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China Golden Cities Explorer - 8 days

8 daysFrom BeijingTo ShanghaiTravel agency On The Go Tours

The experience

Find your way through China.

China Golden Cities Explorer - 8 days, a 8 days tour from Beijing to Xi'an and Shanghai.

Multi-day tourAncient WondersFamilyGroupPartially GuidedChristmas & New YearAll Ages Welcome
Travel style
Group tour
Guide language
English
Age range
All ages
Duration
8 days
Starts in
Beijing
Ends in
Shanghai
Travel agency
On The Go Tours

Connect the places

Your route at a glance.

  1. Beijing
  2. Xi'an
  3. Shanghai

An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.

Day by day

A closer look at your journey.

01Beijing

Transport

Transfer (Beijing Airport, China - Beijing, China)

Optional Activities

Explore Beijing at leisure Unwind at hotel

02Beijing

Meals

Lunch (Traditional Chinese lunch)

Transport

Transfer (Beijing, China - Beijing, China)

Included Activities

Visit Tiananmen Square Guided tour of the Forbidden City Hike to Jingshan Park for panoramic views Visit Temple of Heaven Browse Panjiayuan Antique Market Explore local tea store and tea culture

Optional Activities

Night show Classic Peking duck dinner

Landmarks

Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Jingshan Park Temple of Heaven Panjiayuan Antique Market

03Beijing

Meals

Lunch (Traditional Chinese lunch at local restaurant)

Transport

Transfer (Beijing, China - Mutianyu, China), Transfer (Mutianyu, China - Beijing, China)

Included Activities

Explore Mutianyu section of the Great Wall (hike or cable car) Visit jade carving factory Photo stop at Bird's Nest and Water Cube

Landmarks

Great Wall of China - Mutianyu Section Bird's Nest Water Cube

04Beijing to Xi'an

Meals

Lunch (Hearty Chinese lunch)

Transport

Transfer (Beijing, China - Beijing, China), Transfer (Beijing, China - Beijing, China), Train (Beijing, China - Xi'an, China), Transfer (Xi'an, China - Xi'an, China)

Included Activities

Hutong rickshaw tour at Drum Tower area Visit Summer Palace Boat ride on Kunming Lake

Landmarks

Drum Tower Summer Palace Kunming Lake

05Xi'an

Meals

Lunch (Traditional Chinese lunch)

Transport

Transfer (Xi'an, China - Terracotta Warriors, China), Transfer (Terracotta Warriors, China - Xi'an, China)

Included Activities

Visit Terracotta Warriors UNESCO site Pottery workshop Visit Bell Tower Explore Gao's Courtyard (paper-cutting and shadow puppetry exhibits) Stroll through Muslim Quarter

Optional Activities

Tang Dynasty Show (evening performance)

Landmarks

Terracotta Warriors Bell Tower Gao's Courtyard Muslim Quarter

06Xi'an to Shanghai

Meals

Lunch

Transport

Transfer (Xi'an, China - Xi'an Airport, China), Flight (Xi'an, China - Shanghai, China), Transfer (Shanghai Airport, China - Shanghai, China)

Included Activities

Tour Ancient City Wall Visit Wild Goose Pagoda and North Square Explore Hanyang Mausoleum

Landmarks

Ancient City Wall of Xi'an Wild Goose Pagoda Hanyang Mausoleum

07Shanghai

Meals

Lunch (Lunch at local Chinese restaurant)

Transport

Transfer (Shanghai, China - Shanghai, China)

Included Activities

Visit Jade Buddha Temple Stroll Riverside Promenade and view Oriental Pearl TV Tower exterior Visit silk museum Explore Yuyuan Garden Walk along the Bund

Optional Activities

ERA Acrobatic Show (evening)

Landmarks

Jade Buddha Temple Oriental Pearl TV Tower Yuyuan Garden The Bund

08Shanghai

Transport

Transfer (Shanghai, China - Shanghai Airport, China)

Optional Activities

Maglev train ride to Pudong Airport Direct drive to airport

Plan your next step

Travel dates & reference prices.

From USD 3,415.00 per person

Final price and additional fees confirmed for your dates and group.

Price based on Double Room

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