Historical China From Beijing to Taipei

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Tour Code: ODY-CN-2530

Destination:Beijing, Xi'an, Nanjing, Taipei

Duration

12 Days

Tour Type

Private & Bespoke

Tour Style

Classic

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About This Trip

Discover historical and dynamic China during the 12-day itinerary, without a visa required. Start in Beijing, modern China's notable capital which will treat you to the splendid Forbidden City and Great Wall. Arriving in Xi'an on a high-speed train, meet the legendary Terracotta Army that travels from 2,200 years ago. Then to Nanjing, an unsung city boasting where many regimes come and go, including the Ming Dynasty, whose third emperor built the Forbidden City in Beijing, and the Republic of China, which finally moved its political center to Taiwan. Finally, arriving in Taipei, discover the continuation of the Republic of China here and its unique natural scenery.

Itinerary Summary

DAY PLACE HIGHLIGHTS
1 - 3 Beijing Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Great Wall
4 - 5 Xi'an Terracotta Army, Muslim Quarter
6 - 8 Nanjing Qixia Temple, Zhonghua Gate, Night Cruise Along the Qinhuai River
9 - 12 Taipei National Palace Museum, Baoan Temple, Yehliu Geopark
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Day 1: Beijing, Arrival

Welcome to Beijing, the capital of China! After landing at Daxing International Airport, your local guide will greet you warmly. Then, take a comfortable transfer to your downtown hotel for check-in. As the longest-lasting political center in Chinese history, Beijing is the perfect first stop for exploring Chinese traditional culture.

Beijing

Day 2: Beijing, Marvel at the Forbidden City

Focus today on the charm of ancient Chinese wooden architecture. After a short stop at Tiananmen Square, enter the magnificent Forbidden City. With your expert guide, you will gain in-depth insights into the imperial power and its history spanning over 600 years. Discover the symmetrical layout along the central axis and marvel at the intricate roof designs adorned with delicately carved details.

After the tour, take some time to climb Jingshan Hill for panoramic views of this sprawling complex. Conclude the day with a visit to Hutongs, once the main residence of ordinary in ancient times.

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Beijing

Day 3: Beijing, Hiking on the Great Wall

Experience the tranquility of morning exercises in the Temple of Heaven, just like the locals do. You may take a walk, play Tai Chi, or dance with swords - feel free to join the group according to your interests. Afterward, listen to your guide introduce the sacrificial culture while touring the various structures inside the temple.

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Beijing

Day 4: Beijing - Xi'an, by High-Speed Train

Today, a high-speed train will take you safely, quickly, and comfortably to Xi'an. Upon arrival, a local guide will escort you to your downtown hotel. Settle in and have the rest of the day at leisure.

Xi'an, filled with a strong ancient cultural atmosphere, epitomizes China's 5,000 years of civilization. Why not don a Hanfu to stroll around the brightly lit Great Tang All Day Mall to experience its unique feelings?

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Xi'an

Day 5: Xi'an, Encounter the Terracotta Army

No visit to Xi'an is complete without the Terracotta Army. Approximately 2,000 years ago, Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor to unify China, ordered the construction of a massive underground army to protect him in the afterlife. You can glimpse the great military power of the Qin Dynasty through the detailed life-size terracotta soldiers. Make sure to see the Bronze Chariots in the nearby museum.

Before returning to the hotel, take a stroll around the Muslim Quarter and sample some exotic local specialties if you wish.

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Xi'an

Day 6: Xi'an - Nanjing, by High-Speed Train

Another high-speed train will deliver you to Nanjing today. Arrive after approximately 5.5 hours, check into your hotel, and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure. Thanks to its superior geographical position, Nanjing is also a famous historical and cultural city in China. You can learn about modern Chinese history from its remained heritage.

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Nanjing

Day 7: Nanjing, Enjoy Time in Zhong Shan Mountain National Park

Spend the whole day in Zhong Shan Mountain National Park, famous for its long history and culture and breathtaking natural scenery. If traveling during the Autumn, you may fall in love with a colorful picture scroll formed by leaves of red maple leaves and golden ginkgo biloba.

Explore the key attractions within the park, including the Mausoleum of Sun Yat-sen - the Father of Modern China, Meiling Palace - the Republic of China's first villa with a combination of Chinese and Western architectural style, and Xiao Mausoleum - the model of imperial mausoleum architecture in Ming Dynasty. At the end of the tour, stroll around Xuanwu Lake to enjoy the peace of nature.

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Nanjing

Day 8: Nanjing, Night Cruise Along Qinhuai River

Start the day with a visit to Qixia Temple, one of the best places to appreciate Buddhist art and culture. Various Buddha statues, carved in styles from the Southern Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty, will display the status of Buddhism in Chinese history.

Later, get back to the city center and ascend the Zhonghua Gate, discover the details of specific functions of the ancient military establishment. Hang out around the Laomendong district to experience the vibrant local life. As the night falls, board a traditional Chinese boat decorated with artistic designs to enjoy the scenic beauty of the Qinhuai River.

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Nanjing

Day 9: Nanjing - Taipei, by Airplane

Have a leisure morning, then take an afternoon flight to Taipei. Your local guide in Taipei will greet you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. Separated by the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan will attract you with its unique history, culture, and natural landscape.

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Taipei

Day 10: Taipei City Sightseeing

Step into the National Palace Museum and marvel at numerous precious cultural relics from prehistoric times to the end of the Qing Dynasty. Be sure not to miss the museum's crown jewels, including the Meat-shaped Stone and the Jadeite Cabbage. Feel the spirit of loyalty and courage of the Chinese nation in the Martyrs' Shrine, and pay respect to the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. You can see the solemn change of the guard ceremony at the hour in these two sites. The tour also includes a stop at Baoan Temple to experience Taoist culture.

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Taipei

Day 11: Taipei, Take in the Stunning Yehliu Geopark

Leave the city hustle and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Yehliu Geopark. Walking along the coastline, you can enjoy different rock formations and ocean scenery. Have fun with the various shaped rocks, and you may find the Queen's Head, the Candle Rock, or Fairy's Shoe. Later, unwind with a leisure walk around the Jiufen Old Street full of Taiwan traditional food stalls and traditional handicrafts shops.

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Taipei

Day 12: Taipei, Departure

It's time to say goodbye. Take a private transfer to the airport and board your departure flight to your next destination.

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Richee Family Adventures

05 Aug 2025

Second Honeymoon My wife and I celebrated our 20th anniversary by spending a few weeks touring around Asia. We loved how Odynovo worked with us to craft a tour of what we wanted to see and how we wanted to see it. This was our first time traveling with a private tour guide, and it was truly amazing. they took care of all transportation, tickets, and everywhere we went we had someone who not only spoke our language, but was also very well-versed in the places we were visiting. We saw Beijing and then took a bullet train to Xi'an. In both cities we had tour guides who had done this "a thousand times," and as a result knew all the tricks on where to take the best pictures, what lines to stand in, where to eat, and what not to waste your time seeing. At one point our guide pulled out ponchos from her backpack when it started to rain, while another helped us haggle for a good price on a new suitcase. We were surprised by how much we loved China, and it is safe to say that is because of the quality of service we got from Odynovo. Oh, and the hotels were great, too! In our first hotel my wife fell in love with her breakfast soup that she had to have every morning, while in Xi'an we were right around the corner from the Muslim Night Market and were able to get to it in less than 5 minutes of walking.We are already looking to see what tours we will be doing next through Odynovo, as the service was amazing, the quality was remarkable, and the cost was very worth it for what we received.
Shannon V

05 Aug 2025

Fabulous! We had a fabulous experience with our guide and Odynovo walking the Great Wall of China, and all other sites in Beijing. We loved our Peking duck dinner. It was fabulous. Thank you, Sammie/Jing for a great experience.
domotic d

05 Aug 2025

Beijing Beauty It started off with a friendly face at the airport, with Roy, our tour guide.The week has been such a pleasure and a treat. From adventures to The Great Wall, Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City, to local markets, delicious Beijing food and roof top tea houses.Roy and our driver, Mr. Zhou, were prompt in picking us up and driving us around safely.The knowledge and fact about history and Beijing that Roy knows and explains is amazing and the fact he could answer my weird and inquisitive history questionsnwoth ease was a treat.He made it so easy to enjoy ourselves and absorb all that was around us, he even takes great photos too! 😊Polite, kind and thoughtful and ever patient in letting us take our time with things that interested us.I would highly recommend this tour and Roy again and again.
Zarah B

05 Aug 2025

Amazing travel experience My name is Zarah M. Babangida a Nigerian and i visited Beijing with my colleagues from the office. During our 5 day stay in Beijing, Ms. Eva Ma, was our Tour guide and from the minute we came through the Arrival Gate of the Airport, we were embraced by her alluring smile and warm welcome. She remained consistent with her warmth, a kind and intelligent professional who exuded unique passion not just for her job as a tour guide but, even more so as a proud Chinese woman. Her outstanding insight and knowledge of the sweet Chinese history and heritage left us in awe. I couldn't be more proud and thankful that she was assigned to our group and she made our stay exciting, fun-filled effortless and knowledge packed. I absolutely commend her dedication to work which she depicted throughout our stay. I recommend her to every visiting tourist because to know Eva, is to love her. If it were up to me, i will increase her bonuses or upgrade her salary as i am sure most tourists would want or revisit for her sake first and then perhaps other reasons.Thank you Eva and keep the passion up🙌.

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