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8 Days Best China Tour: Luxury Group, 5 & 4 Stars Hotel, Airport Pick-up, All Inclusive

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 18
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Beijing

    Start point
    Beijing, China (24-hour Airport Pick-up, 00:00 - 23:55)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong (5 stars))
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  2. Day 2

    Beijing

    Meals
    Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast), Lunch, Dinner (Welcome à la carte dinner at a popular restaurant featuring famous Peking Roast Duck (valued at CNY 150 per person))
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong (5 stars))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tiananmen Square
    • Explore the Forbidden City
    • Visit the Temple of Heaven
    • Watch acrobatic show at the Red Theater
    • Welcome à la carte dinner with Peking Roast Duck (CNY 150 per person)
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Temple of Heaven
    Red Theater
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  3. Day 3

    Beijing

    Meals
    Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast), Lunch (Buffet lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong (5 stars))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mutianyu Great Wall
    • Round-trip cable car at Mutianyu
    • Red wine group toast on Great Wall
    • Photo stop at Olympic National Stadium (Bird's Nest)
    • Rickshaw tour of Hutong alleys
    • Visit a local family
    Landmarks
    Mutianyu Great Wall
    Olympic National Stadium (Bird's Nest)
  4. Day 4

    Beijing to Xi'an

    Meals
    Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast), Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel ( Crowne Plaza Xi'an (5 stars))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Summer Palace
    Landmarks
    Summer Palace
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  5. Day 5

    Xi'an

    Meals
    Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast), Lunch, Dinner (Dumpling Dinner with Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show)
    Accommodation
    Hotel ( Crowne Plaza Xi'an (5 stars))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Terracotta Army (three pits and Exhibition Hall of Cultural Relics)
    • Family visit to first discoverer's home
    • Make a mini clay warrior
    • Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda
    • Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show during dumpling dinner
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Army
    Big Wild Goose Pagoda
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  6. Day 6

    Xi'an to Shanghai

    Meals
    Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast), Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Sunrise on the Bund (4 stars))

    Included Activities

    • Visit City Wall Park
    • Practice Tai Chi with master
    • Visit City Wall
    • Explore Muslim Quarter
    • Try local food in Muslim Quarter
    Landmarks
    City Wall Park
    City Wall
    Muslim Quarter
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  7. Day 7

    Shanghai

    Meals
    Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Sunrise on the Bund (4 stars))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shanghai Museum
    • Explore Yu Garden
    • Browse traditional bazaar at Yu Garden
    • One-hour cruise along Huangpu River at the Bund
    Landmarks
    Shanghai Museum
    Yu Garden
    Bund
  8. Day 8

    Shanghai

    Meals
    Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast)
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  • Food
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  • M
    April 25th, 2026
    Just wonderful trip, nice places Beijing, Xian and Shanghai; Great Wall of China and many great places. Wonderful...
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    Traveled in April 2026
    Reply from: Travel China Guide
    Thank you so much! We're delighted to hear that your trip to Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai was wonderful — from the Great Wall to the hotels to our English-speaking and entertaining tour guides. Your kind words about our warm courtesy mean a lot to us. Thanks for choosing us!
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  • 8 Days Best China Tour: Luxury Group, 5 & 4 Stars Hotel, Airport Pick-up, All Inclusive reviewer 2
    December 13th, 2025
    Excellent tour, informative guides, able to see a lot of highlights in a short amount of time
    Traveled in September 2025
    Reply from: Travel China Guide
    Dear guest, thank you for your cheerful post! It gives us endless joy to have your satisfaction of our service. Thank you for choosing us. We look forward to offering you with more wonderful journeys! Best regards.
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  • M
    November 28th, 2025
    Very good organized! We’ve seen a lot in just 1 week
    Traveled in November 2025
    Reply from: Travel China Guide
    Dear guest, thank you for taking time to share your wonderful trip! We are so glad to see you were satisfied with your journey and our travel service. It is our honor to have your trust. Best regards from TravelChinaGuide Tours.
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  • 8 Days Best China Tour: Luxury Group, 5 & 4 Stars Hotel, Airport Pick-up, All Inclusive reviewer 4
    October 28th, 2025
    My husband and I loved this tour! Communication after booking was very responsive and helpful. The tour itself was...
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    Traveled in October 2025
    Reply from: Travel China Guide
    Dear Beth, thank you for your time in sharing the wonderful experience with us! How delighted to have your recognition of our travel service! It is our honor to have your trust. We look forward to serving you on your next trip. Best regards from TravelChinaGuide Tours.
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  • 8 Days Best China Tour: Luxury Group, 5 & 4 Stars Hotel, Airport Pick-up, All Inclusive reviewer 5
    July 22nd, 2025
    Having previously travelled to more than 50 countries but never having a vacation in China we were excited to visit a...
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    Traveled in July 2025
    Reply from: Travel China Guide
    Dear Michael Faust, thank you for taking time to post your memorable experience! It is very encouraging to see everything of your trip was perfect, which is what we strive for. Thank you again for choosing us. We have tour service in more than 120 countries globally and we will be happy to have a chance to serve you in the future to explore more travel destinations. Best regards from TravelChinaGuide Tours.
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  • 8 Days Best China Tour: Luxury Group, 5 & 4 Stars Hotel, Airport Pick-up, All Inclusive reviewer 6
    June 10th, 2025
    We had a great experience in China. Tour Radar was excellent. The guides explained the history of China and the...
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    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Travel China Guide
    Dear Edel Garavan, many thanks to your kind review. It’s very exciting to hear that you had a great tour. We have tour service in more than 120 countries globally and we will be happy to have a chance to serve you in the future to explore more travel destinations. Best regards from TravelChinaGuide Tours.
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  • J
    May 1st, 2025
    Great tour! Warmly recommed.
    Traveled in April 2025
    Reply from: Travel China Guide
    Dear Jelena Cmiljanic, very appreciate your time in sharing your experience! We are greatly delighted to have your content with your trip and our travel service, what is we strive for. We have tour service in more than 120 countries globally and we will be happy to have a chance to serve you in the future to explore more travel destinations. Best regards.
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  • H
    December 4th, 2024
    The tour was great. We saw a lot of thinks in a short time. We had very, very good guides in Beijing (Rocky) and...
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    Traveled in November 2024
    Reply from: Travel China Guide
    Dear Harald, thank you so much for sharing your travel experience. It gives us endless joy to have your satisfaction of our service. We always select excellent tour guides who are versatile assistants that will enhance and enrich travelers' holiday. Thank you for choosing us. We look forward to exploring more amazing destinations with you in the future! Best regards from TravelChinaGuide Tours.
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  • H
    October 4th, 2024
    A wonderful tour with expert guides, first class hotels and well thought out and co-ordinated visits to amazing...
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    Traveled in September 2024
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    Dear Hattie Coppard, we greatly appreciate you share your experience with us. Your content of this wonderful journey gives us immense joy. We look forward to serving you on your next trip! We greatly appreciate you share your experience again with us. Your content of this wonderful journey gives us immense joy. We look forward to serving you on your next trip!
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    September 29th, 2024
    Great guides, super well organized, amazing hotels. They send you a list of things to set up beforehand to deal with...
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    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Travel China Guide
    Dear Amanda White, thank you for taking time to share your wonderful trip! We are so glad to see you were satisfied with your journey and our travel service. It is our honor to have your trust. We look forward to serving you on your next trip. Best regards, TravelChinaGuide Tours.
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    Tiffany

    Asked on February 12th, 2026

    Will i be able to see wildlife? Will there be trip to market?

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    • Travel China GuideOperatorWritten February 2026

      This small group tour covers Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai, focusing on China's culture and history as well as the modern city views. There is no wildlife and local market included. Please note that our small group tour have fixed itinerary and travel date. If it doesn't meet your requirement, we can also offer a customized private tour, but private tour price for a solo traveler is quite high as no one to share the service charge with you.

    • Travel China GuideOperatorWritten February 2026

      In this small group tour, you will visit the Muslim Bazaar in Xi'an, which is one of the most bustling blocks in downtown Xi'an. It is lined with abundant restaurants and food stores and providing various local delicacies.

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    April

    Asked on February 11th, 2026

    Are the flights to and from Hong Kong included in the cost?

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    • Travel China GuideOperatorWritten February 2026

      This is a Small Group Tour of Beijing, Xian and Shanghai, it does NOT include any international flights to Beijing or departure from Shanghai.

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      April

      TravelerWritten February 2026

      What are the dates for the March and April tours?

    • Travel China GuideOperatorWritten February 2026

      Please check the below available departures in March and April, 2026.
      Mar 11, 2026 USD1519 per person
      Mar 25, 2026 USD1519 per person

      Apr 03, 2026 USD1599 per person
      Apr 10, 2026 USD1599 per person
      Apr 17, 2026 USD1599 per person

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    Lesley

    Asked on February 5th, 2026

    What are the Visa requirements and costs if I fly direct from the US. What if I fly through Seoul?

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    • Travel China GuideOperatorWritten February 2026

      If you fly from US to China and get back to US directly, you need to apply for a China Visa, which costs around USD 140. For US passport holders, if you fly from Seoul to China and then back to US, you are qualified for the 240-Hour (10 Days) Visa-Free Transit to China.

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    Angela

    Asked on December 31st, 2025

    Why should I book your tour without time for souvenir shopping?

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    • Travel China GuideOperatorWritten January 2026

      We arrange no shopping tour, which means we will not bring you to such kind of shops. You will not feel any pressure on this kind of places. If you want to buy souvenir, there are shops outside each sightseeing spot. You can buy some if you like. In the evening, you will also have free time. Then you can do some shopping if you want.

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    Mark

    Asked on December 23rd, 2025

    Require vegetarian food. Want to extend the tour to 4day excursion to Zhangjiajie Gullin, chendu.

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    • Travel China GuideOperatorWritten December 2025

      I am sorry that 4 days is not enough to cover all these three cities. You may consider to join our group tour with Zhangjiajie.

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    Matt

    Asked on November 27th, 2025

    I'm looking to book for my mother and myself the 8-Day Best of China Tour: Luxury Small Group & High-end Hotels, All Inclusive. Although it says welcome to all ages, I read in the fine print that is not suitable for people over 80yo. Mum is a fit 83yo that walks pretty much everyday and is ok with light activities. Can you let me know if I can book this tour for her and what was the reason you consider the tour not suitable for over 80's.

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    • Travel China GuideOperatorWritten November 2025

      If you travel with your mum, it is no problem to book this tour for two of you. But, your mother should purchase the travel insurance for herself and we need the the copy of the insurance.

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      Matt

      TravelerWritten November 2025

      I've been trying to be cost effective and have the 8 days trip and at the end add the Yangtze River only. I feel it would end up cheaper than the 11 days trip with Yangtze River included that has some $800 in local taxes added to the trip cost. Can you please guide me with that.

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      Matt

      TravelerWritten December 2025

      I noticed looking at a different tour that travel insurance can be added to the booking. There was however written down if I can add just for one traveller the insurance as I already have for myself. Only need for mum to get it. She is 82 at the time of booking. Can you please tell me if I can add travel insurance for one traveller only and what would be the cost for my 82 yo mum.

    • Travel China GuideOperatorWritten December 2025

      If you want to cover they both, the tour will be 15 days as below: 15-Day Classic China Vacation: Luxury Small Group & Hotels, Acrobatic and Dance Show.

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    Gina

    Asked on November 16th, 2025

    I am interested in the tour to china. However is their any way I can go into a twin room even though I am travelling on my own. I am happy to share the room.

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    • Travel China GuideOperatorWritten November 2025

      Since there is no small group tour in Jan, today I'd like to proposed a 8-day Private Tour. I'm ready to further customize the tour to meet your particular needs at any time. Quotation with single room: USD3408 per person.

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    Elena

    Asked on November 13th, 2025

    Is there a single supplement to this tour?

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    • Travel China GuideOperatorWritten November 2025

      Yes, if you travel alone, we will arrange one single room in each hotel for you. So, you need to pay the additional single room supplement. The price is different from different tour date. Could you please advise which date do you prefer to join in?

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      Elena

      TravelerWritten November 2025

      I am interested in this tour, can you let me know if you can accommodate vegetarian food requirements? I am a solo traveller, is there an option to team up with someone else?

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    Tom

    Asked on October 29th, 2025

    Do you have this tour available around November 14 to the 24? I'm interested in this experience but those are the days I'm going to be in Beijing

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    • Travel China GuideOperatorWritten October 2025

      I am sorry the small group tour is not available for your dates. I can offer a private tour for you.

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    Claudia

    Asked on October 21st, 2025

    I was just wondering if there'd be an issue if I wanted to stay for an extra week after the tour before leaving for home. Since this tour doesn't have flights included I figure it'd be fine but I just wanted to make sure!

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    • Travel China GuideOperatorWritten October 2025

      We'd be delighted to assist with booking hotel rooms and arranging private tours for those extra days. Could you please let us know your preferred travel dates? This will help us provide a tour program to suite your needs.

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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types G, I. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for type I. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for China. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before June 3rd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 3rd, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Travel China Guide. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 35 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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