10 daysChina Grand Tour: Shanghai, Jiangnan, Xi’an & Beijing
Shanghai · Suzhou · Hangzhou · Xi’an · Beijing
fromUS$1,630
Classic routes · Beyond East China
China Highlights: Shanghai, Xi’an & Beijing
A first look at China’s big three: start with the modern energy of Shanghai, step back two thousand years with the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an, and finish among the palaces and walls of Beijing.
Duration8 days
RouteShanghai · Xi’an · Beijing
fromUS$1,430
StyleJoin-in group tour
Highlights
- Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower, Yu Garden and the Bund
- High-speed train across China to Xi’an
- The Terracotta Warriors, Xi’an City Wall and the Bell Tower
- Big Wild Goose Pagoda and street food in the Muslim Quarter
- Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Jingshan Park and the Summer Palace
- Mutianyu Great Wall, the Bird’s Nest and the Water Cube
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’s treasures of Chinese art, the view from Shanghai Tower, Yu Garden, then Nanjing Road and the Bund.
Overnight: ShanghaiMeals: B - Day 3
Shanghai → Xi’an
High-speed train to Xi’an, the ancient capital at the start of the Silk Road. Check in; the evening is free.
Overnight: Xi’anMeals: B - Day 4
Terracotta Warriors
The Terracotta Army of China’s first emperor, a walk on the 600-year-old City Wall and the Bell Tower at the heart of the old city.
Overnight: Xi’anMeals: B - Day 5
Xi’an → Beijing
Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the lively street food of the Muslim Quarter, then high-speed train to Beijing.
Overnight: BeijingMeals: B - Day 6
Imperial Beijing
Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the view over the palace roofs from Jingshan Park and the lakeside Summer Palace.
Overnight: BeijingMeals: B - Day 7
The Great Wall
Walk the Mutianyu Great Wall, then see the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube of the 2008 Olympics.
Overnight: BeijingMeals: B - Day 8
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$1,430” 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.
