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City & Culture
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 (Manxin Hotel Beijing Tiananmen Wangfujing, 17:00)
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at local restaurant featuring Beijing duck)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (China Culture Holiday Hotel – Nanluoguxiang Or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk around Beijing
    • Welcome dinner at local restaurant with Beijing duck

    Optional Activities

    • Visit local craft beer bar
  3. Day 2

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (China Culture Holiday Hotel – Nanluoguxiang Or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Visit to Tiananmen Square
    • Visit to Forbidden City
    • Hike to Jingshan Park for city views

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Nanluoguxiang shopping and lake area
    • Visit Bird's Nest (2008 and 2022 Olympics stadium)
    • Kung Fu show
    • Local cocktail bar exploration
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Jingshan Park
    Bird's Nest
  4. Day 3

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (China Culture Holiday Hotel – Nanluoguxiang Or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Day trip and hike on the Great Wall of China

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Summer Palace
    • Visit District 978
    Landmarks
    Great Wall of China
    Summer Palace
  5. Day 4

    Beijing - Pingyao

    Beijing - Pingyao
    Meals
    Lunch (Early lunch at Fake Market)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Pingyao Harmony Hotel Or Similar )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Temple of Heaven with included tai chi class
    • Early lunch at Fake Market

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping at Fake Market
    • Group dinner in Pingyao featuring Pingyao beef
    • Explore Pingyao town bars and markets
    Landmarks
    Temple of Heaven
  6. Day 5

    Pingyao

    Pingyao
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Xi’an Ramada Bell Tower Hotel, Xi’an)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Pingyao Old Town entry ticket covering access to museums and temples

    Optional Activities

    • Explore first Bank of China
    • Visit Temple of Confucius
    • Hike across city walls
    • Traditional dress and photo shoot
    Landmarks
    Temple of Confucius
    Pingyao Old Town
  7. Day 6

    Xi'an

    Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Xi’an Ramada Bell Tower Hotel, Xi’an)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at local spot
    • Cycling 13km along Xi'an city walls
    • Walking tour through Muslim Quarter with included snacks
    • Views of Drum & Bell Tower

    Optional Activities

    • Calligraphy class at Small Goose Pagoda (1 hour)
    • Karaoke
    • Group dinner
    Landmarks
    Xi'an City Walls
    Small Goose Pagoda
    Drum & Bell Tower
  8. Day 7

    Xi'an - Shanghai

    Xi'an - Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Campenile Shanghai Bund Hotel or Siilar)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Day trip to Terracotta Warriors (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Visit to local museum at Terracotta Warriors site
    • Cinema visit to watch documentary about the site
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Warriors
  9. Day 8

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Campenile Shanghai Bund Hotel or Siilar)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Walking tour of Shanghai including local dishes
    • Visit to Jinmao Tower
    • Visit to Yu Gardens
    • Visit to Financial District

    Optional Activities

    • Skywalk in Jinmao Tower (350 meters high)
    • Visit Museum of Contemporary Art
    • Shopping at Nanjing Road
    • Cooking class to learn to make xiaolongbao
    • Acrobatics show
    Landmarks
    Jinmao Tower
    Yu Gardens
    Shanghai Financial District
    Nanjing Road
  10. Day 9

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Campenile Shanghai Bund Hotel or Siilar)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Day trip to Zhujiajiao Water Town
    • Local boat trip in Zhujiajiao
    • Huangpu River cruise with sunset, fizz, and snacks
    • Farewell dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Rooftop bar cocktails in Shanghai
    Landmarks
    Zhujiajiao Water Town
    Huangpu River
  11. Day 10

    Farewell

    Farewell
    End point
    Shanghai, China (Campenile Shanghai Bund Hotel, Shanghai)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Arrange train transfer back to Beijing
    • Arrange airport transfer

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  • Marina3.8•August 2026
    It’s a great opportunity to get to know china Nice people and experienced tour guides
    Traveled in August 2026
    Reply from: The Dragon Trip
    Thank you for your review Marina! We’re so glad you enjoyed getting to know China and had a great experience with our local guides. We really appreciate you travelling with The Dragon Trip and hope to welcome you on another adventure in the future! - Ben The Dragon Trip
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  • Anastasia4.0•August 2026
    The tour was a good way to experience China and visit some interesting places. Overall, it was a nice trip with some...
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    Traveled in August 2026
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    Thank you, Anastasia! We’re really pleased you enjoyed your time in China and came away with some memorable experiences. We also appreciate your feedback on the organisation of the trip — it’s valuable to us as we continue to improve our tours. Thank you for travelling with The Dragon Trip and for recommending us to others! - Ben The Dragon Trip
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  • Connor5.0•June 2026
    Fun trip got to see a decent amount of china in a short amount of time
    Traveled in June 2026
    Reply from: The Dragon Trip
    Thank you for your positive review. We're really happy to hear you had such a great time on our China Premium Tour. We hope you'll join us on another Dragon Trip soon.
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  • Nicole4.0•June 2026
    The Tour was great It was funny and I have make a lot of expirience We became a lot of much Information
    Traveled in June 2026
    Reply from: The Dragon Trip
    Dear Nicole, Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear you had a great time on the tour and that you came away with so many new experiences and insights into China. We're also glad to hear you had fun along the way. Thank you for travelling with us, and we hope to see you on another adventure in the future!
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  • Daisy5.0•March 2026
    Great places to visit with enough free time to explore on your own. The adventure leaders were attentive, kind and...
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    Traveled in March 2026
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    Thanks for your for your review. We're happy you thought the trip had a good balance. We really value the hard work of our adventure leaders and we're pleased to hear they were so accommodating. We look forward to having you on the next Dragon Trip.
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    poh4.0•May 2025
    This offered a good opportunity to see key areas of historical interest in mainland China .
    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: The Dragon Trip
    Thanks a lot for your review. I'm glad you were able to some of the popular sites in China. We hope to see you on a Dragon Trip in the future!
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  • Anonymous4.0•May 2025
    I wouldn't have had the great relaxed time and the new experience without the help from the Dragon Trip. I highly...
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    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: The Dragon Trip
    Thank you for your amazing review! We hope to welcome you on your next adventure soon!
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  • Kimberley5.0•May 2025
    Fantastic! Exceeded expectations, 5 stars!
    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: The Dragon Trip
    Thank you for your review, Kimberley!
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  • Christopher5.0•May 2025
    Great Tour to get to know China. Nice Hotels and great things to see, do and eat.
    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: The Dragon Trip
    Thanks so much for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed getting to know China with us — from the sights and activities to the food and comfy hotels, it sounds like you had a fantastic time soaking it all in. We’d love to welcome you back on another Dragon Trip adventure sometime soon! Hattie - The Dragon Trip
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  • Romy5.0•August 2024
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    Excellent trip with a brilliant tour guide Jin
    Traveled in April 2023
    Reply from: The Dragon Trip
    Thank you for your review! Your tour looks incredible! We'll share your feedback with Jin.
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