A journey worth discovering
The experience
China Essences for History Buffs (Private Bespoke), a 13 days tour from Beijing to Datong, Pingyao and 3 destinations.
Connect the places
An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.
Day by day
China (Beijing)
Explore Beijing independently
Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer (Beijing, China - Beijing, China)
Tiananmen Square tour Forbidden City guided tour including central axis palaces and lesser-visited areas Temple of Heaven visit
Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Temple of Heaven
Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer (Beijing, China - Mutianyu, China), Transfer (Mutianyu base, China - Mutianyu Great Wall, China), Transfer (Mutianyu, China - Beijing, China)
Mutianyu Great Wall cable car ascent and hiking Shijia Hutong Museum visit
Mutianyu Great Wall Shijia Hutong Museum
Breakfast
Train (Beijing, China - Datong, China)
High-speed train from Beijing to Datong Yungang Grottoes tour Huayan Temple visit and pagoda climb Nine Dragon Screen viewing
Yungang Grottoes Huayan Temple Nine Dragon Screen
Breakfast
Transfer (Datong, China - Hanging Temple, China), Train (Datong, China - Pingyao, China)
Hanging Temple visit High-speed train from Datong to Pingyao
Hanging Temple
Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer (Pingyao, China - Shuanglin Temple, China)
City Wall of Pingyao climb and panoramic views Rishengchang Former Bank visit Ming and Qing Street stroll Temple of the City God visit Shuanglin Temple visit
Ancient City of Pingyao City Wall of Pingyao Rishengchang Former Bank Ming and Qing Street Temple of the City God Shuanglin Temple
Breakfast
Transfer (Pingyao, China - Zhangbi Ancient Castle, China), Transfer (Zhangbi Ancient Castle, China - Wang's Family Compound, China), Train (Pingyao, China - Xi'an, China)
Zhangbi Ancient Castle tour Wang's Family Compound tour High-speed train from Pingyao to Xi'an
Zhangbi Ancient Castle Wang's Family Compound
Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer (Xi'an, China - Terracotta Warriors, China), Transfer (Terracotta Warriors, China - Xi'an, China)
Terracotta Warriors tour Traditional cave dwelling visit Great Mosque visit Muslim Quarter exploration
Terracotta Warriors Great Mosque of Xi'an Muslim Quarter
Breakfast
Transfer (Xi'an, China - Drum Tower, China), Transfer (Shaanxi History Museum, China - Railway Station, Xi'an, China), Train (Xi'an, China - Luoyang, China)
Drum Tower visit Shaanxi History Museum visit High-speed train from Xi'an to Luoyang
Drum Tower of Xi'an Shaanxi History Museum
Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer (Luoyang, China - Dengfeng, China), Transfer (Dengfeng, China - Luoyang, China)
Shaolin Temple tour Forest of Dagobas visit Shaolin Kung Fu performance Songyang Academy visit
Shaolin Temple Forest of Dagobas Songyang Academy
Breakfast
Transfer (Luoyang, China - Longmen Grottoes, China), Train (Luoyang, China - Nanjing, China)
Longmen Grottoes tour High-speed train from Luoyang to Nanjing
Longmen Grottoes
Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer (Nanjing, China - Nanjing, China)
Zhonghua Gate ascent and tour Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum visit Ming Xiaoling mausoleum tour Confucius Temple visit The Memorial of the Nanjing Massacre visit
Zhonghua Gate Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Ming Xiaoling Confucius Temple The Memorial of the Nanjing Massacre
China (Nanjing)
Breakfast
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From USD 3,167.00 per person
Final price and additional fees confirmed for your dates and group.
Price based on Twin Room - 4 Star
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 2026 | 14 Nov 2026 | USD 3167.00 | English |
| 3 Nov 2026 | 15 Nov 2026 | USD 3167.00 | English |
| 4 Nov 2026 | 16 Nov 2026 | USD 3167.00 | English |
| 5 Nov 2026 | 17 Nov 2026 | USD 3167.00 | English |
| 6 Nov 2026 | 18 Nov 2026 | USD 3167.00 | English |
| 7 Nov 2026 | 19 Nov 2026 | USD 3167.00 | English |
| 8 Nov 2026 | 20 Nov 2026 | USD 3167.00 | English |
| 9 Nov 2026 | 21 Nov 2026 | USD 3167.00 | English |
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