6 Days Private Beijing – Xian – Shanghai Tour by Bullet Train

Day-by-day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Beijing City Tour
   Explore Royal Heritage of the Ming & Qing Dynasties

   The first stop on your guided China tour in Beijing will be Tian'anmen Square. Located on the central axis of Beijing, Tiananmen Square is one of the largest urban squares in the world, capable of accommodating one million people for grand gatherings. On October 1, 1949, the People's Republic of China was declared established on the city tower of the square!

   Afterward, you will be led to visit the imperial palaces of the Ming and Qing dynasties in China, formerly known as the Forbidden City. There are over seventy palaces here, including 9,999 rooms. Your tour guide will take you to visit some important buildings and describe the stories behind them.

   

   After lunch, we will go to admire the Temple of Heaven. Located in the southern part of Beijing, this magnificent royal structure served as a complex of sacrificial buildings where emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties prayed for peace and harvest.

   Then, head to the Qing Dynasty royal garden - the Summer Palace. The entire park covers an area of 3.009 square kilometers, with the water surface accounting for about three-quarters. It is composed of Wanshou Hill and Kunming Lake. It was built based on the scenery of West Lake in Hangzhou, drawing inspiration from the design of Jiangnan gardens. To spend your leisurely afternoon, you can choose to take a cruise on Kunming Lake (for an additional fee).

   After the tour, transfer you back to your hotel.

   Meal: Lunch

   Accommodation: Hotel booked by you

   

2. Day 2: Beijing Great Wall Tour
   Hike on the Grand and Beautiful Mutianyu Great Wall

   Today is the day for an exciting Great Wall of China tour. You will be guided to the underground palace of Dingling. Dingling Tomb is the tomb of the 13^th Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. It is also one of the most visited Ming tombs in Beijing.

   After lunch, transfer you to the Mutianyu Great Wall. Built in the early Ming Dynasty in 1368, it is the most scenic part of the Chinese Great Wall. In each season, this part of the Great Wall will treat visitors with its unique scenery. You can go up by cable car (optional). If you are interested, you can take an exhilarating Toboggan ride down the Great Wall (at your own expense).

   On the way back to the city area, we will make a stop at Bird’s Nest and Water Cube to pay an outer visit and take some pictures.

   After visiting, be escorted back to your hotel in the Beijing city area.

   Meal: Lunch

   Accommodation: Hotel booked by you

   

3. Day 3: Beijing to Xian Tour by Bullet Train
   Explore the Xian Landmark and Taste Local Snacks

   In the early morning at about 05:00, our driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the train station for a bullet train to Xian. The train rides about 5.5 hours. Arriving at Xian station, meet your guide and driver.

   After lunch, take a guided Xian tour of 2 highlight sites in the downtown area: the City Wall and the Muslim Quarter. The 600-year-old city wall is the largest and the most completely preserved ancient military system in China. The bike ride on City Wall is available and optional. The Muslim Quarter is the best-known food street in Xian. This is an excellent place to try local Xian food. After the sightseeing, escort you to your hotel.

   Meal: Lunch

   Accommodation: Hotel booked by you

   

4. Day 4: Xian Terracotta Army Tour
   Be Amazed by the Life-size Clay Soldiers

   After hotel pick-up, you will be escorted to visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, the most significant discovery of the 20^th century. Known as "The Eighth Wonders of the World", the museum shows a surprisingly high level of sculpture. You will be guided through Pits 1, 2, and 3, where you can see life-sized warriors, and many horses and chariots. After a Chinese-style lunch, we will drive back to the downtown area.

   

   In the afternoon, go to visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. The pagoda was originally built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907) to keep the Buddhist sutra and statues brought from ancient India by Mater Xuanzang. Now the Big Wild Goose Pagoda area is a popular amusement place among local people.

   Meal: Lunch

   Accommodation: Hotel booked by you

5. Day 5: Xian to Shanghai Tour by Bullet Train
   Stroll along the Bund and Admire Buildings of Various Styles

   After breakfast in your hotel, your China tour package in Xian comes to an end. Then, our driver will meet you in the hotel and transfer you to North Xian Station to catch the bullet train to Shanghai. The train rides about 6 hours.

   Arriving in Shanghai, you will be greeted by a local guide and a driver. After a short rest in your hotel, you will take a walk on the Bund. Admire buildings of various styles, enjoy the beautiful Huangpu River, and listen to your guide explaining its history. Then, experience the evening Huangpu River Cruise to see the most beautiful night views of the Bund Area. Back to the hotel at about 19:00.

   Meal: Lunch

   Accommodation: Hotel booked by you

   

6. Day 6: Depature from Shanghai
   Learn about the Historical Changes and Future Development of Shanghai

   In the morning, meet your guide in your hotel at 09:00. Today’s Shanghai tour starts with Yuyuan Garden, a famous classical garden that was originally built in the Ming Dynasty. Nearby is Yuyuan Market, a bustling marketplace with traditional architecture and shops selling everything from local snacks to various souvenirs.

   

   After the lively Yuyuan Market, you will walk in the Old Street. The street has a total length of 825 meters, and the architectural style and business layout show the historical and cultural evolution of old Shanghai from the Ming and Qing dynasties to the fusion of Western culture.

   After lunch, continue to visit the hundred-year-old Jade Buddha Temple. The temple was built in the late Qing Dynasty to keep two Jade Buddha statues brought from Burman. Then pay a visit to Shanghai Museum to see the exquisite cultural relics of the city and get a glimpse of the city’s history. Last, the tour in Shanghai takes you to the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall which shows the ever-changing face of the city and is an essential visiting point for those interested in the city's evolution.

   After the day’s wonderful experience, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Our 6-day Beijing Xian Shanghai tour ends here.

   Meal: Lunch

   Accommodation: Hotel booked by you