Weekend City Breaks
2 days
Quick but comprehensive city experiences perfect for busy travelers or those wanting to sample China's highlights in a short time.
Cities Covered
Beijing OR Shanghai OR Xi'an
Transportation
- Fly directly to chosen city
- Use metro/subway for city transportation
- Airport express trains available in all cities
Key Attractions & Activities
- Beijing Weekend: Forbidden City + Tiananmen Square (Day 1), Great Wall day trip (Day 2)
- Shanghai Weekend: The Bund + Yu Garden (Day 1), Modern Shanghai + Oriental Pearl Tower (Day 2)
- Xi'an Weekend: Terracotta Warriors (Day 1), City Wall + Muslim Quarter (Day 2)
Food Recommendations
- Beijing: Peking duck dinner, street food breakfast
- Shanghai: Xiaolongbao lunch, Bund fine dining
- Xi'an: Roujiamo and biangbiang noodles, Muslim Quarter snacks