A journey worth discovering
The experience
Mysteries of China - 12 days (4-5 Star), a 12 days tour from Beijing to Xi'an and Shanghai.
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An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.
Day by day
Transfer (Beijing Airport, China - Beijing, China)
Stroll through Wangfujing Street for shopping and street food Visit a local tea house Relax in a nearby park
Breakfast
Tiananmen Square visit Mao's mausoleum visit Forbidden City exploration Temple of Heaven visit Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests visit
Tiananmen Square Mao's Mausoleum Tiananmen Gate Forbidden City Temple of Heaven Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests
Transfer (Beijing, China - Great Wall - Huanghuacheng, China), Transfer (Great Wall - Huanghuacheng, China - Beijing, China)
Hike the Huanghuacheng section of the Great Wall
Visit a pearl store
Great Wall of China - Huanghuacheng Section
Breakfast
Transfer (Beijing, China - Beijing West Railway Station, China), Train (Beijing, China - Xi'an, China)
Try local specialties in Muslim Quarter food stalls (Halal skewers, roast mutton, persimmon cakes)
Muslim Quarter of Xi'an
Terracotta Warriors site visit with professional guide Jade carving factory visit Ancient City Wall leisurely walk
Rent a bike or electric bike to cycle along the Ancient City Wall
Terracotta Warriors Emperor Qin Shihuang's Tomb Ancient City Wall of Xi'an
Dinner (Local restaurant dinner)
Train (Xi'an, China - Yinchuan, China)
Shuidonggou site visit
Shuidonggou
Breakfast
transfer (Yinchuan, China - Helan Mountain, China), transfer (Helan Mountain, China - Western Xia Imperial Tombs, China), transfer (Western Xia Imperial Tombs, China - Zhongwei, China)
Visit Helan Mountain rock paintings Visit Western Xia Imperial Tombs
Helan Mountain rock paintings Western Xia Imperial Tombs
Breakfast
Transfer (Yinchuan, China - Shapotou, China), Transfer (Shapotou, China - Tonghu Grassland, China), Transfer (Tonghu Grassland, China - Zhongwei, China)
Shapotou visit
4x4 jeep excursion across the sand dunes (additional cost, payable locally) Sand skiing (additional cost, payable locally) Desert motorcycles (additional cost, payable locally)
Shapotou Tonghu Grassland Tengger Desert
Breakfast
Transfer (Zhongwei, China - Yinchuan, China)
Zhongwei Gao Miao visit 108 Buddhist Pagodas visit
Ningxia Provincial Museum visit
Zhongwei Gao Miao 108 Buddhist Pagodas Ningxia Provincial Museum
Transfer (Yinchuan, China - Yinchuan Airport, China), Flight (Yinchuan, China - Shanghai, China)
Flight from Yinchuan to Shanghai
Shanghai Propaganda Poster Museum visit Stroll along the Bund
Shanghai Propaganda Poster Museum The Bund
Breakfast
Yu Garden visit Yu Garden Bazaar visit Jade Buddha Temple visit French Concession stroll
Yu Garden Jade Buddha Temple French Concession
Transfer (Shanghai, China - Shanghai Airport, China)
Explore Shanghai at your own pace
Plan your next step
From USD 5,160.00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 2027 | 17 May 2027 | USD 5216.00 | English |
| 7 May 2027 | 18 May 2027 | USD 5216.00 | English |
| 8 May 2027 | 19 May 2027 | USD 5216.00 | English |
| 9 May 2027 | 20 May 2027 | USD 5216.00 | English |
| 10 May 2027 | 21 May 2027 | USD 5216.00 | English |
| 11 May 2027 | 22 May 2027 | USD 5216.00 | English |
| 12 May 2027 | 23 May 2027 | USD 5216.00 | English |
| 13 May 2027 | 24 May 2027 | USD 5216.00 | English |
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