Mild climate favors large historical sites and imperial cities.
CHINA · CULTURE + HISTORY
CHINA —IMPERIAL CITIES
Walk through imperial capitals and symbols of different Chinese dynasties.
DURATION10 days
BEST TIMEMar–May / Sep–Nov
EXPERIENCECulture + History
COUNTRYChina
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Beijing → Xi'an → Luoyang / Kaifeng
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Beijing – heritage and local atmosphere
2Xi'an—heritage and local atmosphere
3Luoyang — heritage and local atmosphere
4Kaifeng — heritage and local atmosphere
5Immersion in traditions, identity, art and local way of life.
To visit imperial capitals and symbols of different Chinese dynasties. In Beijing, Xi'an and Luoyang and Kaifeng, history ceases to be chronology and gains an address: the events appear linked to the buildings, streets and cities where they actually occurred.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Beijing
Arrival and start of the trip in Beijing, with a light pace to enter the destination and prepare the next steps without overloading the first day.
DAY 2
Xi'an—Identity of Destiny
Time dedicated to heritage, neighborhoods, and local traditions in Xi'an, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation, and travel profile.
DAY 3
Xi'an - Main Experience
Time dedicated to architecture and cultural life in Xi'an, with choices adjusted to the climate, operation and travel profile.
DAY 4
Xi'an—Time to Deepen
Time dedicated to living and everyday history in Xi'an, with choices adjusted to the climate, operation and travel profile.
DAY 5
Xi'an—Identity of Destiny
Time dedicated to heritage, neighborhoods, and local traditions in Xi'an, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation, and travel profile.
DAY 6
Luoyang / Kaifeng - Main Experience
Time dedicated to architecture and cultural life in Luoyang/Kaifeng, with choices adjusted to the climate, operation and travel profile.
DAY 7
Luoyang / Kaifeng — Time to Deepen
Time dedicated to living and everyday history in Luoyang/Kaifeng, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and travel profile.
DAY 8
Luoyang / Kaifeng — Identity of Destiny
Time dedicated to heritage, neighborhoods, and local traditions in Luoyang/Kaifeng, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation, and travel profile.
DAY 9
Luoyang / Kaifeng - Main Experience
Time dedicated to architecture and cultural life in Luoyang/Kaifeng, with choices adjusted to the climate, operation and travel profile.
DAY 10
End of the trip
Last hours in Luoyang / Kaifeng and end of the itinerary, with logistics adjusted to the flight, train or continuation of the trip.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
To visit imperial capitals and symbols of different Chinese dynasties. The proposal gains depth by connecting Beijing → Xi'an → Luoyang / Kaifeng, with the concept of immersion in traditions, identity, art and local way of life. and rhythm designed so that each stage has its own reason within the trip.
YOUR WAY
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This itinerary is a foundation of inspiration. Pace, sequence, hotels, experiences and number of days can be adjusted to design the trip that makes sense for you.