Beijing-Chongqing-Chengdu-Xian-Shanghai Tour

Welcome to Beijing! Upon arrival at the airport, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel.

Today visit the Temple of Heaven, where ancient emperors prayed for peace and prosperity. Then proceed to Tiananmen Square, the world's largest city square. Finally, visit the Forbidden City, the imperial palace of China's Ming and Qing dynasties with approximately 600 years of history.

Visit the Summer Palace - the largest and most famous royal summer resort garden from the Ming and Qing dynasties, showcasing China's exquisite craftsmanship and architectural excellence throughout history. After lunch, proceed to Chongqing and transfer to your hotel upon arrival.

This morning, visit The Ring Shopping Park in Chongqing's Liangjiang New Area, featuring international luxury brands, urban trends, family entertainment, global cuisine, and diverse social spaces. Then visit the ancient Kuixing Tower, built to worship the god of literature, attracting many students throughout history. In the afternoon, proceed to Chengdu and transfer to your hotel upon arrival.

In the morning, visit the Shaanxi History Museum to understand Xian's history and discover why it became the "Cradle of Chinese Culture." Then visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, built by the eminent monk Xuanzang in 652 AD, holding an important position in Chinese Buddhist history. After the tour, proceed to Xian and transfer to your hotel upon arrival.

After breakfast, drive about 1 hour to the Sanxingdui Museum in Guanghan, 50 kilometers north of Chengdu. Enter a world of ancient mystery, exploring artifacts from the lost capital of the Shu Kingdom dating back 3,000 to 5,000 years. The museum houses over 4,000 precious artifacts including the famous bronze standing figure, bronze sacred tree, gold staff, bronze masks with protruding eyes, and many other exquisite bronzes, jades, pottery, and gold objects. These reveal a civilization as advanced and fascinating as the Maya or ancient Egypt. After the museum visit, proceed to Chongqing and transfer to your hotel.

After breakfast, watch the Liziba Light Rail passing through a residential building - see the train pass through the middle floors. Then visit Liberation Monument, Chongqing's core landmark with upscale shopping malls and diverse snacks. Finally, visit Hongyadong, the iconic stilted buildings built against the mountain, creating a spectacular night view over the two rivers. After the tour, fly to Shanghai and transfer to your hotel.

Today visit Yu Garden, an exquisite private garden representing classical Chinese garden style. Then take a Huangpu River cruise to admire the modern skyline of China's largest city. Finally, stroll along The Bund.

You'll have free time before your departure flight. After the tour, you'll be escorted to the airport for your departure flight, marking the end of our journey together.