Day-by-day overview
Day 1 — Arrive in Beijing
Light neighborhood walk, early night to reset.
Day 2 — Forbidden City core
Forbidden City + nearby parks and hutong evening.
Day 3 — Great Wall day trip
Mutianyu for convenience; return for a relaxed dinner.
Day 4 — Beijing buffer + fly/train to Xi’an
Use the morning for a flexible museum/temple block, then transfer.
Day 5 — Terracotta Army
Half-day to full-day trip, keep the evening light.
Day 6 — City wall + food culture
City wall walk/cycle, markets, and local specialties.
Day 7 — Depart
Depart from Xi’an or return via your preferred route.