Shanghai Beijing Xi’an Chongqing 10 Days Cultural Customs Tour

• Transportation: Private air-conditioned car
• Meals: None
• Accommodation: Shanghai 4-star hotel (Ctrip standard)

Our staff will confirm pickup details with you before 21:00 one day prior. Please keep your phone on. Upon arrival at Shanghai Airport, our staff will greet you with a sign and take you to the hotel by private car for check-in.

Free time in the afternoon and evening: Walk along Nanjing Road to feel the business vibe, or go to the Bund to enjoy the night view of the Huangpu River (recommended 19:00-21:00, bright lights). You can also visit Wukang Road and Anfu Road to experience the mix of old Shanghai villas and modern trends. Dinner is at your own expense.

• Transportation: Private air-conditioned car
• Meals: Hotel breakfast
• Accommodation: Shanghai 4-star hotel (Ctrip standard)

Gather at the hotel and depart for 【Yuyuan Garden】: Shanghai's oldest classical Jiangnan garden. The pavilions, pools, and rockeries are cleverly arranged. Features like Jade Linglong and the Great Rockery show the beauty of "man-made scenery like nature".

Go to 【City God Temple】 (next to Yuyuan Garden): Grand ancient buildings. The food street has special snacks like Nanxiang xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), pear paste candy, and spiced beans—feel old Shanghai's folk customs.

Lunch is at your own expense.

Head to 【Lujiazui】: Shanghai's financial center. See tall buildings like Shanghai Tower, World Financial Center, and Jinmao Tower—feel modern urban prosperity. (Optional: Pay to go to the top for a panoramic view)

Visit 【The Bund】: The Bund's foreign-style buildings (Gothic, Baroque, etc.) face Lujiazui across the river. Walk along the river and take photos—it's Shanghai's iconic scenic spot.

Go to 【Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street】: One of Shanghai's busiest commercial streets. Many domestic and international brands and specialty stores—shop and relax freely.

Return to the hotel by private car. Dinner is at your own expense.

• Transportation: Private air-conditioned car, Shanghai-Beijing economy class flight (about 2.5 hours)
• Meals: Hotel breakfast
• Accommodation: Beijing 4-star hotel (Ctrip standard)

After breakfast, gather at the hotel and take a private car to Shanghai Airport. Our staff will help you complete check-in and tell you flight notes.

Board the scheduled flight to Beijing. Eat freely during the trip (buy simple meals at the airport or on the plane).

Upon arrival at Beijing Airport, our staff will greet you with a sign and take you to the hotel by private car for check-in.

Relax and rest in the afternoon. Free time in the evening: Walk along Wangfujing Pedestrian Street to shop and eat, or stroll around Shishahai to feel the local vibe of old Beijing hutongs.

• Transportation: Private air-conditioned car
• Meals: Hotel breakfast, lunch (Peking duck)
• Accommodation: Beijing 4-star hotel (Ctrip standard)

After breakfast, gather at the hotel and depart for 【Tiananmen Square】: See landmark buildings like the Monument to the People's Heroes and the Great Hall of the People—feel the solemn atmosphere. Please bring your ID card and cooperate with security checks.

Visit 【The Palace Museum】 (with guide): A UNESCO World Heritage Site and imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Walk along the central axis to see Taihe Dian (Hall of Supreme Harmony), Zhonghe Dian (Hall of Central Harmony), and Baohe Dian (Hall of Preserving Harmony). Admire precious cultural relics and classical architecture—learn about imperial life. (Optional: Take an electric car inside the scenic area, at your own expense)

Go to a designated restaurant to enjoy authentic 【Peking duck】: Crispy skin and tender meat. Eat with thin pancakes, green onions, and sweet bean sauce—experience classic Beijing food.

Visit 【Temple of Heaven】: A sacred place for emperors to worship heaven and pray for good harvests. Its layout and craftsmanship are exquisite. Walk around Qiniandian (Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests), Huiyinbi (Echo Wall), and Sanyinshi (Three-Voice Stone). Feel the blend of ancient ritual culture and architectural art.

Return to the hotel by private car after the tour. Dinner is at your own expense.

• Transportation: Private air-conditioned car
• Meals: Hotel breakfast
• Accommodation: Beijing 4-star hotel (Ctrip standard)

After breakfast, gather at the hotel and depart for 【Badaling Great Wall】 (3-hour tour): The most famous section of the Great Wall. The walls are tall and strong, winding along the mountains. Climb the watchtowers and look far—feel the grandeur of ancient military engineering and the pride of "He who does not reach the Great Wall is not a true hero". (Optional: Take a cable car up and down to save energy, at your own expense)

Lunch is at your own expense.

Exterior view of 【Bird's Nest (National Stadium)】 and 【Water Cube (National Aquatics Center)】: Landmarks of the 2008 Olympic Games. Their unique structures are modern—feel the blend of sports and architecture. Take photos as a souvenir.

Go to the old hutong area and experience 【Rickshaw Tour of Beijing Hutongs】: Take a traditional rickshaw and walk through crisscross hutongs. Pass by gray-brick and black-tile courtyards—listen to the rickshaw puller talk about hutong history and local life.

Return to the hotel by private car. Dinner is at your own expense.

• Gather at the hotel and depart for 【Summer Palace】: China's largest imperial garden and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire Kunming Lake, Long Corridor, and Foxiang Ge (Pavilion of Buddhist Fragrance). Walk along the lake—feel the peace and luxury of the imperial garden. Learn about its history as an imperial summer resort.Visit 【Yonghe Temple】: Originally the former residence of Emperor Yongzheng, later turned into a Tibetan Buddhist temple. Its architecture combines Han and Tibetan styles. The temple is grand with strong incense. Worship precious Buddha statues and cultural relics—feel profound religious culture and historical heritage. (Please respect religious customs: Do not touch Buddha statues or ritual tools casually)Lunch is at your own expense.Upon arrival at Xi'an Xianyang Airport, the guide will greet you with a sign and take you to the hotel by private car for check-in.Free time in the evening: Walk along Huimin Street to shop and eat, or stroll around Bell and Drum Tower Square to enjoy the night view. Dinner is at your own expense. (Recommended: Try Xi'an specialties like roujiamo (meat sandwich), yangrou paomo (lamb soup with steamed bread), and biangbiang noodles)

• Transportation: Private air-conditioned car
• Meals: Hotel breakfast
• Accommodation: Xi'an 4-star hotel (Ctrip standard)

Gather at the hotel and depart for 【Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum (Terracotta Army)】 (with professional guide): Known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World" and a great discovery of 20th-century archaeology. Thousands of lifelike terracotta warriors and horses are arranged neatly in three pits—witness the strong military strength and superb craftsmanship of the Qin Dynasty. (Optional: Take an electric car inside the scenic area, at your own expense)

Lunch is at your own expense.

Exterior view of 【Giant Wild Goose Pagoda】: Xi'an's iconic building, built by Monk Xuanzang to preserve Buddhist scriptures and statues. The pagoda is tall and straight with typical Tang Dynasty architectural style. The surrounding Dayan Pagoda Ruins Park is beautiful—take photos and feel the historical depth of the ancient capital.

Go to 【Datang Everbright City】: A pedestrian street centered on Tang Dynasty culture. Bright lights and Tang-style buildings line the street. Enjoy special activities like "Buddha's Warrior Attendant" performances, Tang poetry recitations, and ancient costume parades—feel like traveling back to the prosperous Chang'an of the Tang Dynasty. (You can try Tang-themed snacks and buy cultural and creative products freely)

Return to the hotel by private car. Dinner is at your own expense. (Recommended: Shaanxi restaurants near Datang Everbright City or branches of Huimin Street)

• Transportation: Private air-conditioned car, Xi'an-Chongqing high-speed train (second class, about 5.5 hours)
• Meals: Hotel breakfast
• Accommodation: Chongqing 4-star hotel (Ctrip standard)

Gather at the hotel and depart for 【Xi'an City Wall】 (1.5-hour tour): The largest and best-preserved ancient city wall in China. The wall is tall and strong with a circumference of 13.7 kilometers. You can walk or ride a bike (bike rental at your own expense) on it—overlook Xi'an's urban scenery and feel the historical charm of the ancient capital's defense system.

Go to 【Huimin Street】 (1.5-hour tour): Xi'an's famous food street. It has many specialties like roujiamo, yangrou paomo, zenggao (glutinous rice cake), and huanggui persimmon cake. Ancient buildings line the street with a strong local vibe—taste authentic Xi'an flavors and buy special souvenirs freely.

Lunch is at your own expense.

Take a private car to Xi'an Railway Station. Board the scheduled high-speed train to Chongqing. Relax freely during the trip, enjoy the scenery along the way, and buy simple meals at the train restaurant.

Upon arrival at Chongqing North Railway Station, the guide will greet you with a sign and take you to the hotel by private car for check-in.

Free time in the evening: Walk around Jiefangbei to feel the prosperity of the mountain city, or go to Bayi Road Food Street to try Chongqing specialties like small noodles and hot and sour noodles. Dinner is at your own expense.

• Transportation: Private air-conditioned car
• Meals: Hotel breakfast
• Accommodation: Chongqing 4-star hotel (Ctrip standard)

Gather at the hotel and depart for 【Liziba Light Rail Viewing Platform】: Witness the wonder of Rail Transit Line 2 passing through buildings. Feel the clever integration of mountain city architecture and transportation—take photos to record this shocking moment.

Go to 【Changjiahui Viewing Platform】: Overlook the magnificent scenery of the confluence of the Yangtze River and Jialing River. Enjoy the visual feast of "two rivers merging" and look far at Yuzhong Peninsula and Jiangbeizui skyscrapers.

Stroll along 【Danzi Stone Old Street】: A century-old street carrying Bayu culture. Ancient buildings and modern shops blend along the bluestone roads. Try local snacks like Chongqing small noodles, hot and sour noodles, and Chen Mahua (fried dough twists)—feel the collision of tradition and modernity.

Lunch is at your own expense.

Go to 【Ciqikou Ancient Town】: A thousand-year-old town built against mountains and by rivers. Old teahouses and shops line the streets. Strong folk customs and specialties like fried dough twists and spicy blood curd show the charm of old Chongqing—wander around the town, taste food, and buy souvenirs freely.

Visit 【Jiefangbei】: Chongqing's iconic landmark and commercial core. High-rise buildings and shops gather around—feel the prosperity and vitality of the mountain city. Take photos as a souvenir.

Stroll along 【Bayi Road Food Street】: A variety of delicious snacks are tempting—enjoy the taste feast. Try specialties like mountain city small glutinous rice balls, roasted pig brain, and hot and sour noodles.

Go to 【Hongya Cave】: A stilted building complex built against mountains. It is brightly lit at night like a magical world—one of Chongqing's iconic night view spots. Take photos of the brilliant night view and feel the charming scenery along the Jialing River.

Return to the hotel by private car. Dinner is at your own expense.

• Transportation: Private air-conditioned car
• Meals: Hotel breakfast

Gather at the hotel and depart for 【Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum】 (with professional guide): The collection covers history, culture, nature and other fields of the Three Gorges area. Through cultural relics, pictures and interactive devices, learn about the changes of the Three Gorges and the development of Bayu culture—feel the unique charm of the Yangtze Three Gorges.

Visit 【Chongqing People's Auditorium】: An iconic building modeled after the Temple of Heaven. It is grand and faces the Three Gorges Museum across the street—feel Chongqing's urban heritage and architectural aesthetics.

Lunch is at your own expense.

According to your flight schedule, the guide will arrange a private air-conditioned car to take you to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport and complete the departure arrangements. (Please reserve enough time for security checks and boarding)

Look back on the 10-day cross-city trip: From Shanghai's modern charm to Beijing's imperial grandeur, from Xi'an's Tang Dynasty heritage to Chongqing's magical mountain city vibe—every scenery is unique. May this trip leave you unforgettable memories. We look forward to meeting you again!