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From Dynasties To AI

Five thousand years of China. One extraordinary journey.

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From Dynasties To AI

Five thousand years of China. One extraordinary journey.

This 12-day journey connects Beijing, Xi’an, Hangzhou, Shenzhen and Shanghai. Follow the proposed route below and tell us your preferred dates, interests and pace.


When

Your preferred datesSubject to availability

Price

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How long

12 daysAccommodation to be confirmed

This is a proposed itinerary. Dates, accommodation, transport, visits and included services will be confirmed in your personalised quote.

View journey route · Beijing → Xi’an → Hangzhou → Shenzhen → ShanghaiCHINA11. Beijing22. Xi’an33. Hangzhou44. Shenzhen55. ShanghaiSCHEMATIC ROUTE · NOT TO SCALE

Beijing

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Days 1–3

Day 1

The Imperial Beginning

  • Arrival
  • Forbidden City
  • Imperial architecture
  • Hutong
Tiananmen Gate in Beijing

Day 2

The Great Wall

  • Mutianyu Great Wall
  • Mountain landscape
  • Historical interpretation
  • Scenic viewpoints

Day 3

Ancient Knowledge

Discover how knowledge, engineering and craftsmanship shaped early China.

  • Temple of Heaven
  • Traditional craftsmanship
  • Calligraphy
  • Ancient engineering
Roast duck displayed in a Beijing restaurant
Tiananmen Gate in Beijing
Tiananmen Gate in Beijing
A traveller looking towards the Great Wall
A traveller looking towards the Great Wall
Roast duck displayed in a Beijing restaurant
Roast duck displayed in a Beijing restaurant
1 / 3Beijing · In pictures

Xi’an

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Days 4–5

Day 4

The First Empire

Beijing → Xi’an

  • High-speed train
  • Ancient City Wall
  • Old City
  • Evening exploration

Day 5

Empire & Engineering

  • Terracotta Warriors
  • Qin Mausoleum
  • Ancient engineering
  • Silk Road heritage
AI test illustration of the Terracotta Army near Xi’an
AI test illustration of the Terracotta Army near Xi’an
AI test illustration of the Terracotta Army near Xi’an
Traditional dress and cultural gathering in Xi’an
Traditional dress and cultural gathering in Xi’an
1 / 2Xi’an · In pictures

Hangzhou

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Days 6–7

Day 6

From Ancient Roads to Digital China

Xi’an → Hangzhou

  • High-speed train
  • West Lake
  • Longjing Tea Village
  • Contemporary Hangzhou

Day 7

The Digital Transformation

  • E-commerce ecosystem
  • AI
  • Smart city
  • Technology companies
  • Contemporary entrepreneurship
Traditional circular architecture at Hangzhou West Lake
Traditional circular architecture at Hangzhou West Lake
Traditional circular architecture at Hangzhou West Lake
AI test illustration: Chinese tea country
AI test illustration: Chinese tea country
Chinese tea setting
Chinese tea setting
1 / 3Hangzhou · In pictures

Shenzhen

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Days 8–10

Day 8

The Innovation Engine

Hangzhou → Shenzhen

  • Domestic flight
  • Futian CBD
  • Shenzhen skyline
  • Technology ecosystem

Day 9

The Future Is Here

  • Robotics
  • AI
  • Electric vehicles
  • Hardware innovation
  • Technology companies
Traditional architecture in Shenzhen

Day 10

China at Full Speed

  • Innovation districts
  • Startup ecosystem
  • Advanced manufacturing
  • Entrepreneur / founder encounter
Shenzhen skyline
Shenzhen skyline
Shenzhen waterfront
Shenzhen waterfront
Traditional architecture in Shenzhen
Traditional architecture in Shenzhen
1 / 3Shenzhen · In pictures

Shanghai

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Days 11–12

Day 11

The Global City

Shenzhen → Shanghai

  • Domestic flight
  • The Bund
  • Shanghai skyline
  • Contemporary architecture
AI test illustration of the Shanghai skyline at blue hour

Day 12

From Dynasties to AI

Travel across thousands of years of Chinese invention, adaptation and transformation — from imperial engineering to artificial intelligence.

  • Shanghai Old City
  • Yu Garden
  • Contemporary Chinese culture
  • Technology / innovation experience
  • Farewell dinner

Getting around: High-Speed Rail / Domestic Flight / Private Transfer / Walking

AI test illustration of the Shanghai skyline at blue hour
AI test illustration of the Shanghai skyline at blue hour
Planted terraces at Tian An 1000 Trees in Shanghai
Planted terraces at Tian An 1000 Trees in Shanghai
1 / 2Shanghai · In pictures

Good to know

Your stay

The proposed route is 12 days. The accommodation and number of nights will be reconciled in your personalised quote. Hotels, room categories and the final night-by-night arrangements are to be confirmed.

Your programme

The activities listed above follow the proposed itinerary. Exact timing, hosts, visits, performance schedules and transport arrangements are subject to confirmation.

Your quote

Ask us to confirm the price, accommodation, guiding, admissions, meals and transport included in your quote. International flights, visas and insurance should be discussed during planning.

Planning your departure

Please tell us your onward plans, particularly where the final day includes an evening or farewell programme. We can discuss departure timing or an additional night if needed.

Photography combines the WanderBao image collection with clearly labelled AI test illustrations. Some photographs provide regional or thematic context rather than depicting a confirmed visit.

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