8 Days Beijing Xian and Shanghai Tour

Explore China’s epic ancient history, splendid cultures and modern miracles with a relaxing journey through the enticing golden triangle. This classic tour of China begins in Beijing, with sightseeing trips of the Great Wall and Forbidden City. Then come to Xian, the starting place of ancient Silk Road, featuring numerous remarkable historic sites. End the tour in Shanghai, a busting metropolis that represents the glory of “New China”.

Trip Highlights

  • Take a rickshaw tour through hutong alleys of Old Beijing
  • Encounter the more than 2000-year-old terracotta army
  • Explore the old and new of Shanghai
  • Try the most popular Chinese foods alongside

Customizable Tour Itinerary

Be met and welcomed by your private guide and driver upon arrival in Beijing, China. Transfer from airport to your luxurious hotel. Relax at hotel and acclimate yourself to the new environment.

  • Hotels: Beijing Double Happiness Courtyard Hotel, Beijing Fairmont Hotel, Beijing Aman Summer Palace
Tian'anmen SquareTian'anmen Square

Enjoy a refreshing morning with a walk tour across Tiananmen Square, the largest city square in the world, and then enter the Palace Museum, formerly known as the Forbidden City. One of the world’s five great palaces, Forbidden City features the biggest and best-preserved ancient imperial palaces dating to nearly 600 years ago. Later climb up Jingshan Hill for a panoramic view of Forbidden City.

In the afternoon, tour Summer Palace and enjoy a relaxing boat cruise. Its beautiful garden and riverside palace used to be the summer retreat for the royal family.

Regarding your dinner meal, Beijing Roast Duck is highly recommended (optional).

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
Tian'anmen SquareTian'anmen Square

Visit the less-crowded and well-preserved Mutianyu Great Wall. Take a cable car up to the top for sublime mountain views and to marvel at the world’s greatest ancient military engineering. Drive back to downtown Beijing, and have a short stop at the Olympic Park to appreciate the beautiful architecture of Bird’s Nest and Water Cube from the outside.

Regarding Beijing’s evening activities, you’re encouraged to watch a fantastic Kung Fu Show (optional).

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
Summer PalaceSummer Palace

Start a new day with morning exercise of Tai Chi at Temple of Heaven, where the ancient emperors used to pay homage to heaven, hoping for harvest, peace and stability. Nowadays, it is the public park for local people to do morning exercise and various activities. Later, take a hutong tour on a rickshaw to experience the real life of Beijing like a local and see what the Old Beijing looks like.

Transfer to the railway station and ride a bullet train to Xian, China’s once bustling capital and the vital starting point of the Silk Road trading route. Check-in to your hotel.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
  • Hotels: Wyndham Grand Xian South, Sofitel Legend Peoples Grand Hotel Xian
Great WallGreat Wall

Visit the Terracotta Army Museum where there are thousands of life-sized terracotta warriors and horses excavated from underground - the sacrificial objects to accompany and protect The First King after he died 2200 years ago.

Afterwards, admire China’s longest and best-kept Ancient City Wall that dates back to 1370. Ride a bike on the wall if you prefer. Also have a leisure stroll through the Muslim Quarter, a famous food street in Xian, with Muslim cultural ambience.

Enjoy a local specialty dinner – a dumpling banquet, followed with a Tang Dynasty Dance Show (optional).

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
Terracotta Warriors MuseumTerracotta Warriors Museum

To know more of the history of Xian and China, visit Shaanxi History Museum, one of the most important history museums in the country, boasting rich collections. Walk towards the southeast for 5 minutes and reach Big Wild Goose Pagoda, one of the earliest Buddhist pagodas in China and blending ancient Chinese architectural style.

Transfer to the airport and fly to Shanghai, the last stop of your golden triangle tour. Pick up and transfer to hotel.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
  • Hotels: Four Seasons Hotel Pudong Shanghai, Grand Hyatt Shanghai, Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
Big Goose PagodaBig Goose Pagoda

Visit Shanghai Museum, collecting a wealth of ancient Chinese culture and art treasures. And continue the tour to see the past and present of Shanghai, with a visit of Yuyuan Garden and a walk on the Bund. One of the most beautiful classical Chinese gardens, Yuyuan is elaborately designed and constructed.

Go through the Town God Temple, Shanghai’s old street and gastronomic center, and reach the Bund, lined with colonial architecture and offering views of Shanghai’s skyline right across the Huangpu River. Ascend the over 600-meter-high Shanghai Tower to overlook the bustling Pudong New Area.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
Shanghai Pudong areaShanghai Pudong area

It is the end of your China holiday. Bid a farewell to this magic country and the lovely people. A departure transfer to the airport has been arranged for you. Fly home safely and soundly.

  • Meals: Breakfast,
Yu GardenYu Garden

Price Includes

  • In-country transportationas noted in the itinerary.
  • Admission fees and activity expenses as noted in the itinerary.
  • Luxury or boutique hotels centrally located.
  • Meals in local restaurants as noted in the itinerary with complimentary drinking water.
  • Your own English-speaking guide service.
  • Your own chauffeur and vehicle service.

Price Excludes

  • International transportation.
  • Chinese tourist visa. (which enquired for most foreign passport holders)
  • Travel and medical insurance.
  • Meals, snacks, alcohol, etc. apart from those included in the itinerary.
  • Excess baggage charges.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Sights, excursions and activities not included in the itinerary.
  • Gratuities to guide and driver.

ANY QUESTIONS?

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