📌 Program Overview
This 10-day / 9-night China Panda & Ancient Capitals private tour links Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, and Shanghai in one balanced route.
The itinerary starts with Beijing's imperial sites and the Great Wall, continues to Xi'an for the Terracotta Warriors, adds Chengdu for pandas and Sichuan lifestyle, and ends in Shanghai with old-town scenery, skyline views, and riverfront atmosphere.
This sample itinerary includes selected hotels, breakfasts, private English-speaking guide service, local vehicles, listed tickets, intercity transport support as confirmed, and airport or railway station transfers.
✨ Tour Highlights
• Visit Beijing’s Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Jingshan Hill, and the Great Wall
• Explore Xi'an's Terracotta Warriors, City Wall, Muslim Quarter, and Tang-style areas
• See giant pandas in Chengdu and experience local teahouse, food, and slow city life
• End in Shanghai with Yu Garden, the Bund, skyline views, and Huangpu River atmosphere
• Travel privately with hotels, guides, vehicles, tickets, intercity planning, no shopping stops, and no group merging
👥 Who This Tour Is For
This tour is suitable for first-time China travelers who want more variety than the standard Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai route.
It is a good option for families, couples, mature travelers, panda lovers, private groups, agencies, and B2B clients who want history, pandas, Sichuan lifestyle, and Shanghai city scenery.
Because the tour includes palace sites, the Great Wall, old streets, panda-base walking, stations or airports, and travel days, it works best for travelers who can handle light to moderate walking.
🧩 Customization Notes
This sample itinerary can be customized based on arrival city, departure city, hotel level, room arrangement, group size, walking ability, meals, and pace.
The standard route starts in Beijing and ends in Shanghai. It can be reversed or extended with Leshan, Jiuzhaigou, Guilin, Zhangjiajie, Suzhou, Hangzhou, or Tibet.
Intercity transportation is usually arranged by high-speed train or domestic flight depending on dates, luggage, schedules, and final quote. Chengdu to Shanghai is usually arranged by flight for efficiency.
🗓️ Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Beijing
Arrive in Beijing. Meet your driver or guide at the airport or railway station and transfer to your selected hotel. Rest after the long journey or enjoy a light orientation walk if arrival time allows. Overnight in Beijing.
Day 2: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan Hill and Temple of Heaven
Visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with your private guide. Continue to Jingshan Hill for a palace-area view if weather allows, then visit the Temple of Heaven or adjust the order according to tickets and timing. Overnight in Beijing.
Day 3: Great Wall and Beijing Local Culture
Travel by private vehicle to the Great Wall, usually Mutianyu or another suitable section. Scenic transport can be included if confirmed. In the afternoon, visit the Summer Palace, hutong area, or another Beijing cultural stop. Overnight in Beijing.
Day 4: Beijing to Xi'an, City Wall and Muslim Quarter
Transfer to the railway station or airport and travel to Xi’an by high-speed train or domestic flight. After arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel. If timing allows, visit Xi’an City Wall, Bell and Drum Tower area, or Muslim Quarter. Overnight in Xi’an.
Day 5: Terracotta Warriors and Xi'an Ancient Capital Culture
Visit the Terracotta Warriors with your private guide. Continue with Lishan Garden, the Qin culture area, Big Wild Goose Pagoda area, or another Xi’an highlight. Overnight in Xi’an.
Day 6: Xi’an to Chengdu and Sichuan City Life
Transfer to Xi’an airport or railway station and travel to Chengdu. After arrival, meet your local guide or driver and transfer to your hotel. If timing allows, explore Jinli Street, Kuanzhai Alley, a local teahouse, or a relaxed Chengdu neighborhood. Overnight in Chengdu.
Day 7: Chengdu Panda Base, Tea Culture and Local Food
Visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding or another suitable panda base in the morning. Continue with People's Park, Wuhou Shrine, a teahouse experience, Sichuan food tasting, hotpot arrangement, or another Chengdu cultural stop. Overnight in Chengdu.
Day 8: Chengdu to Shanghai and the Bund
Transfer to Chengdu airport or railway station and travel to Shanghai, usually by domestic flight for efficiency. After arrival, meet your Shanghai guide or driver and transfer to your hotel. If timing allows, enjoy an evening walk along the Bund, Nanjing Road, or the riverfront. Overnight in Shanghai.
Day 9: Yu Garden, Old City, Pudong Skyline and Huangpu River
Visit Yu Garden and the surrounding old-city bazaar area. Continue to a Shanghai city viewpoint if included. In the evening, enjoy the Bund area, Huangpu River cruise, or a local dining arrangement as confirmed. Overnight in Shanghai.
Day 10: Shanghai Departure
Transfer to Shanghai airport, railway station, cruise terminal, or another confirmed point. If departure is late, a short city walk or shopping time can be added with a revised quote. The tour ends after final drop-off.
📦 Inclusions & Exclusions
✅ Included
✅ Selected hotel accommodation for 9 nights
✅ Hotel breakfasts as listed in the itinerary
✅ Private English-speaking guide during the sightseeing itinerary in each city
✅ Local private vehicle service for sightseeing and transfers according to the confirmed itinerary
✅ Airport or railway station pickup and drop-off as confirmed
✅ Listed attraction ticket arrangements as confirmed in Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, and Shanghai
✅ Panda base ticket as confirmed
✅ Great Wall scenic transport if confirmed
✅ Intercity transport planning between listed cities
✅ Intercity transport segments if clearly included in the final quote
✅ No shopping stops
✅ No group merging during sightseeing
❌ Not Included
❌ International flights
❌ Domestic transport tickets unless clearly included in the final quote
❌ China visa fees or personal visa-related costs
❌ Lunches and dinners unless clearly included in the final quote
❌ Personal expenses
❌ Optional activities not listed as included
❌ Leshan, Jiuzhaigou, or extra Chengdu extensions unless added
❌ Extra hotel room charges, upgrades, or extra bed fees
❌ Drinks, snacks, minibar expenses, laundry, porterage, and tips
❌ Travel insurance unless arranged separately
❌ Any service not clearly listed as included
💰 Price / Quote Information
Approximate starting price: from USD 2,699 per person.
This reference price is based on about 4 travelers sharing 2 standard rooms. It includes selected hotels, guide service, local vehicles, listed visits, basic tickets, transfers, and sample intercity planning.
The actual price may vary depending on dates, hotels, rooms, group size, transport schedules, ticket availability, panda-base arrangement, vehicles, meals, pickup/drop-off, and route adjustments.
Please send travel dates, number of travelers, room needs, arrival and departure cities, luggage, hotel level, walking ability, panda interests, food preferences, and special requests.
🏨 Hotel Notes
The standard route usually includes 3 nights in Beijing, 2 nights in Xi'an, 2 nights in Chengdu, and 2 nights in Shanghai.
Hotel names, room types, breakfasts, and availability will be confirmed after travel dates and room requirements are provided. City-center hotels are recommended to reduce transfer time.
🚆 Transport Notes
The Beijing to Xi’an, Xi’an to Chengdu, and Chengdu to Shanghai sections can be arranged by high-speed train, domestic flight, or a combination depending on schedule, budget, luggage, and comfort.
Chengdu to Shanghai is usually more efficient by domestic flight. Exact transport method and ticket class will be confirmed in the final quote.
⚠️ Know Before You Go
• This is a private tour with one group per booking
• Private English-speaking guides are included during sightseeing
• Passport information is required for hotel check-in, train tickets, domestic flights, and some attraction reservations
• Please bring the original passport used for booking during the trip
• Forbidden City and major attractions may require advance reservation and can be affected by closures, ticket limits, or official events
• Panda visibility may vary depending on weather, season, panda activity, and visitor flow
• The Great Wall involves steps, slopes, outdoor walking, and weather exposure
• Shanghai skyline views and river cruises may be affected by weather, maintenance, crowd control, or local operation
• The itinerary may be adjusted due to traffic, tickets, weather, transport schedules, hotels, or local rules
• Final hotels, guides, vehicles, tickets, transport, and daily timing will be confirmed before travel
📍 Pickup / Drop-off Information
The standard route starts with pickup in Beijing and ends with drop-off in Shanghai.
Pickup can usually be arranged from Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing Daxing International Airport, Beijing railway stations, Beijing hotels, or another confirmed Beijing location. Drop-off can usually be arranged at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, Shanghai railway stations, Shanghai cruise terminal, or another Shanghai location.
Please provide passport names, passport numbers, arrival details, departure details, hotel preferences, luggage information, and emergency contact details when requesting a quote.
