Welcome to Beijing, where your China journey begins. As the capital, Beijing is a captivating blend of ancient grandeur and modern energy.
Visiting Sites: Tiananmen Square, The Forbidden City, Beijing Hutongs, Experience Paint Peking Opera Masks
Today's family exploration of Beijing begins at a morning strolling across the world's grandest city central square, Tiananmen Square, witnessed many historical events and significant celebrations through over 500 years.
Then visit the Forbidden City, where crimson walls and golden roofs reveal centuries of imperial life. Wandering through its vast courtyards and ornate halls, visitors sense the weight of dynastic rituals and courtly dramas.
Next, a rickshaw ride winds through narrow hutongs: ancient alleyways lined with siheyuan courtyards. The clatter of wheels and glimpses of daily local life offer a living connection to old Beijing.
After that, brings a Peking opera face-painting session, where each brushstroke on a child's or adult's cheek tells a story of loyalty, mischief, or heroism. Laughter and shared concentration fill the room as family members design their own colorful masks.
Options: Beijing Roast Duck for dinner.
Visiting Sites: Mutianyu Great Wall, Overview the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube
A morning trip to Mutianyu Great Wall. Each season brings its own beauty: spring flowers, summer greenery, autumn colors, or winter snow, enhancing the wall's majestic sweep across the mountains. Walking the ramparts, visitors sense the historical resolve and the enormous effort behind this enduring structure. Children and adults alike marvel at the panoramic views and discuss the wall's construction.
On the return, a stop at Olympic Park provides distant sights of the Bird's Nest and Water Cube, offering a modern contrast.
The day combines heritage, seasonal charm, and family bonding.
Visiting Sites: Temple of Heaven
After breakfast, visitors proceed to the Temple of Heaven. The complex features the iconic Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, with its blue-tiled circular roof. Wandering through the ancient cypress groves, travelers sense the solemnity of imperial sacrifices. The design embodies the cosmic order and the emperor's role as mediator. Exploring the Echo Wall and the Circular Mound Altar, guests gain a deeper appreciation of China's ritual heritage. This visit illuminates the cultural significance of harmonious relations between heaven and earth.
Following the visit, you will be transferred to Beijing Railway Station for a high-speed train to Xi'an, an ancient capital known for its city walls, pagodas, and rich historical layers. Upon arrival, your Xi'an guide will greet you at the exit and escort you to the hotel for a well-earned rest.
Visiting Sites: Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum(Terracotta Warriors & Horses), the Wild Goose Pagoda, Muslim Quarter, Grand Mosque
Today's itinerary offers a family-friendly journey through Xi'an's layered history. At the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum (Terracotta Warriors & Horses), parents and children alike marvel at the life-sized warriors, each with distinct facial features, a hands-on lesson in Qin dynasty craftsmanship and imperial ambition.
Back to city, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda then rises gracefully, its Buddhist relics and tranquil gardens inviting quiet reflection on Tang dynasty pilgrimage tales.
After that, the lively Muslim Quarter buzzes with aromas of sizzling skewers and handmade pastries, a sensory window into Hui culinary culture. Nearby, the Great Mosque blends traditional Chinese architecture with Islamic calligraphy, revealing centuries of cultural exchange along the Silk Road.
Throughout the day, touch replicas, taste local snacks, and compare dynasties, turning ancient stories into memorable family discoveries about China's diverse civilizational threads.
Visiting Sites: Xian Ancient City Wall, Forest of Steles Museum, Experience and Learn Stone Rubbing
Today we continue our exploration of Xi'an. The morning begins on the Xi’an Ancient City Wall, where families walk or cycle along the broad ramparts, taking in views of the old grid and modern streets, a tangible link to Ming-era defence planning.
Next, the Forest of Steles Museum displays thousands of stone tablets bearing calligraphy from many dynasties; parents and children pause to appreciate the flowing lines of clerical, cursive and regular scripts, while learning how writing evolved over centuries. A hands-on Stone Rubbing session follows, letting each family member create their own ink impressions from carved stone, gaining a feel for the patient skill behind preserving texts. Together, these stops offer a vivid window into Xi'an's layered past and the enduring beauty of Chinese calligraphy and stone carving.
Afterwards, will transfer to Xi'an Railway Station for a high-speed train to Chengdu, a city known for its relaxed teahouse rhythm and bold Sichuan flavours.
Visiting Sites: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Leshan Giant Buddha
After breakfast, the family visits the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, where they observe giant pandas in spacious, naturalistic enclosures. Children are especially drawn to the playful cubs, while parents may appreciate the educational exhibits on conservation. The base offers an engaging glimpse into China’s wildlife protection efforts.
Later, they proceed to Leshan to view Leshan Giant Buddha carved into the riverside cliff. This Tang Dynasty masterpiece impresses visitors with its serene expression and massive scale, reflecting ancient Buddhist faith and stone-carving craftsmanship. View it from a boat on the river or walk along the cliff side pathways for different perspectives of this site, families sense the historical devotion behind the sculpture and discuss its religious and artistic significance.
The journey then continues to Mount Emei. This itinerary blends delightful animal encounters with profound cultural heritage, creating a rewarding experience for all ages.
Visiting Sites: Mount Emei
Today's highlight is a family-friendly exploration of Mount Emei, with stops at Wannian Temple and the narrow First-Line Gorge. This sacred mountain is named among the inaugural 14 World Tourist Mountains, honoring its blend of natural beauty and Buddhist traditions. Across the seasons, Emei offers varied charms: colourful flowers in spring, lush greenery in summer, fiery maple leaves in autumn, and silent snowscapes in winter, each season bringing its own teaching moments for children. At Wannian Temple, youngsters admire the towering bronze statue of the elephant-riding Bodhisattva, while parents delve into the temple's thousand-year history. The gorge walk, walk through Qingyin Pavilion, flanked by vertical rock faces, feels like a cool natural corridor, where kids enjoy shouting to hear echoes. The narrow cleft above lets in shafts of sunlight, adding a magical touch to the family photos. The well-maintained stairs and cable car make the climb manageable, so grandparents can join the fun. Parents encourage children to count steps between rest stops, turning the hike into a playful challenge. Together, families compare seasonal photos, spot wild monkeys, and collect pinecones, making each discovery a shared memory.
After the descent, will transfer back to Chengdu centre for overnight.
Visiting Sites: Renmin Park(tea time), Taikoo Li Chengd, Wuhou Shrine, Sichuan Opera(Chang-face Show)
Today the family soaks up Chengdu's unhurried spirit. At Renmin Park, can sip jasmine tea amid ancient trees, watching locals play mahjong and exchange news, a daily scene that shows the city's easygoing social fabric.
Taikoo Li contrasts sleek boutiques with restored courtyard houses, offering a pleasant walk between past and present.
Wuhou Shrine honours Three Kingdoms heroes through statues and inscribed tablets, stirring family conversations about loyalty and strategy.
The Sichuan opera face-changing performance dazzles with swift mask swaps, swirling sleeves and drum beats, leaving children amused and curious. Together, these stops capture Chengdu’s blend of leisure, history and folk art.
Afterwards, they transfer to the airport for a flight to Shanghai, a dynamic port city where futuristic towers rise beside historic river promenades.
Visiting Sites: City God Temple, Shanghai Old Concession Area(Shikumen), Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai Historical Development Museum, The Bund
Today the family explores Shanghai. At the City God Temple, they wander through bustling alleys filled with aromatic street snacks and traditional crafts. Next, Xintiandi presents a stylish contrast, where restored Shikumen lane houses now house cafés and boutiques, offering a pleasant lesson in adaptive reuse. The adjacent Shikumen areas show original residential layouts, sparking kids' curiosity about old Shanghai daily life.
The Oriental Pearl Tower provides a panoramic view from its observation decks, where youngsters spot landmarks below. At the Urban Planning Exhibition Center, a vast model of the city lights up, showing past and future growth, fascinating for all ages.
The evening ends along the Bund, with historic buildings glowing on one side and modern skyscrapers across the river, inviting family photos and quiet reflection on Shanghai's layered identity.
Optional: Acrobatic performance for night show
Visiting Sites: Zhouzhuang Water Town
After breakfast, the family heads to Suzhou's famed Zhouzhuang Water Town. Tourists glide along narrow canals in wooden punts, passing under arched stone bridges and beside white-walled, dark-tiled houses that exemplify Jiangnan residential style. Children watch boatwomen sing local folk tunes, while parents admire the delicate carvings on ancient mansions. A hands-on paper-cutting workshop invites everyone to create motifs from red paper: flowers, fish, or double-happiness characters (Shuangxi) etc., guided by a local artisan. This activity nurtures patience and sparks curiosity about Chinese folk art. Wandering through flagstone lanes, the family discovers small courtyards, wells, and ancestral halls, each telling stories of water based life. The visit offers young ones a tangible sense of how generations lived harmoniously with rivers, while parents appreciate the preservation of traditional crafts. Together, they gain a deeper understanding of southern China's architectural wisdom and community values, making Zhouzhuang a memorable cultural lesson for all ages.
After visiting, will transfer back to Shanghai city for overnight.
Today, the family will be transferred to Shanghai airport to catch their flight back home, bringing this family journey to a pleasant close.
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