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8-Day Beijing, Shanghai & Xi'an Highlights Tour
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Culture, History, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    8 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Embark on a journey through China's top three cities: Beijing, famed for the Great Wall & Forbidden City, Xi'an boasting the Terracotta Army, and Shanghai, the most populous Chinese city with a modern splendour. Visit the famous Tiananmen Square, the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, the Yuyuan Garden and more in this 8-day tour!

Highlights
  • Take a rickshaw tour to explore the original Hutong alleys
  • Go on a one-hour cruise tour on the Huangpu River
  • Visit the Temple of Heaven in Beijing
  • Day 1: Arrive in Beijing expand_more
    • Arrive in Beijing and transfer to your hotel.

    Accommodation: The Great Wall Hotel Beijing (5 stars) - the former Sheraton.

  • Day 2: Beijing Sightseeing expand_more
    • Visit the world-famous Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City this morning.

    • To avoid the cheap tourist restaurants where most tourists go, the guide especially serves you an à la carte lunch at a famous and elegant restaurant to taste authentic Chinese food.

    • In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Heaven.

    • Regale the evening by a lively Chinese Kung Fu Show at the Red Theatre (Green Seats Area).

    Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

  • Day 3: Mutianyu Great Wall & Bird's Nest (Olympic National Stadium) in Beijing expand_more
    • Visit the Mutianyu Great Wall in the morning.  The round-trip cable car is included. 

    • Stop for lunch which is not included. The guide will show you some restaurants.

    • See the appearance of Bird's Nest (Olympic National Stadium) on the way to the urban area.

    • Visit a famous local market in Beijing. 

    Meals: Breakfast.

  • Day 4: Beijing to Xian expand_more
    • Visit the Summer Palace.

    • Take a rickshaw tour to explore the original Hutong alleys.

    • Enjoy an à la carte lunch at a fancy restaurant with delicious food and a great atmosphere.

    • Take a flight to Xian and check-in at the hotel.

    Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel Xian (5 stars)

    Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

  • Day 5: Xian Sightseeing expand_more
    • Visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum.

    • After a special and authentic home-cooked à la carte lunch at a local family's home, visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda & Xian Museum.

    • Be entertained by the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show when partaking in the famous Dumpling Dinner. Dinner Show is available from April to November. 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

  • Day 6: Xian to Shanghai expand_more
    • Visit the City Wall Park to observe the day-to-day life of the locals and learn to practice Tai Chi with the master.

    • Explore the ancient City Wall. 

    • Eat an à la carte lunch served at a well-known local restaurant.

    • In the afternoon, take a flight to Shanghai, and the local guide will transfer you to the hotel.

    Accommodation: Sheraton Shanghai Hongkou Hotel (5 stars)

    Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

  • Day 7: Shanghai Sightseeing expand_more
    • Visit Shanghai Museum, the Yuyuan Garden and explore its nearby traditional bazaar.

    • Eat an à la carte farewell lunch served at a popular local restaurant.

    • After lunch, discover the Former French Concession.

    • Head to the Bund area, where you will take a one-hour cruise tour on the Huangpu River.

    • Enjoy some free time to explore the Bund area.

    • Upon returning to the hotel, your tour guide will see you into the lobby to say bon voyage.

    Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

  • Day 8: Departure from Shanghai expand_more
    • Travel to the airport for your departing flight by yourself. Due to different flight schedules, the hotel-airport transfer service is not included.

    Meals: Breakfast. 

What's Included
  • Domestic airfares

  • Hotel accommodation based on a twin-sharing room with breakfasts

  • A la carte lunches when the itinerary specifies

  • Professional English-speaking Chinese guides

  • Drivers & air-conditioned vehicles

  • Entrance fees to tourist sites

  • Tips or gratuities for hotel porters

What's Excluded
  • International airfares

  • Entry visa fees

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips or gratuities for Chinese guides and drivers

Know before you go
  • Single room supplement is available upon request.

  • Children's price is available upon request.

  • Not accessible for pax with a wheelchair.

  • Passport full names, numbers, nationality are required when booking.

Meeting Point

Beijing, China

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 USD 1569 Per Person

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USD 1569 / person