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8-Day Private China Tour to Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. 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, 100621, China (Beijing Capital International Airport)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan or similar), Hotel 4* (Sunworld Hotel Beijing or similar), Hotel 5* (Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Hotel or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Beijing city at your own pace
    • Relax at the hotel
  3. Day 2

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan or similar), Hotel 4* (Sunworld Hotel Beijing or similar), Hotel 5* (Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tiananmen Square
    • Visit Forbidden City
    • Hike to Jingshan Park for panoramic views of the Forbidden City
    • Visit Temple of Heaven
    • Shopping at Panjiayuan Antique Market
    • Visit tea store

    Optional Activities

    • Night show
    • Peking duck dinner
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Jingshan Park
    Temple of Heaven
    Panjiayuan Antique Market
  4. Day 3

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese lunch at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan or similar), Hotel 4* (Sunworld Hotel Beijing or similar), Hotel 5* (Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mutianyu Great Wall
    • Hike on the Great Wall or take cable car
    • Visit jade carving factory
    • Photo stop at Bird Nest
    • Photo stop at Water Cube
    Landmarks
    Mutianyu Great Wall
    Bird Nest
    Water Cube
  5. Day 4

    Beijing to Xi'an

    Beijing to Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Meihao Hotel Xi'an East Street or similar), Hotel 4* (Somerset Aparthotel Xindicheng Xi'an or similar), Hotel 5* (Sofitel on Renmin Square or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Hutong Tour by rickshaw
    • Visit Summer Palace
    • Boat ride on Kunming Lake
    Landmarks
    Drum Tower
    Summer Palace
    Kunming Lake
  6. Day 5

    Xi'an

    Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Meihao Hotel Xi'an East Street or similar), Hotel 4* (Somerset Aparthotel Xindicheng Xi'an or similar), Hotel 5* (Sofitel on Renmin Square or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Qin Terracotta Warriors
    • Pottery workshop
    • Visit Bell Tower
    • Visit Gao's Courtyard
    • Explore Muslim Quarter

    Optional Activities

    • Tang Dynasty Show in the evening
    Landmarks
    Qin Terracotta Warriors
    Bell Tower
    Gao's Courtyard
    Muslim Quarter
  7. Day 6

    Xi'an to Shanghai

    Xi'an to Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Meihao Hotel Xi'an East Street or similar), Hotel 4* (Somerset Aparthotel Xindicheng Xi'an or similar), Hotel 5* (Sofitel on Renmin Square or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ancient City Wall
    • Visit Wild Goose Pagoda and north square
    • Visit Hanyang Mausoleum
    Landmarks
    Ancient City Wall
    Wild Goose Pagoda
    Hanyang Mausoleum
  8. Day 7

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local Chinese restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Putuo or similar), Hotel 4* (Sunrise on the Bund Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Grand Central Hotel Shanghai or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jade Buddha Temple
    • Walk on Riverside Promenade
    • Visit silk museum
    • Visit Yuyuan Garden
    • Walk along the Bund

    Optional Activities

    • ERA Acrobatic Show in the evening
    Landmarks
    Jade Buddha Temple
    Oriental Pearl TV Tower
    Yuyuan Garden
    The Bund
  9. Day 8

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    End point
    Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 6000 Yingbin Ave 迎宾大道6000号, Shanghai, 201207, China (Shanghai Pudong International Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Maglev train ride to Pudong airport

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4.8
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  • Transport
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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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  • Debajyoti
    Debajyoti4.7•September 2026
    Itinerary was unrushed and included all the cultural sites we wanted to see. All the guides Mr Heather (Beijing), Mr...
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    Traveled in September 2026
    Reply from: Realistic Asia
    Dear Roy, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that the journey felt relaxed and well paced, while still giving you the chance to discover the places and culture you were looking forward to. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with our team. It was a pleasure to be part of your trip! Best regards, Realistic Asia team
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  • Chris5.0•April 2026
    We had an incredible trip to China. About the only thing that could improve it would be to find a way to see more of...
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    Traveled in March 2026
    Reply from: Realistic Asia
    Dear Chris, Thank you for your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you had an incredible trip to China and appreciated our guides. We truly appreciate your suggestions and look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon. Best regards, Realistic Asia team
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  • Rizwan4.0•October 2025
    The tour was well organized and proceeded as planned. The guides were accommodating and helpful. Timely information...
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    Dear Rizwan, Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that everything went smoothly from start to finish. Our team is glad the guides’ support and timely communication made your experience more comfortable. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to welcoming you on another journey soon! Realistic Asia team
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  • iIan5.0•August 2025
    Long Pham did a terrific job in organizing my trip to China.
    Traveled in July 2025
    Reply from: Realistic Asia
    Deat Ilan, Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that Long Pham did such a terrific job in organizing your trip to China. We’ll be sure to share your feedback with him—it will make his day. We look forward to helping you plan your next adventure! Realistic Asia team
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  • Rudolf
    Rudolf5.0•April 2025
    From the day we booked our tour in China until we were back home Chris Tran supported us. So everything went...
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    Reply from: Realistic Asia
    Dear Rudolf, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that everything went smoothly and that Chris Tran was able to support you throughout your journey in China. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to him—he’ll be very happy to hear them. We truly appreciate you choosing us and hope to welcome you on another adventure soon! Realistic Asia team
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  • GILBERT5.0•November 2024
    Our 8 day tour included visiting Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai. We visited what we considered the “must see” sights....
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    Traveled in November 2024
    Reply from: Realistic Asia
    Dear Gilbert, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We're delighted to hear that your 8-day tour of Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai met your expectations and that you enjoyed the "must-see" sights in comfortable autumn weather. Chris, Thang, and the entire team are grateful for your kind words, and we’re thrilled to have played a part in making your journey so memorable. Thank you again for choosing us, and we look forward to the possibility of planning another adventure with you in the future! Realistic Asia team
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  • Eva5.0•October 2024
    This was the most amazing trip! The tour guides in every city, Bill & Lily in Beijing, Joe in Xi'an, and Helen in...
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    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Realistic Asia
    Dear Eva! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such an incredible experience on your trip. It's heartwarming to know that Bill, Lily, Joe, and Helen went above and beyond to make your journey memorable and seamless. We're also glad the drivers made your travel between destinations comfortable and stress-free. Your kind words motivate us to continue offering first-class experiences. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon! The Realistic Asia team.
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  • Eugenia
    Eugenia5.0•July 2024
    great hardworking and nice tour guides; good drivers; interesting sites and well organized
    Traveled in June 2024
    Reply from: Realistic Asia
    Dear Eugenia, We would like to thank you for taking the time to write this review of your holiday. It warms our hearts to hear such amazing feedback! We’re very grateful for customers like you and hope to see you in China again. Thank you! Realistic Asia team
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