8-Day Classic China Golden Triangle Tour

Arrive in Beijing, China’s historic capital. Your private guide and driver will meet you at the airport or train station and transfer you to your hotel.

The rest of the day is free for you to rest, recover from your journey, or take a short walk near your hotel.

Start your sightseeing at Tiananmen Square, one of Beijing’s most important landmarks.

Continue to the Forbidden City, the former imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Walk through grand halls, courtyards, and palace gates while your guide explains China’s imperial history.

After lunch, visit the Temple of Heaven, where emperors once prayed for good harvests. The surrounding park is also a lively place to see local Beijing residents practicing tai chi, dancing, singing, and playing chess.

Drive to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, one of the most scenic and well-preserved parts of the wall near Beijing. Take a cable car or chairlift up and enjoy time walking along the ancient watchtowers with mountain views.

In the afternoon, return to Beijing and explore the old hutong neighborhoods. Walk through narrow lanes, see traditional courtyard homes, and learn about everyday life in old Beijing.

Transfer to the railway station or airport for your journey to Xi'an, one of China’s most important ancient capitals.

Upon arrival, your local guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore the nearby area.

Visit the Terracotta Warriors, one of the world’s greatest archaeological discoveries. See thousands of life-sized soldiers, horses, and chariots built to guard China’s first emperor.

Return to the city to visit the ancient Xi'an City Wall, one of the best-preserved city walls in China. You may walk or cycle along part of the wall if time allows.

Later, explore the Muslim Quarter, known for its lively food streets, local snacks, and cultural atmosphere.

Take a flight or high-speed train from Xi'an to Shanghai, China’s most dynamic modern city.

Upon arrival, your private guide and driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or enjoy an evening walk near the Bund.

Visit Yu Garden, a classic Chinese garden with elegant pavilions, ponds, rockeries, and old Shanghai atmosphere.

Continue to the Bund, where historic waterfront buildings face the modern skyline of Pudong. Then explore the French Concession or another local neighborhood to experience Shanghai’s blend of old and new.

If time allows, you may visit Shanghai Tower or a local market based on your interests.

Enjoy free time before your departure, depending on your flight or train schedule.

Your private driver will transfer you to the airport or railway station. If your departure is later in the day, you may add a short visit, shopping time, or a nearby neighborhood walk.