Sri Lankan woman and man experiencing Ancient & Modern China in China
EXPLORE · PATTA COLLECTIVE

Ancient & Modern China

Connect dynastic capitals and a future-facing metropolis without rushing the distances between them.

DURATION10 days / 9 nightsGROUPUp to 30ACTIVITYModerateFROMSri Lanka
JOURNEY AT A GLANCE

Is Ancient & Modern China right for you?

Ancient & Modern China is a moderate 10-day Explore journey through China, designed for curious sri lankan travellers. It prioritises connect dynastic capitals and a future-facing metropolis without rushing the distances between them.

Best travel guidance
April–May and September–October often suit classic circuits
Travel format
Patta Collective
Package basis
Ground package; flights and visa excluded
JOURNEY ROUTE

Follow the
story.

English labels show the verified itinerary sequence. Lines are planning references, not exact transport paths.

  1. 1
    BeijingARRIVAL
  2. 2
    Xi’anSTAY
  3. 3
    ShanghaiSTAY

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors and CARTO.

PATTA SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE™

The moment you'll
remember.

A locally hosted experience that brings this journey thesis to life; supplier, access and timing require DMC verification.

What's included

  • Accommodation
  • Selected meals
  • Ground transport
  • Curated activities — subject to verification

Not included

  • Visa fees
  • Air tickets unless explicitly contracted
  • Personal expenses and shopping
  • Tips
VISA GUIDANCE

Entry guidance for Sri Lankan passport holders

Visa required before travel

A tourist visa must normally be obtained before departure. Application route and document requirements should be confirmed with the Chinese Embassy or its designated visa application service in Sri Lanka.

Check the official Chinese Visa Application Service Centre source ↗

Scope: Sri Lankan ordinary passport holders travelling for tourism · Researched: 2026-08-22. Requirements can change without notice; recheck before accepting payment and again before departure. A visa does not guarantee entry.

Your journey, day by day

DAY01
WELCOME · Balanced

Arrive, recover and connect

Morning: Indicative arrival and assisted transfer.

Afternoon: Time for context, photography and unhurried discovery.

Evening: Welcome dinner and orientation.

DAY02
EXPLORE · Balanced

Beijing beyond the postcard

Morning: A deliberately paced local experience in Beijing.

Afternoon: Time for context, photography and unhurried discovery.

Evening: Selected shared meal or a free evening.

DAY03
EXPLORE · Balanced

Beijing beyond the postcard

Morning: A deliberately paced local experience in Beijing.

Afternoon: Time for context, photography and unhurried discovery.

Evening: Selected shared meal or a free evening.

DAY04
EXPLORE · Balanced

Beijing beyond the postcard

Morning: A deliberately paced local experience in Beijing.

Afternoon: Time for context, photography and unhurried discovery.

Evening: Selected shared meal or a free evening.

DAY05
EXPLORE · Balanced

Xi’an beyond the postcard

Morning: A deliberately paced local experience in Xi’an.

Afternoon: Time for context, photography and unhurried discovery.

Evening: Selected shared meal or a free evening.

DAY06
EXPLORE · Balanced

Xi’an beyond the postcard

Morning: A deliberately paced local experience in Xi’an.

Afternoon: Time for context, photography and unhurried discovery.

Evening: Selected shared meal or a free evening.

DAY07
EXPLORE · Balanced

Xi’an beyond the postcard

Morning: A deliberately paced local experience in Xi’an.

Afternoon: Time for context, photography and unhurried discovery.

Evening: Selected shared meal or a free evening.

DAY08
EXPLORE · Balanced

Shanghai beyond the postcard

Morning: A deliberately paced local experience in Shanghai.

Afternoon: Time for context, photography and unhurried discovery.

Evening: Selected shared meal or a free evening.

DAY09
EXPLORE · Balanced

Shanghai beyond the postcard

Morning: A deliberately paced local experience in Shanghai.

Afternoon: Time for context, photography and unhurried discovery.

Evening: Selected shared meal or a free evening.

DAY10
DEPARTURE · Balanced

A calm journey home

Morning: A deliberately paced local experience in Shanghai.

Afternoon: Airport transfer with an international check-in buffer.

Evening: Indicative return routing to CMB.