asia·Multi-day tour·8 days
8-Day Best of China Private Tour: Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai | Forbidden City | Great Wall | Terracotta Army | The Bund | Yu Garden | Shanghai Tower
★ 5.0· 5 reviewsDaily breakfastSelect Meals Included
What you'll experience
Highlights
• Check out the iconic Forbidden City, Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, the Bund, and other heritages with learned tour guides
• Meet and engage in local life while strolling Hutongs on a rickshaw
• Visit a Xi'an family and walking around the former French Concessions
• Travel on a high-speed train from Beijing to Xi'an and stay at well-selected central-located hotels
• Meet and engage in local life while strolling Hutongs on a rickshaw
• Visit a Xi'an family and walking around the former French Concessions
• Travel on a high-speed train from Beijing to Xi'an and stay at well-selected central-located hotels
8 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Beijing
Welcome to China!
Touching down at Beijing airport, your guide will meet you for a swift transfer to your downtown hotel for refreshments.Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Beijing Novotel Peace Hotel - 2
Day 2 — Beijing
Start your discovery of Beijing at Tiananmen Square, a pivotal political landmark in modern China. Follow this with a visit to the awe-inspiring Forbidden City, a 600-year-old imperial citadel of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, brimming with architectural wonders and captivating stories of the royal families. After an authentic Chinese lunch, stroll through old Beijing's Hutongs and enjoy a nostalgic rickshaw ride.
Tiananmen Square
Hutongs
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Beijing Novotel Peace Hotel - 3
Day 3 — Beijing
Begin your day at the Temple of Heaven, where you'll admire its graceful architecture and observe locals engaging in morning exercises such as Tai Chi, sword dancing, and calligraphy.
Afterward, embark on a two-hour drive to the awe-inspiring Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. With a cable car up and down, you will have more time and energy to hike along the ancient rampart to take in its commanding surroundings.
Temple of Heaven
The Great Wall
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Beijing Novotel Peace Hotel - 4
Day 4 — Beijing - Xi'an
Spend the morning exploring the Summer Palace. If weather permitting, enjoy a leisurely boatin on the Kunming Lake within the vast imperical garden.
After lunch, hop on a high-speed train bound for Xi'an. Anticipate arrival in about five hours.
Once you reach your destination, be warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel for check-in.
Summer Palace
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Eastern House Boutique Hotel - 5
Day 5 — Xi'an
Today, encounter the legendary Terracotta Army, a captivating display of warriors and horses as well as the Bronze Chariots that have retained their vividness despite being buried for over 2,200 years.
In the afternoon, return to the city to explore the lively Muslim Street, a live testament of the ancient Silk Road.
Terracotta Warriors and Horses
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Eastern House Boutique Hotel - 6
Day 6 — Xi'an - Shanghai
Visit and communicate with the local family, learning to make dumplings, hand-pulled noodles, or other homely dishes. If time permits, go to a market with the host to select the necessary ingredients before the cooking. Enjoy your labor as lunch and then transfer to the airport for your journey to Shanghai.
Upon arrival, you'll be met and escorted to your hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at your own pace.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Central Hotel Shanghai - 7
Day 7 — Shanghai
Explore the timeless landmarks of Shanghai, commencing at the Bund, where an array of colonial architectural styles has adorned the skyline since the 1920s. Proceed to the enchanting Yu Garden, followed by a leisurely walk through the vibrant bazaar and a visit to a silk workshop. Continue your adventure in the Former French Concession, with a walk from Fuxing Park to Bugaoli Stone Gate. Along the way, encounter locals enjoying their leisure time, stop at a food market and try some popular dim sum. Then, move on to the Pudong district and ascending the Shanghai Tower for a panoramic view of this dazzling metropolis.
The Bund
Yu Garden
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Sunrise on The Bund - 8
Day 8 — Departure
Take the last chance to take in the enduring charms of Shanghai or search souveniors for your friends. At the designated time, meet your driver for a private transfer to the airport. Bid farewell to China.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- 7-night accommodations with daily breakfast
- Meals: 6 lunches
- Tours/activities as listed in the itinerary
- Transfers between airport/railway station/attraction sites and hotels
- Train (1st class seat): Beijing - Xi'an
- Flight (economy seat): Xi'an - Shanghai
Not included
- Service fees to guides or drivers
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and destination
- Optional tours recommended in the itinerary or by your guide
- All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals
- Travel Insurance
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–8 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 8 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 9–16 days before | 50% | Cancellation Made Within 9 days to 16 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount |
| 17–47 days before | 70% | Cancellation Made Within 17 days to 47 days prior to departure, Refund 70% of total purchase amount |
| 48+ days before | 85% | Cancellation Made 48 or more days prior to departure, Refund 85% of total purchase amount |
Important info
Special notes
- You are required to carry a passport valid for at least 6 months and all the necessary visas, and you are responsible for its accuracy and validity. We will not be responsible for any failure in this respect. Besides, we strongly recommend you buy travel insurance in advance to cover any accident that may occur.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple Occupancy applies when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adult and child/infant.
* The above prices are not valid for any international or national holidays.
* The price is based on a minimum of 2 pax per group. If you are traveling alone, please contact our service team for a quote.
* Price for Double/Triple Occupancy applies when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adult and child/infant.
* The above prices are not valid for any international or national holidays.
* The price is based on a minimum of 2 pax per group. If you are traveling alone, please contact our service team for a quote.
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