Welcome to Beijing, the starting point of your journey through China. After landing, make your own way to the hotel, or choose our private airport transfer service at an additional cost. Once you have checked in, the rest of the day is free for you to relax and recover from your flight before the days ahead.

Accommodation:

• 4-star accommodation: Sunworld Hotel or similar (4-star)

Begin the day at Tiananmen Square, where some of Beijing's most important buildings and monuments are located. From there, continue to the Forbidden City, the former residence of the Ming and Qing emperors. As you pass through its halls and courtyards, you'll see the scale and architectural details that have made it one of China's most important historical sites.

 

After lunch, spend the afternoon exploring the hutongs with your guide. Visit traditional siheyuan courtyard houses once linked to notable figures, and enjoy a short Peking Opera performance accompanied by a local drink. The day ends with a walk along Dingfu Street, where old buildings and narrow lanes reflect the character of historic Beijing.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

• 4-star accommodation: Sunworld Hotel or similar (4-star)

After breakfast, leave the city and travel about two hours to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Upon arrival, take a cable car to reach the wall and spend time enjoying the mountain scenery and historic watchtowers along this well-preserved section. Known for its relatively gentle terrain, Mutianyu offers broad views of the surrounding landscape.

 

In the afternoon, return to Beijing and make brief stops for outside views of the Bird's Nest Stadium and Water Cube. Before heading back to the hotel, visit a nearby pearl store.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

• 4-star accommodation: Sunworld Hotel or similar (4-star)

Begin the morning at a local Beijing market, where fresh seasonal produce and food stalls create a lively daily scene. The area is also known for traditional breakfast items such as steamed buns and other local snacks.

 

Continue to the Temple of Heaven, a historic site from the Ming Dynasty originally used for imperial rituals. Today, it functions as a public park where locals gather for daily activities such as tai chi, dancing, and calligraphy practice.

 

Later, transfer to the railway station and take a high-speed train to Xi’an. Upon arrival, you will be met by your local guide and transferred to the hotel for check-in.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• 4-star accommodation: Eastern House Boutique Hotel or similar (4-star)

In the morning, visit the Mausoleum of Emperor Qinshihuang, home to the Terracotta Army. The site features thousands of life-sized clay soldiers arranged in formation, along with horses and chariots, created during the Qin Dynasty. The display highlights the scale and craftsmanship of ancient sculpture work.

 

After the visit, return to Xi’an and continue to Muslim Street, a busy area known for its food stalls and local snacks. The streets are filled with a variety of dishes, offering a wide range of flavors influenced by local culinary traditions.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

• 4-star accommodation: Eastern House Boutique Hotel or similar (4-star)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Shanghai. The flight takes approximately 2.5 hours. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore the city at your own pace.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• 4-star accommodation: Central Hotel Shanghai or similar (4-star)

Begin the day at the Bund, where historic waterfront buildings line the river and face the modern skyline across the water. Continue to Yu Garden, a classical garden from the Ming Dynasty featuring traditional pavilions, ponds, and rock formations.

 

Next, visit Fuxing Park, a public park with landscaped gardens where local residents gather for daily activities. Then continue to Bugaoli (Cité Bourgogne), a residential area with traditional laneways and mixed architectural styles, where local daily life can still be observed. During the visit, there is also an opportunity to try local snacks from nearby stalls.

 

In the afternoon, visit the Shanghai Museum, which displays a wide collection of ancient Chinese bronzes, ceramics, paintings, calligraphy, and other cultural relics.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

• 4-star accommodation: Central Hotel Shanghai or similar (4-star)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport and take a flight of approximately 3 hours to Hong Kong. On arrival, you will be met by your local guide and transferred to your hotel for check-in.

 

The remainder of the day is free for you to rest or take a walk around the nearby area at your own pace. Hong Kong offers a lively mix of city energy and local character, and this first impression gives you time to settle in and get oriented.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• 4-star accommodation: The Royal Pacific Hotel and Towers or similar (4-star)

Begin the day with a ride on the Peak Tram, ascending toward Victoria Peak. From the top, take in wide views over the city skyline and Victoria Harbour.

 

Continue to Repulse Bay, a coastal area known for its calm beach setting. Then head to Man Mo Temple, a traditional temple where incense fills the interior space and daily worship continues.

 

In Central, take the outdoor escalator system through the district and explore nearby areas including Central Market and Tai Kwun. Later, board the historic tram, often called the “Ding Ding,” for a ride across the city streets. End the day with a Star Ferry crossing to Tsim Sha Tsui, passing through Victoria Harbour by water.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• 4-star accommodation: The Royal Pacific Hotel and Towers or similar (4-star)

After breakfast, your journey comes to an end in Hong Kong. You will arrange your own transfer to the airport by taxi, subway, or shuttle bus for your return flight.

Meals: Breakfast