Park: Apr–Oct 06:00–22:00, Nov–Mar 06:30–22:00; last entry 21:00. Main inner sights: 08:00–18:00/17:00 respectively, last entry 30 minutes earlier; closed Mondays except statutory holidays.
Admission
Adult park admission only. CNY 15 Apr–Oct and CNY 10 Nov–Mar; the principal temple sights and Divine Music Administration require separate admission.
Reservation
Use the park website, official WeChat account or Jingtong attraction ticketing for official purchase channels; check the selected ticket's entry conditions.
Day 2
Forbidden City → Beijing Jingshan Park Scenic Area
Visit in this order: Forbidden City → Beijing Jingshan Park Scenic Area.
Allow about 7 hours from Beijing to Xi'an, including stations, waiting and hotel transfers. Use the day for travel, check-in and rest without sightseeing.
Mar 16–Nov 15: 08:30–18:30, last entry 17:00; Nov 16–Mar 15: 08:30–18:00, last entry 16:30.
Admission
Adult admission to the Terracotta Warriors Museum and Lishan Garden. CNY 120 year-round, including the museum's two areas and the shuttle between them.
Reservation
All visitors need real-name online booking through official museum channels and the original booked identity document; passports are accepted.
Day 6
Shaanxi History Museum → Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
Visit in this order: Shaanxi History Museum → Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.
Main museum entry and permanent exhibitions only; Tang mural gallery, paid special exhibitions and Qin-Han branch excluded. Official regular free-admission policy; follow venue booking, capacity and opening rules.
Check temple entry and tower ascent charges separately.
Day 7
Intercity travel & check-in
Allow about 5 hours from Xi'an to Chengdu, including stations, waiting and hotel transfers. Use the day for travel, check-in and rest without sightseeing.
Overnight: Chengdu
Planned day
6h
Intercity travel
5h
Meals & breaks
1h
Day 8
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Visit in this order: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
South gate: 1375 Xiongmao Avenue, Chenghua, Chengdu, Sichuan.
Opening hours
07:30–18:00; morning-ticket entry 07:30–12:00 and afternoon-ticket entry 12:00–17:00.
Admission
Standard adult admission to the Chengdu base. CNY 55; shuttle rides and other services are extra. This ticket is for the Chengdu base.
Reservation
Book a real-name time slot through official channels up to 14 days ahead. Bring the identity document used for booking; passports are accepted. Concession conditions vary.
Day 9
Chengdu Wuhou Shrine → Du Fu Thatched Cottage
Visit in this order: Chengdu Wuhou Shrine → Du Fu Thatched Cottage.
The Huangpu River's west-bank waterfront along Zhongshan East 1st and 2nd Roads, Huangpu, Shanghai.
Admission
Check admission or fares separately for cruises, building interiors and paid events.
Day 11
Yu Garden → Shanghai Tower
Visit in this order: Yu Garden → Shanghai Tower. Choose an evening departure compatible with the allowance; end sightseeing the previous day for an early departure.
Huangpu, Shanghai: north gate at 168 Fuyou Road; south gate at 279 Yuyuan Old Street.
Opening hours
Tuesday–Sunday 09:00–16:30, last entry 16:00; closed Mondays except statutory holidays.
Admission
Adult admission to the classical garden. CNY 40 Apr–Jun and Sep–Nov, otherwise CNY 30; this is separate from the surrounding shopping streets and lantern events.
Reservation
Purchase through the official Shanghai Yuyuan WeChat account or on site; check notices for the visit date.
Check the floors and experiences included in your ticket; B1, floor 118 and floors 125–126 are different products.
Reservation
Top of Shanghai requires real-name tickets with an identity card or passport; the operator page identifies authorized online sellers.
Travel, stays & reservations
Transport connections
Use each day’s travel allowance, including stations, waiting and hotel transfers. Verify trains or flights for your dates; omit secondary visits or add a night if connections do not fit.
Where to stay
3 nights in Beijing; 3 nights in Xi'an; 3 nights in Chengdu; 1 nights in Shanghai. See daily overnight areas and choose transfer-accessible hotels. Beijing: near Dongsi or Qianmen; Xi'an: near Zhonglou or Yongningmen metro; Chengdu: near Chunxi Road metro; Shanghai: near People’s Square
Book ahead
Check reservations and gates for the Palace Museum, Terracotta Army, Shaanxi History Museum and panda base. Verify intercity transport for your dates, including flights from Chengdu to Shanghai.
Adjusting the route
Swap sightseeing days within the same city for closures, reservations or weather. Keep full-day attractions separate from intercity moves. For late arrival or early departure, omit the affected visits or add a night rather than cutting travel and rest allowances.
Budget & trip preparation
Price intercity travel and accommodation for your dates first, then add attraction tickets, daily meals and local transport.
Compare hotel rates using the nights in each city, including breakfast, cancellation terms and station or airport transfers.
Choose tickets for the experiences you want. Add separately priced galleries, cable cars, cruises and transfers, and leave room for changes to the plan.
