Beijing
Walls and imperial scale
Pair a Great Wall walk with the capital's monumental avenues, courtyards and layered history.
8 days · Beijing · Xi'an · Shanghai
China's icons, connected with purpose
Walk the Great Wall, enter Beijing's imperial heart, meet Xi'an's Terracotta Warriors and finish beside Shanghai's luminous Bund — with the high-speed rail journey becoming part of the story.
Proposals from $2,200 pp
For 4 guests, land-only.
- No Forced Shopping
- Transparent Itemized Pricing
- A Human Host, Not a Tour Group
This is a sample plan. Swap any day or experience — your host rebuilds it around you.
Journey highlights
Three chapters of one extraordinary story
A classic first journey to China, paced for context as well as landmarks.
Xi'an
Armies beneath the earth
Meet the Terracotta Warriors, then read the old capital through its walls, lanes and living food culture.
Shanghai
China facing forward
Contrast the Bund's riverfront architecture with neighborhoods shaped by commerce, design and daily life.
The route
Eight days from imperial capitals to the coast
The order can flex around confirmed transport, opening arrangements and seasonal conditions.
Arrive in Beijing
Meet your local team and settle in at an unhurried pace. An orientation walk introduces the neighborhood, practical travel tools and the shape of the week ahead.
Beijing's imperial heart
Explore the ceremonial axis around Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City area, subject to confirmed access. Continue through nearby historic lanes to connect grand history with ordinary city life.
The Great Wall
Travel beyond central Beijing for a carefully paced Great Wall visit. The exact section and walking plan are chosen after weather, mobility and operating conditions are checked.
High-speed rail to Xi'an
Cross northern China by high-speed rail, with station support and private transfers at each end. An evening walk begins the story of the former capital through its walls and food streets.
Terracotta Warriors
Spend the main part of the day understanding the Terracotta Army and the world that produced it, subject to confirmed entry. Return to Xi'an for a relaxed evening in the old city.
High-speed rail to Shanghai
Continue east by high-speed rail as the landscape shifts toward the coast. Settle into Shanghai and take an introductory neighborhood walk if arrival timing allows.
The Bund and beyond
Read Shanghai's trading history along the Bund, then move into streets where older houses, contemporary design and local routines overlap. Finish with the skyline after dark from an appropriate public viewpoint.
Depart Shanghai
Use the final morning for a market, garden area or neighborhood chosen around your departure. Your team then assists with the agreed transfer and onward plans.
Included
Only services itemized in your written proposal are included; every experience is quoted individually at provider prices.
- Human itinerary design and English-speaking local guides
- Agreed private transfers and high-speed rail between cities
- Itemized land arrangements listed in the confirmed written proposal
- Pre-trip guidance and in-journey support
Not included
- International flights and visas
- Unlisted meals, drinks and personal purchases
- Travel insurance unless specifically quoted
- Any visit or service not confirmed in writing
Pricing
Proposals from $2,200 pp
Personal host & concierge from $199/day (up to 8 hours). Experiences are quoted individually and arranged at provider prices.
Land-only, for 4 guests
The from price is the planning baseline for a private four-guest journey. Your written proposal sets out the final inclusions before booking.
FAQ
Before you plan
Is the route private?
Yes. The journey is designed for your party, with details adjusted to your pace and interests.
Are landmark reservations guaranteed?
No venue is treated as confirmed until the licensed local provider has secured the required arrangements in writing. Equivalent pacing or alternatives will be discussed if access changes.
How much luggage can we bring on the train?
Tell us your expected luggage before booking so the operator can check current rail rules and plan transfers accordingly.
Can the route run in reverse?
Yes, when transport and seasonal availability support it. Your proposal will show the confirmed direction and sequence.