Do i need to apply for a visa before reserving the tour? We are over 65, any discount? At what time we need to arrived at Beijing airport that first day? Do we still need an invitation letter? The last day, at what time we will be on our way to the airport? Any spanish speaking tours? Clothes recommendations.

1. May I have your nationality? 2. Sorry we do not have discount. 3. It is recommended that ariving at Beijing Capital Airport at 8:00-18:00. 4. If you are not visa-free to China, you may need to apply for the Chinese visa. 5. As for clothes recommendation, we need to know when you plan to visit China. 6. We have Spanish tours

We need an invitation letter for our visas and your travel agency license number

Our license Number: L-GX-CJ00001

Is there a way to get back from Shanghai to Beijing to fly back home? Instead of flying out of Shanghai? So we can book a round trip airplane ticket instead of 2 one ways?

What is the weather / temperature like in November? Will we need winter clothes, boots etc.? Also I was told not to take medications to China. Is this correct? Do we need a converter for electricity for curling iron and so on?

I would like to join the May 2025 tour, what is the process to apply for the china tourist visa. I have a Canadian passport.

The link is not attached. The visa application requires a Letter of Invitation, do you provide this? If I join the tour in May 2025, is there enough time to release the visa and join?

Can I customize my itinerary?

Yes, private tours can be customized according to your preferences and travel dates.

Can I get an invitation letter for my visa application?

Yes, we provide an invitation letter for visa applications free of charge when you book a tour with us.

What is the cost of the tour?

The cost per person on a twin-sharing basis is USD1985, with additional fees for private tours.

What happens if my travel dates are not flexible?

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What types of rooms are available for the tour?

You can choose between standard double rooms or king-size rooms depending on your preference.

Are there any specific requirements for the visa application?

You will need an official signed invitation letter, which we can provide after booking.

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Beijing
Beijing
Start point
Beijing, China (Beijing Capital Airport)
Day 2
Beijing
Beijing
Meals
Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast), Lunch (A la carte Chinese lunch)
Included Activities
- Temple of Heaven visit
- Beijing Hutong tour by rickshaw with local family visit
- Tian'anmen Square visit
- Forbidden City exploration (2+ hours)
Optional Activities
- Chinese Kung Fu Show at Red Theater
- Acrobatic Show
Landmarks
Temple of Heaven
Tian'anmen Square
Forbidden City
Day 3
Beijing
Beijing
Meals
Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast), Lunch (A la carte Lunch)
Included Activities
- Mutianyu Great Wall visit
- Round-trip cable car at Mutianyu Great Wall
- Photo stop at Bird Nest and Water Cube
Optional Activities
- Peking Roast Duck Restaurant dinner
Landmarks
Mutianyu Great Wall
Bird Nest (National Stadium)
Water Cube (National Aquatics Center)
Day 4
Beijing to Xi'an
Beijing to Xi'an
Meals
Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (A la carte Lunch)
Included Activities
- Summer Palace visit
- Walk along the Long Corridor
Optional Activities
- Boating trip on the lake at Summer Palace
Landmarks
Summer Palace
Long Corridor
Day 5
Xi'an
Xi'an
Meals
Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (A La Carte Lunch at a local restaurant near Terracotta Warriors)
Included Activities
- Visit Xi'an City Wall
- Visit Terracotta Warriors
- Miniature Terracotta Warrior Making
- Walk around Bell Tower Square
Optional Activities
- Bicycle ride on the city wall
- Tang Dynasty Show (evening entertainment)
Landmarks
Xi'an City Wall
Terracotta Warriors
Bell Tower Square
Day 6
Xi'an to Chongqing
Xi'an to Chongqing
Meals
Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Lunch)
Optional Activities
- Three Gorges Museum visit
- Hong Ya Dong riverside visit
- Chongqing Hot Pot dinner
Landmarks
Three Gorges Museum
Chongqing People's Hall
Hong Ya Dong
Day 7
Yangtze River Cruise
Yangtze River Cruise
Meals
Breakfast (Early Bird Coffee and Tea; Practice Tai Chi on board and Buffet breakfast), Lunch (Buffet lunch), Dinner (Buffet dinner with Captain's Welcome Reception)
Included Activities
- Fengdu Shuanguishan National Park shore excursion
- Captain's Welcome Reception
Optional Activities
- Fengdu Ghost City additional shore excursion
- Feng Yan San Guo's Romance of the Three Kingdoms Show
Landmarks
Fengdu Shuanguishan National Park
Day 8
Yangtze River Cruise
Yangtze River Cruise
Meals
Breakfast (Early bird coffee and tea, practice Tai Chi, Buffet breakfast), Lunch (Buffet lunch), Dinner (Captain's Farewell Banquet (set-menu table dinner))
Included Activities
- Sailing through Qutang Gorge
- Scenic cruising through Wu Gorge
- Goddess Stream boat excursion
- Captain's Farewell Banquet
Optional Activities
- White Emperor City shore excursion
Landmarks
White Emperor City
Qutang Gorge
Wu Gorge
Goddess Stream
Day 9
Yichang to Shanghai
Yichang to Shanghai
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast), Lunch (A la carte Lunch)
Included Activities
- Three Gorges Dam visit
Landmarks
Three Gorges Dam
Day 10
Shanghai
Shanghai
Meals
Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast), Lunch (A La Carte Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Walk through Nong Tang alleys in Shikumen to witness local life and unique Shanghai architecture
- Visit Yuyuan Garden (Chinese classic garden in downtown Shanghai)
- Explore Yuyuan Bazaar (Chenghuangmiao Old Street)
- Visit Shanghai City History Museum (The Former Shanghai Wax Museum)
- Take elevator to 2nd ball of Oriental Pearl TV Tower for bird-eye view of Shanghai
- Drive through Lujiazui finance & trade zone in Pudong to view modern skyscrapers
- Visit the Bund to admire illuminated buildings lining the Huangpu River
Optional Activities
- Visit Jade Buddha Temple (alternative if Yuyuan Garden closed on Monday)
Landmarks
Shikumen
Yuyuan Garden
Yuyuan Bazaar (Chenghuangmiao Old Street)
Shanghai City History Museum
Oriental Pearl TV Tower
Lujiazui
The Bund
Jade Buddha Temple
Day 11
Shanghai
Shanghai
End point
Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport)
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Zhujiajiao Water Town optional tour (USD218 per person, minimum 2 travelers)
Landmarks
Zhujiajiao Water Town

Landmarks
Temple of Heaven
Tian'anmen Square
Forbidden City

Landmarks
Mutianyu Great Wall
Bird Nest (National Stadium)
Water Cube (National Aquatics Center)

Landmarks
Summer Palace
Long Corridor

Landmarks
Xi'an City Wall
Terracotta Warriors
Bell Tower Square

Landmarks
Three Gorges Museum
Chongqing People's Hall
Hong Ya Dong

Landmarks
Fengdu Shuanguishan National Park

Landmarks
White Emperor City
Qutang Gorge
Wu Gorge
Goddess Stream

Landmarks
Three Gorges Dam

Landmarks
Shikumen
Yuyuan Garden
Yuyuan Bazaar (Chenghuangmiao Old Street)
Shanghai City History Museum
Oriental Pearl TV Tower
Lujiazui
The Bund
Jade Buddha Temple

Landmarks
Zhujiajiao Water Town

Accommodation
Guide
Insurance
Meals
Additional Services
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4.7

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

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Accommodation
5.0
Food
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Tour Operator
4.4

Michael4.7•October 2026
China was amazing. Had a few snafus but the tour company was very accommodating! Thoroughly awesome trip!
Traveled in November 2025
Reply from: Top China Travel
Hi, thanks for your recognizing to our team. We will keep providing high-quality service to each of our travelers. Welcome to China next time.
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Sylvia
Asked on March 30th, 2026
Do i need to apply for a visa before reserving the tour? We are over 65, any discount? At what time we need to arrived at Beijing airport that first day? Do we still need an invitation letter? The last day, at what time we will be on our way to the airport? Any spanish speaking tours? Clothes recommendations.
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Visa
- Top China TravelOperator•Written March 2026
  1. May I have your nationality?
  2. Sorry we do not have discount.
  3. It is recommended that ariving at Beijing Capital Airport at 8:00-18:00.
  4. If you are not visa-free to China, you may need to apply for the Chinese visa.
  5. As for clothes recommendation, we need to know when you plan to visit China.
  6. We have Spanish tours
W
William
Asked on October 3rd, 2025
We need an invitation letter for our visas and your travel agency license number
Visa
- Top China TravelOperator•Written October 2025
  Our license Number: L-GX-CJ00001
K
Kim
Asked on May 3rd, 2025
Is there a way to get back from Shanghai to Beijing to fly back home? Instead of flying out of Shanghai? So we can book a round trip airplane ticket instead of 2 one ways?
Flights / Transfers
- K
  Kim
  Traveler•Written May 2025
  What is the weather / temperature like in November? Will we need winter clothes, boots etc.? Also I was told not to take medications to China. Is this correct? Do we need a converter for electricity for curling iron and so on?
- Top China TravelOperator•Written May 2025
  The temperature in northern China like Beijing is a bit cold, it is recommended that you take some winter clothes. If you need to take medicines, you need the evidence from the doctor to prove that your medicine is for self-using. Generally speaking, converter is needed in China.
M
Mike
Asked on March 31st, 2025
I would like to join the May 2025 tour, what is the process to apply for the china tourist visa. I have a Canadian passport.
Visa
- M
  Mike
  Traveler•Written March 2025
  The link is not attached. The visa application requires a Letter of Invitation, do you provide this? If I join the tour in May 2025, is there enough time to release the visa and join?
- Top China TravelOperator•Written April 2025
  Normally it take one week working days to release the visa. Once you book this tour, I will send you a confirmation letter. Normally our client offer the confirmation letter to apply for China visa. And according to my experience, it is quite easy to get the China visa for Canadian travelers.
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Rob
Asked on January 21st, 2025
Can I customize my itinerary?
Tour Details
- Top China TravelOperator•Written January 2025
  Yes, private tours can be customized according to your preferences and travel dates.
S
Susann
Asked on November 12th, 2024
Can I get an invitation letter for my visa application?
Visa
- Top China TravelOperator•Written November 2024
  Yes, we provide an invitation letter for visa applications free of charge when you book a tour with us.
C
Cynthia
Asked on October 11th, 2024
What is the cost of the tour?
Price / Availability
- Top China TravelOperator•Written October 2024
  The cost per person on a twin-sharing basis is USD1985, with additional fees for private tours.
S
Sibylle
Asked on September 20th, 2024
What happens if my travel dates are not flexible?
Other
- Top China TravelOperator•Written September 2024
  If your dates are fixed, you should book quickly to secure your spot for the desired tour date.
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Edith
Asked on August 19th, 2024
What types of rooms are available for the tour?
Accommodation
- Top China TravelOperator•Written August 2024
  You can choose between standard double rooms or king-size rooms depending on your preference.
R
Roos Isa
Asked on April 4th, 2024
Are there any specific requirements for the visa application?
Visa
- Top China TravelOperator•Written April 2024
  You will need an official signed invitation letter, which we can provide after booking.

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