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Beijing to Xi'an by Bullet Train
Six days linking the Great Wall and the Forbidden City with the Terracotta Army — the classic pair, by high-speed rail.
The journey
Beijing to Xi'an by Bullet Train
The perfect short first trip to China. Two of the country's essential cities, connected by a five-hour bullet train that is an experience in itself.
We include the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Terracotta Army and Xi'an's city wall, with enough free time to eat well and wander.
- Great Wall at Mutianyu
- Forbidden City
- Bullet train to Xi'an
- Terracotta Warriors
- City wall cycling
Day by day
The shape of the days.
Day 01Arrive in Beijing
Airport transfer and an evening at leisure.
Day 02Great Wall
Day on the Great Wall with a village lunch.
Day 03Imperial Beijing
Forbidden City at opening, hutong lunch and Temple of Heaven.
Day 04Bullet train to Xi'an
Morning high-speed train to Xi'an. Afternoon on the city wall and in the Muslim Quarter.
Day 05Terracotta Army
Morning at the warriors, afternoon at the Shaanxi History Museum.
Day 06Departure
Transfer to Xi'an airport.
Included
What is part of the journey.
Included
- Private English-speaking guide and driver throughout
- Hand-picked hotels with daily breakfast
- Internal flights and high-speed rail as listed
- Entrance fees to all listed sites
- Airport, station and hotel transfers
- Visa invitation letter and current entry guidance
- Alipay / WeChat Pay setup before you arrive
- 24/7 support from our team in China
Not included
- International flights
- China visa fees where applicable
- Travel insurance (required for all guests)
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Personal spending, drinks and gratuities
Good to know
The practical details.
AccommodationCentral boutique hotels
Group sizePrivate journey · 2–8 travellers
Activity levelEasy
Best time to travelMarch–May · September–November
This journey runs on your dates. We will check lodge and flight availability before confirming anything.
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