Splendid Beijing and Shanghai – 8 Nights 9 Days Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Beijing (Dinner)

Upon arrival in Beijing, you’ll be greeted by your local guide and transferred to your hotel for check-in and rest. In the evening, treat yourself to a meal at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at your hotel.

Day 2: Beijing (Breakfast/Dinner)

Start your day with a visit to Tian’anmen Square, the largest public square in the world, followed by a tour of the Forbidden City, the imperial palace for 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Heaven, where emperors once worshipped for good harvests. Feel the harmony between nature and architecture as you explore this peaceful site. Dine at an Indian restaurant and spend the night at the hotel.

Day 3: Beijing (Breakfast/Dinner)

In the morning, drive to Juyong Pass to visit the Great Wall, a symbol of China and an architectural marvel. Afterward, visit a Jade Factory before dining at an Indian restaurant. If time allows, you can stop for photos at Beijing Olympic Park, featuring the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: Beijing to Luoyang (Breakfast/Dinner)

Take a morning bullet train to Luoyang. Upon arrival, visit the White Horse Temple, one of China’s oldest Buddhist temples. Explore its impressive and sacred ambiance. Overnight at a hotel in Luoyang.

Day 5: Luoyang to Xi’an (Breakfast/Dinner)

After breakfast, travel to Dengfeng to visit the famous Shaolin Temple, known for its cultural relics, ancient pagodas, and a captivating Kung Fu performance. Continue to the Longmen Grottoes, home to over 100,000 Buddha statues and inscriptions. Later, take a bullet train to Xi’an, and check into your hotel. Dinner at an Indian restaurant, overnight at the hotel.

Day 6: Xi’an (Breakfast/Dinner)

Spend the day visiting the Museum of the Terra Cotta Warriors, considered one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in the world. Visit a special lacquer art workshop before enjoying free time at Ancient Style Street. Dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7: Xi’an to Shanghai (Breakfast/Dinner)

In the morning, explore the Xi’an City Walls, the most complete ancient military defense system in China, and visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a sacred Buddhist site. Travel to Shanghai on a bullet train in the afternoon. Overnight at a hotel in Shanghai.

Day 8: Shanghai (Breakfast/Dinner)

Visit the Jade Buddha Temple, home to two exquisite white jade Buddha statues, followed by Yuyuan Garden, with its scenic courtyards and ponds. Afterward, visit a Silk Factory and enjoy shopping on Nanjing Road, one of China’s most famous commercial streets. Stroll along the Bund, a renowned waterfront district offering stunning views of the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. Dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 9: Shanghai Departure (Breakfast)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your final departure.