9-Day Beijing, Xi’an, Luoyang and Shanghai Starter Route
A first-time China route that connects imperial Beijing, ancient capitals, and modern Shanghai by flight or high-speed rail.
Why this route works
This is the clearest first-China route in the current site: Beijing for imperial history and the Great Wall, Xi’an and Luoyang for ancient capitals, and Shanghai for the modern finish.
Good for
- First-time travelers who want iconic China without guessing city order.
- Families who need private pacing and logistics support.
- Travelers who want rail and flight timing handled carefully.
What can be customized
Change the number of guided days, hotel level, rail versus flight segments, Great Wall section, food focus, and whether Luoyang is a full stop or a lighter add-on.
Trip Highlights
- Beijing Forbidden City area and Great Wall day
- Xi'an Terracotta Warriors and city wall
- Luoyang Longmen Grottoes by rail
- Shanghai Bund, Yu Garden area, and local neighborhoods
Suggested Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Beijing, transfer to the hotel, and do a light neighborhood orientation if energy allows.
- Local support: airport pickup, SIM or payment backup notes, hotel check-in help, and first dinner suggestion.
- Good to know: the first day stays calm so jet lag does not damage the route.
Day 2
Explore Beijing's palace route with the Forbidden City area, Jingshan viewpoint, hutongs, or Temple of Heaven depending on tickets and walking level.
- Local support: ticket timing, route order, guide language, and private transfer coordination.
- Good to know: this day builds context for the rest of China.
Day 3
Take a Great Wall day with private pacing, cable car or walking options, and a comfortable return to Beijing.
- Local support: weather check, Wall section choice, lunch plan, and driver coordination.
- Good to know: we match the Wall section to your fitness and season.
Day 4
Travel to Xi'an by flight or high-speed rail and settle into the ancient capital with a light evening food or city-wall option.
- Local support: rail or flight comparison, luggage plan, station transfer, and hotel timing.
- Good to know: this day is about smooth city change.
Day 5
Visit the Terracotta Warriors, then add the city wall, Bell Tower area, or a quieter old-city walk.
- Local support: guide storytelling, transfer timing, meal help, and flexible evening choice.
- Good to know: we keep the Warriors as the main focus rather than rushing too many sites.
Day 6
Take high-speed rail to Luoyang and visit Longmen Grottoes, with White Horse Temple or an old-city evening if timing fits.
- Local support: station pickup, luggage plan, ticket guidance, and walking pace.
- Good to know: Luoyang adds deeper culture without making the route too complicated.
Day 7
Travel to Shanghai and shift from ancient capitals to modern China with an easy evening skyline or neighborhood option.
- Local support: transfer timing, hotel area advice, and dinner suggestion.
- Good to know: this day gives the route breathing room after several culture-heavy days.
Day 8
Explore Shanghai with the Bund, Yu Garden area, Former French Concession, museum, or evening river option.
- Local support: route order, food choices, ride-hailing help, and weather backup.
- Good to know: the day can be more history, more lifestyle, or more family-friendly.
Day 9
Depart Shanghai or add a flexible morning for shopping, a museum, or one last local meal.
- Local support: airport transfer, luggage timing, and final payment or app help.
- Good to know: we can extend this route with Hangzhou, Suzhou, Xiamen, or Chaoshan.
包含項目
- Private route planning
- Guide or local support as selected
- Transfer and rail timing advice
- Restaurant and ticket planning suggestions
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不包含項目
- International flights
- Attraction tickets unless requested
- Meals unless listed
- Travel insurance and personal spending
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