A journey worth discovering
The experience
The Mysterious West of China, Private Tour, a 12 days tour from Beijing to Xi'an and Shanghai.
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 (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local tourist restaurant)
Hotel (Super House International Hotel)
Visit Tiananmen Square Guided tour of Forbidden City Explore traditional hutongs and old Beijing backstreets Visit Buddhist Miaoying Temple
Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Miaoying Temple
Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local tourist restaurant)
Hotel (Super House International Hotel)
Hike Huanghuacheng Great Wall Explore 798 Art District
Huanghuacheng Great Wall 798 Art District
Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Dinner at a local tourist restaurant)
Train (Beijing West Railway Station, China - Xi'an, China)
Hotel 4* (Xi’an Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel)
Visit Temple of Heaven complex
Sample Halal skewers, roast mutton, and persimmon cakes in Muslim Quarter
Temple of Heaven Muslim Quarter
Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local tourist restaurant)
Hotel 4* (Xi’an Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel)
Walk Ancient City Wall Guided tour of Terracotta Warriors site Visit Xi'an Museum
Rent bike or electric bike on Ancient City Wall
Ancient City Wall of Xi'an Terracotta Warriors Xi'an Museum
Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Dinner at a local tourist restaurant)
Train (Xi'an, China - Yinchuan, China)
Hotel 4* (Xifujing hotel Yinchuan)
Visit Helan Mountain rock paintings
Helan Mountain rock paintings
Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Transfer (Yinchuan, China - Zhongwei, China)
Hotel 4* (Zhongwei UPLS Hotel)
Visit Western Xia Imperial Tombs Visit Zhongwei Gao Miao
Western Xia Imperial Tombs Zhongwei Gao Miao
Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Hotel 4* (Zhongwei UPLS Hotel)
Visit Tonghu Grassland with 90 minutes folk songs and dance show Visit Shapotou Tourism Area
Sand skiing Camel riding Off-road vehicle rides Desert surfing cars Desert motorcycles
Tonghu Grassland Shapotou Tourism Area
Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Transfer (Zhongwei, China - Yinchuan, China)
Hotel 4* (Xifujing hotel Yinchuan)
Visit 108 Buddhist Pagodas Visit Shuidonggou site
108 Buddhist Pagodas Shuidonggou site
Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Flight (Yinchuan, 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 (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local tourist restaurant)
Hotel 4* (Shanghai SSAW Boutique Hotel)
Visit Yu Garden Visit Jade Buddha Temple Walk in French Concession Quarter
Browse antiques, silk fans, and crafts in Yu Garden market Try Shanghai Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), vegetarian buns, and chicken soup in Yu Garden
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 (Breakfast at hotel)
Transfer (Shanghai, China - Shanghai International Airport, China)
Plan your next step
From USD 4,905.00 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 | 11 Dec 2026 | USD 4905.00 | English |
| 1 Dec 2026 | 12 Dec 2026 | USD 4905.00 | English |
| 2 Dec 2026 | 13 Dec 2026 | USD 4905.00 | English |
| 3 Dec 2026 | 14 Dec 2026 | USD 4905.00 | English |
| 4 Dec 2026 | 15 Dec 2026 | USD 4905.00 | English |
| 5 Dec 2026 | 16 Dec 2026 | USD 4905.00 | English |
| 6 Dec 2026 | 17 Dec 2026 | USD 4905.00 | English |
| 7 Dec 2026 | 18 Dec 2026 | USD 4905.00 | English |
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