Upon arrival in Beijing, enjoy a private transfer to your hotel. Following check-in, enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.

Hotel: The Peninsula Beijing

Today, enjoy a private transfer with your guide for a sightseeing experience including a visit to the Temple of Heaven, an iconic and beautifully preserved imperial complex, showcasing ancient Chinese architecture and religious structures. Here, you’ll also enjoy a private Tai Chi class. Next, explore the Hongqiao Market, famous for its extensive collection of pearls and jewelry. Afterward, savor lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum. This expansive imperial complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, served as the residence for 24 emperors. Following this, enjoy a private transfer to your hotel, where you can relax and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.

Hotel: The Peninsula Beijing

Today, meet your private driver and guide to begin your exploration of the iconic Great Wall of China. You will visit the Mutianyu section, known for its well-preserved structure and scenic beauty. Here, you can choose to take the cable car both ways or ride the cable car up and take a toboggan down for a unique descent. Afterward, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Following lunch, embark on a guided walk through the Hutongs, the traditional narrow alleys of old Beijing lined with courtyard residences. These historic neighborhoods provide a fascinating look into the city’s cultural heritage and daily life of the past. After this, enjoy a private transfer to your hotel to enjoy the evening at leisure.

Hotel: The Peninsula Beijing

This morning, enjoy a private transfer to Beijing West Railway Station. Upon arrival in Xi'an, meet your private driver and guide to begin sightseeing in this incredible city. Start with a visit to the city wall, an impressive ancient fortification built during the Ming Dynasty that once served as a military defense system for the historical core of Xi'an. Following this, enjoy a private transfer to your hotel for check-in and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Hotel: The Ritz-Carlton, Xi'an

This morning, meet with your guide and enjoy a private transfer to begin your day of exploration. Start with a visit to the Terracotta Warriors Museum, where you’ll explore the archaeological site and admire the intricate craftsmanship of the terracotta figures, gaining insights into the burial practices and beliefs of the Qin Dynasty. Following the museum visit, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, head to the Muslim Quarter, or Huimin Jie, a lively area known for its rich cultural heritage and bustling markets. Nearby, visit the Great Mosque of Xi'an, a remarkable blend of Chinese and Islamic architectural styles. Conclude your exploration with a visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a well-preserved Buddhist structure dating back to the Tang Dynasty. Afterward, enjoy a private transfer to your hotel for an evening at your own leisure.

Hotel: The Ritz-Carlton, Xi'an

Today, enjoy a private transfer to Xi'an Airport for your flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, meet your private guide for a sightseeing experience, beginning with a visit to Yu Garden and the Old Quarter. Yu Garden is a beautiful classical Chinese garden, showcasing traditional design and dating back to the Ming Dynasty. After your visit, enjoy a private transfer to your hotel, where you can spend the rest of the day at your own leisure.

Hotel: The Peninsula Shanghai

This morning, enjoy a private transfer with your guide for a full day of discovery in Shanghai. Begin with a visit to Zhujiajiao Water Town, often called the "Venice of the East" for its charming canals, ancient architecture, and well-preserved cultural heritage. After exploring, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, continue to The Bund, located on the western bank of the Huangpu River. Known for its colonial-era architecture, The Bund offers stunning skyline views and a vibrant atmosphere, symbolizing Shanghai's rich history and modern development. Conclude the day with a visit to the observation deck of the Shanghai Tower in the Lujiazui area—the tallest of Shanghai’s iconic buildings, renowned for its distinctive spiral design. Afterward, enjoy a private transfer to your hotel, where you can spend the rest of the evening at leisure.

Hotel: The Peninsula Shanghai

Today, following breakfast, enjoy a private transfer to the airport ahead of your international flight home.