The Golden Triangle · Classic China

Route Name:Classic China · The Golden Triangle 8-Day Discovery Tour

Theme:Imperial Capitals, Ancient Wonders, Modern Pulse

Cities: Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai

Duration: 8 Days, 7 Nights

Suitable For: Tourists visiting China for the first time, those with limited time, and those who wish to efficiently experience China’s most representative cultural heritage and modern achievements.

Days 1-3: Beijing – The Heart of the Empire

Highlights: Arrive in Beijing. Visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven. A full day is dedicated to visiting the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall (this section is more suitable for tourists and has a cable car) to experience a miracle in the history of human architecture.
Special Experiences: Take a rickshaw ride through the Hutongs to understand the life of old Beijing’s citizens; enjoy a Peking Duck dinner.

Days 4-5: Xi’an – The Ancient Starting Point

Transportation: Travel from Beijing to Xi’an by high-speed train (approx. 4.5 hours) to experience the “China Speed.”
Highlights: Visit the Eighth Wonder of the World—the Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Ride a bike or walk on the complete ancient City Wall to feel the weight of history.
Special Experiences: Explore the Muslim Quarter to taste a variety of authentic local snacks; watch a Tang Dynasty-style music and dance performance.

Days 6-7: Shanghai – Window to the Future

Transportation:Fly from Xi’an to Shanghai.
Highlights: Stroll along the Bund, admiring the skyscraper skyline of Pudong across the Huangpu River. Visit the Yu Garden and the City God Temple to experience the atmosphere of old Shanghai. Ascend the Shanghai Tower or the Oriental Pearl Tower to overlook this international metropolis.
Special Experiences: Experience the charm of combined Chinese and Western architecture in Xintiandi, or go shopping on Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street.

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