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Magic of Being Xian Shanghai

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From Beijing to Shanghai
4.4 (13 reviews)
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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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 - 12
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Start point
    Beijing, China (Beijing)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Beijing around hotel area
  3. Day 2

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tiananmen Square
    • Guided tour of Forbidden City with professional English-speaking guide
    • Walk to Jingshan Park for panoramic views
    • Visit Summer Palace
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Tiananmen Gate
    Forbidden City
    Jingshan Park
    Summer Palace
  4. Day 3

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cable car ride to 14th watchtower at Mutianyu Great Wall
    • Hiking on Mutianyu Great Wall western route
    • Climb to 20th watchtower
    • Photo opportunity at Bird's Nest (Beijing National Stadium) exterior
    • Photo opportunity at Water Cube (Beijing National Aquatics Center) exterior
    Landmarks
    Mutianyu Great Wall
    Beijing National Stadium (Bird's Nest)
    Beijing National Aquatics Center (Water Cube)
  5. Day 4

    Beijing to Xian

    Beijing to Xian
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • High-speed train transfer Beijing to Xian
    • Explore Muslim Quarter (Muslim Street)
    • View Bell Tower and Drum Tower

    Optional Activities

    • Watch musical fountain and square dancing near Bell & Drum Tower Square in evening
    Landmarks
    Muslim Quarter (Muslim Street)
    Bell Tower (Xian)
    Drum Tower (Xian)
    Bell & Drum Tower Square (Zhongulou Square)
  6. Day 5

    Xian

    Xian
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Terracotta Army Museum - Pit 1 (largest pit with over 6,000 terracotta figures)
    • Visit Terracotta Army Museum - Pit 2 (around 1,300 warriors and horses)
    • Visit Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
    • Walk Ancient City Wall (Fortification of Xian)
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Army Museum
    Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
    Da Ci'en Temple
    Ancient City Wall (Fortification of Xian)
  7. Day 6

    Xian to Shanghai

    Xian to Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Xintiandi Night Tour with Shikumen Open House Museum (0.5-1 hour)
    • Shanghai Acrobatic Evening Show (19:30-21:00, 1.5 hours) by Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe
    Landmarks
    Xintiandi
    Shikumen Open House Museum
  8. Day 7

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ride world's fastest elevators to Shanghai Tower Top of Shanghai Observatory (118th floor)
    • 360-degree views from Shanghai Tower (546 meters high)
    • Visit Shanghai Museum with 120,000 cultural relics
    • Explore Yu Garden classical Chinese garden
    • Browse Yuyuan Bazaar for local snacks and traditional crafts
    • Stroll Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
    • Visit the Bund with views of Pudong skyline
    Landmarks
    Shanghai Tower
    Lujiazui Financial District
    Jin Mao Tower
    Shanghai World Financial Center
    Shanghai Museum
    Yu Garden
    Yuyuan Bazaar
    Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
    The Bund
  9. Day 8

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    End point
    Shanghai, China (Shanghai)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Shanghai on your own

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Rating
4.4 (13 reviews)
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Response rate
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  • Sheila4.0•October 2026
    I appreciate the experience. I learned a lot: history, culture, food - definitely food & about different types of...
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  • Craig5.0•May 2026
    Tour overall was excellent. A bit of confusion with correspondance in the lead up to the tour but once we were on the...
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    This experience was truly unforgettable! Excellent organising, very caring and reliable.

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