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Customized Private 8-Day Best China Golden Triangle Tour, 5-star Hotel

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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Start point
    Beijing, China (24-hour Airport Pick-up, 00:00 - 23:55)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Sofitel Hotel Beijing)
  3. Day 2

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast), Lunch (A la carte welcome lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Sofitel Hotel Beijing)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tiananmen Square
    • Explore Forbidden City
    • A la carte welcome lunch at elegant restaurant
    • Visit Yonghe Temple
    • Visit Temple of Heaven
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Yonghe Temple
    Temple of Heaven
  4. Day 3

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Sofitel Hotel Beijing)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mutianyu Great Wall
    • Round-trip cable car
    • Photo stop at Olympic National Stadium (Bird's Nest)
    • Photo stop at Water Cube
    • Hutong rickshaw tour at Shichahai
    Landmarks
    Mutianyu Great Wall
    Olympic National Stadium (Bird's Nest)
    Water Cube
    Shichahai
  5. Day 4

    Beijing to Xi'an

    Beijing to Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Wyndham Grand Xian South)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Summer Palace
    Landmarks
    Summer Palace
  6. Day 5

    Xi'an

    Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Wyndham Grand Xian South)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Terracotta Army Museum
    • Family visit to home of first discoverer of Terracotta Army
    • Make a mini clay warrior
    • Visit Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
    • Visit Great Tang All Day Mall
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Army Museum
    Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
  7. Day 6

    Xi'an to Shanghai

    Xi'an to Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast), Lunch (featured Xi'an snacks)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World)

    Included Activities

    • Leisure walk in City Wall Park
    • Visit City Wall
    • Visit Great Mosque
    • Explore Muslim Bazaar
    • Authentic local snacks at featured restaurant in Muslim Quarter
    Landmarks
    City Wall Park
    City Wall
    Great Mosque
    Muslim Bazaar
  8. Day 7

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast), Lunch (A la carte lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shanghai Museum
    • Visit Yu Garden
    • A la carte lunch at famous local restaurant
    • One-hour cruise tour along Huangpu River at Bund area
    • Visit Tianzifang
    Landmarks
    Shanghai Museum
    Yu Garden
    Bund
    Tianzifang
  9. Day 8

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    End point
    Shanghai, China (24-hour Airport See-off, 00:00 - 23:55)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast)

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  • Guide
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  • Food
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  • Karl5.0•October 2026
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    A perfectly organized tour with excellent guides. The information provided by the guides was outstanding in every...
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    Reply from: Travel China Guide
    Thanks for your great feedback! Glad you enjoyed our well-organized tour and the excellent commentary from our guides. We’ll share your appreciation with the team. Hope to see you again!
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  • Taylor4.8•September 2026
    Overall, this was a great tour and we were able to see and experience so much within a relatively short timeframe. I...
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    Reply from: Travel China Guide
    Dear guest, thank you for your wonderfully detailed and balanced review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the small-group atmosphere, found Kevin and Celine friendly and helpful, and that the Great Wall, rickshaw ride, and making your own Terracotta Warrior were such memorable highlights. We also appreciate your constructive suggestions regarding the Shanghai Museum visit, the river cruise seating, the Great Wall ski lift option, and the acrobat show versus a lion dance. These are valuable insights that we will review with our team to improve future itineraries. Your kind words mean a great deal to us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
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    Julie5.0•September 2026
    This tour by China Travel Guide was perfect for me as a solo traveller. The itinerary was superb! The hotels were...
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    Reply from: Travel China Guide
    Many thanks for your thoughtful feedback. We're delighted that the itinerary, hotels, and the guidance of Amy, Kevin, Celine, and Ryan contributed to such a positive experience for you as a solo traveller. Your kind words and strong recommendation are greatly appreciated. We wish you all the best on your onward travels and hope to welcome you back in the future.
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  • Mohammad
    Mohammad5.0•September 2026
    It was a most delightful trip to Beijing, Xian and Beautiful Shanghai!! We were all mesmerized by the tour plan,...
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    Traveled in September 2026
    Reply from: Travel China Guide
    Many thanks for your comprehensive and candid feedback. We're delighted that Salina, Tracy, and Amy each contributed so meaningfully to your journey—their care and dedication are indeed central to what we do. We also take note of your comments about Frank, and we appreciate you sharing them with us; it's valuable feedback as we continue to uphold our standards. Thank you for the 5-star rating and for your kind words about the itinerary and services. We wish you all the best and hope to welcome you back in the future.
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  • Salina4.7•September 2026
    We loved China guide travels . All three tour guides were excellent! You have shown great hospitality and provided us...
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    Traveled in September 2026
    Reply from: Travel China Guide
    Thanks for sharing your experience! We're so happy that all three guides and everything from the comfortable rooms to the easy transportation made your trip so special. It's wonderful that you'll keep us in mind for future travels! Everyone will be absolutely delighted to hear your kind words and your strong recommendation. Hope to see you again soon!
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  • Christina
    Christina5.0•August 2026
    Great tour and great guides. Hotels were also very good. They delivered exactly as they advertised and were very...
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    Traveled in August 2026
    Reply from: Travel China Guide
    Many thanks for your review. We're delighted that you found our guides and hotels excellent, and that our services delivered good value. We appreciate your constructive suggestions and will take them into consideration. Your advice regarding peak seasons is also very helpful for future guests. We look forward to serving you again in the future.
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  • Marina5.0•July 2026
    Great tour takes you to all the places you want to see in China. Tour guides very friendly and informative especially...
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    Traveled in July 2026
    Reply from: Travel China Guide
    Thank you for your wonderful review! Shoey and Celine will both be absolutely delighted to hear that their friendly, informative guidance made your time in Shanghai and Xi'an so memorable. We're also so glad that the tour took you to all the places you wanted to see and that everything felt well organized from start to finish. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back for more great experiences in the future!
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  • Deana5.0•July 2026
    Had a wonderful trip. Saw things I had been dreaming of seeing since I was a child.
    Traveled in July 2026
    Reply from: Travel China Guide
    Thank you for your review! We're so glad you had such a wonderful trip and got to see what you'd always dreamed of. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable moments!
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    Family5.0•May 2026
    What a surprise. Very organized and informed. Our guide in Xi’an was Rita and she really cared for us and made sure...
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    Traveled in May 2026
    Reply from: Travel China Guide
    Thank you so much for this incredibly detailed and wonderful review! We are absolutely thrilled that your journey through Xi'an, Beijing, and Shanghai was such a great experience. Rita will be overjoyed to hear that she cared for you so well, even buying rain ponchos and umbrellas. Kevin will be delighted that his history lesson at the Great Wall was fantastic. And we are so glad the Shanghai river cruise and market visits were memorable. Knowing you got a good feel of Xi'an as an ancient city and Beijing as a cosmopolitan marvel means the world to us. Thanks for sharing your journey.
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  • Mohammed5.0•April 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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