Your journey at a glance
The experience
An 8-day private journey through Beijing → Xi’an → Shanghai. Discover Forbidden City & Jingshan, Mutianyu Great Wall, Hutong lanes & local life.
Moments to look forward to
- Forbidden City & Jingshan
- Mutianyu Great Wall
- Hutong lanes & local life
- The Terracotta Army
- Xi’an city walls & Tang heritage
- The Bund & Shanghai lanes
Route & places
- 01Beijing
- 02Xi’an
- 03Shanghai
A glimpse of the journey
Day by day
This is a customisable itinerary outline. The written booking confirmation determines the final programme and inclusions.
Day 1–3Beijing
Forbidden City & Jingshan · Mutianyu Great Wall · Hutong lanes & local life
Explore imperial courtyards and the stories behind their design, then look over the palace roofs from Jingshan. Admission requires advance confirmation. Follow a scenic section of the Great Wall with time for photographs. Cable-car options and walking distance are tailored to your group. Walk Beijing’s old lanes, pause for neighborhood food and learn about courtyard living. Home visits are arranged only with the host’s agreement.
Day 4–6Xi’an
The Terracotta Army · Xi’an city walls & Tang heritage
Study the excavated ranks of terracotta warriors with a guide, noticing their faces, armor and archaeological context. Walk a section of the city wall and explore the old quarters. An evening around the Great Wild Goose Pagoda brings a different view of the ancient capital.
Day 7–8Shanghai
The Bund & Shanghai lanes
Compare the Bund’s historic facades with the Pudong skyline, then slow down among the city’s leafy streets and old neighborhoods. Enjoy any available free time before your arranged airport or station transfer. Departure timing is coordinated with your confirmed ticket.
Services & arrangements
Arrange in your proposal
Private local transfers, guide language, accommodation, listed admissions and any intercity transport are itemised in your final proposal. Meals and workshops are included only where expressly listed.
Confirm separately
International flights, visas, travel insurance, personal purchases, single-room supplements and optional activities are not assumed included. Cancellation terms, accessibility and any specialist-service fees must be agreed before payment.
Before you travel
Travel days are part of the itinerary. Rail schedules, hotel nights, attraction reservations and the final sequence are confirmed in your written proposal.
