China: Lanterns, Dynasties & Dragons

Travel Itinerary: Classic China for 2 Adults

Transfers:

• Flight from Fiumicino Airport to Capital Intl
• Transfer from Capital Intl to Dongdan Hotel Beijing (SEDAN)
• Transfer from Dongdan Hotel Beijing to Beijing Daxing Intl (SEDAN)
• Flight from Beijing Daxing Intl to Xianyang
• Transfer from Xianyang to Holiday Inn Express Xian North by IHG (SEDAN)
• Transfer from Holiday Inn Express Xian North by IHG to Xianyang (SEDAN)
• Flight from Xianyang to Liangjiang
• Flight from Liangjiang to Pudong
• Transfer from Pudong to Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Nanpu by IHG (SEDAN)
• Transfer from Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Nanpu by IHG to Pudong (SEDAN)

Stays:

• 3 nights at Dongdan Hotel Beijing (Beijing)
• 2 nights at Holiday Inn Express Xian North by IHG (Xi’an)
• 2 nights at Ruoli Yangshuo (Yangshuo)
• 4 nights at Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Nanpu by IHG (Shanghai)

Tours & Experiences:

• Private Tour: Top 3 of Beijing
• Mutianyu Great Wall Excursion
• Private Muslim Quarter Food Tour, Xi’an
• Private Xi’an Tour + Terracotta Warriors
• Impression Liu Sanjie Show on the Li River, Yangshuo
• Li River Cruise to Yangdi
• Evening Tour of the Bund, Shanghai
• Private 4-Hour Pudong Tour with China Art Palace & Shanghai Tower
• Eat Like a Local: French Concession Food Tour, Shanghai
• Private Suzhou Day Trip by Bullet Train (All Inclusive)
• Private Tour: Jade Buddha Temple & Yu Garden with Tea Tasting

To prepare for your incredible journey through China, we recommend a few inspiring reads and guides.

Start with The Forbidden Door by Tiziano Terzani — a timeless classic that captures China through the eyes of an Italian traveler.

For practical tips, Lonely Planet China is essential: it offers up-to-date information and insights into Beijing, Xi’an, Yangshuo, and Shanghai.

Food lovers shouldn’t miss The Real Chinese Food by Fuchsia Dunlop, a deep dive into authentic flavors you’ll taste on your culinary tours.

And for a cultural and historical overview, China: History, Culture, and Traditions by John King Fairbank is an enlightening and accessible read.

Enjoy your journey — and feel free to ask for more personalized advice!