Day 1
Airport pick-up (Time to be confirmed)
Day 2
7:00–8:00 Hotel pick-up
In the morning, your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby. The exact pick-up time will be confirmed by phone, email, or through the hotel front desk before 20:00 the previous day.
● Note: To avoid traffic congestion during peak tourist seasons and public holidays, we may occasionally adjust the pick-up time to an earlier hour. Thank you for your kind understanding!
8:00–11:00 Visit Temple of Heaven
The Temple of Heaven is a sacred imperial complex for heaven worship during the Ming and Qing dynasties, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Every brick and tile embodies ancient Chinese ritual systems and architectural wisdom. Stroll through the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and the Danbi Bridge, marvel at the Echo Wall, and appreciate the beauty of oriental architecture and profound historical heritage.
11:00–13:00 Lunch at your own expense
Lunch is at your own expense. There is a wide selection of dining options near the scenic area, where you can freely taste local specialties.
13:00–16:00 Visit the Forbidden City & Tian’anmen Square
Enjoy approximately 30 minutes of photo time at Tian’anmen Square, the venue for major national ceremonies and celebrations. As the core of Beijing’s central axis, it witnesses the glory of China.
The Forbidden City is the world’s largest and best-preserved ancient wooden architectural complex, covering over 720,000 square meters with about 9,999.5 rooms. It follows a symmetrical central axis layout: the Outer Court centers on the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Hall of Central Harmony, and the Hall of Preserving Harmony; the Inner Court focuses on the Palace of Heavenly Purity, the Hall of Union, and the Palace of Earthly Tranquility. With red walls, golden tiles, and exquisite decorations, it presents a magnificent imperial architectural style.
16:00–17:00 Visit Jingshan Park
Jingshan Park is located at the center of Beijing’s north-south central axis and is a time-honored royal garden.
17:30 Return to hotel
End of Day 2 itinerary.
Day 3
7:00–8:30 Hotel pick-up & transfer to Mutianyu Great Wall
The Mutianyu Great Wall is situated in Huairou District, 73 kilometers from downtown Beijing. It is one of the best-preserved and longest sections of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall.
8:30–12:00 Visit Mutianyu Great Wall
Among all sections of the Great Wall, Mutianyu stands out for its majestic passes nestled among green mountains, fewer tourists, and peaceful scenery.
With a vegetation coverage rate of 96%, every brick, every tile, and every view is full of poetry — enjoy stunning scenery while breathing fresh air.
Cable cars are available for convenient access; the Zhengguan Platform offers unique and breathtaking views.
Not crowded, with mild sunshine, and beautiful in all seasons — Mutianyu Great Wall promises an unforgettable experience.
12:00–13:00 Lunch at your own expense
13:00–15:00 Visit Olympic Park
The core area of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, including 10 competition venues such as the Bird’s Nest and the Water Cube, as well as 7 non-competition venues. The Bird’s Nest features a unique steel structure; the blue membrane structure of the Water Cube looks like rippling bubbles. The park also has the Dragon-shaped Water System, a 413,000-square-meter artificial lake that adds an elegant atmosphere to the area.
15:00–17:30 Dashilan & Wangfujing Pedestrian Street
Dashilan: Located in the Qianmen area, it has a history of more than 500 years, dating back to the Yuan and Ming dynasties. Its name comes from the large protective fences built during the Ming Dynasty.
Wangfujing: Founded in 1267 during the Yuan Dynasty. It is named after royal mansions and a sweet water well. It has been a famous commercial street for more than a century.
17:30 Return to hotel
End of Day 3 itinerary.
Day 4
7:00–8:00 Hotel pick-up
Your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby. The exact time will be confirmed before 20:00 the previous day.
8:00–11:00 Visit Beijing Zoo
Beijing Zoo is home to more than 430 species of animals. Meet lovely giant pandas, watch elegant flamingos, and enjoy a wonderful encounter with nature.
11:00–13:00 Lunch at own expense + Chinese cultural experience
Lunch at your own expense.
Experience making dumplings by hand. This is not a souvenir you buy, but a real "Chinese memory" created by yourself.
13:00–17:00 Xuechang Lake, Houhai & Nanluoguxiang
Explore hutongs in Nanluoguxiang, visit Xuechang Lake, and enjoy the evening atmosphere of Houhai.
Experience the charm, cultural creativity, lakeside scenery, and folk music of old Beijing.
Blending Yuan Dynasty hutong layout with imperial relics of the Ming and Qing dynasties, this area shows the soul of old Beijing.
Stroll around, taste snacks, walk by the lake, and listen to folk songs at night — this is the authentic way to experience Beijing.
17:00 Return to hotel
End of Day 4 itinerary.
Day 5
7:00–8:30 Hotel pick-up
8:30–11:30 Visit Yonghe Temple
Yonghe Temple is the largest existing Tibetan Buddhist temple in Beijing, located at No.12 Yonghegong Street, Dongcheng District. It is a national key cultural relic protection unit.
11:30–12:30 Lunch at your own expense
12:30–18:30 High-speed train to Xi’an
The high-speed rail journey from Beijing to Xi’an is not only a trip across space, but also a journey through history. In a short time, you will appreciate the cultural charm of different dynasties in China.
Day 6
7:00–8:00 Hotel pick-up
8:00–11:00 Visit Huaqing Palace
Huaqing Palace is located 30 kilometers east of Xi’an, adjacent to the Terracotta Army. It is a national 5A-level scenic area and key cultural relic protection unit, famous as an ancient royal summer resort.
11:00–13:00 Lunch at your own expense
13:00–15:30 Visit Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum (Terracotta Army)
Located in Lintong District, Xi’an, this world-famous museum is a must-visit attraction bearing thousands of years of history.
15:30–17:30 Visit Datang Everbright City
A new cultural landmark of Xi’an, based on the prosperous Tang Dynasty culture, integrating modern technology and creativity, providing an immersive experience of ancient Chinese civilization.
17:00 Return to hotel or continue sightseeing
End of Day 6 itinerary.
Day 7
7:00–8:00 Hotel pick-up
8:00–11:00 Travel to Huashan Mountain (West Yue)
Depart from the hotel for Huashan Mountain, one of China’s Five Great Mountains.
11:00–11:30 Lunch at your own expense
12:00–17:00 Visit Huashan Mountain
Huashan is world-famous for its breathtaking steepness and grandeur. It is a UNESCO Global Geopark. Its steep granite peaks rise steeply from the ground. The South Peak, at 2154.9 meters above sea level, is the highest among the Five Great Mountains. Overlooking from the summit, you can enjoy views of the Yellow River and rolling sea of clouds, experiencing the majestic beauty of China’s famous mountains.
17:00 Return to hotel
End of Day 7 itinerary.
Day 8
7:00–8:30 Hotel pick-up
8:30–11:30 Visit Ci’en Temple
Xi’an Ci’en Temple is a time-honored Buddhist temple with profound cultural heritage and one of the famous scenic spots in Xi’an.
11:30–12:30 Lunch at own expense + transfer to airport/train station
Lunch at your own expense.