Imperial China Tour

Tour Highlights

Forbidden City VIP Access

Explore the Forbidden City's grand halls with an expert guide before the day crowds arrive.

Terracotta Warriors Private Viewing

Come face to face with Xi'an's Terracotta Army on a privately arranged visit.

Imperial Banquet Experience

Dine on a recreated imperial banquet served in traditional style.

Tour Overview

This 14-day grand tour follows China's imperial capitals — Beijing, Xi'an, Nanjing and Shanghai. Trace dynastic history from the Forbidden City to the Terracotta Warriors, balanced with the vibrant modern life of today's cities.

What to Expect

Luxury accommodation in carefully selected hotels
Private transportation with experienced drivers
Expert English-speaking local guides
All entrance fees and activity costs included
Most meals featuring local and international cuisine
VIP access and exclusive experiences

Tour Details

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Pricing on request — tailored to your dates, party size and preferences.

What's Included

Luxury hotel accommodation
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Private transportation
Expert English-speaking guide
All entrance fees
VIP experiences

Departure Dates 2026

April 15 Available

June 10 Available

September 5 Available

October 20 Available

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

14-Day Imperial China Itinerary

Arrival in Beijing — Private transfer and welcome dinner in the capital.
Forbidden City & Tiananmen — VIP early-access tour of the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Jingshan Park.
Great Wall at Mutianyu — Full-day excursion to the Mutianyu section, with a cable-car ascent and a guided Wall walk.
Temple of Heaven & Hutong — Visit the Temple of Heaven, then explore Beijing's historic hutongs by rickshaw.
Beijing to Xi'an — Morning at leisure, then a high-speed train to Xi'an, the ancient capital of thirteen dynasties.
Terracotta Warriors — Private viewing of the Terracotta Army with an expert guide, plus the ancient city wall by bike.
Xi'an Culture & Muslim Quarter — Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and wander the bustling Muslim Quarter for street food.
Xi'an to Nanjing — High-speed rail to Nanjing, a former imperial capital on the Yangtze.
Nanjing Imperial Sites — Explore the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and the Qinhuai River area.
Nanjing to Shanghai — Travel by train to vibrant Shanghai.
Shanghai Highlights — The Bund, Yu Garden, the Shanghai Museum and a night view from the Bund or a skyscraper.
Water Town Day Trip — Excursion to a classical Jiangnan water town such as Zhujiajiao.
Shanghai at Leisure — Free day for shopping on Nanjing Road or the former French Concession.
Departure — Private transfer to Shanghai airport for departure.

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