Sample itinerary · 01
Beijing in Three Days
Beijing
A compact sample route joining Beijing’s historic centre with a Great Wall day, paced around your arrival and departure times.
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TRAVEL, SIDE BY SIDE
A journey begins with curiosity.
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A NOTE ON THESE PAGES
Thoughtful planning starts by checking what is current, available and right for you.
EXPLORE AT YOUR PACE
Start with a route
Compare three, four or five days in Beijing, or explore a sample route linking Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai.
4 sample routes
Sample itinerary · 02
Beijing Essentials
Beijing
Four focused days through Beijing's imperial scale and living hutong culture.
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Sample itinerary · 03
Beijing, Unhurried
Beijing
A fuller five-day portrait of the capital, from imperial ritual to contemporary culture.
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Sample itinerary · 04
Three Cities, Eight Days
Beijing · Xi’an · Shanghai
An eight-day planning outline linking Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai, with intercity travel and site access to be chosen for your dates.
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BEGIN WITH WHAT MATTERS
Ways to begin.
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EXPERIENCES
Look closer, at your own pace.
Explore themes through heritage, food, landscapes and daily life. Specific activities and access depend on current local arrangements.
Explore experience themes →DESTINATIONS
One China. Many worlds.
A few places to begin exploring. Confirm travel times, seasonal conditions and access before settling on a route.
FIELD NOTES
Light and architecture
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Food and neighbourhoods
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The spaces between places
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A LITTLE MORE CLARITY
Good trips begin with good questions.
Practical topics to consider while planning.
PLAN AT YOUR OWN PACE
Planning references.
Use these outlines to compare trip length and questions to check.
01 · 1 day · Sample itinerary
Beijing Private Day: City Highlights or Great Wall
Travellers with one full day who want to choose one realistic priority.
Explore this itinerary →02 · 3 days · Sample itineraryClassic Beijing Private Tour: 3-Day Reference
First-time visitors seeking a balanced city, Wall and neighbourhood plan.
Explore this itinerary →03 · 5 days · Sample itineraryBeijing in Depth: 5-Day Private Tour Reference
Travellers who prefer unhurried exploration and room to personalise each day.
Explore this itinerary →04 · 7–8 days recommended · Sample itineraryBeijing and Xi’an: Cross-City Private Tour Reference
Travellers comparing China’s historic capitals and needing cross-city logistics planning.
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