5 Days Private Beijing & Xian Tour by Bullet Train (without hotel)

Day 1: Beijing

1. Summer Palace
   2h · Admission ticket included
   At 08:00 our guide and driver will pick you up from hotel. First, we will pay a visit to Summer Palace, the largest and most completely preserved imperial garden in China.
2. Mutianyu Great Wall
   3h · Admission ticket included
   After lunch, we will drive about 1 hour to visit the Mutianyu Great Wall, the most scenic part of Chinese Great Wall. 90% of the Mutianyu Great Wall is covered by vegetation. So in each season this part of the Great Wall treats visitors with its unique scenery. Cable car is available and optional.
3. Beijing
   45m
   On the way back to city area, we will make a stop at Bird’s Nest and Water Cube to pay an outer visit and take some pictures.

Day 2: Beijing

1. Tiananmen Square
   30m · Admission ticket included
   At 08:00 our guide and driver will greet you at hotel. First, we will take a walk on the Tiananmen Square.
2. The Palace Museum
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Then you will pay a visit the Forbidden City (closed on every Monday), one of the largest and most completely preserved palace complexly built with wood. There were 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1912) lived in the Forbidden City.
3. Temple of Heaven
   2h · Admission ticket included
   After lunch, we will pay a visit to Temple of Heaven which serviced as a complex of sacrificial building where Emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties prayed for peace and harvest.
4. Hutong Tour
   30m · Admission ticket included
   At last you will take a rickshaw to explore Hutongs to see the real life of local people.

Day 3: Beijing – Xian by Bullet Train

1. Beijing
   1h
   According your train，picked up by driver in your hotel to the Beijing West Train Station and take the bullet train to Xian.
2. Xi'an
   1h
   Met by Xian driver at North Xian Railway Station. Then transfer to your hotel in Xi'an downtown area.
   
   The rest of day is free for you to explore the city.
3. Xi'an
   Pass by
   Please kindly note：High Speed Train tickets (Beijing-Xi'an）NOT guaranteed during the China Big Holiday（Tomb Sweeping Day、Dragon Boat Festival、International Labour Day、Summer Holiday、National Day、Spring Festival）.

Day 4: Xian

1. The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Today’s tour starts with the world famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum which is known as “the Eighth Wonders of the World”. The museum shows a surprisingly high level in sculpture.
2. Small Goose Pagoda
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   After lunch, transfer back to down town Xi'an, continue visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda（closed on every Tuesday）. Small Wild Goose Pagoda is the twin of Big Wild Goose Pagoda. They are both architectural relics of the Tang Dynasty.

Day 5: Xian

1. Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   After that, move on to Big Wild Goose Pagoda. On the way to the attraction spot, your guide will introduce the history and culture of this ancient city for you to catch a glimpse of reason why so many well-known relics were discovered on this land. Big Wild Goose Pagoda was originally built to hold Buddhist sutra and figurines of the Buddha that Xuanzang brought back from India in Tang Dyansty, 652 A.D. Now there is a big square divided into North Square and South Square, surrounding the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. The design of the buildings and statues is in Tang style, showing people the ever glory of that great time. It’s busier in the evening when many activities with Tang elements held by local amateur.
2. Xi'an City Wall
   1h · Admission ticket included
   After lunch, head to another historical highlight- Ancient City Wall. It is the most complete preserved and the largest city wall in China, which was built for the military defense in the ancient time. Since it is cycling the city, visitors can ride a bike around the city wall (optional).
3. Muslim Quarter
   1h
   Then continue your visit to Bell and Drum Tower Square, which locates in the very center of the city and is considered as the symbol of this old capital. Walking forward, you will come to Muslim Quarter where you will find many special local products and authentic local snacks. You can enjoy preserved meat, casserole, various noodles, and purchase some Terracotta Warriors imitation as souvenirs.
4. Xi'an
   1h
   After the tour finished, transfer back to your hotel or to the airport/ train station to next destination.

Pickup details

Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 3rd ring road of Beijing city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
• Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
• You will be contacted at least one day ahead of the travel day via email to advise the pickup info. The tour guide will also call you or leave you a message through your hotel room the night before tour about pickup time.
• Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 3rd ring road of Beijing city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.
• Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 2nd ring road of Xian city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.
• You are suggested to wear comfortable shoes on tour day.
• Not recommended for travelers with leg problems