A journey worth discovering
The experience
8 Days Cultural Treasures of China Small Group Tour (Max 16), a 8 days tour from Shanghai to Xi'an and Beijing.
Connect the places
An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.
Day by day
Transfer (Shanghai Airport/Train Station, China - Shanghai, China)
Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Zhenping)
Explore Shanghai independently around the hotel area
Lunch
Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Zhenping)
Ascend Shanghai Tower to the Top of Shanghai Observatory on the 118th floor Tour Shanghai Museum - Bronze and Ceramics Exhibition Hall and ancient treasures Stroll Yu Garden with its Chinese architecture, sculptures and carvings Browse Yuyuan Bazaar for local snacks and traditional crafts Walk Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street View the Bund and its 52 buildings of international architecture
Shanghai Tower Shanghai Museum Yu Garden Yuyuan Bazaar Nanjing Road The Bund Jin Mao Tower Shanghai World Financial Center
Breakfast
Transfer (Shanghai, China - Shanghai Airport, China), Flight (Shanghai, China - Xian, China), Transfer (Xian Airport, China - Xian, China)
Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Xi'an Ancient Town West, an IHG Hotel)
Explore Shanghai on your own before departure
Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer (Xian, China - Terracotta Army Museum, China)
Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Xi'an Ancient Town West, an IHG Hotel)
Visit Terracotta Army Museum - Pit 1 with over 6,000 terracotta warriors and horses Explore Pit 2 with around 1,300 warriors and horses, including archers and chariots Walk the Ancient City Wall with inner and outer walls, watchtowers and moat views Visit Bell Tower from the Ming Dynasty
Watch the musical fountain and square dancing near Bell & Drum Tower Square in the evening
Terracotta Army Museum Ancient City Wall Bell Tower Bell & Drum Tower Square
Breakfast
Transfer (Xian, China - Xian Train Station, China), Train (Xian, China - Beijing, China), Transfer (Beijing Train Station, China - Beijing, China)
Hotel 3* (Anhui Tower)
Visit Giant Wild Goose Pagoda at Da Ci'en Temple Explore the Muslim Quarter (Muslim Street)
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Da Ci'en Temple Muslim Quarter Drum Tower
Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer (Beijing, China - Summer Palace, China)
Hotel 3* (Anhui Tower)
Visit Tiananmen Square Tour the Forbidden City with its central axis and imperial architecture Walk to Jingshan Park for panoramic views of Beijing and Forbidden City Explore Summer Palace gardens, pavilions, temples and lakes
Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Tiananmen Gate Meridian Gate Jingshan Park Summer Palace
Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer (Beijing, China - Mutianyu Great Wall, China), Transfer (Mutianyu Great Wall, China - Beijing, China)
Hotel 3* (Anhui Tower)
Cable car ride to 14th watchtower at Mutianyu Great Wall Hike the western route of Mutianyu Great Wall including climb to 20th watchtower Photo opportunity at Bird's Nest (Beijing National Stadium) Photo opportunity at Water Cube (Beijing National Aquatics Center)
Mutianyu Great Wall Bird's Nest Water Cube
Breakfast
Transfer (Beijing, China - Beijing Airport/Train Station, China)
Explore Beijing independently before departure
Plan your next step
From USD 1,796.00 per person
Final price and additional fees confirmed for your dates and group.
Price based on Twin Room
Dates and prices are planning references. The agency will confirm current availability, inclusions and the final price for your travel plans.
| Start date | End date | Reference price | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 2026 | 14 Nov 2026 | USD 1796.00 | English |
| 14 Nov 2026 | 21 Nov 2026 | USD 1796.00 | English |
| 21 Nov 2026 | 28 Nov 2026 | USD 1796.00 | English |
| 28 Nov 2026 | 5 Dec 2026 | USD 1796.00 | English |
| 5 Dec 2026 | 12 Dec 2026 | USD 1796.00 | English |
| 12 Dec 2026 | 19 Dec 2026 | USD 1796.00 | English |
| 19 Dec 2026 | 26 Dec 2026 | USD 1796.00 | English |
| 16 Jan 2027 | 23 Jan 2027 | USD 1980.00 | English |
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