Private 4-Day Tour: Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu & Shanghai

Day 1: Beijing

1. Mutianyu Great Wall
   3h · Admission ticket included
   We will start our tour by picking you up from your hotel in downtown Beijing in the morning. Our first destination is the famous Mutianyu Great Wall, which is one of the best-preserved and most beautiful sections of the Great Wall near Beijing. This part of the Wall is less crowded compared to other sections and boasts stunning scenery all year round. Our tour includes round-trip cable car rides to the Wall.
   
   After exploring the Great Wall, we will take you to a popular local restaurant for a delicious lunch.
2. Summer Palace
   2h · Admission ticket included
   After lunch, we will drive to visit the Summer Palace, the largest and most well-preserved royal park in China. It has greatly influenced Chinese horticulture and landscape with its famous natural views and cultural interests, and is also known as 'The Museum of Royal Gardens'.
   
   Once we finish exploring the Summer Palace, we will drive you back to your hotel in Beijing.

Day 2: Beijing-Xi'an

1. Tiananmen Square
   30m
   In the morning, we will start our tour by visiting Tiananmen Square, which is the largest square in the world and holds significant historical importance. Many important events and moments have taken place here, such as the Chairman Mao memorial museum and China Congress Building. Originally a part of the Forbidden City during the Ming and Qing dynasties, it was transformed into a square after the revolution in 1949.
2. The Palace Museum
   3h · Admission ticket included
   We will enter the Forbidden City through the Tiananmen Gate. This palace was built 600 years ago during the Ming Dynasty and served as the residence for the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. With over 8400 rooms, it is the largest palace in the world. The front area of the palace contains three grand halls used for the emperor's work, while the back area was used for the emperor and his concubines' residence.
   
   After the visit to the Forbidden City, we will head to a local popular restaurant located in an old courtyard for lunch. This restaurant is famous for its Peking roast duck.
   
   Please notice that Forbidden City will be closed on every Monday.So we will replace the Forbidden City with Summer Palace or Lama temple.
3. Temple of Heaven
   2h · Admission ticket included
   After lunch, we'll head to the Temple of Heaven, another UNESCO World Heritage Site in Beijing. This temple served as a place for ancient Chinese emperors to offer prayers for a good harvest at the beginning of each year. The architectural design and construction of the temple are masterpieces of ancient Chinese culture and architecture. The temple is surrounded by a park that serves as a popular location for locals to practice Tai Chi, dance, and sing Peking Opera.
   
   Once we finish exploring the Temple of Heaven, we'll drive to the Beijing International Airport to catch a flight to Xi'an.
4. 1h
   After your flight arrives at Xi'an airport, our local tour guide and driver will pick you up from the airport exit and drive you to the famous Muslim Quarter.
5. Muslim Quarter
   1h
   Let's explore the vibrant Muslim Quarter, located in the heart of downtown Xi'an. As the starting point of the Silk Road, Xi'an was once the world's largest international city, attracting many Muslim merchants and settlers. Today, more than 100,000 Muslims still call the Muslim Quarter home, and most of the restaurants here are run by the Muslim community, offering a wide variety of delicious local cuisine.
   
   We will have our dinner in the bustling Muslim Quarter, tasting the representative snacks and dishes that make this place so famous. This is an unforgettable foodie experience that you won't want to miss during your journey in China.
   
   After dinner, we will drive you to your 5-star hotel, where you will be staying in a standard room. A buffet breakfast is included for the following morning.

Day 3: Xi'an-Chengdu

1. Xi'an City Wall
   1h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, we will drive to visit the Xi'an City Wall, an ancient building that was constructed at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty 600 years ago. It is about 14 kilometers long and is renowned as the best-preserved and longest City Wall in China. The wall measures 12-14 meters wide on the top and 15-18 meters wide at the bottom, with a height of 12 meters. This historical structure not only served as a defensive fortification but also played a significant role in the city's transportation.
2. The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
   3h · Admission ticket included
   After visiting the City Wall, we will drive to the famous Terracotta Warriors Museum. This museum is home to more than 8,000 life-sized terracotta warriors and horses, which were excavated from three burial pits. They were buried to guard the first Chinese emperor in the afterlife, and no historical record mentions their existence. In 1974, a local farmer discovered the underground army while digging a water well, and it has since become known as the eighth wonder of the world.
3. Chengdu
   4h
   We will then make our way to the Xi'an bullet train station to catch a train to Chengdu. The journey will take around 4 hours and will take us through the breathtaking Qinling mountain range.
   
   Once we arrive at Chengdu station, our local tour guide and driver will be waiting for us at the exit. We will then drive to the Wenshu Temple for a traditional Chinese tea tasting.
4. Wenshu Yuan Monastery
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Wenshu Temple is the oldest temple in Chengdu, dating back to the Sui Dynasty 1400 years ago. Here, you can enjoy a relaxing tea-tasting experience. Chengdu is a charming city in China, famous for its slow-paced lifestyle and as a paradise for delicious food. It's the birthplace of Sichuan cuisine.
   
   For dinner, we'll take you to a popular local restaurant to try the famous Sichuan hot pot. It's an amazing foodie experience with many food choices. Don't worry if you don't eat spicy food, we can choose a non-spicy hot pot for you.
   
   After dinner, we'll drive you to the included 4-star hotel where you'll check in. Breakfast is included for the next morning.

Day 4: Chengdu-Shanghai

1. Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
   2h · Admission ticket included
   In the early morning, we will visit the famous Panda breeding center in Chengdu, home to over 60 pandas, including adorable newborns. Pandas are typically very active in the morning, so we'll have a chance to see them eating their bamboo breakfast and playing with each other. This will be an unforgettable experience, and you'll have plenty of opportunities to take photos of these lovable creatures.
   
   After our visit to the Panda breeding center, we'll head to Chengdu airport to catch a flight to Shanghai.
2. Pudong International Airport
   1h
   Upon your arrival at Shanghai airport, our dedicated local driver will be eagerly waiting to greet you and provide you with comfortable transportation to your destination of choice, whether it be your pre-booked Shanghai hotel, train station, or port. We guarantee a seamless and hassle-free experience to ensure you start your Shanghai adventure off on the right foot.

Pickup details

We offer two options for your pick-up location: either your hotel in downtown Beijing or the airport. On the last day of the tour in Shanghai, we can drop you off at your next booked hotel in Shanghai or at the train station or port, depending on your preference. Please let us know your preference for the drop-off location after booking the tour.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Passport full name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants. We need that information to book the bullet train, air flight and hotel accomodation.
• Please offer us your own booked hotel information in Beijing and Shanghai, thus we can arrange the hotel pick up and drop off service for your tour's first day and on the last day of the tour.
• Please notice that Forbidden City will be closed on every Monday.So we will replace the Forbidden City with Summer Palace or Lama temple.