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8 Days Classic China Tour (Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai) - Private Tour, a 8 days tour from Beijing to Xi'an and Shanghai.
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An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.
Day by day
Beijing, China (Beijing Capital International Airport)
Transfer (Beijing Capital Airport, China - Beijing, China)
Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan or similar), Hotel 4* (Sunworld Hotel Beijing or similar), Hotel 5* (Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Hotel or similar)
Beijing Capital Airport
Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese lunch)
Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan or similar), Hotel 4* (Sunworld Hotel Beijing or similar), Hotel 5* (Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Hotel or similar)
Walk through Tian'anmen Square Visit the Forbidden City Hike to Jingshan Park and Coal Hill for panoramic views of the Forbidden City Visit Temple of Heaven Shopping time at Panjiayuan Antique Market Browse tea store
Peking duck dinner Night show
Tian'anmen Square Forbidden City Jingshan Park (Coal Hill) Temple of Heaven Panjiayuan Antique Market
Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese lunch at a local restaurant)
Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan or similar), Hotel 4* (Sunworld Hotel Beijing or similar), Hotel 5* (Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Hotel or similar)
Visit Mutianyu Great Wall with choice of hiking or cable car Visit jade carving factory Photo stop at Bird Nest and Water Cube
Mutianyu Great Wall Bird Nest (Beijing National Stadium) Water Cube (National Aquatics Centre)
Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese lunch)
Sailing, Train (Beijing, China - Xi'an, China), Transfer (Xi'an Railway Station, China - Xi'an, China)
Hotel 3* (Meihao Hotel Xi'an East Street or similar), Hotel 4* (Somerset Aparthotel Xindicheng Xi'an or similar), Hotel 5* (Sofitel on Renmin Square or similar)
Hutong Tour by rickshaw in Drum Tower area Visit Summer Palace Boat ride on Kunming Lake High-speed train Beijing to Xi'an (2nd class)
Drum Tower Summer Palace Kunming Lake
Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese lunch)
Hotel 3* (Meihao Hotel Xi'an East Street or similar), Hotel 4* (Somerset Aparthotel Xindicheng Xi'an or similar), Hotel 5* (Sofitel on Renmin Square or similar)
Visit Qin Terracotta Warriors Learn pottery figurine craftsmanship at pottery workshop Visit Bell Tower Visit Gao's Courtyard and explore paper-cutting and shadow puppetry Walk around Muslim Quarter for shopping and local snacks
Tang Dynasty Show (evening)
Qin Terracotta Warriors Bell Tower Gao's Courtyard Muslim Quarter
Breakfast, Lunch (Chinese lunch)
Transfer (Xi'an, China - Xi'an Airport, China), Flight (Xi'an, China - Shanghai, China), Transfer (Shanghai Airport, China - Shanghai, China)
Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Putuo or similar), Hotel 4* (Sunrise on the Bund Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Grand Central Hotel Shanghai or similar)
Leisurely tour of Ancient City Wall Visit Wild Goose Pagoda and north square Visit Hanyang Mausoleum Flight from Xi'an to Shanghai (economy, 20kg luggage per person)
Ancient City Wall Wild Goose Pagoda Hanyang Mausoleum
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local Chinese restaurant)
Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Putuo or similar), Hotel 4* (Sunrise on the Bund Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Grand Central Hotel Shanghai or similar)
Visit Jade Buddha Temple View exterior of Oriental Pearl TV Tower Walk Riverside Promenade Stop at silk museum Visit Yuyuan Garden Leisure walk along the Bund
ERA Acrobatic Show (evening)
Jade Buddha Temple Oriental Pearl TV Tower Riverside Promenade Yuyuan Garden The Bund
Shanghai, China (Shanghai Pudong International Airport)
Breakfast
Transfer (Shanghai, China - Shanghai Pudong Airport, China)
Transfer to airport
Maglev train ride to Pudong Airport
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Plan your next step
From USD 1,725.00 per person
Final price and additional fees confirmed for your dates and group.
Price based on Double/Twin Room - 3 Star
Dates and prices are planning references. The agency will confirm current availability, inclusions and the final price for your travel plans.
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| 2 Nov 2026 | 9 Nov 2026 | USD 1725.00 | English , German, Italia… |
| 3 Nov 2026 | 10 Nov 2026 | USD 1725.00 | English , German, Italia… |
| 4 Nov 2026 | 11 Nov 2026 | USD 1725.00 | English , German, Italia… |
| 5 Nov 2026 | 12 Nov 2026 | USD 1725.00 | English , German, Italia… |
| 6 Nov 2026 | 13 Nov 2026 | USD 1725.00 | English , German, Italia… |
| 7 Nov 2026 | 14 Nov 2026 | USD 1725.00 | English , German, Italia… |
| 8 Nov 2026 | 15 Nov 2026 | USD 1725.00 | English , German, Italia… |
| 9 Nov 2026 | 16 Nov 2026 | USD 1725.00 | English , German, Italia… |
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