Day 1
Beijing: the Forbidden City
- 8:00BeijingSight
- 9:00BeijingSight
- 13:30BeijingSight
- 17:00BeijingWalk
Day by day
Day 2
The Great Wall and the Temple of Heaven
- 7:30BeijingDay trip
- 16:00BeijingSight
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Day 3
To Xi'an
- 8:00High-speed train to Xi'anBeijingTransfer
- 15:00Xi'anSight
- 18:00Xi'anWalk
Day 4
The Terracotta Army
- 8:30Xi'anDay trip
- 15:00Xi'anSight
Day 5
To Shanghai
- 7:30High-speed train to ShanghaiXi'anTransfer
- 18:00ShanghaiWalk
Day 6
Shanghai's old town
- 8:30ShanghaiSight
- 10:30ShanghaiSight
- 13:00ShanghaiSight
- 17:00ShanghaiWalk
Day 7
The French Concession
- 10:00ShanghaiWalk
- 12:00ShanghaiWalk
- 14:00ShanghaiWalk
- 18:00ShanghaiSight
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Questions about this trip
Is 7 days enough for Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai?
Seven days covers the main sites with one day for travel between cities. Book high-speed train tickets at least ten days ahead.
Do I need to book Mutianyu Great Wall tickets in advance?
Buy Mutianyu tickets online the day before to skip the line. Add the round-trip cable car fee if you want to reduce walking.
How early should I arrive for the Beijing to Xi'an high-speed train?
Arrive at the station 45 to 60 minutes before departure for security and passport checks. Second-class tickets cost roughly 500 to 650 yuan and sell out on weekends.
Do I need reservations for the Shanghai Tower?
Book Shanghai Tower tickets online to avoid waits. Visiting near sunset lets you see both day and night views.
