My partner and I booked this private 7-day tour from Shanghai to Xi’an and Beijing for our anniversary, and it was nothing short of extraordinary. The company’s service started impressively: they responded to our initial inquiry within an hour, customized the itinerary to skip crowded tourist traps (we hate big groups!), and shared detailed pre-trip tips—like packing comfortable shoes for Xi’an’s Terracotta Army site.

Our dedicated guide was phenomenal—with deep expertise in both Xi’an’s imperial history and Beijing’s cultural heritage. In Xi’an, he led us on a private tour of the Terracotta Army at sunrise (before the crowds hit), pointing out unique details like the soldiers’ individualized faces and explaining the excavation process. In Beijing, he took us to a hidden hutong tea house for a private tea ceremony, introducing us to local artisans. He spoke fluent English, snapped stunning anniversary photos, and even arranged a surprise cake at our Beijing hotel—such a thoughtful touch!

The driver and vehicle were luxurious: a spacious sedan with leather seats, always spotless and fragrance-free. He navigated the 5-hour high-speed train transfer from Xi’an to Beijing seamlessly, picking us up right at the platform with our names on a sign. He drove smoothly through both cities’ traffic, adjusted the temperature to our liking, and never rushed us—even when we wanted to linger at the Summer Palace.

The itinerary was pure perfection for a private trip: Days 1-3 in Xi’an (Terracotta Army, City Wall bike ride, Muslim Quarter food tour); Days 4-7 in Beijing (Forbidden City private tour, Mutianyu Great Wall with cable car, Temple of Heaven, and a Peking duck dinner at a Michelin-recommended restaurant). Every stop felt exclusive, with no wasted time on unnecessary detours.

This tour wasn’t just a vacation—it was a personalized journey through China’s most iconic histories. The company’s flexibility, the guide’s expertise, and the driver’s reliability made our anniversary unforgettable.

Reviewed to: 7-Day Xian Beijing Private Tour From Shanghai: Journey Through China’s Timeless Heritage and Dynamic Cities