CULTURE · PRIVATE JOURNEY

China in Three Chapters

Eight private days discovering Beijing’s court life, Xi’an’s trading streets and Shanghai beside the Huangpu

Every journey can be tailored to you.

Your dates, route, pace, stays and experiences.Tailor this journey

Beijing → Xi’an → Shanghai

START / FINISHBeijing → Shanghai

THE JOURNEY

Get to know Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai through palace courtyards, ancient figures, neighbourhood lanes and the riverfront on an eight-day private trip. Every journey can be tailored to you.

Beijing introduces the people and rituals behind its grand imperial buildings, with time in the hutongs to see the city at neighbourhood scale. A high-speed train takes you to Xi’an, where the Terracotta Army and the streets of the Muslim Quarter tell different parts of the city’s story. In Shanghai, follow garden paths and the Huangpu riverfront to see old and new in the same day. Your guiding and transfers are private, and we can adjust the pace, meals and hotel style around your interests.

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Why this journey

Discover the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Temple of Heaven with your guide

Walk a stretch of the Great Wall chosen for your party

Travel from Beijing to Xi’an by high-speed train

Meet the Terracotta Army and explore the lanes of Xi’an’s Muslim Quarter

Follow Yu Garden’s paths and see both banks of Shanghai’s riverfront

DAY BY DAY

Your day-by-day journey.

Use this itinerary as a starting point. We can adjust the route, time in each place and experiences with you while planning your trip.

Beijing

A welcome to Beijing

Meet your driver at the airport for the private transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to rest and settle into the capital.

DOPrivate airport welcome · Transfer to the Beijing hotel

EATAt leisure

STAYBeijing Hotel · Room category confirmed in the proposal

MOVEPrivate air-conditioned vehicle

Getting around

HOW YOU MOVE

The road is part of the story.

Connections chosen for comfort, timing and the rhythm of the route.

03 TRANSPORT DETAILS

Air-conditioned vehicle with driverPrivate transfers and city touring Beijing · Xi’an · Shanghai

Private airport and station transfers make the connections, while air-conditioned vehicles take you between city sights.

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We choose the vehicle size around your confirmed party and luggage; the exact make and model may vary. The four photographs illustrate luggage assistance, the vehicle exterior, driver service and rear-seat comfort.

Service: Private
Coverage: Listed transfers and touring

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A driver loading a traveller’s suitcase into the rear of a private car — **Private transfer luggage assistance**Representative private-transfer service with luggage assistance; the exact vehicle and operator are confirmed later.

Modern black minivan travelling on a broad urban roadway — **Private minivan**A representative modern minivan; final capacity and model are matched to the confirmed group and luggage.

Professional driver holding the steering wheel inside a clean vehicle — **Professional driver**Representative chauffeur service; local driver assignment and vehicle details are confirmed for each city.

Spacious pale-leather rear passenger seats inside a modern vehicle — **Private vehicle rear seating**Representative rear-seat comfort; the booked vehicle may differ according to party size and availability.

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Second-class seatBeijing to Xi’an by high-speed rail Beijing → Xi’an

After exploring Beijing’s hutong lanes, take a daytime high-speed train to the ancient capital of Xi’an.

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The route includes second-class travel, with the exact train and departure time confirmed after tickets are released. The photographs show a Fuxing train, a station platform and two views of the cabin to help you picture the journey.

Class: Second class
Booking: Included

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Second-class seating inside a Chinese CR400AF high-speed train — **Beijing to Xi’an by high-speed rail**Representative CR400AF second-class cabin; the exact Beijing–Xi’an service is confirmed after ticketing.

White-and-red CR400AF Fuxing high-speed train exterior running on open track — **Fuxing high-speed train exterior**A CR400AF Fuxing train exterior on open track; the exact Beijing–Xi’an service is confirmed after ticketing.

China Railway high-speed train stopped beside a station platform in early-morning light — **High-speed train at the platform**A China Railway high-speed train beside a station platform in early-morning light.

Rows of second-class seats inside a CR400AF-B Fuxing high-speed train — **Fuxing second-class cabin**A contemporary CR400AF-B second-class cabin; seat layout on the booked service may vary.

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Domestic economy-class flightXi’an to Shanghai by air Xi’an → Shanghai

After your visit to Xi’an City Wall, an included domestic flight carries the journey east to Shanghai.

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Economy airfare and applicable taxes are included. We confirm the flight, airports, baggage allowance and transfer timing when tickets are issued.

Cabin: Economy
Taxes: Included

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An aircraft wing seen through a window above a bright cloud deck — **Xi’an to Shanghai by air**Representative domestic-air context; carrier, aircraft and airports are confirmed with ticketing.

Natural-colour view down an aircraft economy cabin with passengers seated — **Economy-class cabin**A representative economy cabin; the confirmed carrier and aircraft may differ.

Travellers waiting at an airport gate with passenger aircraft visible outside — **Airport departure gate**A representative departure-gate view; the final airports and gate details are confirmed with ticketing.

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SLEEP

A soft landing, every night.

Places to settle in, chosen for comfort, character and a genuine sense of place.

03 STAY DETAILS

3 nights · breakfast includedBeijing Hotel Beijing

Stay on East Chang’an Avenue at Beijing Hotel, close to Wangfujing, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City.

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Beijing Hotel is the planned base for your time in the capital, with breakfast included. The photographs show this property’s exterior, lobby, guest room and Block B entrance. We confirm your room category, bedding and availability in the proposal.

Property: Beijing Hotel
Stay: 3 nights
Breakfast: Included

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Historic exterior façade of Beijing Hotel in central Beijing — **Beijing Hotel exterior**The landmark façade of Beijing Hotel on East Chang’an Avenue.

Bright lobby interior at Beijing Hotel — **Beijing Hotel lobby**Daylight fills a polished lobby connecting two wings of Beijing Hotel.

Twin-bed guest room inside Beijing Hotel — **Beijing Hotel guest room**A representative twin guest room photographed inside Beijing Hotel.

Chandelier-lit interior entrance in Block B of the Beijing Hotel complex — **Beijing Hotel Block B entrance**Chandeliers and polished stone frame the interior entrance of Block B in the Beijing Hotel complex.

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2 nights · breakfast includedGrand Dynasty Culture Hotel Xi’an Xi’an

Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel Xi’an puts you on Lianhu Road, well placed for the walled city, Muslim Quarter and onward airport transfer.

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Your planned hotel is Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel Xi’an, formerly Grand New World Hotel, with breakfast included. Its exterior, guest room, lobby and central courtyard appear in the photographs. We confirm the room category, bedding and availability in your proposal.

Property: Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel Xi’an
Stay: 2 nights
Breakfast: Included

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Street-level exterior of Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel Xi’an on Lianhu Road — **Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel Xi’an exterior**Street-level exterior of Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel Xi’an, photographed when the property operated as Grand New World Hotel.

Twin guest room with city-facing window at Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel Xi’an — **Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel Xi’an guest room**A twin guest room inside Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel Xi’an, with a city-facing window and Chinese decorative artwork.

Grand lobby and reception foyer of Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel Xi’an — **Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel Xi’an lobby**The polished-stone lobby and reception foyer of Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel Xi’an, with a large Chinese mural.

Central courtyard with monumental stone figures at Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel Xi’an — **Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel Xi’an courtyard**The hotel’s central courtyard pairs a reflecting pool with monumental Qin-era stone figures.

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2 nights · breakfast includedRadisson Blu New World Hotel Shanghai Shanghai

Settle beside People’s Square and Nanjing Road West, within easy reach of Shanghai’s old city and riverfront.

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Radisson Blu New World Hotel Shanghai is your planned stay, with breakfast included. The photographs show the hotel’s exterior, lobby, guest room and Sky Dome Bar. We confirm room category, bedding and availability in your proposal.

Property: Radisson Blu New World Hotel Shanghai
Stay: 2 nights
Breakfast: Included

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Exterior tower of Radisson Blu New World Hotel Shanghai seen through trees — **Radisson Blu New World Hotel Shanghai exterior**The hotel’s cylindrical tower rises beside People’s Square and Nanjing Road West.

Lobby interior at Radisson Blu New World Hotel Shanghai — **Radisson Blu Shanghai lobby**The polished lobby and reception area inside Radisson Blu New World Hotel Shanghai.

Guest room interior at Radisson Blu New World Hotel Shanghai — **Radisson Blu Shanghai guest room**A guest room photographed inside Radisson Blu New World Hotel Shanghai.

Circular Sky Dome Bar inside Radisson Blu New World Hotel Shanghai — **Sky Dome Bar**The blue-lit Sky Dome Bar crowns Radisson Blu New World Hotel Shanghai.

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EAT

The journey, told at the table.

Restaurants, markets and local tables that give each place its flavour.

01 DINING DETAIL

7 breakfasts · 5 lunchesBreakfasts and regional lunches Beijing · Xi’an · Shanghai

Breakfast is included from Day 2 through Day 8, with lunches on five sightseeing days to introduce food along the route.

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The six photographs offer a regional introduction: a Chinese breakfast spread, Peking duck, Xi’an roujiamo and soup dumplings, and Shanghai xiaolongbao and pork chop with rice cakes. They illustrate the food rather than fix your menu; we tailor and confirm the restaurants and dishes in your proposal.

Breakfast: 7
Lunch: 5
Dinner: Not included

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A Chinese breakfast spread with noodles, toppings and chopsticks — **Breakfasts and regional lunches**Representative Chinese breakfast dishes; exact menus vary by hotel and city.

**Peking duck**Sliced Peking duck with pancakes, scallions, cucumber and sauce represents a classic Beijing meal.

Close-up of a Xi’an roujiamo filled with seasoned meat — **Xi’an roujiamo**A crisp flatbread packed with seasoned meat is one of Xi’an’s best-known street foods.

Steamed Xi’an soup dumplings arranged in bamboo baskets — **Xi’an soup dumplings**Steamed soup dumplings from a Xi’an dining room illustrate the city’s wheat-based food traditions.

Shanghai xiaolongbao in a bamboo steamer with one dumpling on a spoon — **Shanghai xiaolongbao**Delicate xiaolongbao arrive in a bamboo steamer, ready to be lifted carefully onto a spoon.

Shanghai-style pork chop with nian gao rice cakes and a bowl of noodles — **Shanghai pork chop with rice cakes**Pork chop with chewy rice cakes offers a hearty counterpoint to Shanghai’s delicate dumplings.

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THE FINE PRINT, MADE CLEAR

What’s taken care of.

Included

Seven nights in centrally located hotels with breakfast

Private local guiding and private air-conditioned ground transport

Airport, railway-station and hotel transfers shown in the itinerary

Admission for the listed sightseeing visits

Five Chinese lunches marked in the daily plan

Second-class high-speed rail ticket from Beijing to Xi’an

Economy-class domestic flight from Xi’an to Shanghai, including applicable taxes

Service charges and applicable government taxes

Not included

International flights and related taxes

China visa costs and travel insurance

Personal spending such as drinks, laundry, calls and optional activities

Tips for guides and drivers

Dinners, performances, cruises, viewpoints or side trips unless added to the confirmed proposal

Before you go

Documents & entry

Passport valid for at least six months

Entry and visa requirements depend on nationality and the wider travel plan. ChinaHue can provide itinerary documents, but travellers should confirm current rules before departure.

Insurance & safety

Comprehensive travel and medical insurance is strongly recommended and is not included in the route.

Local support and activity-specific briefings are provided throughout the journey.

Accessibility & families

Share mobility requirements before booking so walking routes, vehicle access and hotel choices can be reviewed.

Children travel with a responsible adult; age-appropriate pacing and vehicle seating can be discussed during tailoring.

What to pack

Comfortable walking shoes
Weather layer and sun protection
Reusable water bottle
Passport used for ticket reservations

MAKE IT YOURS

Your dates,
your pace.

Send your preferred dates and party details. We will confirm hotels, transport schedules, pricing and any pace adjustments in a private proposal.

TAILORED QUOTEOn request

Tailor this journey

Tell us what you need. We reply within one business day and can create a private proposal for your account.

Payment, commitment & arrangements

Your tailored proposal and booking agreement define the payment schedule and confirm your commitment.

Ticketing and supplier bookings begin only after the payment condition in your signed proposal is met.

Your final proposal shows the complete price, taxes and statutory charges before any payment is requested.

The deposit is 30% and the balance is due 45 days before departure.

Cancellation & refund schedule

Cancellation fees vary by days before departure and confirmed supplier costs.

90 days or more90+ days before departure90% refund

45–89 days45+ days before departure60% refund

15–44 days15+ days before departure30% refund

Self-service cancellation closes 15 days before departure · Asia/Shanghai · policy 2026.1.

Not automatically refundable: Confirmed supplier charges · Issued air and rail tickets

Booking terms

Final services are confirmed in your proposal and booking agreement.

24/7 support

+86 400 800 2026 (24/7 while travelling)

Photo credits

Photo: Forbidden City, as viewed from Jingshan by Picrazy2 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cropped and resized for web.

China in Three Chapters

Get to know Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai through palace courtyards, ancient figures, neighbourhood lanes and the riverfront on an eight-day private trip. Every journey can be tailored to you.

Your day-by-day journey.

A welcome to Beijing

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What’s taken care of.

Included

Not included

Documents & entry

Insurance & safety

Accessibility & families

What to pack

Your dates,your pace.

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