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The Mysterious West of China, Private Tour

12 days
From Beijing to Shanghai
4.7
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City & Culture
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
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Start point
    Beijing Capital Int'l Airport 北京首都国际机场 (PEK), Airport Expressway 机场高, Beijing Shi, 100621, China (Pick up at Beijing International Airport)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Super House International Hotel)
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  2. Day 2

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local tourist restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Super House International Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Tiananmen Square visit
    • Mao's Mausoleum visit
    • Forbidden City visit
    • Hutong traditional lanes visit
    • Buddhist Miaoying Temple visit (exterior)
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Mao Zedong Mausoleum
    Forbidden City
    Miaoying Temple
  3. Day 3

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local tourist restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Super House International Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Huanghuacheng Great Wall visit and hike
    • 798 Art District visit
    Landmarks
    Huanghuacheng Great Wall
    798 Art District
  4. Day 4

    Beijing to Xi'an

    Beijing to Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Local tourist restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Xi’an Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Temple of Heaven complex visit

    Optional Activities

    • Muslim Quarter food sampling (halal skewers, roast mutton, persimmon cakes)
    Landmarks
    Temple of Heaven
    Xi'an Muslim Quarter
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  5. Day 5

    Xi'an

    Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local tourist restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Xi’an Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Ancient City Wall visit
    • Terracotta Warriors site visit

    Optional Activities

    • Bike rental on Ancient City Wall (own expense)
    • Electric bike rental on Ancient City Wall (own expense)
    Landmarks
    Ancient City Wall of Xi'an
    Terracotta Warriors
    Xi'an Museum
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  6. Day 6

    Xi'an to Yinchuan

    Xi'an to Yinchuan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Local tourist restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Xifujing hotel Yinchuan)

    Included Activities

    • Helan Mountain rock paintings visit
    Landmarks
    Helan Mountain Rock Paintings
  7. Day 7

    Yinchuan to Zhongwei

    Yinchuan to Zhongwei
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Zhongwei UPLS Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Western Xia Imperial Tombs visit
    • Zhongwei Gao Miao visit
    Landmarks
    Western Xia Imperial Tombs
    Zhongwei Gao Miao
  8. Day 8

    Zhongwei

    Zhongwei
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Zhongwei UPLS Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Tonghu Grassland visit
    • Folk songs and dance show (90 minutes)
    • Shapotou Tourism Area visit

    Optional Activities

    • Sand skiing (own expense)
    • Camel riding (own expense)
    • Off-road vehicles (own expense)
    • Surfing cars (own expense)
    • Desert motorcycles (own expense)
    Landmarks
    Tonghu Grassland
    Shapotou Tourism Area
  9. Day 9

    Zhongwei to Yinchuan

    Zhongwei to Yinchuan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Xifujing hotel Yinchuan)

    Included Activities

    • 108 Buddhist Pagodas visit
    • Shuidonggou site visit
    Landmarks
    108 Buddhist Pagodas
    Shuidonggou Site
  10. Day 10

    Yinchuan to Shanghai

    Yinchuan to Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Shanghai SSAW Boutique Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Shanghai Propaganda Poster Museum visit

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along the Bund
    Landmarks
    Shanghai Propaganda Poster Museum
    The Bund
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  11. Day 11

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local tourist restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Shanghai SSAW Boutique Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Yu Garden visit
    • Jade Buddha Temple visit
    • French Concession Quarter visit

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Chinese arts and crafts market at Yu Garden (shopping)
    • Shanghai Xiaolongbao and local food sampling at Yu Garden
    Landmarks
    Yu Garden
    Jade Buddha Temple
    French Concession
  12. Day 12

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    End point
    Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) 上海虹桥国际机场, 2550 Hongqiao Rd 虹桥路2550号, Shanghai Shi, 200335, China (Drop off at Shanghai International Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Reviews from other tours by TUI China

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    May 9th, 2024
    Good trip with good services
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    December 18th, 2019
    Very knowledgeable guide, friendly and would go the extra mile for us. Very punctual, helpful loved Rogan as our...
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  • Anonymous
    December 18th, 2019
    Rogin Luo was our tour guide and he was excellent! We can not fault his service.
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 221062

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    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.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before September 11th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 11th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with TUI China. 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 60 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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