China Trip Packages from Singapore: 7-day 6-night · Private Tour · Beijing+Xi'an+Shanghai

Welcome to Beijing, the historic capital of China and a city where imperial heritage, traditional architecture, and modern urban life blend seamlessly. Upon arrival, meet your local driver at the confirmed airport or railway station pick-up point and begin your journey through northern China. Enjoy a comfortable private transfer and receive assistance with the day's arrangements before setting out to explore some of the country's most iconic historical landmarks.

Depending on your arrival time and the confirmed transportation schedule, travel to either the Badaling Great Wall or the Mutianyu Great Wall. Both sections offer spectacular views of the Great Wall winding across mountain ridges, although each provides a slightly different visitor experience. Badaling is renowned for its accessibility and historical significance, while Mutianyu is celebrated for its scenic surroundings, restored watchtowers, and forested mountain landscape.

Walk along the ancient stone ramparts, explore the watchtowers, and admire the extraordinary defensive structure that stretches across the hills. As you climb the steps and look across the surrounding countryside, imagine the soldiers who once guarded these fortifications and the role the Great Wall played in protecting China's northern frontier. Allow time for photographs and a leisurely exploration of the accessible sections.

Depending on the selected section, weather conditions, and operating arrangements, optional cable car or other visitor facilities may be available to make the visit more comfortable. Comfortable walking shoes, drinking water, and sun protection are recommended, as some sections involve steep steps and uneven surfaces.

Continue to the Ming Tombs, an important imperial burial complex associated with thirteen emperors of the Ming Dynasty. Set amid a landscape of mountains and wooded valleys, the site reflects traditional Chinese beliefs about geomancy, harmony with nature, and the afterlife. Explore the designated visitor areas and learn about the history of the Ming imperial family, the planning of the burial grounds, and the ceremonial traditions associated with imperial funerals.

Depending on the confirmed admission arrangements, your visit may focus on selected accessible areas of the complex, such as the Sacred Way or an individual tomb attraction. The Sacred Way is particularly notable for its monumental stone figures of animals and officials, which line the ceremonial route and symbolize protection and imperial authority. Your guide or driver can help coordinate the available sightseeing sequence according to opening times and travel conditions.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, where you can sample regional Chinese dishes before continuing the day's exploration. After the visits, return to your hotel for check-in or relaxation, depending on your arrival arrangements. As the Great Wall and Ming Tombs are located outside central Beijing, the day's schedule should be coordinated carefully to allow sufficient travel time between attractions.

Meals: Hotel buffet breakfast subject to your selected hotel; lunch at a local restaurant according to the package arrangements; dinner arrangements should be confirmed with your booking provider.

Transportation: Local driver pick-up and sightseeing transfers according to the confirmed itinerary.

Accommodation: Beijing

After breakfast, continue exploring Beijing's surrounding historical attractions, with a focus on the Badaling or Mutianyu Great Wall and the Ming Tombs, according to the sightseeing arrangements confirmed for this day. This itinerary provides additional flexibility for travelers who prefer a more leisurely visit, wish to spend more time photographing the mountain scenery, or need to adjust the previous day's schedule according to arrival time and travel conditions.

If visiting Badaling, explore the restored fortifications and watchtowers that have made this section one of China's best-known historical landmarks. The broad pathways and elevated viewpoints offer an excellent opportunity to appreciate the engineering achievements behind the Great Wall and the strategic importance of its position along the mountain ridges. Take time to observe the wall's changing contours as it follows the natural landscape.

If visiting Mutianyu, enjoy the scenic setting of the restored wall surrounded by wooded hills and valleys. Walk along the accessible ramparts, pause at selected watchtowers, and admire the contrast between the ancient stonework and the surrounding natural scenery. The section is especially attractive during spring and autumn, when seasonal foliage adds color to the mountain landscape.

Continue to the Ming Tombs to explore the historical context of the Ming imperial burial grounds. Learn how the location and layout of the tomb complex reflected traditional Chinese principles of landscape planning and imperial symbolism. The surrounding mountains and ceremonial approaches provide insight into how architecture, geography, and religious beliefs were combined in the design of imperial sites.

Allow sufficient time to explore the designated visitor areas, listen to historical explanations, and take photographs. Please note that the Great Wall and Ming Tombs are geographically separate attractions, so the order of visits and the time spent at each site may vary according to traffic, opening arrangements, and your confirmed package.

If your booking includes a free pick-up area, please confirm the exact service boundary before departure. Travelers staying outside the designated area may need to meet the driver at an agreed location. For questions about the pick-up point, attraction tickets, or schedule changes, contact the tour support team in advance.

After sightseeing, return to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. You may wish to explore nearby shopping streets, sample Beijing cuisine, or relax before the following day's visit to the city's major imperial landmarks.

Meals: Meals are not included unless otherwise specified in your confirmed package.

Transportation: Local driver service and sightseeing transfers according to the confirmed arrangements. Pick-up conditions may differ for accommodation outside the designated service area.

Accommodation: Beijing

Begin the day by exploring the historic heart of Beijing, where monumental public spaces, magnificent imperial architecture, and traditional neighborhoods reveal different aspects of China's cultural heritage. After breakfast, travel to Tiananmen Square, one of the world's largest public squares and an important landmark in modern Chinese history.

Walk through the designated visitor areas and appreciate the immense scale of the square, surrounded by monumental buildings and historic landmarks. Learn about its role in national ceremonies and its place in the development of modern China. Because entry procedures may involve advance reservations, identity verification, and security checks, confirm the latest admission requirements before your visit and allow sufficient time for the formalities.

Continue to the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, the former imperial residence of China's Ming and Qing emperors. This extraordinary palace complex served as the political and ceremonial center of the empire for centuries and remains one of China's most important architectural and cultural treasures.

Explore the principal palace route through grand gates, expansive courtyards, and magnificent ceremonial halls. Admire the golden roof tiles, red walls, intricate wooden details, and traditional architectural features that reflect the strict hierarchy and symbolism of imperial China. Learn about the lives of emperors, empresses, officials, and court attendants, as well as the ceremonies that once took place within these historic halls.

Allow several hours to appreciate the scale of the palace complex and explore its major highlights. Your visit is subject to the confirmed ticket reservation, and admission should be arranged in advance because visitor capacity is limited. If the Palace Museum ticket cannot be secured, the alternative arrangement specified in your package may include a refund for eligible adult tickets and a visit to Jingshan Park, where a short climb to the summit offers a panoramic view of the Forbidden City's golden roofs.

In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Heaven, a magnificent ceremonial complex where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties prayed for good harvests. Admire the iconic Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, renowned for its circular design, richly colored roof, and elegant proportions. Explore the surrounding parkland and discover the traditional beliefs that shaped the site's architecture and ceremonial functions.

The Temple of Heaven's expansive grounds also provide a glimpse into contemporary Beijing life. Depending on the time of your visit, you may see local residents practicing tai chi, dancing, singing, or participating in traditional recreational activities. The lively atmosphere offers a contrast to the solemnity of the imperial structures and adds a more personal dimension to your exploration of the city.

Continue to Shijia Hutong for an introduction to Beijing's traditional residential neighborhoods. Hutongs are narrow lanes formed by rows of courtyard houses that preserve the character of old Beijing. Explore the historic streets and discover how these neighborhoods developed around traditional courtyard architecture, where generations of residents lived in closely connected communities.

Enjoy a traditional rickshaw ride through the hutong alleyways, subject to local operating conditions and the confirmed package arrangements. From the rickshaw, observe the rhythm of neighborhood life, the traditional doorways and courtyard entrances, and the contrast between historic residences and the modern city surrounding them. This experience offers a relaxed way to appreciate the scale and atmosphere of Beijing's older residential districts.

After the hutong experience, return to your hotel and relax after a full day of sightseeing. The day's attractions combine the political history of Tiananmen Square, the grandeur of the imperial palace, the ceremonial architecture of the Temple of Heaven, and the everyday cultural traditions of Beijing's historic neighborhoods.

Meals: Lunch is self-arranged and at your own expense. Breakfast and dinner arrangements depend on your selected hotel and package.

Transportation: Sightseeing transfers according to the confirmed itinerary; walking and a traditional rickshaw ride are included as arranged.

Accommodation: Beijing

After breakfast and hotel check-out, meet your driver for a transfer to Beijing West Railway Station. Board your pre-arranged high-speed train to Xi’an, the historic capital of several Chinese dynasties and a major center of Silk Road culture. Settle into your reserved seat and enjoy the journey across northern China toward Shaanxi Province.

The train journey provides a comfortable transition between Beijing's imperial landmarks and Xi’an's ancient cityscape. Please verify your departure time, railway station details, and ticket information in advance, and arrive early enough to complete station security procedures. Upon arrival in Xi’an, meet your local driver according to the confirmed pick-up arrangements and begin exploring the city's historic center.

Your first stop is the Xi’an City Wall, one of China's most impressive surviving ancient fortifications. Developed extensively during the Ming Dynasty, the wall surrounds the historic urban core and illustrates the importance of city defense in traditional Chinese planning. Admire the imposing gates, watchtowers, broad ramparts, and carefully designed defensive structures while learning about the wall's military and administrative functions.

Take time to appreciate the contrast between the ancient wall and the modern city beyond it. The surrounding streets offer a fascinating glimpse of Xi’an's evolution from an imperial capital into a contemporary metropolis. Depending on the schedule and ticket arrangements, you may explore selected sections of the wall on foot or consider optional cycling facilities.

Continue to the Bell Tower and Drum Tower Square, a central landmark area that reflects the historic layout of Xi’an. The Bell Tower traditionally marked important times of day, while the Drum Tower was associated with evening timekeeping. Their architectural features, elevated platforms, and traditional rooflines make them among the most recognizable structures in the old city.

Explore the square and admire the towers from the surrounding pedestrian areas. Learn about their historical role in organizing urban life and how they remain important visual symbols of Xi’an's cultural identity. The surrounding streets provide convenient opportunities to browse shops, take photographs, and observe the lively atmosphere of the city center.

In the late afternoon or evening, visit the Muslim Quarter, also known as Huifang, one of Xi’an's most famous culinary and cultural districts. The neighborhood reflects centuries of cultural exchange and is renowned for its bustling streets, traditional food stalls, bakeries, and small specialty shops.

Stroll through the lively lanes and discover the distinctive flavors of Shaanxi cuisine. Popular choices include roujiamo, hand-pulled noodles, lamb dishes, and a variety of traditional snacks. Meals are self-arranged, allowing you to sample dishes at your own pace and select dining options according to your preferences.

Beyond the food, explore the neighborhood's traditional streets and appreciate its distinctive cultural atmosphere. The Muslim Quarter is particularly lively in the evening, when the food stalls and shops create a vibrant scene of local activity. After sightseeing, transfer to your hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening.

Meals: Lunch and dinner are self-arranged and at your own expense.

Transportation: Hotel transfer to Beijing West Railway Station, pre-arranged high-speed train to Xi’an, and local pick-up and sightseeing transfers according to the confirmed itinerary.

Accommodation: Xi’an

After breakfast, depart for the Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum, home to the world-famous Terracotta Army and one of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries in China. This extraordinary site provides a fascinating introduction to the Qin Dynasty, when Qin Shi Huang unified China and established the foundations of the first centralized imperial state.

Explore the principal exhibition pits and admire the life-sized clay warriors, horses, and chariots arranged in carefully organized military formations. Each figure displays distinctive facial features, hairstyles, armor, and clothing, reflecting the exceptional craftsmanship of the artisans who created them more than two thousand years ago.

As you walk through the museum, discover how the Terracotta Army was designed to protect the emperor in the afterlife and how the arrangement of the figures reflects the military organization of the Qin Empire. Learn about the discovery of the site in the 1970s and the continuing archaeological research that has revealed new insights into ancient Chinese art, engineering, and imperial power.

Allow several hours to explore the major excavation areas and exhibition halls. The museum complex is extensive, and an unhurried visit offers the best opportunity to appreciate the scale and historical significance of the site. Follow the museum's visitor guidelines and observe any restrictions on photography.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, as specified in the package arrangements, before returning to Xi’an for a visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. This iconic Tang Dynasty monument is closely associated with the Buddhist monk Xuanzang, who traveled to India to obtain Buddhist scriptures and later contributed to their translation and dissemination in China.

Explore the surrounding cultural area and admire the pagoda's distinctive brick structure, which has become one of Xi’an's most recognizable landmarks. Learn about its role in preserving Buddhist texts and its connection with the international cultural exchanges that flourished along the Silk Road during the Tang Dynasty.

The surrounding square and landscaped spaces provide excellent opportunities for photographs and a relaxing walk. Depending on your schedule and ticket arrangements, you may also choose to enter the pagoda or explore additional areas of the complex, subject to separate admission requirements.

After the visit, return to your selected hotel. Spend the evening relaxing or exploring the city independently. This day combines the military ambition of the Qin Dynasty with the religious and cultural achievements of the Tang Dynasty, offering a broad perspective on Xi’an's extraordinary historical importance.

Meals: Lunch at a local restaurant according to the package arrangements; dinner is self-arranged and at your own expense.

Transportation: Sightseeing transfers between Xi’an, the Terracotta Army, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and your hotel according to the confirmed itinerary.

Accommodation: Xi’an

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, subject to the selected accommodation, before checking out and meeting your driver for a transfer to the railway station. Board your pre-arranged high-speed train to Shanghai, China's dynamic international metropolis, renowned for its skyline, historic waterfront, and distinctive blend of Chinese and international architectural influences.

Settle into your reserved seat and enjoy the train journey toward China's eastern coast. The high-speed rail connection provides a convenient way to travel between Xi’an and Shanghai, although the journey takes a substantial portion of the day. Confirm your train schedule and transfer arrangements in advance so that the sightseeing program in Shanghai can be planned around your arrival time.

Upon arrival, meet your local driver for the scheduled pick-up and transfer to the Bund, Shanghai's famous waterfront promenade along the Huangpu River. This historic district is renowned for its impressive collection of early twentieth-century buildings, which reflect the city's development as an international trading center. Admire the grand façades, architectural details, and broad riverside views that give the Bund its distinctive character.

Walk along the promenade and observe the striking contrast between the historic buildings on one side of the river and the modern skyline of Pudong on the other. The area's combination of European-inspired architecture, bustling waterfront activity, and contemporary skyscrapers captures Shanghai's unique position as a meeting point of history and modern urban life.

As the afternoon transitions into evening, enjoy a Huangpu River cruise, subject to the confirmed cruise schedule and ticket arrangements. From the water, admire panoramic views of Shanghai's waterfront landmarks, historic Bund buildings, and the futuristic skyline of Pudong. The cruise provides a different perspective on the city's architecture and is particularly memorable when the buildings are illuminated after sunset.

During the cruise, enjoy the changing views along the river and observe how Shanghai's historic commercial waterfront contrasts with its modern financial district. The experience offers excellent photography opportunities and a relaxing way to appreciate the scale of the city after the train journey.

After the cruise, transfer to your hotel and check in. Depending on the train arrival time and local traffic conditions, the Bund visit and river cruise may need to be adjusted or scheduled for a later departure. If the train arrives too late for the planned cruise, confirm an alternative sailing or sightseeing arrangement with your tour provider.

Meals: Hotel buffet breakfast subject to your selected hotel; lunch and dinner are self-arranged and at your own expense.

Transportation: Hotel transfer to the railway station in Xi’an, pre-arranged high-speed train to Shanghai, local pick-up after arrival, and sightseeing transfers according to the confirmed itinerary.

Accommodation: Shanghai

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out and beginning your final day in Shanghai. Today's itinerary introduces the city's religious heritage, artistic collections, and classical garden architecture before your included drop-off service. Depending on your departure time, the sightseeing sequence may be adjusted to ensure a comfortable visit and timely arrival at your departure point.

Begin at the Jade Buddha Temple, one of Shanghai's best-known Buddhist temples. The temple is renowned for its Buddhist statues, traditional halls, and peaceful atmosphere amid the surrounding urban environment. Explore the designated visitor areas and learn about the temple's history, religious significance, and role in the city's Buddhist community.

Admire the traditional architectural details, including decorative rooflines, courtyards, and ceremonial halls. The temple is particularly associated with its jade Buddha images, which have become important symbols of the site. Observe appropriate etiquette during your visit, as the temple remains an active place of worship. Photography may be restricted in certain areas, so follow local instructions.

Continue to the Shanghai Museum, an important cultural institution showcasing the history and artistic achievements of China. Explore exhibitions featuring ancient bronzes, ceramics, calligraphy, paintings, jade objects, furniture, and other artifacts that represent different periods of Chinese civilization.

The museum offers an opportunity to discover the technical sophistication and aesthetic traditions behind Chinese art, from the intricate designs of ancient bronze vessels to the refined brushwork of traditional painting and calligraphy. Depending on the available time, focus on selected galleries that match your interests and allow time to appreciate the collections without rushing.

Please confirm the museum's current location, opening hours, and reservation requirements before your visit, as admission arrangements and exhibition access may change. If your departure schedule is tight, prioritize the galleries that interest you most and allow sufficient time for the transfer to the next attraction.

Next, explore Yu Garden, a celebrated classical Chinese garden in Shanghai's historic Old City. Known for its elegant pavilions, rockeries, winding corridors, ornamental ponds, and carefully arranged landscapes, the garden offers a glimpse into traditional Chinese garden design, where architecture and nature are combined to create a sense of harmony and tranquility.

Walk through the designated pathways and admire the intricate details of the garden's structures. Each section reveals a different composition of stone, water, plants, and traditional buildings, creating a sequence of intimate spaces and picturesque viewpoints. Learn about the garden's history and the principles behind its layout, which reflect the refined tastes and cultural values of traditional Chinese scholars and families.

After visiting the garden, explore the surrounding Shanghai Old City area, subject to your available time. The nearby streets offer opportunities to browse traditional-style shops, purchase souvenirs, or sample local snacks. The area provides a lively contrast to the quiet garden interiors and is a convenient place to enjoy a final taste of Shanghai's historic atmosphere.

Enjoy lunch independently before meeting your driver for the included drop-off service. Your final transfer will take you to the confirmed airport or railway station according to your booking arrangements. Please coordinate your departure time with the driver in advance and allow sufficient time for traffic, check-in, baggage procedures, and security screening.

Your seven-day journey concludes with a diverse collection of experiences across Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai, from the Great Wall and imperial tombs to ancient palaces, traditional hutongs, the Terracotta Army, Buddhist landmarks, classical gardens, and Shanghai's celebrated waterfront skyline.

Meals: Hotel buffet breakfast subject to your selected hotel; lunch is self-arranged and at your own expense.

Transportation: Sightseeing transfers and the included departure drop-off service according to the confirmed booking.

Departure: Airport or railway station drop-off according to your confirmed arrangements. Please verify the exact destination and transfer time with your tour provider.