Detailed timetable
Timetable · Pre-trip Preparation · Emergency Support | Exclusive plans for 5 cities (Beijing/Xi’an/Chengdu/Guilin/Shanghai)
Detailed Travel Timetable (18-Day Itinerary)
Beijing (Days 1-4)
Day 1: Arrival & Acclimatization
14:00-15:30
Arrive at Beijing Capital Airport, meet driver, transfer to Houhai Yage Xuan Homestay (40 minutes)
15:30-16:30
Check-in at homestay, rest, adjust to jet lag
17:00-18:30
Leisurely walk around Shichahai area (5-minute walk from homestay)
18:30-20:00
Dinner at Hehegu Restaurant (near homestay)
Day 2: Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square
07:30-08:00
Breakfast at homestay (simple Chinese breakfast)
08:30-12:00
Visit Forbidden City (pre-book tickets online), “Find mythical beasts” activity for children
12:30-14:00
Lunch at Quanjude (Hepingmen Branch) – Peking Duck
14:30-16:30
Visit Tiananmen Square and National Museum (select children-friendly exhibits)
18:00-19:30
Dinner at local restaurant near homestay
Days 3-4: Key Highlights
Day 3: Summer Palace & 798 Art Zone
- 08:00-11:30: Visit Summer Palace (boat ride for children)
- 12:00-13:30: Lunch near Summer Palace
- 14:30-17:30: 798 Art Zone – Peking Opera facial painting experience
- 18:30-20:00: Dinner at Lao She Teahouse with tea ceremony
Day 4: Great Wall & Olympic Park
- 07:00-07:30: Early breakfast at homestay
- 08:00-12:30: Visit Mutianyu Great Wall (cable car up)
- 13:00-14:00: Lunch at Great Wall restaurant
- 15:30-17:30: Olympic Park – fly kites, visit Bird’s Nest
- 18:30-20:00: Farewell dinner in Beijing
Xi’an (Days 5-8)
Day 5: Travel to Xi’an & City Wall
- 08:00-08:30: Breakfast at Beijing homestay
- 09:30-13:28: High-speed rail G550 from Beijing West to Xi’an North
- 14:00-15:00: Check-in at Qujiang New District Homestay
- 16:00-18:00: Cycle on Xi’an City Wall (family bikes available)
- 18:30-20:00: Dinner at Xi’an Restaurant (Bell Tower Branch)
Day 6: Terracotta Army
- 07:30-08:00: Breakfast at homestay
- 08:30-10:00: Travel to Terracotta Army (subway + tourist line)
- 10:00-13:00: Visit Terracotta Army Museum (count warriors activity)
- 13:30-14:30: Lunch near museum
- 15:00-16:30: Visit Huaqing Pool
- 18:00-19:30: Dinner at Laosun’s Lamb Paomo
Day 7: Shaanxi History Museum & Big Wild Goose Pagoda
- 08:30-09:00: Breakfast at homestay
- 09:30-12:00: Visit Shaanxi History Museum (children’s exhibits)
- 12:30-13:30: Lunch near museum
- 14:30-16:30: Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda and surrounding area
- 17:00-18:00: Terracotta making workshop (family activity)
- 19:00-20:30: Dinner + visit Datang Never Sleeps City (night view)
Day 8: Muslim Quarter & Travel to Chengdu
- 08:00-08:30: Breakfast at homestay
- 09:00-11:00: Explore Muslim Quarter (try local snacks)
- 11:30-12:30: Pack and check-out from homestay
- 14:15-19:23: High-speed rail G1975 from Xi’an North to Chengdu East
- 20:00-20:30: Check-in at Kuanzhai Alley Homestay
- 21:00-22:00: Late dinner near homestay
Chengdu (Days 9-12)
Key Daily Schedule
- Day 9: Kuanzhai Alley, People’s Park (tea experience)
- Day 10: Chengdu Panda Base (morning feeding 8:00-9:00), Wuhou Temple
- Day 11: Qingcheng Mountain (cable car ride), Dujiangyan Irrigation System
- Day 12: Sichuan Opera performance, travel to Guilin (G2855, 14:43-21:41)
Guilin/Yangshuo (Days 13-15)
Key Daily Schedule
- Day 13: Transfer to Yangshuo, check-in, Yulong River walk
- Day 14: Li River bamboo raft (Yangdi to Xingping), 20-yuan note photo spot
- Day 15: Bamboo weaving experience, elephant Trunk Hill, evening cruise on Li River
Shanghai (Days 16-18)
Key Daily Schedule
- Day 16: Travel to Shanghai (G1502, 08:15-14:50), Bund, Nanjing Road
- Day 17: Shanghai Disneyland (entire day, focus on children’s rides)
- Day 18: Yu Garden (sugar painting experience), Xintiandi, departure
Accommodation Details (Primarily 2-bedroom, 1-living room family rooms)
| City | Recommended Homestay | Family-friendly Facilities | Location Advantages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | Houhai Yage Xuan Homestay | 2 bedrooms + 1 living room, children’s stroller free check-in, nearby dining options, quiet environment for jet lag adjustment, luggage storage space | 40-minute drive from Beijing Capital Airport, 5-minute walk to Shichahai (for bike riding), nearby “Huguosi Snacks” (for simple lunches) |
| Xi’an | Qujiang New District Homestay | 2 bedrooms + 1 living room, provides non-spicy Xi’an roujiamo + millet porridge for breakfast, space to store terracotta making tools, 24-hour check-in (late arrival friendly) | 30-minute drive from Xi’an North Railway Station, 10-minute drive to Datang Never Sleeps City (night view), 1.5-hour commute to Terracotta Army (via subway + tourist line) |
| Chengdu | Kuanzhai Alley Homestay | 2 bedrooms + 1 living room, provides non-spicy Chengdu chaoshou + soybean milk for breakfast, space to clean Sichuan opera face paintings, nearby children’s playground | 30-minute drive from Chengdu East Railway Station, 40-minute drive to Chengdu Panda Base, 10-minute walk to Kuanzhai Alley (for sugar painting/paper cutting) |
| Guilin | Yangshuo Yulong River Homestay | 2 bedrooms + 1 living room (river view), children’s shallow swimming pool, provides non-spicy Guilin rice noodles + eggs for breakfast, bike rental (adult + children’s auxiliary bikes) | 1.5-hour drive from Guilin North Railway Station, 5-minute walk to Yulong River (for strolling), 1-hour drive to Yangdi Wharf (Li River bamboo raft) |
| Shanghai | Bund River View Homestay | 2 bedrooms + 1 living room (river view), provides non-spicy Shanghai xiaolongbao + soybean milk for breakfast, space to store Disney toys/souvenirs, nearby metro access | 40-minute drive from Shanghai Hongqiao Station, 40-minute drive to Shanghai Disneyland, 10-minute walk to the Bund (for sightseeing tunnel) |
Dining Planning (Child-friendly + Family Packages)
| City | Recommended Restaurant | Child-friendly Dishes | Family Discounts/Conveniences |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | Lao She Teahouse | Children’s Beijing-style snacks (small portions), covered-bowl tea (for kids to experience), non-spicy side dishes | 4-person family package includes tea ceremony performance, child-friendly seating (away from crowds), nearby parking for strollers |
| Beijing | Quanjude (Hepingmen Branch) | Children’s non-spicy roast duck rolls, vegetable salad, millet porridge | 4-person family package avoids greasiness, 10-minute walk from the Forbidden City (after sightseeing), high chairs available |
| Xi’an | Laosun’s Lamb Paomo (Xiyangshi Branch) | Children’s non-spicy paomo, jujube paste cake, millet porridge | 4-person package (60 euros) includes free children’s small toy, 40-minute drive from Huaqing Pool, non-spicy options available |
| Chengdu | Da Rong He (Wuhou Temple Branch) | Children’s vegetable salad, glutinous rice ribs (non-spicy), corn juice | Avoids spiciness, 20-minute drive from Chengdu Panda Base, nearby Wuhou Temple (for post-dining stroll) |
| Guilin | Chunji Roast Goose (Yangshuo Branch) | Children’s roast goose leg (skinless, cut into small pieces), Lipu taro braised pork (non-spicy), corn juice | 4-person package (80 euros) includes free children’s small gift, 20-minute drive from Yulong River Homestay, river view seats available |
| Shanghai | Disney’s Barbossa Barbecue | Children’s fried chicken nugget set (with fries + juice), non-spicy roasted pork ribs, fruit cup | 4-person package (60 euros) saves waiting time, near children’s rides (Little Bear Winnie), Mickey-themed tableware |
Pre-trip Preparation List (Family Exclusive)
Documents (Make 2 copies for the whole family, store electronic versions in cloud)
- Adults: Passport, visa, high-speed rail tickets (printed version: Beijing-Xi’an G550, Xi’an-Chengdu G1975, Chengdu-Guilin G2855, Guilin-Shanghai G1502), hotel reservation confirmations
- Children: Passport, birth certificate (for hotel check-in), children’s high-speed rail ticket (with ID number), museum/resort reservation codes (e.g., Forbidden City, Terracotta Army)
Luggage (Pack with “children first” priority)
- Children’s clothing: Sun protection hat (2 pieces), long-sleeve shirt (for air-conditioned museums), swimsuit (for Guilin homestay pool), non-slip shoes
- Children’s supplies: Foldable stroller, thermos cup, shatterproof tableware, wet wipes, picture books/snacks (for high-speed rail rides)
Emergency Support Plan (Family Safety First)
Medical Support
| City | Recommended Hospital | Contact Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | Beijing Children’s Hospital | 010-59616161 | 10-minute drive from homestay, children’s emergency channel available |
| Xi’an | Xi’an Children’s Hospital | 029-87692114 | 30-minute drive from homestay, 24-hour pediatric fever clinic |
| Shanghai | Shanghai Children’s Medical Center | 021-38626161 | Branch near Disney, fast-track for children with high fever |
Parent-Child Activities – Travel Memories
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Cultural Experience Collection
Beijing: Learn Peking Opera facial painting + simple gestures (80 euros family package at 798 Art Zone); Xi’an: Make small terracotta figures (30 euros family package); Chengdu: Learn to make panda-shaped glutinous rice balls; Guilin: Weave small bamboo crafts; Shanghai: Experience sugar painting
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City-Specific Check-in Tasks
Beijing: “Find mythical beasts” at Forbidden City; Xi’an: Count terracotta warriors; Chengdu: Watch panda feeding (8:00-9:00); Guilin: Count horses on “Nine-Horse Mural Hill”; Shanghai: Ride Little Bear Winnie’s Adventure at Disney
