The three-city classic: Wall, Warriors and the Bund — with the guides who grew up beside each.
Wall at dawn, Forbidden City at opening, hutong breakfasts, Temple of Heaven with the morning locals. Guided by Li Wei or Zhang Ming — both born inside the Second Ring.
Morning high-speed train to Xi’an (4.5 h) — arrive in time for the City Wall by bike at dusk and the first lamb skewers of the Muslim Quarter.
Terracotta Army at opening with Wang Fang (two streets from the pits), Great Mosque, Big Wild Goose Pagoda night show, a biangbiang noodle masterclass.
High-speed train to Shanghai (6 h, first class). Evening: the Bund lit up, seen from the water on the ¥2 ferry.
French Concession lanes, Zhujiajiao water town, Suzhou gardens day trip with Chen Yu — and one whole unscripted day to shop, nap, or add the city’s secrets.
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