Do any tours include a train ride from one destination to another on China itinerary

The only one of our itineraries that includes a train would be this one. You would take the bullet train on some portions of the trip. Otherwise like this one it would be internal flights.

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Classic China (10 Days)

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From Beijing to Shanghai

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Operator: Trafalgar
In-depth Cultural: 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
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 45
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Beijing
Meals
Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Peace)
Day 2
Beijing
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Regional Dinner featuring Peking Duck)
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Peace)
Included Activities
- Visit Tiananmen Square
- Guided tour of the Forbidden City
- Visit Temple of Heaven
Landmarks
Tiananmen Square
Forbidden City
Temple of Heaven
Day 3
Beijing - Great Wall of China - Ming Tombs
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Peace)
Included Activities
- Visit Great Wall of China at Juyongguan
- Walk the Sacred Way at Ming Tombs
Landmarks
Great Wall of China at Juyongguan
Sacred Way at Ming Tombs
Day 4
Beijing
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Chinese cuisine with a local family in their Hutong home)
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Peace)
Included Activities
- Rickshaw tour through Hutong residences
- Be My Guest lunch with a local family
- Visit tea house with tea-making demonstration
- Foot massage at Foot Reflexology Centre
Landmarks
Hutong residences
Day 5
Beijing to Xi'an
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Wyndham Grand Xi'an South)
Included Activities
- Visit Great Mosque in Xi'an
Landmarks
Great Mosque of Xi'an
Day 6
Xi'an
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Wyndham Grand Xi'an South)
Included Activities
- Gallery visit exploring China's artistic legacy
- Traditional calligraphy class
- Visit ancient cave dwellings (Yaodong) on Loess Plateau
- Visit Terracotta Warriors
Landmarks
Terracotta Warriors
Loess Plateau cave dwellings (Yaodong)
Day 7
Xi'an to Shanghai
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Dumplings - boiled, steamed and fried)
Accommodation
Hotel (The Kunlun Jing An)
Included Activities
- Dumpling-making demonstration and sampling
Optional Activities
- Tai Chi session with Local Specialist
- Cycle tour around ancient City Wall of Xi'an
Landmarks
City Wall of Xi'an
Jinmao Tower
Day 8
Shanghai
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (The Kunlun Jing An)
Included Activities
- Stroll the Bund waterfront
- Explore Old Shanghai streets and markets
- Visit silk museum
- Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe performance
Landmarks
The Bund
Old Shanghai
Day 9
Shanghai
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (The Kunlun Jing An)
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience to Zhujiajiao ancient water town
Landmarks
Zhujiajiao
Day 10
Shanghai
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Tiananmen Square
Forbidden City
Temple of Heaven

Landmarks
Great Wall of China at Juyongguan
Sacred Way at Ming Tombs

Landmarks
Hutong residences

Landmarks
Great Mosque of Xi'an

Landmarks
Terracotta Warriors
Loess Plateau cave dwellings (Yaodong)

Landmarks
City Wall of Xi'an
Jinmao Tower

Landmarks
The Bund
Old Shanghai

Landmarks
Zhujiajiao

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Where You'll Stay

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Novotel Peace
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 3, 4
Wyndham Grand Xi'an South
Hotel
Days 5, 6
The Kunlun Jing An
Hotel
Days 7, 8, 9

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Number of tours

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Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

9 hours

Response rate

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March 24th, 2024
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A pretty comprehensive tour

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Asked on August 19th, 2022
Do any tours include a train ride from one destination to another on China itinerary
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- TrafalgarOperator•Written August 2022
  The only one of our itineraries that includes a train would be this one. You would take the bullet train on some portions of the trip. Otherwise like this one it would be internal flights.

From

$4,014

-10%

US $3,613 per person

+ $981 additional upfront costs

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

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Tour ID: 82491

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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.
Type G
China
Type I
China
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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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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- For any tour departing before June 17th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 17th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Trafalgar. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Beijing

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Beijing to Xi'an

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Xi'an

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Shanghai

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