Northern China: A Living Heritage

Arrive and continue to your accommodation. Settle in at your own pace, with a gentle neighbourhood walk or time to rest depending on your arrival. An introduction to local food offers a first sense of Beijing.

STAY IN Beijing

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Make time today for the great wall, with walks and exploration at a pace that suits you. Discover a city that holds its history close while moving confidently forward. Beyond the monumental courtyards of the Forbidden City, hutong lanes lead to quiet neighbourhoods, family kitchens and contemporary galleries. Venture into the mountains for the Great Wall, then return to a beautifully prepared Peking duck dinner. Beijing is a compelling first chapter in any journey through China. Adjust the length of each visit to your interests and leave part of the afternoon free for independent discovery or a quiet pause.

STAY IN Beijing

Sample day · Visits, guides, meals and transport are confirmed in your final proposal.

Make time today for the forbidden city, with walks and exploration at a pace that suits you. Discover a city that holds its history close while moving confidently forward. Beyond the monumental courtyards of the Forbidden City, hutong lanes lead to quiet neighbourhoods, family kitchens and contemporary galleries. Venture into the mountains for the Great Wall, then return to a beautifully prepared Peking duck dinner. Beijing is a compelling first chapter in any journey through China. Adjust the length of each visit to your interests and leave part of the afternoon free for independent discovery or a quiet pause.

STAY IN Beijing

Sample day · Visits, guides, meals and transport are confirmed in your final proposal.

Make time today for hutongs & peking duck, with walks and exploration at a pace that suits you. Discover a city that holds its history close while moving confidently forward. Beyond the monumental courtyards of the Forbidden City, hutong lanes lead to quiet neighbourhoods, family kitchens and contemporary galleries. Venture into the mountains for the Great Wall, then return to a beautifully prepared Peking duck dinner. Beijing is a compelling first chapter in any journey through China. Adjust the length of each visit to your interests and leave part of the afternoon free for independent discovery or a quiet pause.

STAY IN Beijing

Sample day · Visits, guides, meals and transport are confirmed in your final proposal.

After breakfast, continue to Pingyao using the transport best suited to the final route and operating schedules. Allow time for the transfer and a comfortable break. Settle into your accommodation, take a gentle neighbourhood walk and enjoy regional flavours. Leave the main visits for the full days ahead.

STAY IN Pingyao

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Make time today for ancient city lanes, with walks and exploration at a pace that suits you. Inside Pingyao’s city walls, lanes and courtyard houses recall a time when merchants shaped the region’s fortunes. Discover the story of early banking, look closely at traditional architecture and enjoy evenings when the streets grow quieter. Pair the town with nearby temples for a richer view of Shanxi’s heritage. Adjust the length of each visit to your interests and leave part of the afternoon free for independent discovery or a quiet pause.

STAY IN Pingyao

Sample day · Visits, guides, meals and transport are confirmed in your final proposal.

Make time today for merchant courtyards, with walks and exploration at a pace that suits you. Inside Pingyao’s city walls, lanes and courtyard houses recall a time when merchants shaped the region’s fortunes. Discover the story of early banking, look closely at traditional architecture and enjoy evenings when the streets grow quieter. Pair the town with nearby temples for a richer view of Shanxi’s heritage. Adjust the length of each visit to your interests and leave part of the afternoon free for independent discovery or a quiet pause.

STAY IN Pingyao

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After breakfast, continue to Xi’an using the transport best suited to the final route and operating schedules. Allow time for the transfer and a comfortable break. Settle into your accommodation, take a gentle neighbourhood walk and enjoy regional flavours. Leave the main visits for the full days ahead.

STAY IN Xi’an

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Make time today for the terracotta army, with walks and exploration at a pace that suits you. The old city walls still frame a place that once stood at the centre of empires. Meet the extraordinary Terracotta Army, trace the legacy of the Tang dynasty and wander lanes alive with the aromas of cumin, fresh bread and hand-pulled noodles. Xi’an brings archaeology and everyday life into wonderfully close conversation. Adjust the length of each visit to your interests and leave part of the afternoon free for independent discovery or a quiet pause.

STAY IN Xi’an

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Enjoy breakfast and a final pause in Xi’an, depending on departure time. Continue to the station or airport for your onward journey, or extend your stay in China. Transfer and transport arrangements are confirmed in the final proposal.

STAY IN Xi’an

Sample day · Visits, guides, meals and transport are confirmed in your final proposal.