Private 8-Day China Tour: Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai

Beijing, China

During the 8-day private tour, you would see the varied sides of China by visiting the ancient capital Beijing, Xian and vibrant metropolis Shanghai. Visit the world famous Great Wall of China, the marvelous Terracotta Army, beautiful Yuyuan Garden, and stroll around the fascinating local markets. You will also experience a relaxing cruise along the Huangpu River. This is a real no-shopping tour. It is guaranteed that you will not go to any prearranged shops or factory stores. You can fully enjoy your trip by seeing more of China and having more experiences.

Day 1: Beijing
Meet you at the Beijing Internal Airport and then take you to the hotel.

Hotel options in Beijing:
Boutique Hotel: Red Wall Garden Hotel, Beijing
5-Star Hotel: The Regent Beijing
4-Star Hotel: Novotel Peace Hotel

Day 2: Beijing (B)
Your day start from visiting the Tian'anmen Square. Then visit the magnificent Forbidden City, one of the most recognizable landmarks of China.

Lastly, continue your day with a visit to the beautiful garden landscape in Summer Palace.

Day 3: Beijing (B)
The tour today starts with the remarkable Temple of Heaven.

Later, you will be taken to the Mutianyu Great Wall for a trekking. A comfortable round trip cable car is included. Your tour concludes with a stopover at the Bird's Nest and Water Cube.

Day 4 Beijing-Xian (B)
After breakfast, hop on a rickshaw for a Hutong Tour through the most characteristic, maze-like neighborhood of Beijing. Afterwards, take high-speed train ride to Xian.

Hotel options in Xi'an
Boutique Hotel: Tang Dynasty Art Garden Hotel
5 Star: Sofitel on Renmin Square, Xian
4 Star: Grand Mercure on Renmin Square, Xian

Day 5 Xian (B)
The highlight of the tour today lies in the world renowned Terracotta Warriors and Horses, the largest underground military base in the world. After that, explore the ancient Xian City Wall and the Great Mosque. Around the mosque is the Muslim Street with the most authentic fine eateries and souvenirs shops.

Day 6: Xian - Shanghai (B)
After breakfast, start your tour by visiting the Xian Museum and Small Wild Goose Pagoda, one of the two most significant Buddhist pagodas in Xian. Afterward, airport see-off for flight to Shanghai.

Hotel options in Shanghai:
Boutique Hotel: Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel
5 Star: Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel
4 Star: Grand Mercure Shanghai Zhongya

Day 7: Shanghai (B)
This morning commence your tour of Shanghai with a visit to the Shanghai Museum, a walk at The Bund, and Nanjing Road. Then, visit the stunning garden view of Yuyuan Garden, and stroll around the nearby Chenghuang Miao bazaars and New Spot (XinTianDi) for the most local experience.

Day 8: Depart from Shanghai (B)
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your homeward flight.

Traveler Reviews

Review by:   Kalinga Y,    July 2018
We spent 8 days in China. 4 days in Beijing 2 nights in Xi'an and 2 nights in Shanghai. Its amazing ,covered important places . Tour Guides are very good and understanding. Very friendly .Facilities good ,provided best hotels ,Overall no complains. But period we visited not good very hot and humid .

Review by:   Homero Gonzalez,    July 2016
Great experience, tour guides Laura and Vivian helped us above and beyond what we would expect.

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