7-Day Trip to China

1. 7-Day Trip to China: "Golden Triangle“ Beijing → Xi'an → Shanghai

7-Day Trip to China: "Golden
Triangle“
Beijing → Xi'an → Shanghai

2. Route & Region

Route & Region
Region: Eastern & Central China
Itinerary:
Days 1–2: Beijing (imperial capital, ancient history)
Day 3: Travel Beijing → Xi'an
Days 4–5: Xi'an (ancient capital, Terracotta Army)
Day 6: Travel Xi'an → Shanghai
Day 7: Shanghai (cosmopolitan megacity)
Why this route? A perfect blend of imperial
heritage, ancient civilization, and futuristic
urbanism—all within one week without rushing.

3. Days 1–2 — Beijing Highlights:

• Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square Temple of
Heaven
• Great Wall of China (Badaling or Mutianyu
sections)
• Urban Transport: Beijing Metro 27 lines
covering 95% of tourist sites Affordable (3–7
RMB per ride), fast, traffic-free
• Use "MetroMan" app for English navigation

4. Day 3 — Beijing → Xi'an Transfe

• Transport: High-Speed Train (G-Class)
• Distance: 1,200 km
• Travel Time: 4–5 hours (vs. 12+ hours on conventional trains)
• Speed: Up to 300 km/h
• Stations: Beijing West → Xi'an North
• Why the train?
• Saves time without airport hassle (45-min boarding vs. 2+ hours for
flights)
• Panoramic windows showcase Shanxi mountains and rural
landscapes
• Central stations near hotels (unlike distant airports)
• More eco-friendly than flying (lower carbon footprint)

5. Days 4–5 — Xi'an Highlights:

• Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang
• Xi'an City Wall & Muslim Quarter
• Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
• Urban Transport: Bus + Ride-hailing
• Bus #306 to Terracotta Army site (1.5 hrs from
downtown)
• Didi app (China's Uber) for reliable, affordable
taxis
• Ancient city center is highly walkable

6. Day 6 — Xi'an → Shanghai Transfer

Transport: Domestic Flight
Distance: ~1,500 km
Total Time: ~5 hours (2 hrs flight + 3 hrs for airport procedures)
Airports: Xi'an Xianyang (XIY) → Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
Why fly?
Faster than train for distances >1,200 km (high-speed train takes 6–
7 hours)
• Maximizes precious time for final day in Shanghai
• Frequent flights (hourly departures by Spring Airlines, Juneyao Air)
• Competitive pricing (~800–1,200 RMB), similar to train business
class

7. Day 7 — Shanghai + Summary

• Highlights:
• The Bund waterfront & Pudong skyline
• Yu Garden historic district
• Nanjing Road shopping
• Urban Transport: Shanghai Metro World's
largest metro network (20+ lines)
• Connects Pudong Airport to downtown in 50
minutes