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8D Private Classic China Tour to Beijng, Xi’an, and Shanghai

8 days
From Beijing to Shanghai
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In-depth Cultural
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

    Start point
    Beijing Capital Int'l Airport 北京首都国际机场 (PEK), Airport Expressway 机场高, Beijing, 100621, China (Private transfer and an English guide service to hotel., 08:00 - 22:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Citadines Ritan Service Apartment or similar), Hotel (Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Hotel or simiar)
    Landmarks
    Beijing Capital Airport
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  2. Day 2

    Beijing

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast), Lunch (Chinese lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Citadines Ritan Service Apartment or similar), Hotel (Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Hotel or simiar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tiananmen Square
    • Tour Forbidden City
    • Hike to Coal Hill in Jingshan Park for panoramic views of Forbidden City
    • Visit Temple of Heaven
    • Shopping at Panjiayuan Antique Market
    • Tea store visit

    Optional Activities

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

    Beijing

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast), Lunch (Chinese lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Citadines Ritan Service Apartment or similar), Hotel (Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Hotel or simiar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mutianyu Great Wall with option to hike or take cable car
    • Jade carving factory visit
    • Photo stop at Bird Nest and Water Cube
    Landmarks
    Mutianyu Great Wall
    Bird Nest
    Water Cube
  4. Day 4

    Beijing to Xian

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast), Lunch (Chinese lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Somerset Xindicheng Xian or similar), Hotel (Sofitel on Renmin Square or similar)

    Included Activities

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

    Xian

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast), Lunch (Chinese lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Somerset Xindicheng Xian or similar), Hotel (Sofitel on Renmin Square or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Qin Terracotta Warriors
    • Pottery workshop experience
    • Visit Bell Tower
    • Visit Gao's Courtyard
    • Explore paper-cutting and shadow puppetry at Gao's Courtyard
    • Walk around Muslim Quarter for shopping and local snacks

    Optional Activities

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

    Xian to Shanghai

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast), Lunch (Chinese lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sunrise on the Bund Hotel or similar), Hotel (Grand Central Hotel Shanghai or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Tour Ancient City Wall by bicycle or sightseeing car
    • Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda
    • Watch North plaza fountain show at Big Wild Goose Pagoda
    • Visit Hanyang Mausoleum
    Landmarks
    Ancient City Wall
    Big Wild Goose Pagoda
    Hanyang Mausoleum
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  7. Day 7

    Shanghai

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast), Lunch (Chinese lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sunrise on the Bund Hotel or similar), Hotel (Grand Central Hotel Shanghai or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jade Buddha Temple
    • View exterior of Oriental Pearl TV Tower
    • 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
    Riverside Promenade
    Yuyuan Garden
    the Bund
  8. Day 8

    Shanghai

    End point
    Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 6000 Yingbin Ave 迎宾大道6000号, Shanghai, 201207, China (Private tansfer to Shanghai Putong International Airport., 08:00 - 21:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast)

    Optional Activities

    • Maglev train ride to Pudong airport
    Landmarks
    Pudong Airport

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Rating
4.4(23 reviews)
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    May 28th, 2026
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    May 6th, 2026
    I was happy and satisfied with most aspects of the tour from the quality of accommodation, breakfast and lunches...
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  • Valeria
    May 2nd, 2026
    This was my first trip With a group And I must to say has been fantastic from the start to the end. First of all...
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