China 8-Day Tour | Beijing Departure Datong + Xi'an + Henan Tour
Departing from Beijing
Beijing City
This 8-day premium loop tour connects four major cultural and tourism cities: Beijing, Datong, Xi'an, and Henan. It condenses six major themes: grotto art, royal gardens, ancient temples, live performances, intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, and health-preserving martial arts. It's a one-stop destination to visit multiple World Cultural Heritage sites.
- Beijing Charm | Practice Tai Chi at the Temple of Heaven, admire famous gardens at the Summer Palace, and experience intangible cultural heritage handicrafts.
- Grotto Wonders | Visit the Yungang Grottoes and watch puppet shows, explore the Hanging Temple of Mount Heng.
- Chang'an Splendor | Arrive in Xi'an by high-speed rail, cycle on the ancient city wall, and enjoy a night tour of Datang Everbright City.
- Qin and Tang Dynasties Charm | Explore the Terracotta Warriors, visit Huaqing Palace, and enjoy the live performance of "The Song of Everlasting Sorrow" at night.
- Luoyi Zen Visit | Travel to Luoyang by high-speed rail, tour the Longmen Grottoes, and pay homage at the first ancient temple.
- Zen and Martial Arts of Song Dynasty | Learn martial arts and enlightenment at Shaolin Temple, enjoy a night tour of Song Garden, and stay in Kaifeng City.
- Tour Conclusion | Stroll through Kaifeng Mansion, take a private car to the high-speed rail station, and conclude the journey successfully.
What to expect

# ① Pre-trip Notification Within 24 hours of your order, we will send detailed itinerary and vehicle information via email. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
② Introduction to Exciting Attractions on the Itinerary
- Intangible Cultural Heritage & Wellness Experience: Ingenious Handicrafts・Wellness Martial Arts
- Two Legendary Cultural Icons: Qin Dynasty Military Formations・Central Plains Zen Martial Arts
- Grottoes & Architectural Clusters: Cliff Art・Architectural Wonders
- Three famous gardens, belonging to different dynasties and with distinct orientations, vividly showcase ancient Chinese classical gardening techniques and the daily life scenes of ancient people.
- Performance & Styling Experience: Visual and Auditory Feast・Ancient Charm Dressing
③【Warm Reminder】
- There is a large temperature difference during the trip, so prepare both thick and thin clothing. Please pay attention to safety during your visit, respect local customs, and have a pleasant journey!
- Domestic use of national standard flat plug power, foreign guests should bring their own adapter plugs.
④Itinerary:
- Day 1: Beijing Temple of Heaven (Tai Chi Experience) to Summer Palace to Paper Cutting/Dough Figurine Making Experience (approx. 40KM/1H) (Chinese and English guide on the day)
- Day 2: Beijing to Datong Ancient City to Huayan Temple to Shanhua Temple to Nine-Dragon Wall (choose one of tile rubbing/mural copying) (approx. 10KM/30 minutes) (Chinese and English guide on the day)
- Day 3: Yungang Grottoes to Hanging Temple to Puppet Show (approx. 170KM/3.5H) (Chinese and English guide on the day)
- Day 4: Datong to Xi'an City Wall to Bell and Drum Tower to Grand Tang Everbright City (driver and guide, with translator)
- Day 5: Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor and Terracotta Warriors to Huaqing Palace to Song of Everlasting Sorrow Performance to Hanfu Styling (approx. 100KM/2H) (Chinese and English guide on the day)
- Day 6: Xi'an to Luoyang Longmen Grottoes to White Horse Temple (approx. 50KM/1.5H) (Chinese and English guide on the day)
- Day 7: Mount Song Shaolin Temple to Monk Performance to Shaolin Zen Martial Arts Experience to Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden (approx. 220KM/4H) (Chinese and English guide on the day)
- Day 8: Kaifeng Prefecture to Kaifeng Station Drop-off (approx. 10KM/30 minutes)

DAY1 Kunming airport pick-up--check in to the hotel (about 30km, 50min) (near Dianchi Lake)
🔸Experience: (seasonal only) Feeding seagulls at Dianchi Lake
🔸Today's reference hotel: Kunming PAPMAN Hotel/Kunming R&F Wanda Vista Hotel/Kunming Center Crowne Pl

Day2 Kunming - Stone Forest "Ashima's Story" - Dali Ancient Town (about 330KM/4H30 minutes)
🔸Experience: Watch the magical karst landforms
🔸Today's reference hotel: Dali Ancient Town·Sunyata Hotel/Dali Ancient Town Anyu Hotel
Stone Forest not only has a u

Dali was born between Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake. The 19 peaks of Cangshan Mountain are endless, but a piece of flat land is allocated at the foot of the mountain. The blue waves of Erhai Lake ripple around the city all year round, nourishing the da

Day3 Erhai Lake Ecological Corridor (Xizhou Ancient Town, etc.) - Tie-dyeing Experience in Xizhou Ancient Town (about 20KM/1H)
🔸Experience: In-depth tour of Erhai Lake Ecological Corridor, experience intangible cultural heritage tie-dyeing
🔸Today's refere


Tour route: Longkan Wharf - Caicun Wharf - Panxi S Bay - Covered Bridge - Xizhou Ancient Town

Experience the intangible cultural heritage [tie-dyeing] and feel the blue that has been passed down for thousands of years.

Day4 Xizhou - Shuanglang - Wenbi Village - Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Blue Moon Valley - Shuhe (about 140KM/2H)
🔸Experience: Wandering around with a holiday feeling, viewing the sacred mountain of Naxi, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
🔸Today's reference hotel: L

Arrive at the Blue Moon Valley of Yulong Snow Mountain in the afternoon. Yulong Snow Mountain is famous for its danger, strangeness, beauty and elegance. It is magnificent and exquisite. With the change of seasons and the weather, sometimes the clouds are


Day5 Lijiang - Songzanlin Temple - Napahai - Dukezong Ancient Town (about 170KM/2H)
🔸Experience: Explore the "Little Potala Palace" Songzanlin Temple
🔸Today's reference hotel: Diqing Moonlight City Indigo Hotel/Shangri-La Arokhamba Nansoda Manor
Get up ea

Napahai is the largest grassland in Zhongdian County and one of the most plateau-featured scenic spots. Thanks to the careful care of the Tibetans, many birds visit here every autumn, such as black-necked cranes, yellow ducks, and bar-headed geese flying

Dukezong Ancient Town in Shangri-La is the best-preserved and largest Tibetan settlement in China and the oldest castle on the Ancient Tea-Horse Road. “Dukezong” means “moonlight castle built on stone” and is also called the Moonlight City.

Day6 Tiger Leaping Gorge - Return to Lijiang to send off the airport/station and end the trip (about 200KM/2H30 minutes)
Tiger Leaping Gorge is one of the top ten most beautiful hiking routes recommended by National Geographic. It is the first gorge of th
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