Beijing. O/N Beijing

Beijing - Today, the tour guide will meet guests at their Beijing hotel lobby at 8:00 am. From there, they will be taken to Tiananmen Square first.

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - At Tiananmen Square, visitors can capture stunning photos of the Tiananmen Tower, Monument to People’s Heroes, and Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao. Located in the heart of Beijing City, Tiananmen Square has been the site of numerous historical events and gatherings over the centuries. Today, it hosts grand celebrations, military parades, and welcoming ceremonies for foreign dignitaries. Visitors can admire the towering Monument to People’s Heroes and the solemn Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao. The traditional Tiananmen Tower, Zhengyang Gate, and Qianmen Arrow Tower are also located here.

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Next, guests will cross the Tiananmen Tower to visit the Forbidden City, where 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368 - 1911) resided and managed national affairs. As the imperial palace during these dynasties, the Forbidden City is the largest and best-preserved ancient wooden complex in the world. The palace is divided into the Inner Court and Outer Court by the Palace of Heavenly Purity, with the outer section for handling affairs and the inner section as the living quarters for the imperial family. The complex also serves as a vast museum with over one million national treasures on display.

Mutianyu Great Wall - Upon reaching the scenic area’s parking lot, guests will take an electric car to the entrance and then a chairlift up to the 14th watchtower. They can enjoy a leisurely hike on the wall for about 2 hours, ending with a toboggan ride down. The Great Wall at Mutianyu, built and restored in the early Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), is one of the most renowned sections of the Wall. Mutianyu is celebrated for its unique charm, “Out of all the Great Walls, Mutianyu stands apart.” Visitors can explore the ancient structure and learn about its history and significance. The professional guide will answer any questions and share exclusive stories and facts about the Mutianyu Great Wall.

Beijing - At the end of the day, guests will be escorted back to their Beijing hotel.

Beijing. O/N Beijing.

Beijing - In the morning, the guide and driver will pick up guests from their hotel to continue the Beijing tour.

Temple of Heaven - The first stop is the Temple of Heaven, the largest group of royal ceremonial buildings in China. In the past, emperors held annual sacrificial ceremonies here to worship heaven and pray for a good harvest. Today, it has become a large park where visitors can see locals exercising and engaging in recreational activities.

Back Lakes (Hou Hai) - The tour continues with a visit to Beijing Hutong. Guests will take a rickshaw ride through the old alleys and visit a Hutong family to experience the lifestyle of old Beijingers. The area is home to many popular restaurants, cafes, and local food stores, providing an excellent opportunity to sample local cuisine. The guide will offer dining suggestions. After lunch, guests can stroll around Houhai Lake and explore more of the Hutong area.

Lama Temple (Yonghegong) - After visiting the Hutong, guests will be driven to the Lama Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Beijing. It showcases various architectural styles from different groups, including Han, Manchu, Mongol, and Tibet. Open to tourists since 1981, the temple attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually for prayer and sightseeing.

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - A 30-minute drive will take guests to the Summer Palace, known as the museum of ancient royal gardens. The expert guide will lead the tour. The garden mainly consists of Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake. The Long Corridor, 728 meters (796.2 yards) long, is the longest corridor in Chinese gardens. It connects Longevity Hill with Kunming Lake, beginning at the Yaoyue (Inviting-Moon) Gate and ending at Shizhang Pavilion. Visitors can admire the exquisite murals and enjoy melodious music while walking along the corridor.

Beijing - Finally, the guide and driver will escort guests back to their hotel.

Beijing–Xi’an by train. O/N Xi’an.

Beijing West Railway Station - Today, there are no scheduled activities. Guests will take a train to Xi’an in first class, with a driver providing transportation to the train station. No tour guide is provided. The train options include G429 10:45-16:25 or G667 11:19-17:08, with a journey time of approximately 6 hours.

Xi’an North Railway Station Parking Lot - Upon arrival in Xi’an, guests will be promptly picked up by a local driver and transferred to their Xi’an hotel (driver only, no guide).

Xi’an. O/N Xi’an.

Xi’an - In the morning, the tour guide will meet guests at their Xi’an hotel lobby at 9:00 am and transfer them to the Terracotta Warriors Museum, an 80-minute drive, 45 km away.

The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses - Tickets are reserved online in advance, and the guide will help guests skip the line at the museum entrance. With the guide, guests will explore the Terracotta Warriors Museum, visiting the three excavated pits and the Bronze Chariots and Horses Exhibition Hall. Despite being buried for over 2,200 years, the clay warriors and horses remain vivid with distinct features. Guests will spend at least two and a half hours at this remarkable site.

Small Goose Pagoda - Next, guests will transfer to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, located inside Jianfu Temple, about one kilometer south of Xi’an city center. It is one of two significant Buddhist pagodas built during the Tang Dynasty, approximately 1300 years ago. The Small Wild Goose Pagoda and its larger counterpart, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, are important Buddhist sites dating back to the Tang Dynasty.

The two pagodas symbolized Chang’an (Constant Peace) city. Xi’an (West Peace) was known as Chang’an until the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), when Beijing became China’s capital. Chang’an served as the capital for ten dynasties.

Xi’an City Wall (Chengqiang) - After lunch, guests will transfer to the city wall. They can walk or cycle around the wall, with bike rental fees paid locally if desired. The ancient City Wall is the first landmark visitors encounter in Xi’an, encircling the old city. It is one of Xi’an’s most famous attractions and represents one of the oldest and best-preserved Chinese city walls, as well as one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world.

Muslim Quarter - The final stop is the Muslim Bazaar, the city’s most vibrant area. Guests can explore the bazaar at their own pace and return to the hotel independently. The guide will provide directions for returning to the hotel. The Great Mosque and the Bell and Drum Tower Square are within walking distance of the Bazaar. The Bazaar offers many boutique stores with fair prices and a variety of excellent dining options for dinner.

Xi’an - At the end of the day, guests will be driven back to their Xi’an hotel.

Xi’an. The tour ends.

Xi’an - In the morning, the tour guide will meet guests at their Xi’an hotel lobby at 8:30 am and transfer them to Hanyanglin, a 30-minute drive, 15 km away.

Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Hanyangling) - The tour begins with a one-hour drive to the Hanyangling Mausoleum, located at the site of the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi, built in 153 AD. With the guide, guests will closely examine the thousand-year-old tombs through glass floors and walls in the tomb pits. Additionally, the advanced Spectra Vision program will recreate the real life of the Western Han Dynasty from about 2,000 years ago. Guests will have two hours to explore the site.

Shaanxi History Museum - After lunch, the Xi’an group tour continues to the Shaanxi History Museum. The museum’s unique historical and cultural heritage is undoubtedly a treasure trove of Chinese civilization, and the Shaanxi History Museum is a palace of art showcasing Shaanxi’s history and culture and China’s ancient civilization. The museum houses approximately 370,000 antiquities, ranging from prehistoric relics to those from the 1840s. The collection spans over one million years and is exceptional in value, quantity, rank, and variety. The guide will provide professional and comprehensive explanations.

Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta) - Instead of entering the temple to visit the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, guests will have a photo stop here for half an hour. Based on suggestions from previous guests, this is sufficient to see the pagoda and the statue of Monk Xuanzang at the south square outside the temple. As a well-preserved ancient building and a sacred place for Buddhists, the pagoda, built during the Tang Dynasty, was once the site where Xuanzang translated Buddhist sutras.

Today, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Area is a popular destination for both tourists and locals in Xi’an. It is a wonderful place to enjoy the charming night scenes and relax. Around the pagoda, the south square leads to the Great Tang All Day Mall, where visitors can admire unique sculptures in Tang Dynasty styles and enjoy classical music performances in public. The north square features the largest musical fountain in Asia, free to view but with scheduled showtimes. Guests may take a leisurely evening stroll here and return to the hotel independently. The guide will provide directions back.

Xi’an - Finally, the guide will escort guests to their hotel, marking the end of the 5-day tour services.

• Private car & driver
• Lunch
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• English-speaking tour guide (if private-guided day tour is selected)
• First class train tickets
• Entrance tickets (if private-guided day tour is selected)

• The hotel and dinner
• The self-guide tour will be not included the lunch

• Can add more days if you want

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.