15-Day Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai Grand Tour

Arrive in Beijing. Transfer to the hotel. Free time for the rest of the day.

After breakfast, visit the Forbidden City – the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, the world's largest and most complete ancient wooden complex and a UNESCO World Heritage site. In the afternoon, proceed to the Badaling Great Wall – an outstanding section of the Ming Dynasty wall, known for its steep terrain and magnificent structure, once a vital barrier protecting Beijing.

After breakfast, spend the full day at Universal Studios Beijing – a large-scale theme park featuring movie IPs like Harry Potter and Transformers, offering immersive entertainment experiences.

After breakfast, visit the Summer Palace – a Qing Dynasty imperial garden centered on Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill, renowned as the "Royal Garden Museum". In the afternoon, explore Nanluoguxiang – a famous Beijing hutong area preserving traditional courtyard homes, now filled with creative shops and local snacks; and the Shichahai Hutong area – a network of hutongs around Shichahai Lake, blending historical sites, bar culture, and local life.

After breakfast, visit the Temple of Heaven – where Ming and Qing emperors worshipped heaven, famous for its exquisite architecture and acoustic design; Qianmen Street – a centuries-old commercial street on Beijing's central axis, blending time-honored brands and modern shops, reflecting the city's ancient charm; and Tiananmen Square – the world's largest urban square, the heart of Beijing, witness to major historical events. In the afternoon, explore Sanlitun – an international fashion hub known for upscale shopping, creative dining, and vibrant youth culture.

ransfer to the railway station and take a high-speed train to Xi'an. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Free time.

After breakfast, visit the Terracotta Army Museum – the "Eighth Wonder of the World," the awe-inspiring underground army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. In the afternoon, explore Huaqing Palace – a Tang Dynasty imperial hot-spring resort, site of famous historical love stories and legends.

Full-day excursion to Mount Hua – one of China's Five Great Mountains, famed for its precipitous peaks and known as "The Number One Precipitous Mountain under Heaven." Includes cable car ride.

Morning free. In the afternoon, visit the Xi'an City Wall – China's largest and best-preserved ancient city wall, where visitors can cycle along the top for panoramic views of the old city. In the evening, visit the Great Tang All Day Mall – a Tang Dynasty-themed pedestrian street, brilliantly lit, evoking the grandeur of ancient Chang'an.

After breakfast, visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda – a Tang Dynasty brick tower with dense eaves, part of the Silk Road World Heritage, famed for its "Morning Bell Chimes." In the afternoon, enjoy food and entertainment at either Yongxingfang or the Muslim Quarter.

Transfer to the railway station and take a high-speed train to Shanghai. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Free time.

Full day at Shanghai Disneyland – the first Disney resort in mainland China, blending classic fairy tales with Chinese culture to create a magical experience.

After breakfast, visit Yu Garden – a classical Jiangnan-style garden from the Ming Dynasty, known for its elegant pavilions and serene landscapes; the City God Temple – adjacent to Yu Garden, a vibrant center of Shanghai folk culture and local snacks; and Nanjing Road – the famed "China's No.1 Commercial Street," blending modern bustle with historic shops. Then, stroll along the Bund (lined with a "Gallery of International Architecture," facing the modern skyscrapers of Lujiazui across the river).

After breakfast, explore Zhujiajiao Ancient Town – a classic water town near Shanghai, characterized by its small bridges, flowing streams, and traditional Jiangnan ambiance. Discover Xintiandi – a leisure district blending restored Shikumen architecture with modern fashion, dining, and nightlife. Drive past the "Shanghai Triplett" (Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, and Jin Mao Tower). Option to visit the observatory deck of one of the skyscrapers for a panoramic view of Shanghai (at own expense).

Free time until transfer to the airport for your return flight.