A journey worth discovering
The experience
China Present, Past & Future - 9 days, a 9 days tour from Beijing to Xi'an, Shanghai and 2 destinations.
Connect the places
An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.
Day by day
Transfer (Beijing Airport, China - Beijing, China)
Summer Palace and Kunming Lake excursion (4 hours) - visit imperial pavilions on Longevity Hill, temples, and landscaped gardens; optional stroll through Temple of Buddhist Virtue, Hall of Jade Ripples, Cloud-Dispelling Hall, and Hall of Happiness and Longevity
Summer Palace Kunming Lake Longevity Hill Temple of Buddhist Virtue Hall of Jade Ripples Cloud-Dispelling Hall Hall of Happiness and Longevity
Breakfast
Transfer (Beijing, China - Beijing, China)
Tiananmen Square visit Forbidden City exploration (excluding exhibitions) Temple of Heaven visit Tea ceremony or pearl market visit
Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Temple of Heaven
Breakfast
Transfer (Beijing, China - Beijing, China)
Mutianyu section of the Great Wall visit (excluding cable car) Tea house stop Summer Palace visit (excluding boat, theatre, and Longevity Hill)
Mutianyu section of the Great Wall Summer Palace Kunming Lake
Breakfast
Transfer (Beijing, China - Beijing West Railway Station, China), Train (Beijing West Railway Station, China - Xi'an North Railway Station, China), Transfer (Xi'an North Railway Station, China - Xi'an, China)
Hutong alleyways tour
Hutongs
Breakfast
Transfer (Xi'an, China - Terracotta Warriors Museum, China), Transfer (Terracotta Warriors Museum, China - Xi'an, China)
Terracotta Warriors Museum visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda visit Jade Factory visit
Terracotta Warriors Museum Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Breakfast
Transfer (Xi'an, China - Xi'an Railway Station, China), Train (Xi'an Railway Station, China - Shanghai Railway Station, China)
City Wall of Xi'an walk Muslim Quarter excursion with market exploration and local snacks
City Wall of Xi'an Muslim Quarter
Breakfast
Transfer (Shanghai Railway Station, China - Shanghai, China)
Yu Garden visit Jade Buddha Temple visit The Bund walk Nanjing Road walk
Yu Garden Jade Buddha Temple The Bund Nanjing Road
Breakfast
Transfer (Shanghai, China - Zhujiajiao, China), Transfer (Zhujiajiao, China - Shanghai, China)
Zhujiajiao Water Town half-day visit Former French Concession exploration Silk Factory visit
Zhujiajiao Former French Concession
Breakfast
Transfer (Shanghai, China - Shanghai Airport, China)
Plan your next step
From USD 2,027.00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2026 | 25 Dec 2026 | USD 2027.00 | English |
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