Across China · rooted in Chengdu
Discover Beijing’s Forbidden City, hutong lanes, Jingshan Park and Mutianyu Great Wall before travelling by high-speed rail to Xi’an. Visit the Terracotta Warriors, city wall and Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, with a Hanfu photo session and Tang-style song-and-dance dinner adding an evening experience. Continue to Shanghai for riverfront sights and a daytime cruise, then take a road excursion to Suzhou’s Lingering Garden, Panmen and Tiger Hill. Ten days connect imperial heritage, city life and classical gardens.
What makes this route special
Explore Beijing’s imperial landmarks and take a hutong rickshaw ride.
Visit the Mutianyu Great Wall and Beijing Zoo’s panda house.
See the Terracotta Warriors and Xi’an’s city wall.
Enjoy a Hanfu photo session and Tang-style dinner performance.
Cruise the Huangpu River and walk the Bund.
Take a Suzhou day trip for Lingering Garden, Panmen and Tiger Hill.
Your day-by-day itinerary
Arrive in Beijing
Meet your transfer at Beijing Capital International Airport and check in to your hotel.
- Transport
- Beijing Capital airport pickup.
Forbidden City and the hutong lanes
Visit the Forbidden City, take a hutong rickshaw ride and continue to Jingshan Park and Tiananmen Square.
Mutianyu Great Wall and the panda house
Visit the Mutianyu Great Wall and Beijing Zoo, including its panda house.
Train from Beijing to Xi’an
Travel from Beijing to Xi’an by high-speed train.
- Transport
- Beijing–Xi’an high-speed train.
Terracotta Warriors and the Muslim Quarter
Visit the Terracotta Warriors before exploring the Muslim Quarter.
Xi’an’s city wall, Hanfu and Tang-style dinner
Visit Xi’an City Wall and the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda. A Hanfu photo session and Tang-style song-and-dance show with dinner are planned.
Train from Xi’an to Shanghai
Continue from Xi’an to Shanghai by high-speed rail.
- Transport
- Xi’an–Shanghai high-speed train.
Shanghai’s garden, lanes and river
Visit Yu Garden and Tianzifang, take a daytime Huangpu River cruise and explore the Bund and Nanjing Road.
Suzhou’s gardens and historic gates
Drive to Suzhou for Lingering Garden, Panmen and Tiger Hill, then return to Shanghai.
- Transport
- Return road trip between Shanghai and Suzhou.
Shopping, spa and departure from Shanghai
Time for shopping and a spa experience is planned before your transfer to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. The day’s timing depends on your flight.
- Transport
- Shanghai Pudong airport drop-off.
Payment & cancellation
| Payment due | Share of trip price |
|---|---|
| On trip confirmation | 30% deposit |
| One month before the trip | 70% balance |
| Time before arrival | Cancellation fee |
|---|---|
| More than 45 days | Only costs incurred for flights, cruises and other exceptional services. |
| 45–30 days | 25% |
| 29–16 days | 50% |
| 15–7 days | 80% |
| Less than 7 days | 100% |
| Percentage fees are based on the total trip price. | |
Questions and answers
VISAS
For the latest information on visa procedures, processing times and requirements, please kindly refer to website https://consular.mfa.gov.cn/VISA/
INSURANCE
We will arrange essential insurance coverage for your trip to Mainland China. Meanwhile, we strongly recommend you purchase separate comprehensive travel insurance to cover trip cancellation, medical expenses, luggage loss, repatriation and other associated additional costs. As a minimum requirement, the insurance policy must include medical coverage, which including medical evacuation and repatriation. For this part, you are free to select your preferred insurance provider.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
If you are traveling during a Chinese public holiday, please note that while tourist attractions remain open, they may be crowded with domestic visitors. Festivities often span several days, during which some businesses may close, and coach, air, and train services could be impacted. The major Golden Week holidays occur annually around 1 to 5 May and 1 to 7 October.
ACCOMMODATION
Your accommodation is chosen for its convenience, comfort, or character. Hotels are generally of a four-star standard in major cities. Please note, there is no international classification system, so facilities and quality may differ from those in your home country.
LUGGAGE
Each traveller is permitted a maximum of two pieces of luggage: one suitcase with a maximum weight of 20kg and one piece of hand luggage with a maximum weight of 5kg. This requirement applies to domestic trains and flights. We recommend packing only what you can carry independently, as you will be responsible for handling your luggage on and off trains or air-checked. Please note: If your luggage exceed the limits, kindly inform your travel designer in advance, and we will arrange a suitable vehicle for you.
TRAVEL MONEY IN CHINA
We recommend having access to multiple sources of money while traveling. A combination of payment methods, including mobile payment apps, cash, and cards, will offer the most security and flexibility. Mobile payment apps like WeChat and Alipay are often more widely accepted than international cards or cash in China. You will need an internet connection when in China to use the apps.
