Day 01 Beijing (-/-/-)

Upon arrival Beijing Capital International Airport or Beijing Daxing International Airport, meet and greet your tour guide and transfer to hotel, check in, relax. Free and easy at own leisure. 

Have Dinner, back to hotel. Overnight in Beijing.

Day 02 Beijing (B/-/-)

After breakfast,  proceed to Tiananmen Square, a square in the city center of Beijing, named after the eponymous Tiananmen (Gate of Heavenly Peace), located to its north, which separates it from the Forbidden City. 

Next, visit the Forbidden City, also known as the Imperial Palace, served as the residence for 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties, built in Beijing starting from 1406, it covers 720,000 square meters with over 70 palaces and 9,000 rooms, the world's largest palace complex and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, it's the Palace Museum, housing Ming and Qing imperial collections as a top-tier national museum.

Follow up with the Summer Palace, a royal garden from the Qing Dynasty in China, originally known as the Qingyi Garden, located in the western suburbs of Beijing, about 15 kms from the city center, covering an area of 3.009 sq. kms (with the UNESCO World Heritage Site area of the Summer Palace being 2.97 sq.kms), with water occupying about three-quarters of the total area, an artificial landscapes, such as pavilions, long corridors, halls, temples, and small bridges, harmonize with natural hills and the vast lake, blending together in an artistic manner, making it a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design.

Next, visit the Shichahai, an historic and culturally rich area in Beijing, known for its expansive water features and well-preserved architecture. It's the largest and most intact historical district in the city, holding a unique place in Beijing's urban development history.

Have Lunch and visit the Old Beijing Hutong,  the old lanes of the Beijing hutongs, many laid out hundreds of years ago during the Ming and Qing dynasty eras (1368-1912), retain some of the traditional culture and way of life of the past. Hutong is a lane or alley formed by traditional courtyard compounds lining both sides. 

Later, visit the Yandaixie Street, Beijing's oldest commercial hub, known for its antique shops, calligraphy, snacks, and historic charm, a popular spot for food, antiquing, and cultural exploration.

Next, visit the Ancient Silver Ingot Bridge, the Silver Ingot Bridge is located on the waterway between Qianhai and Houhai in Xicheng District, named after its resemblance to a silver ingot, one of the scenic spots in Shichahai and one of the 'Eight Views of Yanjing'. In the past, standing on the Silver Ingot Bridge could enjoy a distant view of the Western Hills, hence the scenic name 'Silver Ingot Mountain View'."

Visit the Lotus Market, a favorite summer spot for locals, offering amusement parks, markets, and traditional Chinese opera performances, established in the 1920s, located by the Lotus Pond in Shichahai and is known for selling lotus flowers and snacks.

Note: 

The Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square have daily ticket restrictions. If tickets cannot be obtained, alternative activities will be arranged.

Have Dinner, transfer to hotel. Free and easy at own leisure. Overnight in Beijing.

Day 03 Beijing (B/-/-)

After breakfast, proceed to explore other parts of Beijing. Start with Mutianyu Great Wall, around 2 hrs (include return cable car), one of the important segments of the Great Wall of China, renowned for its majestic grandeur and breathtaking natural scenery, built during the Ming Dynasty and served as a vital defensive structure in ancient times, well-preserved, attracting numerous tourists for sightseeing and hiking. Climbing the Mutianyu Great Wall offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and magnificent landscapes, allowing visitors to appreciate the rich history and cultural heritage of China.

Visit the Bird Nest (Outview), known as the National Stadium, constructed with a series of radial and interconnecting steel trusses surrounding the bowl-shaped seating area, resembling a nest woven from branches, an iconic structure in Beijing served as the venue for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. It has also hosted numerous world-class and national cultural and sports events. In 2014, it was selected as one of the "Top Ten Contemporary Architectural Wonders in China."

Have Lunch, and visit the Water Cube (Outview), the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube, a design concept born from a global design competition. Its seemingly simple "box" shape is the result of a collaboration between traditional Chinese culture and modern technology. The exterior of the Water Cube features a unique structure resembling bubbles, giving it the appearance of a giant cube made of water. This distinctive design, illuminated by colorful lights at night, made it a prominent landmark during the Beijing Olympics.

Next, visit the Qianmen Antique Commercial Street/Dashilan Pedestrian Street, used to be a bustling commercial area, originating from the Yuan Dynasty and established during the Ming Dynasty, flourished from the Qing Dynasty to the present day. 

The Starbucks World Flagship Store integrates space with the Forbidden City and traditional Beijing courtyard designs, showcasing various unique cultures exclusive to Beijing. Enjoy a free taste of the capital's cuisine at the dinner gourmet street.

Have Dinner, transfer to hotel. Free and easy at own leisure. Overnight in Beijing.

Day 04 Beijing / Xi An (B/-/-)

After breakfast, to proceed visit the Temple of Heaven, a complex of imperial religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing, visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to heaven for a good harvest   was inscribed as a World Heritage in site in 1998 and was described as a masterpiece of architecture and landscape design which simply and graphically illustrates a cosmogony of great importance for the evolution of one of the world's great civilizations.

After Lunch, take High Speed Railway (Economy class seat) to Xi An approximately 5 hours journey. The high-speed G trains reach top speeds of up to 350 km/h, making it a very popular and comfortable way to travel between these two historic Chinese cities. Upon arriving Xi An, transfer to hotel check in, relax. Free and easy at your own leisure.

Have Dinner nearby hotel vicinity. Overnight in Xi An.

Day 05 Xi An (B/-/-)

After breakfast, proceed to visit the Xingqing Palace, famous palace of the Tang Dynasty, serving as the political center during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong, referred to as the "Southern Inner Palace" and was one of the "Three Inner Palaces" of Chang'an in the Tang Dynasty, China's oldest historical and cultural heritage park.

(Optionally), visit theTerracotta Warriors Museum (Pit 1,2,3 ), also know as the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museumis, it is the burial pit of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor (Qin Shi Huang), often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world. It is a form of funerary art buried with the emperor in 210–209 BCE with the purpose of protecting him in his afterlife.With over a thousand terracotta soldiers and horses, each with unique features and vivid expressions, it is a shining pearl in the history of ancient Chinese sculpture art.

Visit, the First Qin Emperor Bronze Chariot and Horse Exhibition Hall, display the excavation of the bronze chariots and horses, their charm, as well as the weapons and equipment on them, interpreting their nature, usage, structure, sculptural art, painted decorations, casting techniques, showcases the history, culture, art, and technology of the bronze chariots and horses.

Have Dinner nearby hotel vicinity. Overnight in Xi An.

Day 06 Xi An (B/-/-)

After breakfast, proceed to visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda, known as the Jianfu Temple Pagoda, a brick and wood structure Buddhist pagoda built during the Tang Dynasty, specifically in the Jinglong era, like the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, remains an important symbol of the Tang Chang'an City. The Small Wild Goose Pagoda, along with the ancient bell inside the Jianfu Temple Bell Tower, collectively known as the "Morning Bell Chimed by the Small Wild Goose Pagoda," one of the "Eight Great Sights of Guanzhong" is part of the Xi'an Museum classified as a national level tourist attraction.

Visit the Xi An Museum, a comprehensive museum integrating cultural relic collections, scientific research, social education, and leisure gardens, consists of three parts: the museum itself, the Tang Jianfu Temple Site, and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, a national first-class museum and a national AAAA-level tourist attraction, awarded the title of "Model Unit for Civilization in Shaanxi Province".

Visit the Guangren Temple, only existing Tibetan Buddhist temple in Shaanxi Province that still serves as a religious venue, one of the key Buddhist temples in Han Chinese regions. In the 44th year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign (1705), Emperor Kangxi allocated special funds for its construction during his inspection tour of Shaanxi, also known as "Lama Temple". 

Inside the temple, there are two rare statues: one of the Buddha at the age of twelve, and the other is the largest Thousand-Hand Guanyin statue in Shaanxi Province, and also the unique Qianfo Hall in China and served as the place of worship for Princess Wencheng during her stay in Chang'an.

Have Lunch, and proceed to visit the Ancient City Wall, known as The Xi An City Wall, constructed during the early Ming Dynasty on the foundation of the Imperial City of Chang'an in the Tang Dynasty, and underwent multiple repairs over the years, forming a sturdy defensive system. It is one of the most intact ancient city walls in China, alongside the city walls of Pingyao in Shanxi, Jingzhou in Hubei, and Xingcheng in Liaoning, also one of the largest ancient city walls, with a circumference of 13.74 km, surrounded by a moat, renowned as one of the most famous city wall constructions of the late Middle Ages.

Next, visit the Yongxing Square, one of the 108 neighborhoods in the Tang Dynasty, is the former site of the mansion of Wei Zheng, a prime minister during the Tang Dynasty. In 2007, it was transformed into the country's first street block themed around "intangible cultural heritage cuisine", adding another boutique project to the ancient city, mainly consists of antique-style neighborhoods, shops, archways, leisure green squares, inner streets, and well-style buildings. By combining the style of Guanzhong archways and traditional folk architecture, it forms a layout reminiscent of ancient neighborhoods, showcasing the street-style layout and historical atmosphere of the ancient Chang'an city, as well as traditional folk living spaces.

Later, visit the Xi An Big Wild Goose Pagoda Fountain, the largest sculpture square in Asia, featuring two 100-meter-long group sculptures, eight large-scale character sculptures, and 40 landscape relief sculptures, boasts the world's most luxurious green and touchless public toilets, ensuring the highest cleanliness standards. Additionally, it holds several records, including having the most benches, the world's longest light belt, the first direct water intake system, and the largest sound system.

Visit the Tang Dynasty Night Walking City Street, the only large-scale pedestrian street in China themed around the prosperous Tang Dynasty culture, a landmark scenic spot in Xi'an, known as one of the eight great night scenes in China. The street features magnificent Tang Dynasty-style architecture, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the splendor of the Tang Dynasty era.

Have Dinner and transfer to hotel. Free and easy at own leisure. Overnight in Xi An.

Day 07 Xi An / Departure (B/-/-)

After breakfast stroll around the hotel vicinity at own leisre till check out time. Transfer to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport for departure for your onward destination.