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Private Journey / 8 Days

China's Golden Triangle

Beijing / Xi'an / Shanghai

China's essential first journey, connecting imperial Beijing, ancient Xi'an and future-facing Shanghai by high-speed rail.

Customize This Journey

The shape of this journey.

First-time visitors, couples and families who want China's three defining cities in one clear route.

01

Mutianyu Great Wall

02

Forbidden City and old Beijing

03

Terracotta Warriors

04

The Bund and modern Shanghai

Day By Day

A clear route, made flexible.

This is a starting framework rather than a fixed group schedule. Hotels, pacing, experiences and transport can be adjusted around your arrival city and travel style.

  1. Day 01

    Arrive in Beijing

    Private airport welcome, hotel transfer and a gentle first evening to settle into China.

  2. Day 02

    Imperial Beijing

    Explore Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Jingshan, with time for a hutong neighborhood walk.

  3. Day 03

    The Great Wall

    Visit the Mutianyu section with flexible walking time, followed by the Summer Palace on return.

  4. Day 04

    High-speed rail to Xi'an

    Travel comfortably to Xi'an, then walk or cycle the ancient city wall at sunset.

  5. Day 05

    Terracotta Warriors

    See the Terracotta Army with a private guide and return for the Muslim Quarter and old-city food.

  6. Day 06

    Xi'an to Shanghai

    Continue to Shanghai and take an evening walk along the Bund as the skyline lights up.

  7. Day 07

    Old and new Shanghai

    Combine Yu Garden, local lanes, the former French Concession and a panoramic skyline viewpoint.

  8. Day 08

    Departure

    Private transfer to the airport or extend the journey into Suzhou, Hangzhou or another region.

Private By Design

The route is only the beginning.

We shape the hotels, guide level, vehicle, dining and daily rhythm around the people actually taking the trip.

Plan This Journey
  • Private airport and station transfers
  • English-speaking local guide options
  • Private vehicle and high-speed rail planning
  • No mandatory shopping stops
  • Flexible hotel category and daily pacing
  • Pre-trip entry, payment and arrival support