A journey worth discovering
The experience
Beijing, Xi'an, Lhasa & Shanghai - 13 days, a 13 days tour from Beijing to Xi'an, Lhasa and 3 destinations.
Connect the places
An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.
Day by day
Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Transfer (Beijing Airport, China - Beijing, China)
Welcome dinner
Visit Summer Palace (if arriving in the morning) Explore Beijing
Summer Palace Kunming Lake
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Transfer (Beijing, China - Mutianyu, China), Transfer (Mutianyu, China - Beijing, China)
Visit Mutianyu section of the Great Wall Visit local jade factory Visit Olympic Park
Take cable car at Mutianyu (can be arranged locally)
Mutianyu section of the Great Wall Olympic Park Water Cube Bird's Nest
Lunch (Meal at a local restaurant)
Transfer
Visit Tiananmen Square Visit Forbidden City Visit Temple of Heaven Visit Marriage Market
Visit Lama Temple (alternative if Forbidden City closed or tickets sold out) Visit Confucius Temple (alternative if Forbidden City closed or tickets sold out)
Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Temple of Heaven Marriage Market Lama Temple Confucius Temple
Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer (Beijing, China - Beijing West Railway Station, China), Train (Beijing, China - Xi'an, China), Transfer (Xi'an Railway Station, China - Xi'an, China)
Visit Summer Palace High-speed train journey Beijing to Xi'an (2nd class)
Summer Palace Kunming Lake
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Transfer (Xi'an, China - Terracotta Warrior Museum, China), Transfer (Terracotta Warrior Museum, China - Xi'an, China)
Visit Terracotta Warrior Museum Visit jade carving store Explore Muslim Street Visit Great Mosque
Meet one of the farmers who discovered the Terracotta Army Try local delicacies including Biangbiang noodles or pita bread soaked in mutton soup
Terracotta Warrior Museum Muslim Street Great Mosque
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Transfer (Xi'an, China - Xi'an Airport, China), Flight (Xi'an, China - Lhasa, China), Transfer (Lhasa Airport, China - Lhasa, China)
Visit morning market Visit Xi'an City Wall Flight from Xi'an to Lhasa
Walk on Xi'an City Wall Bike on Xi'an City Wall
Xi'an City Wall
Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Transfer
Visit Potala Palace Visit Jokhang Temple Explore Barkor area
Potala Palace Jokhang Temple Barkor
Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer
Visit Norbulingka Visit Sera Monastery
Witness monks debating in the Debate Courtyard
Norbulingka Sera Monastery
Lunch
Transfer (Lhasa, China - Shigatse, China)
Pass by Yamdrok Lake Cross Karo La Pass Visit Pelkor Chode Monastery
Yamdrok Lake Karo La Pass Pelkor Chode Monastery Kumbum
Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Transfer (Shigatse, China - Lhasa, China)
Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery
Tashilhunpo Monastery Maitreya Chapel
Breakfast
Transfer (Lhasa, China - Lhasa Airport, China), Flight (Lhasa, China - Shanghai, China), Transfer (Shanghai Airport, China - Shanghai, China)
Flight from Lhasa to Shanghai via Chengdu or Chongqing
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Transfer
Visit Propaganda Poster Art Center Visit Yuyuan Garden Visit silk factory Walk along the Bund Visit French Concession
Propaganda Poster Art Center Yuyuan Garden Bund French Concession
Breakfast
Transfer (Shanghai, China - Shanghai Airport, China)
Plan your next step
From USD 5,500.00 per person
Final price and additional fees confirmed for your dates and group.
Price based on Double Room
Dates and prices are planning references. The agency will confirm current availability, inclusions and the final price for your travel plans.
| Start date | End date | Reference price | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 2026 | 23 Nov 2026 | USD 5548.00 | English |
| 12 Nov 2026 | 24 Nov 2026 | USD 5548.00 | English |
| 13 Nov 2026 | 25 Nov 2026 | USD 5548.00 | English |
| 14 Nov 2026 | 26 Nov 2026 | USD 5548.00 | English |
| 15 Nov 2026 | 27 Nov 2026 | USD 5548.00 | English |
| 16 Nov 2026 | 28 Nov 2026 | USD 5548.00 | English |
| 17 Nov 2026 | 29 Nov 2026 | USD 5548.00 | English |
| 18 Nov 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 | USD 5548.00 | English |
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