12-Day China Holiday From Hong Kong to Beijing

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Hong Kong’s transportation system is straightforward, and English is commonly spoken, making it easy to navigate on your own. You can explore at your own pace, whether you want to stroll through Kowloon to sample local snacks and browse shops, or take a taxi or subway to Hong Kong Island. There, you can walk along Garden Road and see buildings that are important to the city’s culture.

Spend the morning exploring the city independently. Later, travel to the airport for your flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, a local guide will greet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Check in and enjoy the rest of the day free.

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Begin your day at Yu Garden, where you can see traditional Chinese architecture. Next, visit Yu Garden Market for local food and shopping. Stop at the Jade Buddha Temple to experience its calm atmosphere. Walk through the French Concession to observe tree-lined streets and historic sites. Continue to the Bund to view the city skyline along the river. Finish with a visit to Shanghai Tower for panoramic views of Shanghai.

Start your morning with free time to explore at your own pace. You can visit People’s Park, Moca Shanghai, or the Shanghai Grand Theatre. Later, your driver will take you to the airport for your flight to Chengdu. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and tranferred to your hotel

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Visit the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base in the morning to see pandas during their most active time. You can watch them eat, visit the baby panda nursery, and see the Panda Museum. A short film about pandas is also included. In the afternoon, visit Wenshu Temple, where you can try traditional Chinese tea, then walk along Jinli Old Street to experience its lively atmosphere.

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Travel to Xi’an by high-speed train and check in at your hotel upon arrival. Once you have settled in, visit the ancient City Wall. Here, you can take a relaxed bicycle ride along the wall’s top, which offers wide views of the city and nearby streets.

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The highlight of today is a visit to the Terracotta Warriors, a site featuring thousands of life-size clay soldiers, horses, and chariots, each with distinct features. After exploring the site, you will return to the city, which takes about one hour. Once back in the city, you can walk along Muslim Street to sample local foods and enjoy the vibrant surroundings.

Travel to Beijing by high-speed train, which takes about 5 to 6 hours. When you arrive, a local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. After settling in, you have free time to explore. You may choose to visit Wangfujing Street for shopping and local food, or take a quiet walk in Beihai Park to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

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Begin your day at Tiananmen Square. Next, visit the Forbidden City to view its historic buildings and architecture. After touring the palace, head to Jingshan Park for panoramic views of the area. End your day by walking through the hutongs, where you can observe daily life and experience the traditional atmosphere of old Beijing.

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Visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall at the end of your China trip. Take a cable car to reach the wall and walk along the path to see the surrounding views. After visiting the wall, return to the city, which takes about two hours. In the afternoon, stop at the Temple of Heaven before completing your day. This itinerary offers a straightforward way to experience two important sites.