8-Day All-inclusive Private Tour to Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai
At a glance
8-Day All-inclusive Private Tour to Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai is a 8 days private experience in Beijing, China, operated by Travel China Guide. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 28 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $2,599 per person. Included: One way high speed train from Beijing to Xi'an., One way Economy-class airfare from Xi'an to Shanghai., Lunch.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- 23 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 8 days
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Overview
This tour comes up the most appealing as it shows visitors China's top three cities - Beijing famed for Great Wall & Forbidden City, Xian boasting the Terracotta Army, and Shanghai with modern splendor.
What's included
What's included
- One way high speed train from Beijing to Xi'an.
- One way Economy-class airfare from Xi'an to Shanghai.
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Breakfast
- Hotel accommodation with breakfasts
- Entrance fees to tourist sites
- Two bottled water per person per day
- Professional guide & experienced driver
Not included
- Gratuities
- China visa fees
- International airfare
- Personal expenses
- Not suitable for people over 80 years old
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Beijing & Pick-up · 1h
Upon your arrival in Beijing, your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Relax in the hotel during the remainder of the day, or you can have a self-exploration with suggestions from your guide.
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Day 2: Beijing · 30m
This morning, your tour guide will pick up you at the hotel and take you to visit Tiananmen Square. You will see what the biggest urban city square in the world looks like.
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Day 2: Beijing · 3h
From Tiananmen Square, you will enter the Imperial Palace, also known as the Forbidden City to explore its fascinating halls and pavilions. Here, you will not only learn how the emperor handled political affairs and lived their lives, but appreciate numerous ancient art treasures.
At noon, an a la carte welcome lunch (valued at CNY150 per person and included in our price) will be served at a superb local restaurant, where you can have a taste of authentic Chinese food. -
Day 2: Beijing · 1h
In the afternoon, visit the Yonghe Temple, a solemn imperial lamasery that has survived over 300 years intact and features a blend of Han, Mongolian, and Tibetan architecture.
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Day 2: Beijing · 1h 30m
You will see the Temple of Heaven with its unique architectures, where the emperors worshiped the heavens in hopes of good harvests.
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Day 3: China Great Wall Tour · 3h
This morning you will be taken to Mutianyu Great Wall to experience at first hand the wonder of the Great Wall. The round-trip cable car will be arranged. Standing on the wall and looking at it stretching up and down into boundless distance is an exciting experience and will leave you a life-long memory. Lunch is on your own and your guide will gladly assist.
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Day 3: China Great Wall Tour · 20m
Then drive by the Olympic National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest. You will see its unique appearance and take nice photos at a distance.
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Day 3: China Great Wall Tour · 1h
Afterwards, you will take a rickshaw tour to explore the original Hutong alleys and have a chance to visit a local family.
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Day 4: Beijing to Xian by High-speed Train · 2h
Visit the Summer Palace - the largest existing imperial garden with a graceful landscape and magnificent constructions.
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Day 4: Beijing to Xian by High-speed Train · 6h
In the afternoon, you will experience a 5-hour high speed train to Xi'an. Your local guide and driver will meet you at Xi'an North Railway Station and drive you to check in at the hotel.
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Day 5: Xi'an · 4h
The visit to the magnificent Terracotta Army will start your day's trip. In the museum, there are altogether three excavated pits exhibiting amazing warrior figures and Chinese ancient weapons. Lunch is on your own, but your guide will recommend restaurants around the site according to your preference. Afterwards, take a family visit to the home of the first discoverer of the Terracotta Army. And then make a mini clay warrior by yourself with the help of a local artisan.
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Day 5: Xi'an · 1h
In the afternoon, you will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which was built in the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD) to store the Buddhist scriptures brought from ancient India.
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Day 5: Xi'an · 40m
Next, have some free time at the nearby Grand Tang Dynasty Ever-Bright City, a cult pedestrian street for locals and tourists alike to encounter cultural phenomena, like the spectacle of passers-by dressed in traditional Chinese clothes.
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Day 6: Xi'an to Shanghai by Flight · 2h
The day begins with a leisure visit to the City Wall Park, where you can observe the day-to-day life of the locals. After that, you will pay a visit to the City Wall. It is the most complete existing urban fortification in China. Cycling on the ancient wall is an exciting experience that many people like to try (bike rental fee is not included).
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Day 6: Xi'an to Shanghai by Flight · 1h
Next, you will visit the Great Mosque, a remarkable Islamic cultural relic, which perfectly combines Chinese traditional with Islamic architectural styles.
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Day 6: Xi'an to Shanghai by Flight · 1h 30m
Around the mosque is a lively Muslim bazaar, where you could explore for local snacks and handicrafts.
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Day 6: Xi'an to Shanghai by Flight · 2h
Afterwards, you will be taken to the airport for a flight to Shanghai. Your local guide will greet you at the airport and take you to check in at the hotel.
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Day 7: Shanghai City Tour · 2h
This morning, Your local tour guide will pick you up at your hotel. You will visit one of the four largest museums in China, the Shanghai Museum, which specializes in exhibiting artworks from ancient times.
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Day 7: Shanghai City Tour · 2h
After that, explore Yu Garden. The symbol of the Garden is the Nine Zigzag Bridge built of granite and grass-white jade and the quaint, elegant mid-lake pavilion.
Around noon, an a la carte farewell lunch (valued at CNY150 per person and included in our price) will be served to you at a very nice restaurant. -
Day 7: Shanghai City Tour · 1h
Take a one-hour cruise along the Huangpu River - the mother river of Shanghai. As the symbol and a microcosm of the city, the river has witnessed the glory, humiliation, despair, and prosperity of Shanghai.
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Day 7: Shanghai City Tour · 30m
Have some free time in the Bund area. Upon returning to the hotel, your guide will see you into the lobby to say bon voyage.
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Day 7: Shanghai City Tour · 40m
The last stop is a traditional street named Tianzifang, where is full of a sense of culture and arts.
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Day 8: Departure from Shanghai · 1h
After breakfast at the hotel, your private guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to the airport on time. We wish you have a pleasant journey home.
Meeting point
Pick you up on time when your flights arrive at the airport in Beijing.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the 8-Day All-inclusive Private Tour to Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai take?
The experience lasts about 8 days.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $2,599 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
One way high speed train from Beijing to Xi'an.; One way Economy-class airfare from Xi'an to Shanghai.; Lunch; Air-conditioned vehicle; Breakfast; Hotel accommodation with breakfasts.
Where does it start?
Pick you up on time when your flights arrive at the airport in Beijing.
Can I cancel?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 28 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Beijing.
