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China's Historic Capitals

The classic route connects Beijing and Xi’an’s major sites. A second route adds Luoyang’s Buddhist art, contemporary Beijing galleries and a different collection of stays.

Your time
8 nights
A suggested starting point
Your route
Beijing · Xi’an
When to go
Suggested: May or September–October; major holidays can change the best dates.
Plan around your budget
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Your dates, rooms and experiences shape the final quote.
  • Two historic capitals
  • Daytime rail connection
  • Food and heritage

One journey. Your own rhythm.

A place to begin.

Choose a starting point, then tell us which stays and experiences speak to you.

The journey in chapters

A little closer
to what you love.

Stay somewhere special. Follow your curiosity. Leave the details to us.

Chapter 01 4 nights

Beijing

Keep arrival clear before the combined Great Wall tour and a separate central-axis visit.

Beijing / Forbidden City
Beijing / Forbidden City · 小和尚 温柔的
The Peninsula Beijing

The Peninsula Beijing

A Wangfujing base for the capital’s history and food days.

  • Wangfujing
  • Beijing base
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The Orchid Beijing

The Orchid Beijing

A courtyard and hutong-setting alternative with different pickup logistics.

  • Hutong setting
  • Courtyard format
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Great Wall, Hutongs and Evening Food Tour

Guided experience

Great Wall, Hutongs and Evening Food Tour

Lost Plate

Give the combined published tour a full day of its own.

Steps, extended walking, diets and departure minimums need confirmation.

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Forbidden City and Central Axis

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Forbidden City and Central Axis

Beijing Tourism

Reserve a separate capital-history visit.

Real-name and passport-specific ticket arrangements need actual dates; guiding is separate.

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Chapter 02 4 nights

Xi’an

Give the combined history-and-food day space among open mornings.

Terracotta Warriors, City Wall and Food Tour
Terracotta Warriors, City Wall and Food Tour
Sofitel Legend Peoples Grand

Sofitel Legend Peoples Grand

A historic-building and garden setting for Xi’an.

  • Historic building
  • Garden setting
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Hilton Xi’an City Wall — The actual Hilton Xi'an City Wall exterior at dusk
The actual Hilton Xi'an City Wall exterior at dusk
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Hilton Xi’an City Wall

An alternative base inside the city walls.

  • Inside city walls
  • Xi’an base
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Terracotta Warriors, City Wall and Food Tour

Guided experience

Terracotta Warriors, City Wall and Food Tour

Lost Plate

Use the combined program as a substantial Xi’an day.

Confirm participation, transport and food requirements.

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Planning details & sources

A thoughtfully arranged journey

  • This is a starting point. Your advisor will tailor the pace, dates and arrangements.
  • The Beijing–Xi’an rail day stays clear of major touring. Book rail, station transfers, museums and payment arrangements around actual passport and travel dates.
  • Hotel choices change pickup points. Walking demands, diets, child ages and solo participation need confirmation; Shanghai is outside both routes.

The beginning of something good

Keep the feeling.
Make it your journey.

A few favorites are all we need to start shaping the details with you.

Let’s shape your journeyThoughtfully arranged. Entirely personal.