A journey worth discovering
The experience
Chinese Ancient Heartland, Private Tour, 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
Beijing Capital Int'l Airport 北京首都国际机场 (PEK), Airport Expressway 机场高, Beijing Shi, 100621, China (Pick up at Beijing International Airport)
Transfer (Beijing International Airport, China - Beijing, China)
Hotel (Super House International Hotel)
Breakfast, Lunch (Local tourist restaurant)
Hotel (Super House International Hotel)
Visit Tiananmen Square Explore Forbidden City Walk through hutongs (traditional lanes) Visit Buddhist Miaoying Temple (exterior visit)
Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Miaoying Temple
Breakfast, Lunch (Local tourist restaurant)
Hotel (Super House International Hotel)
Hike Huanghuacheng Great Wall Explore 798 Art District
Huanghuacheng Great Wall 798 Art District
Breakfast
Train (Beijing, China - Datong, China)
Hotel 4* (Datong Hotel)
Visit Temple of Heaven complex
Temple of Heaven
Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
Train (Datong, China - Pingyao, China)
Hotel 4* (Hongshanyi Inn)
Visit Yungang Grotto Visit Hanging Temple
Yungang Grotto Hanging Temple
Breakfast
Hotel 4* (Hongshanyi Inn)
Full-day walking tour of Pingyao Ancient City
Pingyao Ancient City
Breakfast, Dinner (Local tourist restaurant)
Train (Pingyao, China - Xi'an, China)
Hotel 4* (Xi’an Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel)
Explore Muslim Quarter
Sample Halal skewers, roast mutton and persimmon cakes (at own cost)
Muslim Quarter
Breakfast, Lunch (Local tourist restaurant)
Hotel 4* (Xi’an Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel)
Walk Ancient City Wall Visit Terracotta Warriors site Visit Xi'an Museum
Rent bike or electric bike to ride along Ancient City Wall
Ancient City Wall Terracotta Warriors Xi'an Museum
Breakfast
Train (Xi'an, China - Nanjing, China)
Hotel 4* (Jingling Mandarin Garden Hotel)
Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
Hotel 4* (Jingling Mandarin Garden Hotel)
Visit Dr Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum Explore Former President's Palace Visit Nanjing Museum Explore back alleys near Confucius Temple Stroll along Qin Huai River
Dinner and drinks in nearby Laomendong area (own expense)
Dr Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum Former President's Palace Nanjing Museum Confucius Temple Qin Huai River
Breakfast, Dinner (Local restaurant)
Train (Nanjing, China - Shanghai, China)
Hotel 4* (Shanghai SSAW Boutique Hotel)
Visit Shanghai Propaganda Poster Museum Walk along the Bund
Shanghai Propaganda Poster Museum The Bund
Breakfast, Lunch (Local tourist restaurant)
Hotel 4* (Shanghai SSAW Boutique Hotel)
Explore Yu Garden Visit Jade Buddha Temple Walk in French Concession Quarter
Browse bazaar for traditional Chinese arts and crafts Sample Shanghai Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) and other street food
Yu Garden Jade Buddha Temple French Concession Quarter
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) 上海虹桥国际机场, 2550 Hongqiao Rd 虹桥路2550号, Shanghai Shi, 200335, China (Drop off at Shanghai International Airport)
Breakfast
Transfer (Shanghai, China - Shanghai International Airport, China)
Plan your next step
From USD 4,143.00 per person
Final price and additional fees confirmed for your dates and group.
Price based on Double Room - Superior
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2026 | 12 Dec 2026 | USD 4143.00 | English |
| 1 Dec 2026 | 13 Dec 2026 | USD 4143.00 | English |
| 2 Dec 2026 | 14 Dec 2026 | USD 4143.00 | English |
| 3 Dec 2026 | 15 Dec 2026 | USD 4143.00 | English |
| 4 Dec 2026 | 16 Dec 2026 | USD 4143.00 | English |
| 5 Dec 2026 | 17 Dec 2026 | USD 4143.00 | English |
| 6 Dec 2026 | 18 Dec 2026 | USD 4143.00 | English |
| 7 Dec 2026 | 19 Dec 2026 | USD 4143.00 | English |
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