Xi’an Tours

Beijing • Xi’an • Chengdu • Chongqing (10 Days / 9 Nights)

Day 1: Arrival in Beijing — Welcome to China
Highlights: Private Airport VIP Pick-up, Hotel Check-in, Evening Rest & Leisure
Description:
Arrive in Beijing. Your private English-speaking tour guide and driver will meet you upon arrival and transfer you smoothly to your hotel. Take the evening to relax and prepare for an incredible 10-day China adventure across four world-famous destinations.
Meals: None
Accommodation: Handpicked 4-Star / 5-Star Hotel in Central Beijing
Day 2: Imperial Highlights — Forbidden City, Jingshan Park & Hutongs
Highlights: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City Imperial Axis, Jingshan Park Viewpoint, Rickshaw Hutong Tour
Description:
Start with a walk across Tiananmen Square and enter the grand Forbidden City for an in-depth guided exploration of China’s imperial heritage. Climb Jingshan Park for a panoramic vista of the palace complex. In the afternoon, take a traditional rickshaw ride through the narrow Hutongs and visit a traditional courtyard residence to experience authentic Beijing folk customs.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Authentic Peking Roast Duck Lunch
Accommodation: Beijing
Day 3: Great Wall Legend & 2008 Olympic Landmarks
Highlights: Mutianyu Great Wall (Cable Car / Toboggan Ride), Olympic “Bird’s Nest” & “Water Cube”
Description:
Journey north to the magnificent Mutianyu Great Wall. Take the cable car up to the high ridges, hike along the ancient watchtowers, and take in the panoramic mountain views. Enjoy the optional thrilling toboggan slide down the mountainside! Stop by the Beijing Olympic Park for memorable photos of the iconic 2008 Olympic venues before returning to your hotel.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Countryside Lunch
Accommodation: Beijing
Day 4: Temple of Heaven & High-Speed Bullet Train to Xi’an
Highlights: Temple of Heaven Morning Culture, 350 km/h Fuxing Bullet Train Experience
Description:
Visit the sacred Temple of Heaven and watch locals practice morning Tai Chi and traditional arts. After lunch, board the comfortable Fuxing Bullet Train to Xi’an (approx. 4.5 hours). Upon arrival in Xi’an, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Handpicked 4-Star / 5-Star Hotel in Central Xi’an
Day 5: Xi’an Ancient Splendor — Terracotta Army & Muslim Quarter
Highlights: UNESCO Terracotta Warriors, Ancient City Wall Walk/Cycle, Muslim Quarter Street Food Walk
Description:
Discover the awe-inspiring Terracotta Warriors and Horses, the subterranean army guarding China’s first emperor. In the afternoon, explore the 600-year-old Xi’an Ancient City Wall on foot or by bicycle. As twilight falls, wander through the bustling Muslim Quarter, sampling famous local street foods and admiring the vibrant evening atmosphere.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Shaanxi Specialty Lunch
Accommodation: Xi’an
Day 6: High-Speed Train to Chengdu — Teahouse Culture & Kuanzhai Alley
Highlights: High-Speed Train across Qinling Mountains, People’s Park Open-Air Teahouse, Kuanzhai Alley
Description:
Board the high-speed train traveling south across the Qinling Mountains to Chengdu, the relaxed cultural capital of Sichuan. Check into your hotel and head straight into Chengdu’s signature leisurely lifestyle at People’s Park. Sip fragrant jasmine green tea at a century-old open-air teahouse. Later, stroll through the atmospheric gray-brick lanes of Kuanzhai (Wide & Narrow) Alleys.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Handpicked 4-Star / 5-Star Hotel in Central Chengdu
Day 7: Giant Panda Encounter & Cultural Chengdu
Highlights: Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, Jinli Ancient Street, Face-Changing Opera (Optional)
Description:
Visit the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base early in the morning to observe playful giant pandas and red pandas during their morning feeding and outdoor activity time. In the afternoon, wander down lantern-lined Jinli Ancient Street, brimming with folk handicrafts and traditional snacks. (Optional Evening: Experience the famous Sichuan Face-Changing Opera with tea service).
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Sichuan Specialty Lunch
Accommodation: Chengdu
Day 8: High-Speed Train to Chongqing — 8D Mountain City & Hongyadong Night View
Highlights: High-Speed Train to Chongqing (1.5 hrs), Liziba Monorail Passing Through Building, Hongyadong Stilted Buildings
Description:
Take a fast 1.5-hour high-speed train to Chongqing, the world-famous “8D Mountain City” on the Yangtze River. Witness the unique sight of the Liziba Light Rail Train passing directly through a 19-story residential building. In the evening, visit the illuminated Hongyadong Stilted Building Complex, shining golden over the river like a scene straight out of the movie Spirited Away, followed by an authentic Chongqing hotpot dining experience.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Authentic Chongqing Hotpot Dinner
Accommodation: Handpicked 4-Star / 5-Star Hotel in Central Chongqing (Jiefangbei Area)
Day 9: Chongqing Heritage & Mountain City Exploration
Highlights: Ciqikou Ancient Porcelain Town, Kuixinglou “Floating Plaza” (1st Floor vs. 22nd Floor Illusion), Jiefangbei CBD
Description:
Explore Ciqikou Ancient Town, a historic riverfront port famous for porcelain workshops and traditional snacks. Next, visit Kuixinglou, an astonishing architectural wonder where the plaza on the 22nd floor connects flat to a bustling city street! Spend your afternoon walking around Jiefangbei (Liberation Monument) pedestrian square, the lively commercial and cultural heart of Chongqing.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Local Sichuan/Chongqing Lunch
Accommodation: Chongqing
Day 10: Chongqing Departure — Onward Journey
Highlights: Private Airport / Train Station Transfer, End of Unforgettable China Tour
Description:
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel. Your private guide and driver will accompany you on your private transfer to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) or Chongqing High-Speed Railway Station for your flight home or onward travel.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast