7 days Beijing Xi’an Tour by High-Speed Train

Upon arrival in Beijing, your private driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore at your own pace. Overnight in Beijing.

Note: Pickup is included from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or any Beijing train station. Pickup from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) is available at an additional cost.

Begin at Tiananmen Square before walking into the Forbidden City, the imperial palace of 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Explore its grand halls and courtyards as your guide shares stories of imperial life and Chinese history.

Continue to Jingshan Park for a short climb to the hilltop pavilion, with panoramic views over the golden roofs of the Forbidden City and central Beijing.

In the afternoon, visit the Summer Palace, the Qing dynasty’s imperial retreat. Explore its landscaped gardens, pavilions and lakeside paths, including the famous Long Corridor beside Kunming Lake.

In the evening, you may choose to enjoy Beijing Roast Duck or watch a Peking Opera or Kung Fu performance (optional, at additional cost).

After breakfast, drive to the Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the best-preserved and most scenic sections of the Great Wall near Beijing. Take a cable car or hike up, then walk between historic watchtowers and enjoy panoramic views as the Wall winds across the surrounding mountains. Cable car, chairlift and toboggan options are available at an additional cost.

After lunch, visit Changling, the largest of the Ming Tombs and the burial place of the Yongle Emperor. Explore Ling’en Hall and learn about imperial burial traditions during the Ming dynasty.

On the way back to Beijing, stop at the Olympic Green for exterior views of the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube.

In the evening, if your visit falls on a market night, you may explore Panjiayuan Night Market for antiques, handicrafts, collectibles and local snacks (optional). Otherwise, enjoy the evening at your own pace.

Start at the Temple of Heaven, where Ming and Qing emperors once prayed for good harvests. The surrounding park is also a lively place to see local residents exercising, practicing tai chi and enjoying their morning activities.

Continue to the Shichahai Hutongs for a rickshaw ride through the historic lanes and a visit to a traditional courtyard home. Stroll along Yandai Xiejie and explore the neighborhood around the Drum Tower.

Later, transfer to the train station and take a high-speed train to Xi’an (4 hours). Upon arrival, your private driver will meet you at the train station and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Xi’an.

After breakfast, drive to the Terracotta Warriors, one of China’s most important archaeological discoveries. Spend around 2–3 hours exploring the main excavation pits, where thousands of life-size soldiers, horses and chariots were created to guard the tomb of China’s first emperor.

Return to downtown of Xi’an and visit the Ancient City Wall, one of the best-preserved city walls in China. Walk along the top or rent a bicycle to enjoy views over both the old city and modern Xi’an.

Continue to the Bell and Drum Tower area before exploring the lively Muslim Quarter, known for its narrow streets, food stalls and local specialties such as roujiamo, liangpi and yangrou paomo.

In the evening, you may choose to watch the Tang Dynasty Music & Dance Show (optional, at additional cost).

Begin at the Beilin Museum (Forest of Stone Steles Museum), home to an important collection of ancient stone steles, calligraphy and historical inscriptions. Explore the museum with your guide and learn how Chinese writing, calligraphy and historical records developed across different dynasties.

In the afternoon, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, one of Xi’an’s best-known Tang dynasty landmarks. The pagoda is closely associated with the monk Xuanzang and the Buddhist scriptures he brought back to China from India.

Later, explore Grand Tang Mall (Datang Everbright City), a pedestrian district inspired by Tang dynasty culture. Walk among Tang-style architecture, sculptures and illuminated streets, with evening performances adding to the atmosphere.

Overnight in Xi’an.

Enjoy the morning at your own pace before your private driver transfers you to the airport or train station for your onward journey. Your Beijing and Xi’an tour concludes here, or we can help customize an extension to other destinations in China.