Destinations: Beijing, Xi'an
This 7-day northern China leisure group tour connects Beijing and Xi'an, two iconic ancient capitals of China. Summer brings dense green foliage in imperial parks and mountain slopes around the Great Wall. The itinerary is carefully paced for international leisure groups to explore world-famous UNESCO heritage sites, taste authentic northern Chinese food and dive into 5,000 years of imperial history. We arrange shaded sightseeing hours and comfortable transfers to avoid midday heat, ideal for foreign groups interested in Chinese history.
Highlights
Optional Extensions
Day 1: Arrive Beijing. Our English guide and private coach meet your group at Beijing airport, transfer to downtown hotel for check-in and rest. Welcome dinner serves authentic Peking duck and northern side dishes. Overnight Beijing.
Day 2: Beijing imperial sightseeing. Morning visit Tiananmen Square, then enter the Forbidden City, the imperial palace of Ming and Qing dynasties. Walk grand courtyards and shaded palace gardens full of summer green plants. In the afternoon go to Jingshan Park, climb the pavilion hilltop for panoramic overlook of Forbidden City. Evening free for leisure. Overnight Beijing.
Day 3: Mutianyu Great Wall full day trip. Depart early by private coach to beat midday heat. Take cable car uphill to the Great Wall. Hike along ancient ramparts shaded by dense mountain trees. Guests can choose the toboggan slide downhill for fun. Return to Beijing city in late afternoon. Evening free for shopping or rest. Overnight Beijing.
Day 4: Beijing cultural tour. Morning visit Temple of Heaven, the grand complex where emperors prayed for harvest, with long covered corridors and ancient cypress trees. After lunch visit Summer Palace, China's largest imperial garden. Wander along Kunming Lake waterfront, enjoy shaded walking paths and optional lake boat ride. Overnight Beijing.
Day 5: High-speed train Beijing to Xi'an (4.5 hours). Private coach meets group at Xi'an railway station and transfers to hotel. Late afternoon rent bikes and cycle along Xi'an ancient city wall at sunset, enjoy cool summer breeze over old city rooftops. Dinner serves local snacks: roujiamo, cold skin noodles and lamb soup. Overnight Xi'an.
Day 6: Xi'an heritage full day tour. Drive to Terracotta Army Museum. Explore three excavation pits, your guide shares the story of Qin Emperor's underground clay army. After lunch visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda and ancient Ci'en Temple complex. Stroll the nearby Tang-style pedestrian street. Overnight Xi'an.
Day 7: Morning walk through Xi'an Muslim Quarter, browse market stalls selling dried fruits, spices and handicrafts and sample local breakfast snacks. Private coach transfer to Xi'an Xianyang airport for departure. End of tour.
