Is this route right for you?
More space. More comfort. Your pace. This route is a starting point for travelers who want a manageable mix of sightseeing and time to explore. Tell us if food, hiking, museums or family time should lead the plan.
Your journey, day by day
Days 1–4 · Beijing with a private guide on key days
Allow a comfortable arrival and private guiding on the history-focused days. Split the Great Wall and imperial sights, leaving time for dining and a relaxed afternoon rather than treating comfort as a longer checklist.
Days 5–7 · Xi’an with relaxed transfers
Arrange the transfer around your preferred hotel check-in. Visit the Terracotta Warriors with context from a guide, then explore the old city at leisure. Discuss vehicle size and hotel location alongside room category.
Days 8–12 · Shanghai with room for personal interests
Finish with several nights in one well-located hotel. Choose a design walk, food experience or museum according to your interests. Leave a flexible day for shopping, rest or an optional excursion.
How the route fits together
The proposed order is Beijing → Xi’an → Shanghai. Compare rail and air options by door-to-door travel time, not just time on board. Avoid a demanding activity immediately after a long international flight.
Price and what is included
Trip planning is free. Travel services are quoted separately after dates, hotel preferences and traveler numbers are known. Ask for accommodation, intercity tickets, private transport, guiding, admission tickets and meals to be itemized. Do not assume an activity or transfer is included unless it appears in the written quote.
Make it yours
Add rest days, shorten walks, change hotel style or focus on a special interest. Let us know your budget per traveler and whether it includes international flights.
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