Explore the ancient capitals of China on this 7-day tour of Beijing, Luoyang, and Xian. Discover the Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, and more. Book now!
Explore the ancient capitals of China on this 7-day tour of Beijing, Luoyang, and Xian. Discover the Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, and more. Book now!
Arrival in Beijing (No Meal Included)
Beijing - Upon arriving at Beijing airport or train station, a driver will greet you and transport you to your downtown hotel. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure.
Tour of Mutianyu Great Wall and Dingling Mausoleum
Dingling Underground Palace - The tour begins at Dingling Mausoleum, one…
Arrival in Beijing (No Meal Included)
Beijing - Upon arriving at Beijing airport or train station, a driver will greet you and transport you to your downtown hotel. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure.
Tour of Mutianyu Great Wall and Dingling Mausoleum
Dingling Underground Palace - The tour begins at Dingling Mausoleum, one of the 13 Ming Tombs in Beijing. This site is the shared resting place of the 13th Ming Dynasty Emperor Zhu Yijun, his wife, and concubine. It is also among the three largest mausoleums in terms of scale.
Mutianyu Great Wall - Next, embark on a tour of the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, known for its stunning scenery and fewer crowds. Cable cars are available as an optional extra, payable on-site.
After the tour, you will be returned to your hotel.
Day Tour of Beijing’s Forbidden City and Summer Palace
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - In the morning, a guide will meet you in the hotel lobby at a pre-arranged time for your city tour. The first stop is Tian’anmen Square, the world’s largest city square and the site of the founding ceremony of new China on October 1st, 1949.
Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - From the Square, proceed to the Forbidden City (closed on Mondays), the former imperial palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. As the largest and best-preserved wooden palace complex globally, it ranks among the top five palaces worldwide.
Beijing - A brief visit to the Chinese Traditional Medicine Market follows, where you can explore traditional medicine culture and purchase souvenirs if desired.
Temple of Heaven - After a local lunch, visit the Temple of Heaven, where emperors historically prayed for good harvests. Surrounding buildings were used to prepare for these ceremonies.
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - The tour continues to the Summer Palace, China’s largest and most beautiful imperial garden, often referred to as a museum of gardens.
You will be returned to your hotel after the tour.
Visit Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang from Beijing by High-Speed Train
Beijing - In the morning, a driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Beijing West Train Station for a high-speed train to Luoyang (G671/07:49-12:10).
Luoyang - Upon arrival in Luoyang, a guide and driver will meet you at the train station exit with a name board. Enjoy lunch before beginning your visit.
Longmen Grottoes - After lunch, explore the renowned Longmen Grottoes, a treasure trove of ancient stone-carving art with over 100,000 stone statues ranging from 2 centimeters to 17.14 meters high, stretching about 1,094 yards along the Yi River. Located 12 kilometers from Luoyang city, it is one of China’s three most valuable Buddhist cave and rock carvings (2 hours).
LuoYang LaoCheng LiShi WenHua GuJie - Later, visit Luoyang Old Street, where you can discover interesting stalls offering crafts and snacks with local historical charm.
Shaolin Temple, Travel to Xian by High-Speed Train
Shaolin Temple - At 8:30 am, a tour guide and driver will pick you up from your Luoyang hotel to visit the Shaolin Temple, famous as the birthplace of Chinese Zen Buddhism and Shaolin Martial Arts. Witness a Kungfu Show performance, as it is said, ‘All martial arts (Kungfu) originate from Shaolin.’ The Shaolin martial arts are a significant part of the heritage.
Luoyang Museum - After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Luoyang Museum, a historical museum housing over 1,700 cultural relics across five showrooms, representing five different social development periods such as the Primitive Society, Slavery Society, and Feudal Society.
Afterward, you will be transferred to the train station for a high-speed train to Xian (G823/17:57-19:30).
Xi’an - Upon arrival in Xian, a local driver will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel for check-in.
Xian Terracotta Warriors Day Tour
Xi’an - Meet your tour guide in the hotel lobby and begin the group tour to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum.
The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses - Visit the Terracotta Warriors Museum, renowned as the eighth wonder of the world, where you will be amazed by thousands of life-sized soldiers, generals, and horse figures.
Xi’an City Wall (Chengqiang) - After lunch, travel to the Ancient City Wall, the most complete city wall surviving in China and one of the largest and most complete ancient military defense systems worldwide. A bike ride on the Wall is optional, with payment on-site.
You will be dropped off at your hotel after the tour.
Departure from Xian
Small Goose Pagoda - In the morning, after breakfast at the hotel, meet your tour guide in the lobby and head to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, one of the two fully preserved Tang Dynasty Buddhist Pagodas in Xian.
Xi’an Museum - Next, visit the Xian Museum to explore historical relics and learn about the history of this ancient capital city.
Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta) - The following stop is the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a landmark in Xian, initially built to house Buddhist sutras and statues brought back from ancient India by Monk Xuanzang during the Tang Dynasty. Your knowledgeable guide will share its fascinating stories.
Muslim Quarter - The final stop is Bell & Drum Tower Square-Muslim Quarter, where you can find a variety of local snacks and handicrafts.
Xi’an - After the tour, it’s time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to the airport or train station for your next destination.

- Daily bottle of mineral water
- English-speaking guide
- Air-conditioned transfer services
- 6 nights in 3-star hotels including breakfast
- High-speed train travel (Beijing-Luoyang-Xian)
- All entrance fees included
- Daily bottle of mineral water
- English-speaking guide
- Air-conditioned transfer services
- 6 nights in 3-star hotels including breakfast
- High-speed train travel (Beijing-Luoyang-Xian)
- All entrance fees included
- Gratuities
- Any personal expense(Cable car at Great Wall/Bike on City Wall etc.)
- Any flight
- Lunch+Dinner
- Private Room Supplement for single person stay: USD305 for 3 star hotels; USD365 for 4 star hotels
- Gratuities
- Any personal expense(Cable car at Great Wall/Bike on City Wall etc.)
- Any flight
- Lunch+Dinner
- Private Room Supplement for single person stay: USD305 for 3 star hotels; USD365 for 4 star hotels
Beijing, Luoyang, and Xian are three of the four Great Ancient Capitals of China, drawing countless visitors from around the globe with their distinctive attractions: Beijing’s Great Wall and Forbidden City, Luoyang’s Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple, and Xian’s Terracotta Warriors and City Wall. This 7-day Beijing-Luoyang-Xian tour encompasses all…
Beijing, Luoyang, and Xian are three of the four Great Ancient Capitals of China, drawing countless visitors from around the globe with their distinctive attractions: Beijing’s Great Wall and Forbidden City, Luoyang’s Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple, and Xian’s Terracotta Warriors and City Wall. This 7-day Beijing-Luoyang-Xian tour encompasses all these sites, offering an in-depth exploration of Chinese history and the country’s illustrious past. With accommodation, train travel, and guided land tours included, your journey will be completely stress-free! For those passionate about history and culture, this trip is an unmissable opportunity for your China holiday!
- You will receive a confirm email from local operator about the tour details within 48 hours after booking.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Please leave a note when booking if you have any special requirement about the tour, such as diet.
- You will be contacted at least one day ahead of the travel day via email to advise the pickup info. The tour guide will also call you or leave you a message through your hotel room the night before tour about pickup time.
- You are suggested to wear comfortable shoes on tour day.
- The default hotel room is twin-sharing type; if your group size is with odd number, usually we arrange queen/twin-bed + an extra bed room or family room; if the single person would like to enjoy a private room, the single room supplement is USD305 for 3 star hotels and USD365 for 4 star hotels
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.
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.