses
- 20th watchtower - hike up for scenic views and photos
- Bird's Nest - photo opportunity at Beijing National Stadium exterior
- Water Cube - photo opportunity at Beijing National Aquatics Center exterior
Landmarks Mutianyu Great Wall Bird's Nest Water Cube - Day 11
Beijing
Beijing- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Beijing on your own
