Welcome to Beijing, the starting point of your journey through China. After landing, arrange your arrival independently, or choose the private airport transfer service for an additional cost.

Once you are settled, the rest of the day is free. Use this time to relax, recover from your flight, and prepare for the days ahead as your route through China begins in Beijing.

Beijing became the capital of the People’s Republic of China in 1949.

Accommodation:

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

Begin at Tiananmen Square, where some of Beijing’s most important buildings and monuments are located. Continue to the Forbidden City, the former residence of the Ming and Qing emperors, and move through its halls and courtyards while taking in its scale and architectural details.

After lunch, explore the hutongs with your guide. Visit traditional siheyuan courtyard houses once linked to notable figures, then enjoy a short Peking Opera performance with a local drink. End the day walking along Dingfu Street, where old buildings and narrow lanes show historic Beijing’s character.

The Forbidden City was the political and ceremonial center of Chinese imperial power for nearly five centuries.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

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

After breakfast, leave Beijing and travel about two hours to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. On arrival, take a cable car up to the wall, then spend time along this well-preserved stretch, with mountain scenery, historic watchtowers, and broad views of the surrounding landscape.

Mutianyu is known for its relatively gentle terrain, making the visit focused on the setting, structure, and views. In the afternoon, return to Beijing for brief outside views of the Bird’s Nest Stadium and Water Cube before visiting a nearby pearl store.

Mutianyu is one of the longest restored sections of the Great Wall open to visitors.

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, giving you a clear look at everyday food culture before the day’s sightseeing continues.

Continue to the Temple of Heaven, a Ming Dynasty site originally used for imperial rituals. Today, it functions as a public park where locals gather for tai chi, dancing, and calligraphy practice. Later, transfer to the railway station and take a high-speed train to Xi’an, where your local guide meets you and transfers you for check-in.

The Temple of Heaven was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998.

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, all created during the Qin Dynasty and presented as a major example of ancient sculptural craftsmanship.

After the visit, return to Xi’an and continue to Muslim Street, a busy area known for food stalls and local snacks. The streets offer a wide variety of dishes and flavors shaped by local culinary traditions, giving the afternoon a clear focus on Xi’an’s everyday street life.

The Terracotta Army was created to accompany Emperor Qinshihuang, the first emperor of a unified China, in the afterlife.

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, moving the journey from Xi’an to one of China’s major coastal cities. Keep the day focused on the transfer, airport logistics, and arrival process as you continue east.

Upon arrival in Shanghai, you will be met and transferred for check-in. The rest of the day is free, giving you time to relax after the flight or explore the city at your own pace before the guided sightseeing planned for the following day.

Shanghai is one of China’s four provincial-level municipalities, meaning it is administered directly by the central government.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

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

Begin at the Bund, where historic waterfront buildings line the river and face the modern skyline across the water. Continue to Yu Garden, a Ming Dynasty classical garden with traditional pavilions, ponds, and rock formations that show a different side of Shanghai’s historic character.

Next, visit Fuxing Park, a landscaped public park where local residents gather for daily activities. Continue to Bugaoli, also known as Cité Bourgogne, a residential area with traditional laneways and mixed architectural styles. During the visit, you can try local snacks from nearby stalls before spending the afternoon at the Shanghai Museum, home to ancient Chinese bronzes, ceramics, paintings, calligraphy, and other cultural relics.

The Bund developed as one of Shanghai’s best-known waterfront areas because of its concentration of historic buildings facing the Huangpu River.

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, your local guide meets you and transfers you for check-in, keeping the day centered on the flight, arrival logistics, and the transition from Shanghai to Hong Kong.

The remainder of the day is free. You may 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 before the next day’s guided tour.

Hong Kong was established as a Special Administrative Region of China on July 1, 1997.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

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

Begin with a ride on the Peak Tram, ascending toward Victoria Peak for 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 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.

The Star Ferry has connected Hong Kong Island and Kowloon across Victoria Harbour since the late 19th century.

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. Today is reserved for departure logistics, with no guided sightseeing listed. You will arrange your own transfer to the airport for your return flight, choosing the option that best matches your schedule and comfort level.

Travel independently by taxi, subway, or shuttle bus to reach the airport. Because the transfer is self-arranged, plan your timing around your flight departure and allow enough time for city transport, airport procedures, and any baggage handling before leaving Hong Kong.

Hong Kong International Airport is located on Chek Lap Kok island and has served as Hong Kong’s main airport since 1998.

Meals: Breakfast