7-Day China Itinerary: Beijing + Xi’an (Classic First Trip)
A compact classic route: imperial Beijing plus the Terracotta Army in Xi’an, optimized for first-time international travelers.
7 days Beijing → Xi’an
Start with a proven route, then tailor it to your dates, pace, and must-see priorities.
A compact classic route: imperial Beijing plus the Terracotta Army in Xi’an, optimized for first-time international travelers.
The most common first-trip route: Beijing history, Xi’an archaeology, and Shanghai modern neighborhoods — balanced pacing.
A classic three-city route for first-time travelers: Great Wall + Forbidden City, Terracotta Army, then Shanghai neighborhoods.
A deeper first-time route with breathing room: classic history plus pandas or landscapes, ending in Shanghai.