Beijing · Xi’an
Two capitals, a thousand stories
Walk through imperial Beijing and discover the wonders of ancient Xi’an.
Private journey
The journey
A thoughtfully paced starting point for your private journey. Explore the day-by-day plan below, then tell us what matters most to you. We’ll confirm your dates, accommodation, transport, guide and final price in a personal proposal.
Planned experiences
Day by day
01Day 1Welcome to Beijing
Airport reception and transfer.
02Day 2Imperial gardens
Summer Palace, Old Summer Palace and exterior views of Tsinghua and Peking Universities.
03Day 3Beijing’s historic heart
Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven.
04Day 4Beyond the city walls
The Great Wall, exterior views of the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube, and Niujie food street.
05Day 5Beijing to Xi’an by rail
High-speed train to Xi’an. Station pick-up and hotel transfer.
06Day 6Discover ancient Chang’an
Xi’an Museum, Ming-era City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda North Square and Great Tang All Day Mall.
07Day 7An encounter with the Qin
Terracotta Army, replica clay-figure workshop and the Xi’an Eternal Love performance.
08Day 8Your onward journey
Airport transfer timed to your flight. The final travel schedule is confirmed with your advisor.
The finer details
A clear, personal proposal
Your personal proposal will itemize accommodation, transfers, guides, admission tickets and meals. Only the services listed as included in the confirmed proposal form part of your booking. Optional activities are quoted separately.
International flights, visas, travel insurance, personal purchases and any service not expressly included in your proposal are not included in the displayed starting price. Domestic flight and rail arrangements must be confirmed in your proposal.
More moments along the way
Good to know
Can I change this itinerary?
Yes. This is a starting point, not a fixed group departure. Tell us your interests, dates and preferred pace, and we will prepare a tailored proposal.
Is this the final price?
The displayed amount is a starting reference in USD. Dates, group size, hotel category, child ages and availability can affect the final quote. No payment is requested until you accept your proposal.
How do deposits and cancellation work?
Your written proposal sets out the deposit, balance deadline and cancellation terms before payment. The booking and cancellation policies remain available in the footer.
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