Day 01: BEIJING

• Welcome to China with arrival at Beijing airport and transfer to your hotel.

• In the early evening, visit Wangfujing Street, a lively pedestrian avenue filled with shops, restaurants and local atmosphere.

• Enjoy an included dinner before returning to the hotel.

• Highlight: Begin your journey with an evening introduction to the vibrant heart of Beijing.

Day 02: BEIJING

• Visit the legendary Great Wall of China at Mutianyu, one of the world’s most iconic historic landmarks.

• Enjoy a cable car ride up and down the Great Wall while taking in views of the surrounding mountain landscape.

• Explore the Temple of Heaven, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former imperial complex where emperors prayed for good harvests.

• Take part in a relaxing Tai Chi class followed by a soothing foot massage.

• End the day with an included traditional Peking duck dinner.

• Highlight: Experience two of Beijing’s most celebrated landmarks alongside traditional Chinese wellness activities.

Day 03: BEIJING

• Begin a full-day guided tour at Tiananmen Square, one of the largest public squares in the world.

• Visit the magnificent Forbidden City, the former imperial complex where 24 emperors ruled for nearly 500 years.

• Explore Jingshan Park and its Coal Hill, offering panoramic views of the Forbidden City.

• Enjoy an included lunch before continuing your sightseeing.

• Experience local life with a traditional tricycle ride through Beijing’s Hutong neighbourhoods.

• Visit a Siheyuan, a traditional Chinese courtyard house, before continuing to the Summer Palace.

• Highlight: Discover Beijing’s imperial heritage, traditional neighbourhoods and historic royal gardens.

Important Note: Access to the Forbidden City is subject to visitor capacity restrictions. If entry is not possible, the visit will be replaced by the Confucius Temple and Lama Temple.

Day 04: BEIJING, NANJING

• Travel by high-speed train from Beijing to Nanjing, covering nearly 1,000 kilometres in less than four hours.

• Explore Purple Mountain and visit the impressive Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, dedicated to the founder of modern China.

• Continue to Linggu Temple, a historic Buddhist site surrounded by lush greenery.

• Enjoy free time to explore Nanjing at your own pace.

• Overnight stay in Nanjing.

• Highlight: Experience Nanjing’s combination of historic landmarks, Buddhist heritage and modern city life.

Day 05: NANJING, SUZHOU, TONGLI, SHANGHAI

• Depart for Suzhou, a city renowned for its classical gardens and long-standing silk heritage.

• Visit the Garden of the Humble Administrator, the city’s largest and most famous traditional garden.

• Enjoy free time to explore Pingjiang Road, a historic street lined with canals, teahouses and artisan shops.

• Enjoy an included lunch before continuing the journey.

• Visit Tongli, a traditional water town known for narrow canals, stone bridges and historic houses.

• Enjoy a scenic boat ride through Tongli’s waterways before continuing to Shanghai.

• Highlight: Discover the elegant gardens, canals and traditional architecture of China’s historic Jiangnan region.

Day 06: SHANGHAI

• Explore Pudong, Shanghai’s modern financial district, known for its impressive skyline and iconic Pearl Tower.

• Enjoy a scenic ferry ride across the Huangpu River, with views of Shanghai’s historic and contemporary sides.

• Visit Yuyuan Garden, a beautifully preserved Ming Dynasty private garden in Shanghai’s Old City.

• Experience an introduction to traditional Chinese tea culture.

• Explore Xintiandi, a stylish neighbourhood known for boutiques, cafés and its lively atmosphere.

• Discover Tianzifang, famous for its maze-like alleys, craft shops and contemporary art galleries.

• Highlight: Walk along The Bund, where grand colonial-era buildings overlook Shanghai’s waterfront.

Optional: Enjoy a night boat trip to experience Shanghai’s illuminated skyline.

Day 07: SHANGHAI, LUOYANG

• Transfer to the train station and board a high-speed train towards Luoyang, travelling approximately 1,000 kilometres in just over five hours.

• Enjoy an included lunch after arrival.

• Visit the spectacular Longmen Buddhist Caves, featuring thousands of Buddha statues and carvings sculpted into the cliffs.

• Enjoy a scenic boat ride along the river for a different perspective of the ancient carvings.

• Explore the ancient city of Luoyang, passing through its historic walls and lively traditional streets.

• Highlight: Discover one of China’s most remarkable Buddhist archaeological sites before experiencing Luoyang’s historic city centre.

Day 08: LUOYANG, SANMENXIA, XI’AN

• Begin the day with a visit to the historic White Horse Buddhist Monastery, an important centre of Buddhist learning.

• Continue to Sanmenxia and admire the mighty Yellow River.

• Visit Baolun Temple, known for its striking tall pagoda.

• Explore the Guo Museum, home to ancient funeral carriages and artefacts connected to the former State of Guo.

• Continue the journey past Mount Hua, one of China’s most sacred mountains.

• Arrive in Xi’an by late afternoon.

• Highlight: Follow a journey through ancient Buddhist heritage, the Yellow River and the dramatic landscapes surrounding Mount Hua.

Day 09: XI’AN

• Explore Xi’an, the historic city associated with the beginning of the ancient Silk Road.

• Visit the legendary Terracotta Army, featuring thousands of life-sized clay soldiers guarding the tomb of China’s first emperor.

• Visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, a historic Buddhist structure dating back more than a thousand years.

• Explore Xi’an’s historic walled centre and vibrant Muslim Quarter.

• Visit the Great Mosque, reflecting the city’s diverse cultural and religious heritage.

• Visit the Drum Tower and enjoy a short performance of traditional Chinese music.

• Highlight: Discover Xi’an’s extraordinary archaeological treasures and centuries of cultural heritage.

Day 10: XI’AN

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before your China journey comes to an end.

• Depart with lasting memories of China’s imperial landmarks, historic cities, ancient heritage and cultural experiences.

• Highlight: Conclude your journey in Xi’an after exploring some of China’s most celebrated historical and cultural destinations.