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Classical China - 9 days

9 days

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From Beijing to Shanghai

4.6

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Platinum Operator: On The Go Tours
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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
Group Size 2 - 28
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Beijing
Beijing
Day 2
Beijing
Beijing
Meals
Breakfast (At hotel), Lunch (At a local Chinese restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Tiananmen Square
- Guided tour of the Forbidden City
- Visit the Temple of Heaven
- Traditional tea ceremony experience
Landmarks
Tiananmen Square
Forbidden City
Temple of Heaven
Day 3
Beijing
Beijing
Meals
Breakfast (At hotel), Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Mutianyu section of the Great Wall
- Visit the Summer Palace
- Admire Kunming Lake and imperial courtyards
Landmarks
Great Wall of China - Mutianyu Section
Summer Palace
Day 4
Beijing to Xi'an
Beijing to Xi'an
Meals
Lunch (At a local family home or traditional restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Beijing's Hutongs
- High-speed train journey Beijing to Xi'an (2nd class)
Day 5
Xi'an
Xi'an
Meals
Lunch (At a local Chinese restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Terracotta Warrior Museum
- Explore terracotta crafting workshop
- Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda
- Visit jade factory
Landmarks
Terracotta Warrior Museum
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Day 6
Xi'an to Shanghai
Xi'an to Shanghai
Meals
Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Xi'an City Wall
- Explore Muslim Quarter
- Visit Great Mosque
- Overnight train to Shanghai (soft sleeper 4-berth cabin)
Optional Activities
- Sample local street foods at Muslim Quarter market
Landmarks
Xi'an City Wall
Great Mosque
Day 7
Shanghai
Shanghai
Meals
Breakfast (At hotel - hearty breakfast), Lunch (At a local Chinese restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Yu Garden
- Visit Jade Buddha Temple
- Stroll down Nanjing Road
- Visit the Bund
Landmarks
Yu Garden
Jade Buddha Temple
Nanjing Road
The Bund
Day 8
Shanghai
Shanghai
Meals
Lunch (At a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Zhujiajiao water town
- Explore Former French Concession
- Visit silk factory
Landmarks
Zhujiajiao Water Town
Former French Concession
Day 9
Shanghai
Shanghai
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Tiananmen Square
Forbidden City
Temple of Heaven

Landmarks
Great Wall of China - Mutianyu Section
Summer Palace

Landmarks
Terracotta Warrior Museum
Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Landmarks
Xi'an City Wall
Great Mosque

Landmarks
Yu Garden
Jade Buddha Temple
Nanjing Road
The Bund

Landmarks
Zhujiajiao Water Town
Former French Concession

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Rating: 4.6(2,534 reviews)
Response time: 10 hours
Response rate: 96%
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Heidi
June 4th, 2026
The Yangtze River Tour exceeded my expectations in every way. The entire trip was exceptionally well organized from...
The Yangtze River Tour exceeded my expectations in every way. The entire trip was exceptionally well organized from start to finish, making it easy to relax and fully enjoy the experience. The sites we visited were amazing, offering a wonderful mix of culture, history, and beautiful scenery. The hotel locations were excellent—clean, comfortable, and conveniently situated, making it easy to walk around and explore on our own. One of the highlights of this tour was the outstanding guides. Every guide spoke excellent English and consistently went above and beyond to ensure we had the best possible experience. Whether sharing local knowledge, providing historical context, or helping with individual needs, they were always available, professional, and genuinely caring. Everything felt thoughtfully planned and seamlessly coordinated. I highly recommend this tour to anyone considering a Yangtze River journey. I would absolutely do this tour again and am very grateful for such a memorable experience. Thank you for an incredible trip!Show more
Adelyn
April 15th, 2026
It was an amazing trip, the local tour guides were great (thanks Kitty, Lily and Yolin!) and made everything run...
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Lynne
June 19th, 2026
The tour was excellent, a wide variety of places visited. The bus was very comfortable and almost brand new. the...
The tour was excellent, a wide variety of places visited. The bus was very comfortable and almost brand new. the hotels were of a high quality but the only issue was the last hotel which did not have a bar or a place to relax with friends and the restaurant was a hot pot style with only 2 choices on the menu. The guide was superb. I would recommend Tour Radar but it is expected that all the hotels which were quoted as 4 or 5 star have a bar, a place to relax and a good variety of choice in the restaurant.Show more

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Tour ID: 292040

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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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China
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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.
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Classical China - 9 days

Itinerary

Beijing

Beijing

Included Activities

Beijing

Included Activities

Beijing to Xi'an

Included Activities

Xi'an

Included Activities

Xi'an to Shanghai

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Shanghai

Included Activities

Shanghai

Included Activities

Shanghai

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