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Three Capitals of Civilization 7D6N

Xi'an · Luoyang · Beijing

Three Capitals of Civilization 7D6N

Two millennia along one rail line: Qin-Tang Xi'an, Northern Wei Luoyang, Ming-Qing Beijing. Four UNESCO sites in seven days — a feast for history lovers.

Signature

Duration

7 days / 6 nights

Group size

2–6 travelers

Activity level

Challenging

Pace

Active pace

Route

Xi'an → Beijing

Best forIn-depth history loversSenior groupsStudy tours

Highlights

  • 4 UNESCO sites: Terracotta Army, Forbidden City, Great Wall, Longmen Grottoes
  • Forbidden City central axis in depth
  • Mutianyu Great Wall (fewer crowds, toboggan down)
  • Forbidden City panorama from Jingshan Hill
  • Two ancient-style night districts

Best time to visit

April-May and September-October.

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. D1

    Arrive Xi'an

    Bell & Drum Towers, Muslim Quarter, city wall cycling.

    Meals: D4-star hotel, South Gate
  2. D2

    The Terracotta Army

    Terracotta Army and bronze chariots, Huaqing Palace, night show (Apr-Oct).

    Meals: L/DSame as the previous night
  3. D3

    Museum & Everbright City

    Shaanxi History Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Everbright City.

    Meals: L/DSame as the previous night
  4. D4

    Bullet Train to Luoyang

    Longmen Grottoes in afternoon light, Luoyi Old Town by night.

    Meals: L4-star hotel, Luoyang
  5. D5

    White Horse Temple, Train to Beijing

    Morning temple, 3.5-4h bullet train to Beijing, evening at Qianmen.

    Meals: L/D4-star hotel, Qianmen/Wangfujing
  6. D6

    Forbidden City Day

    The central axis of the Forbidden City, panorama from Jingshan Hill, Peking duck dinner.

    Meals: L/DSame as the previous night
  7. D7

    The Great Wall · Departure

    Mutianyu with cable car up and toboggan down, then airport transfer.

    Meals: L—

What’s included

  • Hand-picked hotels with daily breakfast
  • Private vehicle with driver
  • English-speaking local guide
  • Admission tickets to listed sights and experiences
  • Intercity rail/flight tickets as stated
  • Meals as listed in the itinerary
  • 24/7 local emergency support

Not included

  • International flights and visa fees
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Single-room supplement
  • Personal expenses and optional activities
  • Gratuities for guide and driver (optional)

Questions travelers ask

When is the best time to take this tour?+

April-May and September-October.

The Forbidden City closes on Mondays — how is that handled?+

We reverse-plan the itinerary from your arrival date so the Forbidden City day never lands on a Monday.