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Three cities, seven days.

A first China route linking the capital, an ancient crossroads and the modern coast.

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THE ROUTE

Beijing · Xi’an · Shanghai

Use this outline as a starting point. The final order, timing and services depend on your travel dates and arrangements.

DAY BY DAY

Day 1

Arrive in Beijing and settle in.

Day 2

Explore the Forbidden City and surrounding historic centre.

Day 3

Visit a Great Wall section, then return to Beijing.

Day 4

Travel to Xi’an and explore the city centre.

Day 5

Visit the Terracotta Army and Xi’an’s historic streets.

Day 6

Travel to Shanghai and walk the Bund.

Day 7

Explore Shanghai’s neighbourhoods before departure.