Private Journey / 8 Days
China's Golden Triangle
Beijing / Xi'an / Shanghai
China's essential first journey, connecting imperial Beijing, ancient Xi'an and future-facing Shanghai by high-speed rail.
Customize This JourneyThe shape of this journey.
First-time visitors, couples and families who want China's three defining cities in one clear route.
Mutianyu Great Wall
Forbidden City and old Beijing
Terracotta Warriors
The Bund and modern Shanghai
Day By Day
A clear route, made flexible.
This is a starting framework rather than a fixed group schedule. Hotels, pacing, experiences and transport can be adjusted around your arrival city and travel style.
- Day 01
Arrive in Beijing
Private airport welcome, hotel transfer and a gentle first evening to settle into China.
- Day 02
Imperial Beijing
Explore Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Jingshan, with time for a hutong neighborhood walk.
- Day 03
The Great Wall
Visit the Mutianyu section with flexible walking time, followed by the Summer Palace on return.
- Day 04
High-speed rail to Xi'an
Travel comfortably to Xi'an, then walk or cycle the ancient city wall at sunset.
- Day 05
Terracotta Warriors
See the Terracotta Army with a private guide and return for the Muslim Quarter and old-city food.
- Day 06
Xi'an to Shanghai
Continue to Shanghai and take an evening walk along the Bund as the skyline lights up.
- Day 07
Old and new Shanghai
Combine Yu Garden, local lanes, the former French Concession and a panoramic skyline viewpoint.
- Day 08
Departure
Private transfer to the airport or extend the journey into Suzhou, Hangzhou or another region.
Private By Design
The route is only the beginning.
We shape the hotels, guide level, vehicle, dining and daily rhythm around the people actually taking the trip.
Plan This Journey- Private airport and station transfers
- English-speaking local guide options
- Private vehicle and high-speed rail planning
- No mandatory shopping stops
- Flexible hotel category and daily pacing
- Pre-trip entry, payment and arrival support