
Ancient & Modern China
Connect dynastic capitals and a future-facing metropolis without rushing the distances between them.
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
Follow the
story.
English labels show the verified itinerary sequence. Lines are planning references, not exact transport paths.
- 1BeijingARRIVAL
- 2Xi’anSTAY
- 3ShanghaiSTAY
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors and CARTO.
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
Entry guidance for Sri Lankan passport holders
Visa required before travelA 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
Arrive, recover and connect
Morning: Indicative arrival and assisted transfer.
Afternoon: Time for context, photography and unhurried discovery.
Evening: Welcome dinner and orientation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.