About this trip
Eleven days across northern and eastern China, moving between capital-city landmarks and smaller ancient towns that most short trips skip. You travel by high-speed train throughout, so the distances between stops are covered in comfort rather than eaten up by flights.
Beijing opens things up with the big three — Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Great Wall — before you head to Datong and Pingyao for grottoes, hanging temples, and old courtyard streets with a slower, more local feel. Xi'an brings the Terracotta Warriors and a look at everyday traditions, and Shanghai closes the trip with its mix of historic gardens and modern skyline.
It's built as an easy-paced, partially guided trip, with private options and family-friendly timing, including departures over Christmas and New Year.
What you'll do
- Walk Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City in Beijing
- Visit a section of the Great Wall
- See the Yungang Grottoes and a hanging temple near Datong
- Wander the old courtyard streets of Pingyao
- Stand before the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an
- Explore Shanghai's historic gardens alongside its modern skyline
- Travel between cities is by high-speed train
- Pace is easy, suited to families and those wanting a gentler schedule
- Guiding is partial, so expect some independent time built in
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Beijing · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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