6-Day China Classical Tour of Xi’an and Beijing

Attractions: Not Included

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Xi’an

Welcome to Xi’an! After retrieving your luggage, you will find your local guide waiting for you in the Arrival Hall of the airport, holding a welcome sign with your name on it. After a warm greeting, you will be taken to the hotel in a comfortable and air-conditioned vehicle and your guide will help you with the check-in. 

Attractions: Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Ancient City Wall, Muslim Quarter, Great Mosque of Xian

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Xi’an

Today we'll explore the most fascinating Terracotta Warriors and Horses on our trip to Xi 'an. The Terracotta Warriors are considered one of the world's greatest ancient military monuments, attracting countless visitors to admire and explore.

After lunch, stroll through the Ancient Wall, which is one of the most complete and largest surviving ancient city walls in China, built in the 14th century davuring the Ming Dynasty. Leave the city walls for a leisurely stroll along the bustling Muslim Quarter. This historic area maintains a strong Muslim cultural atmosphere, with streets lined with a variety of food stalls, restaurants, handicraft stores and ancient mosques. Don't miss Xi 'an's Great Mosque. It is famous for its solemn architectural style and interior decoration, surrounded by beautiful gardens and peaceful courtyards. Visitors can enjoy the ancient architectural art and learn about the Hui culture and Islamic beliefs here.

Attractions: Da Cien Temple, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Shaanxi History Museum 

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Beijing

Our first attraction today is Da Cien Temple, which was built during the Tang Dynasty and is very solemn and spectacular. Many precious cultural relics and artifacts are preserved in the temple, including sculptures, Buddha statues and murals. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda holds a rich collection of Buddhist cultural relics and scriptures, which are of great significance to the study of Buddhist art and culture in the Tang Dynasty. Climbing up the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the city of Xi'an.

Next we head to the Shaanxi History Museum. The museum has a large collection of historical relics covering all periods from the Neolithic to the modern era. The museum showcases the rich and colorful history and culture of Shaanxi, including pottery, bronzes, calligraphy, paintings and precious Han Dynasty relics.

The rest of today is free until you get escorted to take a high speed train to Beijing, you can plan it by yourself. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by local tour guide, then transferred to your downtown hotel in Shanghai.

Attractions: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Summer Palace

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Beijing

We begin our exploration of the historical face of Beijing at Tiananmen Square, is the largest city square in the world, covering an area of 440,000 square metres and can accommodate 1 million people. After Tian 'anmen is the Forbidden City,which is located in the centre of Beijing's central axis, was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. If you want to take a panoramic view of the Forbidden City, you can take a short tour of Jingshan Park, where a watchtower will help you.

After a midday break, drive to the outskirts of Beijing and enjoy a visual feast at the Summer Palace, the largest and best preserved imperial garden in China. It is also the best-preserved imperial palace, known as the "Museum of Royal Gardens".Take a walk among the ancient buildings, enjoy the blooming lotus flowers in Kunming Lake and the painted corridors.

Attractions: Mutianyu Great Wall, Ding Tomb, Bird’s Nest, Water Cube

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Beijing

After breakfast, head to Mutianyu Great Wall, which is connected to the Juyongguan Great Wall in the west and the Gubeikou Great Wall in the east, which has been the military stronghold guarding Beijing since ancient times, and is known as the "Dangerous Ridge Pass".

After a short rest to the Ming emperor's mausoleum - Ding Tomb. The mausoleum area is surrounded by mountains, with a plain in the centre and a small river twisting and winding in front of the mausoleum.Then drive back to Beijing and stop at the Olympic Village to admire the famous Bird's Nest and Water Cube from the outside.The Bird's Nest, also known as the National Stadium, was the main venue for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. 

Attractions: Temple of Heaven, Hutongs

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Not Included

The first destination is the Temple of Heaven. It was the place for the emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties to worship heaven, pray for grain and rain. It is the largest remaining ancient sacrificial complex in China.Then, back in the city center, take a time-filled rickshaw ride to Beijing's hutongs, alleys of varying widths made up of courtyard homes. Walk through the different hutongs, feel the charm of Beijing's traditional architecture and historical changes, and visit the old Beijingers who live in the hutongs.Beijing's hutong, regarded as a brick history, is a "record" with seven twists and turns.

Your trip to China is coming to an end. We will drive you to the airport to your next destination or home.