Beijing Xi’an hanghai 8 Days
Discovering China for the First Time
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This classic itinerary is designed especially for first-time visitors to China — a journey that reveals a living civilization where the ancient and the modern, the traditional and the innovative, exist side by side.
Beijing, walk through the Forbidden City and climb the Great Wall, tracing six centuries of imperial grandeur and power.
In Xi’an, stand before the two-thousand-year-old Terracotta Warriors and ancient city walls to witness history brought vividly to life.
And in Shanghai, where the Bund’s historic skyline meets the futuristic towers of Pudong, experience China’s modern confidence and pace.
For every traveler visiting China for the first time, this journey unfolds like a film brought to life — history and future intertwined, tradition and modernity resonating in each city.
More than just sightseeing, it is an experience of discovery and understanding — an introduction to the vibrant, multidimensional, and energetic spirit of China.
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Arrive in Beijing, the capital of China, and begin a cultural journey through time and transformation.
A city where imperial heritage meets modern vitality — the perfect opening chapter of your adventure.
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Step into the Forbidden City, with its golden roofs and crimson walls, and feel the majesty of China’s imperial past.
Visit the Temple of Heaven, where emperors once prayed for good harvests, and sense the ancient philosophy of harmony between heaven and humankind among its ancient cypress groves.
For first-time visitors, today feels like opening the door to China’s living history.
Highlights: The Palace Museum (Forbidden City), Temple of Heaven Park, Jingshan Park, Beihai Park.
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Climb the Mutianyu Great Wall, touch the ancient bricks, and gaze over the endless mountains — an awe-inspiring moment that brings to life the saying, “He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true hero.”
In the afternoon, visit the Summer Palace, stroll along the Long Corridor and the shores of Kunming Lake, and enjoy the harmony of royal garden design and natural beauty — a true reflection of Chinese aesthetics.
Highlights: Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace.
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Fly to Xi’an, China’s ancient capital for thirteen dynasties and the starting point of the Silk Road.
Visit the world-famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” where thousands of silent clay soldiers bring the Qin Dynasty to life.
For many first-time visitors, this moment feels like seeing history resurrected before your eyes.
Highlights: Terracotta Warriors Museum, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Square, Bell & Drum Tower Square.
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Walk or cycle atop the Ancient City Wall, one of the best-preserved in China, and experience the strength and wisdom of ancient defense architecture.
Stroll through the lively Muslim Quarter, where the aroma of local snacks and the sounds of laughter fill the air — a vivid glimpse into everyday Chinese life.
This is the China visitors fall in love with: full of history, warmth, and life.
Highlights: Xi’an Ancient City Wall, Muslim Quarter, Shuyuanmen Cultural Street, Yongning Gate Square.
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Fly to Shanghai, the symbol of China’s modernization and innovation.
Walk along the Bund, where colonial-era buildings face Pudong’s futuristic skyline.
Ascend the Oriental Pearl Tower for a panoramic view of the city and the glittering lights of the Huangpu River — a living image of China’s new era.
Highlights: The Bund, Oriental Pearl Tower, Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, Lujiazui Financial District.
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Visit the Shanghai Museum, one of the country’s finest, to admire exquisite ancient bronzes, ceramics, and paintings.
Explore Yuyuan Garden and the City God Temple Bazaar to experience Jiangnan-style garden artistry and traditional culture.
Spend the afternoon wandering the Former French Concession and Xintiandi, where tree-lined streets, cafés, and boutiques showcase Shanghai’s unique blend of East and West.
Today, you’ll see how traditional and modern China coexist in perfect harmony.
Highlights: Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Garden, City God Temple, Xintiandi, Former French Concession (Wukang Road).
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Pack your memories and prepare for departure.
For first-time visitors, each moment of this journey — from the grandeur of the Great Wall to the brilliance of the Bund — captures the essence of a China both ancient and ascending.