Ancient and Modern Mountains and Seas · 13-Day Diverse Experience Tour of China

Day 1: Europe/Poland → Beijing｜International flight to Beijing, overnight on board

Day 2: Beijing｜Arrival in Beijing, the capital of China and the nation's political and cultural center. Private car airport pickup and hotel check-in; in the evening, a welcome dinner of authentic Peking duck. Overnight: Beijing

Day 3: Beijing｜Full-day tour of Beijing's imperial scenery. Climb the Great Wall at Juyongguan Pass — an important military pass of the Great Wall, imposing and precipitous — and feel the awe-inspiring power of this ancient defense project; visit the Palace Museum (Forbidden City), the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, with red walls, golden tiles and countless halls, embodying the imperial grandeur and profound historical heritage of the thousand-year-old capital. Overnight: Beijing

Day 4: Beijing → Xi'an｜Enjoy Beijing-style snacks at Huguosi for breakfast; then take China's high-speed rail — smooth, fast and comfortable — arriving in the thousand-year-old ancient capital of Xi'an in 4.5 hours. Station pickup and hotel check-in; in the evening, tour the Muslim Quarter (Huimin Street), strolling along the old street and sampling a variety of Northwestern snacks. Overnight: Xi'an

Day 5: Xi'an｜Full-day exploration of Xi'an's heritage and folk culture. Visit the Terracotta Warriors of Qin Shi Huang — the awe-inspiring underground Qin army from 2,000 years ago; visit the Eight Immortals Temple (Baxian'an), one of the grandest extant Taoist temples in Xi'an; cycle along the Ming City Wall, the best-preserved ancient city wall in China. In the afternoon, visit a local family's home and make dumplings and Northwestern noodles by hand, deeply experiencing the traditional folk life of ordinary people. Overnight: Xi'an

Day 6: Xi'an → Sanya｜In the early morning, visit Xi'an's South Gate morning market, experiencing the everyday bustle of the old city; take a domestic flight to Sanya, with private car pickup upon arrival and check-in at a beachside resort hotel — the start of a tropical southern-island vacation. Overnight: Sanya

Day 7: Sanya｜Full day of free vacation time in Sanya, enjoying the blue sea, clear sky and pristine white sand, immersed in the tropical charm of the south. Overnight: Sanya

Day 8: Sanya｜Full day of free leisure time in Sanya, relaxing and recharging while savoring the island sunshine and sea views. Overnight: Sanya

Day 9: Sanya → Shanghai｜Take a domestic flight to Shanghai, China's economic center and an international, modern metropolis. Check in to the hotel upon arrival; welcome dinner featuring authentic Shanghainese snacks (dianxin). Overnight: Shanghai

Day 10: Shanghai → Suzhou → Shanghai｜Full-day Jiangnan water-town excursion to Suzhou. Visit the Suzhou Museum, designed by master architect I. M. Pei, where modern architectural aesthetics blend with ancient Jiangnan charm; visit the Master-of-Nets Garden (Wangshiyuan), a classic small Jiangnan garden, exquisite and elegant; stroll along the thousand-year-old Shantang Street, with ancient bridges, old lanes and houses beside the water, immersed in the gentle Jiangnan culture and scenery; return to Shanghai in the evening. Overnight: Shanghai

Day 11: Shanghai｜Full-day panoramic city tour of Shanghai. In the early morning, join local residents for tai chi exercise in the park, experiencing this wellness practice and the daily life of ordinary citizens; during the day, visit the Shanghai Museum, home to a vast collection of ancient Chinese art treasures; tour the Bund's collection of international architecture and the old-city commercial district of Chenghuangmiao; in the evening, take a boat cruise on the Huangpu River, admiring the dazzling city lights along both banks. Overnight: Shanghai

Day 12: Shanghai｜Free time in the morning for rest, shopping or strolling; in the afternoon, private car transfer to the airport for the international return flight.

Day 13: Safe arrival in Poland/Europe; end of the tour.

Tour Features

1. A multi-experience combination itinerary: northern ancient capital history and culture + Northwestern folk life + tropical beach vacation + Jiangnan gardens and water towns + modern Shanghai — history, culture and island leisure combined, with a balance of activity and rest.
2. Efficient transport: high-speed rail connecting Beijing and Xi'an; domestic flights covering the long-distance legs of Xi'an–Sanya and Sanya–Shanghai, avoiding lengthy overland transfers.
3. Rich cultural experiences: the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and the Terracotta Warriors — world heritage sites; a home visit in Xi'an with handmade noodle-making; tai chi morning exercise in Shanghai — deep immersion in local life.
4. A sensible, relaxed pace: two full days of free beach vacation in Sanya, freeing guests from high-intensity sightseeing and giving ample time to rest and relax.
5. A huge geographical span with striking contrasts: the profound history of central China against the azure sea of the South; the northern ancient capital against the gentle Jiangnan water towns.

Tour Highlights

✅ Imperial Beijing: the Juyongguan Great Wall, the Palace Museum, welcome-dinner Peking duck
✅ Thousand-year-old capital Xi'an: the Terracotta Warriors, the Eight Immortals Temple, the Ming City Wall, the South Gate morning market, a home visit with hands-on Northwestern noodle making, night tour of the Muslim Quarter
✅ Tropical Sanya: two full days of free beach vacation — blue sea, white sand and southern tropical charm
✅ Jiangnan Suzhou: the Suzhou Museum, the classical Master-of-Nets Garden, the thousand-year-old Shantang Street water town
✅ Modern Shanghai: tai chi morning exercise with locals, the Shanghai Museum, the Bund's international architecture, Chenghuangmiao, the Huangpu River night cruise, Shanghainese snack welcome dinner
✅ High-speed rail + domestic flights efficiently connecting regions — world cultural heritage, folk experiences, island vacation and Jiangnan gardens all in one trip

Price Includes

1. Twin/double standard room hotel accommodation throughout China (Days 2–11, 10 nights in total, including the beach resort hotel in Sanya)
2. Hotel breakfasts, meals and specialty meals listed in the itinerary: the Peking duck welcome banquet, the Shanghainese snack welcome banquet, plus the meals specified in the itinerary
3. Domestic transport: a dedicated tour vehicle with professional driver throughout; the Beijing–Xi'an high-speed rail ticket in second class; the Xi'an–Sanya and Sanya–Shanghai domestic flights in economy class; airport and train station transfers
4. First-entry tickets for the attractions listed in the itinerary: the Juyongguan Great Wall, the Palace Museum, the Terracotta Warriors, the Eight Immortals Temple, the Xi'an Ming City Wall, the Suzhou Museum, the Master-of-Nets Garden
5. Experience activities: the Xi'an home visit with noodle-making, the Huangpu River night cruise, the tai chi morning exercise in a Shanghai park
6. Full-time English-speaking licensed local tour guide
7. China domestic travel accident insurance

Price Excludes

1. Round-trip international flights between Europe/Poland and Shanghai, international air taxes and fees, and excess baggage charges
2. China visa application fees
3. Tips for the guide and driver
4. Personal expenses beyond the itinerary: alcoholic and other beverages, snacks, shopping, optional paid activities
5. Single room supplement (guests requesting single occupancy pay the difference)
6. Meals, transport and tickets incurred during free time (both days in Sanya are entirely free time, with no activities included)
7. Additional costs arising from force majeure (weather, flight delays, policy changes)