10-Day Beijing Xi'an Shanghai Family Vacation Package

Welcome to Beijing, China! Ni, hao! After your family lands at Beijing airport, your English-speaking guide and spacious family vehicle will transfer you directly to the kid-friendly downtown hotel. The rest of the day is fully free. You can take a rest in the hotel or stroll around the streets of Beijing to get a taste of its cultural characteristics in advance. You can also try some authentic Beijing snacks. Remember to consult your tour guide for some wandering suggestions. After that, take a good night's rest with your family and make ample preparations for your upcoming family trip to China.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we embarked on the first leg of our journey to China: National Natural History Museum. Our professional tour guide and private car will take you to your destination. We will purchase tickets for you in advance and provide you with barrier-free and smooth services. Follow the kid-focused guided tour to explore dinosaur skeletons, ancient fossil exhibits and wildlife specimens. Children will learn basic natural knowledge through vivid storytelling. The whole museum visit lasts around 2 hours with plenty of rest breaks.

After a simple lunch nearby, drive straight to Beijing Zoo. Wander through panda house, monkey hill and mammal zones to watch lively animals. Flat walkways and open lawns make this spot perfect for young kids. You can rent strollers on site for extra comfort. The gentle sightseeing takes roughly 2.5 hours. Return to the hotel early to rest and save energy for tomorrow's theme park adventure.

Today, you and your family will spend a magical day at Universal Studios Beijing. This specially arranged itinerary for children includes globally popular theme zones such as Harry Potter, The Avengers, Minions, and Kung Fu Panda. There are also many fun amusement projects, like Forbbiden Journey, Decepticoaster, Jurassic World Adventure and Water World Show. It is suitable for children of all ages to play, and there are also exciting projects suitable for adults to experience.

Don't worry about tickets, our team will take care of everything for you. Apart from food and beverages, as well as surrounding areas, all regular amusement projects and performances in the park are free of charge, eliminating the need to purchase separate tickets. With one ticket, you can enjoy all themed areas throughout the day, including 37 rides, landmark attractions, and various performances.

After the night time light show at 8 o'clock, our guide will wait for you and your family at the exit and escort you to the parking lot to board a private car for your return to the hotel in the city, concluding your day trip to Universal Studios Beijing.

Optional Value-added Items: If you want to have a smoother experience with your family, you can contact our tour guide to inquire about the Fast Pass and early entry options. After purchasing, you and your family can save a lot of time waiting in line and experience more attractions.

After breakfast, start your relaxed Beijing city tour with a visit to Tiananmen Square, a spacious and open iconic city landmark perfect for casual family walks and group photos. With wide flat pavements and no strenuous climbing, it is extremely friendly for young kids and elderly travelers. From the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall to the Great Hall of the People, one can feel the solemn and dignified atmosphere and admire the magnificent palace architecture.

After exploring the square, proceed directly to the adjacent Forbidden City. Starting from Chang'an Avenue, it takes about ten minutes to walk to the Forbidden City. We carefully select flat, low-step walking routes and avoid crowded, tiring sections. Our professional guide will plan a route for you and your family to visit the Forbidden City, and by following the guide, you can delve into the stories behind the Forbidden City and appreciate its magnificent ancient architecture.

In the afternoon, head to Nanluoguxiang Hutong, a well-preserved ancient alley that blends traditional Beijing folk culture and lively casual vibes. Wander the quiet old hutong streets, taste mild, kid-safe Beijing local snacks, and browse cute traditional handicraft stores suitable for children's souvenirs. The whole day's sightseeing follows a straight, no-backtracking route for maximum comfort. After a pleasant family dinner, return to your downtown hotel for a full night's rest. No long-distance transfer is arranged today, allowing your family to recharge fully for tomorrow's landmark adventure.

After breakfast, start your family-friendly cultural and natural landmark tour with zero backtracking. First, visit the Temple of Heaven, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest ancient imperial worship complex in China. Featuring spacious flat grounds, lush ancient cypress forests, and open lawns, the scenic area is extremely suitable for kids and elderly visitors. Your guide will share simple, vivid stories about ancient emperors' heaven-worshipping rituals, avoiding complicated historical content. Take casual family photos and stroll along the peaceful ancient paths at a relaxed pace.

After a light local lunch, drive to Mutianyu Great Wall, the most family-friendly section of the Great Wall with wide walkways, gentle slopes and fewer crowds. Take the cable car uphill to save physical strength for children and seniors. Wander along the well-preserved ramparts, enjoy panoramic layered mountain views, and capture stunning family photos. You can also experience the gentle mountain slide, a favorite interactive activity for young kids. Sufficient rest stops are arranged throughout the sightseeing process.

After finishing the Great Wall exploration, head back to downtown Beijing for dinner, then transfer to the high-speed railway station to take the evening train to Xi'an. Upon arrival, your local guide and private family vehicle will pick you up and escort you to the city-center hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.

After breakfast, drive out to the Terracotta Army UNESCO site. Our guide delivers simplified Qin Dynasty stories tailored for young visitors. Here you can see the spectacular clay army left over from the Qin Dynasty, with various clay models of soldiers, war horses, and chariots, providing you and your family with a shocking visiting experience. Walk through three main pits and admire thousands of unique clay warriors. Our professional tour guide will arrange a reasonable route to guide you and your family through all the pits of the Terra Cotta Warriors, and explain the historical stories and production methods behind them. The entire tour will not involve any backtracking and will take approximately 2-3 hours.

After lunch, our guide will lead you and your family to the hands-on DIY workshop. Parents and children work together to mould, carve and paint small terracotta warrior figurines with professional tools. You can take your handmade craft home as a travel souvenir. This interactive activity keeps kids engaged while learning ancient culture. Drive back to downtown Xi'an after DIY expierence, with free time for casual city strolling.

Spend a delightful educational morning at Shaanxi History Museum, known as the "Pearl of Chinese Ancient History Museums". Tailored exclusively for family and child visitors, we provide professional kid-oriented audio guides that transform static ancient cultural relics into vivid, easy-to-understand fairy-tale-style historical stories. Focusing on colorful Tang Dynasty pottery, exquisite golden ornaments, and rare ancient daily artifacts, the tour avoids obscure and complicated historical knowledge, fully capturing children's curiosity and attention. We arrange segmented visiting routes with multiple rest breaks, effectively preventing kids and elderly family members from feeling tired during the sightseeing process.

After a cozy local family lunch, head directly to Xi'an Ancient City Wall (Yongning Gate), one of the world's largest and most complete well-preserved ancient city walls. Specially prepared family-friendly cycling equipment is available for rent, including safe child-sized bicycles, parent-child tandem bikes, and stable auxiliary bikes for young kids. Cruise slowly along the wide, flat, barrier-free brick wall top with no steep slopes or crowded rugged paths. While enjoying the panoramic alternating scenery of ancient old neighborhoods and modern urban landscapes of Xi'an, stop freely to take warm family photos and experience the fun of outdoor parent-child sports. The whole cycling journey is relaxing, safe and suitable for all age groups.

After the joyful cycling activity, take a short leisurely stroll to the adjacent Xi'an Bell and Drum Towers, the symbolic landmark buildings of Xi'an's old city center. These grand ancient wooden tower complexes have stood for hundreds of years, witnessing the prosperity of ancient Chang'an City. Your guide will share interesting and simple folk tales about ancient time-telling and city defense culture. Wander around the spacious and flat tower squares, admire the exquisite traditional ancient architectural craftsmanship, and capture classic family group photos with the century-old towers as the background. The open and gentle sightseeing environment creates a comfortable and pleasant experience for kids and seniors.

In the late afternoon, explore the lively Muslim Quarter, a characteristic folk food and cultural street in Xi'an. We carefully select mild, non-spicy, kid-safe local snacks and specialty delicacies suitable for children and family tastes. Stroll along the antique streets, watch traditional folk handicraft performances, and experience the diverse local customs of western China before returning to the hotel for a comfortable rest.

After a leisurely family breakfast, enjoy a relaxed cultural day at Tang Paradise, a large imperial-style classical garden built based on the prosperous Tang Dynasty royal landscape. Perfectly family-friendly, the park features wide flat walkways, lush green lawns, serene lake views, and vivid Tang-style pavilions and corridors with no strenuous climbing required. Your guide will share simple, interesting stories about Tang Dynasty costumes, royal life, and ancient festivals that are easy for children to understand.

During the visit, join a fun parent-child interactive experience: traditional Hanfu dress-up. The whole family can wear delicate, comfortable, and kid-safe Tang-style costumes to wander through the ancient garden, take exquisite family photos, and experience the elegance of traditional Chinese ancient attire. You can also watch casual folk song and dance performances and traditional craft displays inside the park, creating vivid cultural memories for kids.

After a slow and pleasant family lunch, finish your Xi'an sightseeing journey. Your private driver and guide will transfer you smoothly to the high-speed railway station for your afternoon bullet train to Shanghai. Upon arriving in Shanghai, your local team will pick up your family and escort you to the city hotel for check-in and rest. The entire evening is free and unarranged, allowing your family to recover from the city transfer and prepare for tomorrow's exciting Shanghai theme park adventure.

After a full relaxed breakfast, enjoy a full day of pure family fun by choosing one exclusive kid-friendly theme park according to your family's preference. All arrangements are specially optimized for children under 10 with low-thrill rides, frequent rest stops and kid catering services.

Option 1: Shanghai Disneyland (Best for Ages 5–15 Especially Girls)

Tailored specifically for kids aged 5 to 10 who love fairy tales, cartoon IPs, dreamy atmospheres and festive interactive performances, Shanghai Disneyland delivers a classic magical family experience. We fully avoid intense roller coasters and high-thrill rides, only arranging gentle, kid-friendly attractions including Winnie the Pooh Adventure, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, and the vibrant daytime castle parade. Kids who adore character interactions, romantic castle scenery and immersive storytelling will absolutely love this option. The day concludes with a stunning castle light and fireworks show, creating dreamlike and unforgettable family memories for school-age children.

Option 2: Legoland Discovery Centre (Best for Ages 3–7)

Perfect for younger kids aged 3 to 7, especially quiet, creative and hands-on children who prefer intellectual play over thrilling rides. Centered on classic LEGO brick IP, this indoor park features countless parent-child building workshops, a delicate mini Shanghai city brick exhibition, puzzle game zones and creative DIY activities. It focuses on cultivating children's imagination, hands-on ability and logical thinking in a relaxed, safe environment. Ideal for introverted, careful and craft-loving young kids, it combines entertainment and early education perfectly without noisy or intense amusement facilities.

Option 3: Shanghai Happy Valley (Kids Zone Only, Best for Ages 4–9)

Exclusive for active, energetic and outgoing kids aged 4 to 9 who love outdoor sports and casual amusement rides. We only access the safe, dedicated junior kid zone with zero high-thrill projects, including gentle merry-go-rounds, mini sightseeing trains, slow carousel rides and multi-functional interactive playgrounds. Suited for lively kids who enjoy running, outdoor activities and simple amusement experiences rather than cartoon-themed or creative intellectual games, this option offers pure, relaxing outdoor fun with full safety guarantees for young children.

After a slow family breakfast, start your relaxed and classic Shanghai city sightseeing. Begin your journey at Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, Shanghai's most bustling and iconic commercial walking street. Featuring wide flat pedestrian lanes, clean surroundings, mild shopping atmosphere, and a variety of casual dessert shops, cute retail stores and family-friendly snack bars, it is perfect for leisurely family strolling. Kids can enjoy light, sweet local treats, and the whole family can take casual photos with modern city decorations without long-distance walking or fatigue.

After exploring Nanjing Road, take a short walk to the adjacent The Bund. Boasting super wide, flat riverside promenades and zero steps climbing, the scenic area is extremely stroller and elderly-friendly. Admire the elegant European-style historic buildings on one side and the towering modern Pudong skyline on the other, capturing classic family group photos with Shanghai's unique blend of retro and modern city scenery. The whole sightseeing route is smooth, compact and no backtracking, ideal for a relaxed final-day family tour.

After finishing your entire 10-day cross-city family adventure in China, your private guide and driver will provide timely door-to-door transfer service to Shanghai Pudong Airport, ensuring a smooth and comfortable departure for your family.