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Golden Triangle of China

10 days
From Beijing to Shanghai
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Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Ages 19+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Beijing

    Your driver meets you at Beijing airport and takes you to your hotel. After checking in, you've got the rest of the day to yourself to wander around and get oriented.

    Start point
    Beijing, China (Airport entrance)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crowne Plaza Beijing Lido by IHG)
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  2. Day 2

    Beijing

    This morning you'll join a guided tour hitting Beijing's main sites. Head to Tiananmen Square and walk through the Forbidden City's halls and temples. After lunch, you'll go to the Summer Palace to see its lakes and gardens, then browse the Silk Store for souvenirs. Back at the hotel by evening with free time.

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crowne Plaza Beijing Lido by IHG)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Beijing landmarks
    • Visit to Tiananmen Square
    • Guided walking tour of the Forbidden City
    • Visit to the Summer Palace
    • Walk at the Silk Store
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Mausoleum of Mao Zedong
    National Museum of China
    Forbidden City
    Summer Palace
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  3. Day 3

    Beijing

    You'll take a guided trip to Mutianyu on the Great Wall, a section that's well-preserved and less crowded than others. Spend time walking the wall, then grab lunch at a local restaurant. After that, you'll visit the Jade Factory to see how jade gets carved, and tour the Ming Tombs before heading back to Beijing. Evening is yours to do what you want.

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crowne Plaza Beijing Lido by IHG)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Mutianyu Great Wall
    • Visit to the Jade Factory
    • Visit to the Ming Tombs
    Landmarks
    Mutianyu Great Wall
    Ming Tombs
  4. Day 4

    Beijing to Xi'an

    After breakfast, check out of your Beijing hotel. You'll travel to Xi'an by coach with comfortable seating and onboard amenities for the journey. When you arrive, your driver takes you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for exploring on your own.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (InterContinental Xi'an North by IHG)
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  5. Day 5

    Xi'an

    Your guide will take you around Xi'an's main landmarks. Start at the ancient City Walls, which rank among China's largest and best-preserved structures. Next you'll see the Grand Mosque, a historically important Islamic building, then walk through Hui Minority's Market where you can meet locals and buy handmade items. Evening is free back at your hotel.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (InterContinental Xi'an North by IHG)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Xian City Walls
    • Visit to the Grand Mosque
    • Visit to Hui Minority's Market
    Landmarks
    Xian City Walls
    Grand Mosque
  6. Day 6

    Xi'an

    After breakfast you'll meet your guide to see the Terracotta Warriors, one of archaeology's major 20th century finds. You'll learn about the hundreds of life-size soldiers made to protect the First Emperor's tomb. Then you'll visit the Terracotta Copy Factory to understand how they were created. Following lunch, head to the Big Goose Pagoda, a sacred Buddhist site in southern Xi'an, before returning to your hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (InterContinental Xi'an North by IHG)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of the Terracotta Warriors
    • Visit to the Terracotta Copy Factory
    • Visit to the Big Goose Pagoda
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Warriors
    Big Goose Pagoda
  7. Day 7

    Xi'an to Shanghai

    After hotel breakfast, a private transfer takes you to the train station. You'll travel by train to Shanghai, China's largest city and biggest seaport. Your driver meets you on arrival and takes you to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is yours to explore.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World)
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  8. Day 8

    Shanghai

    Meet your guide in the hotel lobby for a walking tour through the Former French Concession, a historic colonial neighborhood with tree-lined streets and old architecture. You'll see locals doing morning exercises, walk through residence communities, go inside traditional Shikumen buildings, and check out how artists and designers have transformed old structures into new spaces.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of the Former French Concession
    Landmarks
    Former French Concession
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  9. Day 9

    Shanghai

    Your guide and driver give you a flexible day to experience Shanghai's culture. You'll go to Jade Buddha Temple to see two beautiful jade Buddha statues from Burma and watch active Buddhist practices. The Shanghai Museum has 11 galleries with 38,000 square meters of ancient bronzes, sculptures, paintings, and ceramics. You'll hunt for street food through Shanghai's alleyways and try the famous 'Four Guardians' breakfast dishes. Later, explore old alleys for tea and chat with locals about real Shanghainese life.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to the Jade Buddha Temple
    • Visit to the Shanghai Museum
    • Local food hunting and street food tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Tea session and chat with locals in their homes
    Landmarks
    Jade Buddha Temple
    Shanghai Museum
  10. Day 10

    Shanghai

    After breakfast, check out from your hotel and leave Shanghai, finishing your tour through China's major cities and cultural highlights.

    End point
    Shanghai, China (Your hotel entrance)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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