Explore three iconic Chinese cities in 8 days. Visit Beijing’s Great Wall & Forbidden City, Xi’an’s Terracotta Army and Shanghai’s classic gardens with private car and English guide.
Flexible all-day airport pick-up service; private vehicle transfers you directly to downtown hotel after landing.
Guide waits in hotel lobby; exact time confirmed via phone/email/hotel front desk the day before. Pick-up time may be advanced during peak seasons to ease traffic pressure.
Ming & Qing royal sacrificial altar embodying ancient Chinese ritual architecture. Tour Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Danbi Bridge and Echo Wall to experience unique acoustic design and oriental aesthetic.
Multiple local restaurants near the scenic spot serve authentic Beijing traditional snacks for free choice.
Ancient royal garden on Beijing’s central axis; climb to overlook the full panoramic layout of the entire Forbidden City.
17:30 Transfer back to hotel, end of Day 2 itinerary.
73km from downtown Beijing, Mutianyu is the most well-preserved Ming Great Wall section with lush surrounding forests and fewer tourists.
Rural farm restaurants at the foot of the wall provide local farmhouse dishes.
2008 Olympic core venue cluster including Bird’s Nest National Stadium and Water Cube National Aquatics Center, matched with a large dragon-shaped artificial lake blending modern architecture and natural scenery.
17:30 Return to hotel, end of Day 3.
Pick-up time fully confirmed one day in advance.
Houses over 430 animal species, core highlight: China national treasure giant pandas, plus flamingos and various rare wild animals.
Taste local snacks nearby; learn to make traditional Chinese dumplings to create exclusive authentic travel memories.
Comfortable high-speed rail trip across North China plain, travel from imperial Beijing to the ancient Tang capital Xi’an, private hotel transfer upon arrival.
Famous Tang Dynasty royal hot spring resort 30km east of Xi’an, adjacent to Terracotta Army, with classical gardens, imperial hot spring pools and Xi’an Incident historical relics.
Nearby restaurants offer authentic Shaanxi local specialties like roujiamo and hand-pulled noodles.
Eighth Wonder of the World, massive archaeological site with thousands of life-sized pottery warriors restoring the grand military formation of Qin Dynasty, representing peak ancient Chinese sculpture craft.
Immersive Tang cultural block built on ancient Chang’an ruins, with Tang-style architecture, street folk performances and gorgeous night light shows recreating the prosperous Tang Dynasty atmosphere.
Famous Tang Dynasty Buddhist heritage site built for Monk Xuanzang’s scripture translation, a core Silk Road World Heritage landmark with elegant ancient pagoda architecture and profound Buddhist culture.
Simple light meals available near the scenic area.
Travel to Shanghai, a modern international metropolis mixing Eastern tradition and Western fashion. Private transfer to downtown hotel after landing.
World’s first commercial maglev line, experience ultra-high-speed smooth rail transportation technology.
Famous global wax museum with hyper-realistic wax figures of celebrities, historical figures and sports stars for interactive photo shooting.
Diverse dining options covering Shanghai local snacks and international cuisine in downtown.
400-year-old classic Jiangnan-style ancient garden with delicate rockeries, ponds and pavilions, representative Shanghai cultural landmark.
17:00 Return to hotel, end of Day 7 itinerary.
Shanghai Pudong landmark with unique multi-sphere design, high observation decks offer full bird’s-eye view of Huangpu River and Bund skyline.
Arrange lunch freely before private transfer to Shanghai airport or railway station, marking the end of this 8-day three-city private tour.