A journey worth discovering
The experience
Classical China (9 destinations), a 12 days tour from Shanghai to Luoyang, Sanmexia and 6 destinations.
Connect the places
An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.
Day by day
Breakfast (Hotel breakfast buffet)
Transfer (Shanghai Airport, China - Shanghai, China)
Hotel 4* (Novotel Shanghai Atlantis)
Lunch
Hotel 4* (Novotel Shanghai Atlantis)
Guided tour of Pudong financial district Scenic ferry ride across Huangpu River Visit to Yuyuan Garden with explanation of traditional tea culture Stroll through Xintiandi neighborhood Exploration of Tianzifang district with art galleries and craft shops
Boat trip to see Shanghai at night
Pearl Tower Yuyuan Garden Xintiandi Tianzifang
Lunch
Train (Shanghai, China - Luoyang, China), Transfer (Luoyang Train Station, China - Luoyang Old City, China)
Hotel 3* (Mercure Luoyang)
High-speed train journey Shanghai to Luoyang Visit Longmen Buddhist Caves Scenic boat ride along the river at Longmen
Longmen Buddhist Caves
Lunch
Coach (Luoyang, China - Xian, China)
Hotel 4* (Novotel Xian Scpg)
Visit White Horse Buddhist Monastery View Yellow River Visit Baolun Temple Explore Guo Museum
White Horse Buddhist Monastery Baolun Temple Guo Museum Mount Hua
Hotel 4* (Novotel Xian Scpg)
Visit Terracotta Army Visit Small Wild Goose Pagoda Explore historic walled center Visit Great Mosque in Muslim Quarter Attend traditional Chinese music performance at Drum Tower
Terracotta Army Small Wild Goose Pagoda Great Mosque Drum Tower
Lunch
Train (Xian, China - Linfen, China), Coach (Linfen, China - Pingyao, China)
Hotel 4* (Kylin Hotel Pingyao)
High-speed train journey Xian to Linfen Coach journey Linfen to Pingyao Visit Wang Clan Mansion Explore Pingyao ancient city Access to Pingyao temples Access to Pingyao mansions Access to Pingyao city walls
Wang Clan Mansion Pingyao Old City
Dinner
Coach (Pingyao, China - Wutai, China)
Hotel 4* (Friendship Hotel Wutai)
Visit Nanshan Temple at Wutai Mountain
Explore lesser-visited temples at Wutai Mountain
Wutai Mountain Nanshan Temple
Lunch
Coach (Wutai, China - Datong, China)
Hotel 5* (Datong Yungang Meigao)
Walk Great Wall section at Yanmen Pass Visit Yingxian wooden pagoda Visit Hanging Temple of Xuankong
Yanmen Pass Great Wall of China Yingxian Wooden Pagoda Hanging Temple of Xuankong
Train (Datong, China - Xuanhua, China), Coach (Xuanhua, China - Beijing, China)
Hotel 4* (Mercure Beijing Downtown)
Visit Yungang Caves High-speed train journey Datong to Xuanhua Visit Jiming Post
Yungang Caves Jiming Post
Lunch
Coach (Beijing, China - Hotel, Beijing)
Hotel 4* (Mercure Beijing Downtown)
Walk through Tiananmen Square Visit to the Forbidden City Jingshan Park visit with climb to Coal Hill for panoramic views of Forbidden City Tricycle ride through traditional Hutong neighborhoods Visit to Summer Palace
Return to hotel by bus (alternative: arrange own transport at traveler's expense)
Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Jingshan Park Coal Hill Hutong neighborhoods Summer Palace
Dinner (Traditional Peking duck dinner)
Hotel 4* (Mercure Beijing Downtown)
Visit Great Wall of China at Mutianyu section Cable car ride at Mutianyu Visit Temple of Heaven Tai Chi class Foot massage Traditional Peking duck dinner
Great Wall of China - Mutianyu Temple of Heaven
Breakfast (Hotel breakfast buffet)
Plan your next step
From USD 2,334.00 per person
Final price and additional fees confirmed for your dates and group.
Price based on Double 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2026 | 21 Dec 2026 | USD 2334.00 | English |
| 24 Dec 2026 | 4 Jan 2027 | USD 2353.00 | English |
| 7 Jan 2027 | 18 Jan 2027 | USD 2334.00 | English |
| 21 Jan 2027 | 1 Feb 2027 | USD 2334.00 | English |
| 4 Feb 2027 | 15 Feb 2027 | USD 2334.00 | English |
| 18 Feb 2027 | 1 Mar 2027 | USD 2334.00 | English |
| 4 Mar 2027 | 15 Mar 2027 | USD 2334.00 | English |
| 18 Mar 2027 | 29 Mar 2027 | USD 2334.00 | English |
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