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Imperial China - Shanghai, Xian and Beijing

8 days
From Shanghai to Beijing
4.5 (9,366 reviews)
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City & Culture
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
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Railway Mansion)

    Optional Activities

    • Evening stroll along the Bund to see city skyline
    • Welcome meeting with tour leader at hotel reception
    Landmarks
    The Bund
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  3. Day 2

    Shanghai to Suzhou

    Shanghai to Suzhou
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Jinling Nanlin Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Walk through former French Concession with metro system exploration
    • Walk along Nanjing Road shopping district

    Optional Activities

    • Night market walk and dinner in Suzhou
    Landmarks
    French Concession
    Nanjing Road
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  4. Day 3

    Suzhou to Xi'an

    Suzhou to Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Jinyuan Furun Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Master of Nets Garden (UNESCO World Heritage site)
    • Traditional hand-rowed skiff boat through Suzhou's canals
    • Exploration of Pinjiang Road canal-side street
    Landmarks
    Master of Nets Garden
    Pinjiang Road
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  5. Day 4

    Xi'an

    Xi'an
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Jinyuan Furun Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Terracotta Army (UNESCO World Heritage site)

    Optional Activities

    • Evening exploration of Muslim Quarter and local dining
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Army
    Muslim Quarter
  6. Day 5

    Xi'an to Beijing

    Xi'an to Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Xiao Xiang Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Walk on Xi'an's City Walls (Ming Dynasty, 1370 AD)

    Optional Activities

    • Bicycle hire to cycle the City Walls (at extra cost)
    Landmarks
    Xi'an City Walls
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  7. Day 6

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Xiao Xiang Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Tiananmen Square
    • Visit to Forbidden City
    • Walk through historic hutongs

    Optional Activities

    • Acrobatic show in the evening
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Beijing Hutongs
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  8. Day 7

    Beijing - Great Wall of China

    Beijing - Great Wall of China
    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner with Peking duck and vegetarian options available)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Xiao Xiang Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Walk the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China
    • Farewell dinner with Peking duck

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Temple of Heaven
    Landmarks
    Great Wall of China - Mutianyu
    Temple of Heaven
  9. Day 8

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Reviews from other tours by Explore!

  • Andrew4.0October 2025
    It was a useful introductory tour of China covering all the essential attractions.
  • Linda5.0August 2025
    hard to pick one thing out, the Wall, the people, the bard. Everything just fitted into place to make the whole...
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  • Brenda4.7February 2020
    Frank was an excellent guide who really made the trip. The sites were all amazing and we had just the right amount of...
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