Beijing and Xi'an Small Group Tour
This 6-day small group tour links Beijing and Xi'an, two of China’s best-known historic cities. It focuses on major landmarks and practical travel between them. In Beijing, visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace and a section of the Great Wall at Mutianyu. The route also includes time in a hutong area and a look at the exterior of the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube. After the rail journey to Xi'an, the tour continues with the Ancient City Wall and the Terracotta Army. The programme also includes Gao’s Courtyard and the area around the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. This tour suits travellers interested in Chinese history and in seeing two key destinations on one trip.
Key details
6 days
5 nights
Route
China
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Duration
6 days
Style
Small groups
Destination
Beijing, Xi'an, China
Highlights
- Small group travel
- Historic Beijing and Xi'an
- Great Wall and Terracotta Army
- Guided sightseeing
Itinerary
- 1
Beijing
Arrival in Beijing
Meet the local driver on arrival and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to settle in after the flight.No meals - 2
Beijing
Beijing city sights
Visit the Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and a hutong area. The day also includes a stop for Peking opera facial mask painting and views of the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube from the outside.Breakfast, Chinese lunch - 3
Beijing
Mutianyu Great Wall
Travel to Mutianyu to visit one of the best-known sections of the Great Wall. Return to central Beijing after the visit.Breakfast, lunch
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- Accommodation in a 4-star hotel with breakfast
- Local English-speaking guide
- Travel agency responsibility insurance
- Hotel breakfasts and Chinese lunches as listed in the itinerary
- Entrance fees to the attractions listed in the itinerary
- Second-class high-speed train between Beijing and Xi'an
- Shared transfers during the tour
What's not included
- International flights or train fares to enter or leave China
- China entry visa fee
- Meals, tours and activities not listed in the itinerary
- Tips for guides, escorts, drivers and bell staff
- Personal expenses
- Single room supplement
- Personal travel insurance
Dates & availability
Select departure month and travellers.
Upcoming departures
2 dates · 4 optionsImportant information
Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.