Beijing City Classic + Xi'an Essence 5-Day Tour
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Beijing City
Your private English-speaking guide will pick you up from the airport or train station and transfer you to your hotel (within the 4th Ring Road).
Visit Tiananmen Square, the largest city center square in the world, covering 44 hectares.
Explore the Forbidden City, the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties with 720,000 sq m and over 70 palaces. Listen to vivid stories of emperors and concubines. Visit the Treasure Gallery to discover Chinese jade artistry.
Climb Jingshan Park to overlook the full panoramic view of the Forbidden City from above.
Walk through Qianmen Street, a 600-year-old commercial avenue blending traditional culture with modern life.
Stroll along Wangfujing Street, the century-old business heart of Beijing.
Return to hotel by private car. (Meals: Chinese Lunch)
Day 2: Great Wall
Depart at 8:00 AM for Mutianyu Great Wall, the essence of Ming Dynasty Great Wall, stretching 5,400 meters with 23 watchtowers. Nestled among mountains with 90% forest coverage — a natural oxygen bar.
Round-trip cable car included. Walk the Wall at your own pace, taking in the majestic scenery. “He who has not climbed the Great Wall is not a true man.”
Return to hotel by private car. (Meals: Chinese Lunch)
Day 3: Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace & Olympic Park
Visit the Temple of Heaven, where Ming and Qing emperors worshipped heaven and prayed for good harvests. See the iconic Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and experience the mysterious echo wall.
Explore the Summer Palace, the largest and best-preserved imperial garden in China. Enjoy the 17-Arch Bridge, Longevity Hill, and the world-famous Long Corridor with its painted scenes.
View the Olympic Park from outside — the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube, landmarks of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Return to hotel by private car. (Meals: Chinese Lunch)
Day 4: Beijing → Xi'an
Transfer to Beijing West Station. Board the bullet train to Xi'an (approx. 4.5 hours, 2nd class seat). Lunch on your own during the journey.
Arrive in Xi'an. Walk through the Drum Tower Square and Shuji Muslim Quarter, savoring Xi'an's legendary street food: Rou Jia Mo, Biangbiang Noodles, Cold Noodles, and Pomegranate Juice.
Check in at Xi'an hotel. (Meals: None)
Day 5: Xi'an → Departure
Visit the world-famous Terracotta Warriors Museum, the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” Over 8,000 life-sized clay soldiers, horses, and chariots guard Emperor Qin Shi Huang's mausoleum. Each warrior has a unique face — no two are alike.
Walk or bike atop the Xi'an Ancient City Wall, one of the largest and best-preserved ancient military fortifications in the world (14 km circumference).
View the Bell Tower from outside, the largest and best-preserved bell tower from ancient China, a symbol of Xi'an.
Transfer to Xi'an airport or train station for departure. (Meals: Chinese Lunch)
Tour Information
- Tour Cities: Beijing + Xi'an
- Departure: Daily
- Tour Type: Private Family Tour
- Duration: 5 Days 4 Nights
- Beijing Hotel: 4 nights (within 4th Ring Road)
- Xi'an Hotel: 1 night (near Bell Tower, within City Wall)
- Guide Service: English-Speaking Tour Guide (Beijing 3 days, Xi'an 1 day)
- Transport: Private car/van with driver + Beijing-Xi'an bullet train (2nd class)
- Attractions: Tiananmen, Forbidden City, Jingshan, Qianmen, Wangfujing, Mutianyu Great Wall (with cable car), Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Olympic Park, Terracotta Warriors, City Wall, Drum Tower, Muslim Quarter
5-Day Tour Price
| Travelling Party | Tour Cost Per Person |
|---|---|
| 2 persons | ¥5,380 |
| 4 persons | ¥4,380 |
| 6 persons | ¥3,880 |
Price Inclusion & Exclusion
✓ Price Inclusion:
- Air conditioned vehicle for your own exclusive use
- Chinese local lunch with soft drinks (3 lunches in Beijing, 1 in Xi'an)
- English-speaking tour guide (Beijing 3 days + Xi'an 1 day)
- Beijing hotel (4 nights, within 4th Ring Road)
- Xi'an hotel (1 night, near Bell Tower, within City Wall)
- Beijing-Xi'an bullet train ticket (2nd class seat)
- All entrance tickets as per itinerary
- Mutianyu Great Wall round-trip cable car
- Tourist accident insurance
The above private escorted tour is customized for your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in you.
✗ Price Exclusion:
- Gratuities to drivers and guides
- Dinner
- Beijing-Xi'an flight or train upgrade (default: 2nd class bullet train)
- Xi'an airport/train station pickup on Day 4 (guide meets at hotel)
- Entrance tickets not listed in itinerary
Booking Notice
- Recommended to book at least 7 days in advance
- Forbidden City requires real-name registration with passport; book at least 7 days ahead
- Temple of Heaven needs 1-day advance real-name reservation
- Tour guide will contact you the evening before to arrange next day's pickup
- Pickup time may shift by 30-40 min depending on hotel location
- Terracotta Warriors closed Mondays (Xi'an arrangements adjusted accordingly)
Customize Your Tour
We can tailor every detail to your needs — hotel upgrades, extra days, additional cities, special dietary requirements, or any other requests. Contact us for a personalized quote.
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