8 daysChina Highlights: Shanghai, Xi’an & Beijing
Shanghai · Xi’an · Beijing
fromUS$1,430
Classic routes · Beyond East China
China Grand Tour: Shanghai, Jiangnan, Xi’an & Beijing
The most complete trip we run: Shanghai and the gardens and tea of Jiangnan first, then north-west to Xi’an’s ancient capital and on to Beijing for the Forbidden City and the Great Wall.
Duration10 days
RouteShanghai · Suzhou · Hangzhou · Xi’an · Beijing
fromUS$1,630
StyleJoin-in group tour
Highlights
- Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower, Yu Garden and the Bund
- Humble Administrator’s Garden, Suzhou Museum and a Pingjiang Road boat ride
- Tea picking & roasting in Meijiawu and West Lake in Hangzhou
- The Terracotta Warriors, Xi’an City Wall and the Muslim Quarter
- The Forbidden City, the Summer Palace and Mutianyu Great Wall
Day by day
- Day 1
Arrive in Shanghai
Airport pick-up and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.
Overnight: Shanghai - Day 2
Shanghai old & new
Shanghai Museum, the view from Shanghai Tower, Yu Garden, then Nanjing Road and the Bund.
Overnight: ShanghaiMeals: B - Day 3
Suzhou gardens & canals
Hanshan Temple, the Humble Administrator’s Garden and Suzhou Museum. Take a boat along Pingjiang Road, then stroll Shantang Street.
Overnight: SuzhouMeals: B - Day 4
Hangzhou: temples & tea
Lingyin Temple and the China National Tea Museum, then pick and roast tea leaves in Meijiawu tea village. End the day by West Lake.
Overnight: HangzhouMeals: B - Day 5
Hangzhou → Xi’an
Travel from Hangzhou to Xi’an, the ancient capital at the start of the Silk Road. Check in; the rest of the day is free.
Overnight: Xi’anMeals: B - Day 6
Terracotta Warriors
The Terracotta Army of China’s first emperor, a walk on the City Wall and the Bell Tower.
Overnight: Xi’anMeals: B - Day 7
Xi’an → Beijing
Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the street food of the Muslim Quarter, then high-speed train to Beijing.
Overnight: BeijingMeals: B - Day 8
Imperial Beijing
Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Jingshan Park and the Summer Palace.
Overnight: BeijingMeals: B - Day 9
The Great Wall
Walk the Mutianyu Great Wall, then see the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube.
Overnight: BeijingMeals: B - Day 10
Departure
Transfer to Beijing airport for your flight home.
Meals: B
What the price includes
Included
- Airport pick-up on arrival in Shanghai and airport drop-off at the end of the tour
- Sightseeing transport by air-conditioned vehicle, sized to the group
- Hotels in twin rooms with daily breakfast
- Professional tour guide
- First entrance ticket to each sight and experience listed
Not included
- International flights to and from China
- Lunches and dinners
- Single-room supplement
- Optional activities and tickets not listed (cable cars, shuttles, etc.)
- Personal expenses, travel insurance and visa fees
“From US$1,630” is per person sharing a twin room. Prices vary with season, departure date and hotel level; we confirm the exact price in writing before you pay. Meals: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner.
Questions about this tour
Where does the tour start and end?
It starts with airport pick-up in Shanghai (Pudong PVG or Hongqiao SHA) and ends with an airport drop-off in Beijing.
Is this a private tour?
It is a join-in group tour, priced for great value. Prefer a private version with your own guide and car? Ask us for a tailor-made quote.
