First-timer routes usually pair Beijing (Forbidden City, Great Wall) with Shanghai or Xi’an — high-speed trains make multi-city trips smooth. EternalMiles arranges Chinese visa documentation guidance, English-speaking guides on key days, vetted hotels and bullet-train tickets so Indian travellers navigate the scale of China with confidence.
CurrencyRenminbi (CNY) · Alipay/WeChat common — we prep a spend guide
LanguageMandarin · English at international hotels & major sights
Visa for IndiansChinese tourist visa required — we assist with forms & appointment planning
Best Duration8N/9D – 12N/13D
Hotel Category4★ international / boutique hutong hotels in Beijing
HistoryFamiliesFoodiesCity + CultureRail Journeys
Beijing: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, hutong rickshaw or walking tour
Great Wall (Mutianyu or Jinshanling) with cable car / moderate hiking options
Shanghai: Bund walk, Yu Garden bazaar, French Concession cafés
Maglev or skyline evening cruise on Huangpu River
Optional Xi’an Terracotta Army extension (2–3 nights)
Peking duck, soup dumplings (xiao long bao) and regional night markets
High-speed rail between cities — comfortable second-class or business
Return India–China flights (gateway as per routing)