Beijing-Xian-Chengdu-Chongqing-Shanghai Tour

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

After breakfast, begin your journey exploring Beijing's rich history. First, visit Tiananmen Square, the world's largest public square, where Chairman Mao declared the founding of the People's Republic of China from the Tiananmen Gate. Then enter the Forbidden City, the imperial center of China with nearly 10,000 rooms that served as the residence for 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Admire the exquisite details from the golden yellow glazed tile roofs to the intricately carved white marble bases. After lunch, drive to the Summer Palace, the largest and best-preserved imperial garden in China. Here you'll see various ancient pavilions, magnificent palaces, tranquil temples, and elegant bridges. The Long Corridor along the peaceful shores of Kunming Lake is adorned with thousands of vivid paintings telling fascinating historical and mythological stories.

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 Xian and transfer to your hotel upon arrival.

Today you will visit the Terracotta Warriors Museum, hailed as the "Eighth Wonder of the World" and one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. Witness these unearthed terracotta soldiers firsthand. After returning to the city, you'll have free time to leisurely stroll through the alleys of the Muslim Quarter - with its antique shops, bustling markets, and elderly men in white caps and beards sipping tea in small teahouses.

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 Chengdu 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. Next, explore Shibati and Shancheng Lane, experiencing the most authentic local street life. Finally, visit Hongyadong, the iconic stilted buildings built against the mountain, creating a spectacular night view over the two rivers - a must-see landmark showcasing Chongqing's unique mountain city character. 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.