Day 1
Arrive in Beijing
Arrival and gentle orientation. If time allows, take an evening walk to feel the rhythm of the capital.
Tour
Beijing & Xi’an Classic China Icons
A beautifully balanced first journey through China’s imperial heart: Beijing’s palaces, hutongs and Great Wall, followed by Xi’an’s ancient city walls and the Terracotta Warriors.
7 daysBeijing – Xi’anFirst-time China, history, UNESCO icons
Why this journey
Highlights
Walk the Forbidden City and understand the scale of imperial Beijing
Stand on the Great Wall and take in one of China’s defining landscapes
Explore hutong neighbourhoods for a more human view of the capital
Meet the Terracotta Warriors and discover Xi’an’s Silk Road character
Suggested Itinerary
Day by day
This is an inspirational sample route. It can be adjusted for dates, group size, pace and special interests.
Day 2
Forbidden City and Tiananmen area
Explore the ceremonial heart of Beijing, then continue into historic lanes where courtyard life gives the city a more intimate scale.
Day 3
The Great Wall
Travel out of the city to the Great Wall. Walk along restored watchtowers and learn why this landscape became a symbol of China.
Day 4
Temple of Heaven and train to Xi’an
Visit the Temple of Heaven and its surrounding park before taking a high-speed train to Xi’an.
Day 5
Terracotta Warriors
Spend the day with the Terracotta Army, one of the world’s great archaeological discoveries, then return to the old city.
Day 6
Xi’an city walls and Muslim Quarter
Walk or cycle the ancient city wall and explore the food streets and cultural mix of the Muslim Quarter.
Day 7
Departure
Final free time before onward travel.