First visit · Culture · Food
China, First Chapter
Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai with room for local neighborhoods, remarkable food and unhurried landmark visits.
10 daysBeijing · Xi’an · ShanghaiPrivate, tailor-made
Journey overview
The essential places, without the rush.
Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai with room for local neighborhoods, remarkable food and unhurried landmark visits.
- Private transfers and in-country support
- Carefully matched local guides and experiences
- Flexible hotels, pacing and daily plans
Day by day
10 days, shaped with room to notice.
This is the structure, not a fixed script. Timing, experiences and open time can all change.
- 01Day 1
Arrive in Beijing
Private airport welcome and a quiet first evening near the hutongs.
- 02Day 2
Imperial Beijing
A specialist-led visit through Tiananmen, the Forbidden City and Jingshan.
- 03Day 3
The Great Wall
An early start for a quieter section, followed by a countryside lunch.
- 04Day 4
Beijing at street level
Markets, contemporary architecture and an evening food walk.
- 05Day 5
High-speed rail to Xi’an
Travel first class, then settle in within the old city walls.
- 06Day 6
Terracotta Army
Explore with an archaeology specialist and visit a local workshop.
- 07Day 7
Fly to Shanghai
Arrive for a first look at the Bund after dark.
- 08Day 8
Shanghai contrasts
Historic lanes, design studios and the riverfront skyline.
- 09Day 9
A day your way
Choose food, art, architecture or a water-town day trip.
- 10Day 10
Departure
Private transfer and on-the-ground support until check-in.