China 16-Day Private Tour from Beijing to Shanghai via Tibet

Tour Highlights

• Explore Beijing's Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Great Wall in one classic imperial route.
• Visit Xian's Terracotta Warriors and experience the historic starting point of the Silk Road.
• Spend several days in Tibet with the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street and Yamdrok Lake.
• See giant pandas in Chengdu and enjoy a softer Sichuan lifestyle after the high-altitude Tibet section.
• Finish in Shanghai with the Bund, skyscraper views and a clear contrast between old and modern China.

About This Tour

This 16-day private China tour connects five of the country's most meaningful travel icons: Beijing, Xian, Tibet, Chengdu and Shanghai. It is designed for first-time visitors who want one well-paced journey covering China's imperial past, ancient Silk Road heritage, Tibetan Buddhist culture, giant pandas, Sichuan lifestyle and the modern skyline of Shanghai. Begin in Beijing with Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, then continue to Xian for the Terracotta Warriors and old Silk Road atmosphere. Fly to Lhasa for the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, major monasteries and Yamdrok Lake before descending to Chengdu for pandas and local culture. End in Shanghai with the Bund, Lujiazui and the city's modern energy. Private transfers, local guides, 4-star hotels, Tibet Travel Permit support and main entrance tickets are arranged to make the long route smoother and easier to understand.