8th China Short Distance Tourism · Beijing+Shanghai+Xi'an
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Full English tour guide accompanies and explains the entire process
Measuring the vastness and profoundness of Chinese culture with footsteps
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Price:1480$/Renqi
Number of people: 2 people minimum order
Team size: Independent team formation
Highlight 1: Visit the royal palace and traditional gardens, and listen to the legendary stories of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Highlight 2: Climb the lesser foot traffic and best preserved Great Wall, and take a panoramic view of the magnificent scenery.
Highlight 3: Walk into the history classroom and marvel at the 8000 life size Terra Cotta Warriors.
Highlight 4: Take a leisurely stroll along the Huangpu River on the Bund and admire the charming skyline of Pudong New Area.
A week-long journey is like a large piece of film that unveils the mysterious veil of the East, showing the essence and beauty of the millennium culture. Starting from Beijing, a city where ancient and modern cultures blend together. Visit the Forbidden City for the first time, observe cultural relics and relics, listen to the legends of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and feel the charm of power struggles, love legends, and palace secrets. Visit the Summer Palace again, admire the lake and mountain scenery, and experience the beauty of the fusion of Jiangnan water towns and northern gardens. Challenge yourself, climb the Great Wall of Mutianyu, overlook the magnificent mountains and rivers, and experience the great historical heritage of the Chinese nation. The trip to Xi'an witnessed the eighth wonder of the world, the Terra Cotta Warriors, and saw the majesty of the Qin Dynasty. Finally arriving in Shanghai, enjoy the architectural style of the Bund and feel the historical changes. Night tour of Pujiang, experience the charm of an international metropolis, visit Pudong New Area, and witness the achievements of reform and opening up. This journey not only allows you to appreciate the charm of the ancient capital, but also to experience the prosperity of the city, gain a deeper understanding of the development and historical changes of Chinese civilization, and experience the prosperity of the country. A unique journey that brings surprises and emotions through exploration.
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Arriving in Beijing-The tour guide picks up the plane and then goes directly to the hotel to check in |
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Beijing |
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Beijing City Tour Attractions: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace |
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Beijing |
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Beijing Attractions: Mutianyu Great Wall, Confucius Temple and Guozijian Museum, Wudaoying Hutong |
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Beijing |
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Beijing Xi'an High speed rail travel (approximately 4.5-5.5 hours) Attractions: Beijing Zoo and Datang Night City |
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Xi'an |
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Xi'an Scenic spots: Terra Cotta Warriors, Ancient City Wall, Bell Tower, Drum Tower Square, Huimin Street |
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Xi'an |
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Xi'an Shanghai Attraction: Shaanxi Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda |
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Shanghai |
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Shanghai Scenic spots: Shanghai Post Office Museum, Garden Bridge of Shanghai, the Bund, Nanjing Road, Chenghuang Temple, Yu Garden |
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Leaving Shanghai, hotel check-out, airport drop off |
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Daily itinerary
Day 1: Arriving in Beijing
Upon arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), your tour guide and driver will greet you at the exit and escort you to a carefully selected hotel in the center of Beijing. You can freely manage the remaining time, so you can take a good rest from the time difference or explore around the hotel on your own.
Overnight in Beijing
Meal included: None
Free time suggestions: You are welcome to ask your tour guide for some useful free time suggestions based on your time and interests.
Day 2: Beijing City Tour
After breakfast today, your tour guide will pick you up from the hotel to tour Beijing. Visit the world's largest city square - Tiananmen Square.
Cross the road to the magnificent Forbidden City, which is a historical and cultural landmark of China and has been the former residence of the Chinese royal family for five centuries.
After visiting the Forbidden City, we will continue to visit the Summer Palace. Appreciate the beautiful garden and imagine the lifestyle of the royal family and courtiers enjoying this summer resort during the imperial era.
Then visit the famous Temple of Heaven, where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties held ceremonies, praying for a bountiful harvest and blessings for the country.
Overnight in Beijing
Three meals include: breakfast
Attention: Due to the closure of the Forbidden City every Monday, your tour guide may adjust your itinerary.
Day 3: Beijing
In the morning, you will depart towards the northwest direction of Beijing (approximately 1.5-2 hours by car, 73 kilometers), heading towards the Mutianyu Great Wall. The Great Wall has a history of over 2000 years and stretches for over 3000 miles, spanning several provinces in northern China. It is one of the most impressive ancient masterpieces on Earth. Take a pleasant and comfortable round-trip cable car transfer, cross the picturesque city walls, and then walk to the Ming Dynasty watchtower and breathtaking scenery. After returning to the city in the afternoon, continue to visit the Confucius Temple and the National Academy Museum. Strolling through Wudaoying Hutong, strolling through antique shops, tasting coffee, experiencing local life, and understanding the true Beijing community from the perspective of insiders.
Overnight in Beijing
Three meals include: breakfast
The fourth day: Take the high-speed railway from Beijing to Xi'an
After breakfast, we will take a car to Beijing Zoo. The zoo was built by the Ministry of Commerce under its order in 1906 and consists of three parts: the zoo, botanical garden, and botanical garden.
Agricultural experiments. It is the earliest zoo in China to be open to the public. It is also considered the birthplace of modern Chinese zoos, botanical gardens, and museums.
After the tour, you will be escorted to the train station and take the high-speed train to Xi'an (approximately 4.5-5.5 hours). Welcome to Xi'an, the capital of thirteen ancient dynasties in China! When you arrive at the train station, the tour guide and driver will greet you at the exit and escort you to the hotel in Xi'an.
After settling down, walk to the Datang Shopping Center, which vividly reproduces the architecture and culture of the Tang Dynasty, making it a great place for nightlife and various immersive experiences.
Overnight in Xi'an
Three meals include: breakfast
Free time suggestions: You are welcome to ask your tour guide for some useful free time suggestions based on your time and interests.
Day 5: Xi'an
After breakfast, the tour guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel. Driving about 40 kilometers (about 1 hour), you will find one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in the world - the Terra Cotta Warriors Museum, which was built by the first Chinese emperor, Qin Shihuang, to protect his safety after death. This is considered the world's largest underground military base, let's take a look at this extraordinary archaeological discovery, which contains thousands of unique human sized characters.
Return to the city and explore the ancient city wall of Xi'an, which is currently the largest and best preserved city wall in China. Surrounding the former capital of China, nearly 14 kilometers long, enjoy your free time and explore by walking or cycling.
Mixing with locals, finding various flavors of food in Muslim areas filled with authentic restaurants and tourist souvenirs. The last stop today is the famous Bell Tower and Drum Tower Square in Xi'an.
Return to your hotel for a relaxing evening or book dinner, performances, or two nights of entertainment.
Overnight in Xi'an
Three meals include: breakfast
Note: 1) If you are interested, you can learn how to make a mini Terra Cotta Warriors.
2) Optional Cycling Experience: If you want to ride on the ancient city walls, please share your thoughts with your travel experts.
Day 6: Xi'an to Shanghai
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and the tour guide will take you to the Shaanxi History Museum, where you will see over 370000 Chinese historical relics.
Day 7: Shanghai
Start your journey to Shanghai by visiting the Shanghai Postal Museum, a large landmark built in 1924 that blends European style architecture. It is currently a historical landmark protected by the Shanghai Postal Museum.
After the visit, you can take a stroll to the Bund, which is one of the best preserved representatives of the charm of old Shanghai.
You cross the Garden Bridge of Shanghai, one of the landmarks of the old city of Shanghai, across the Suzhou River. It is the earliest and largest steel bridge in Shanghai, serving as a viewing platform for tourists to admire the magnificent skyline of Pudong.
Walking on Nanjing Road, the busiest shopping area in China. Change the rhythm and visit Yu Garden, where you can marvel at the traditional Chinese gardens of artistic design; Then go to the nearby Chenghuang Temple market.
When you jump onto a public ferry in the crowd, cross the Huangpu River, and slowly sail from old Shanghai to Shanghai Pudong New Area, you feel like a local. Take the fastest elevator in the world and climb onto the tallest building in Shanghai center Building. You can enjoy the Oriental Pearl TV Tower TV Tower below and have a bird's eye view of the whole city.
Overnight in Shanghai
Three meals include: breakfast
Note: As the Shanghai Postal Museum is open to the public on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, a visit to the Shanghai History Museum is arranged.
Shanghai Postal Museum.
Day 8: Leaving Shanghai
Your tour guide will pick you up at the hotel and drive you to the airport for your flight home.
For small tour groups, shuttle services from hotels to Hongqiao or Pudong Airport can be arranged according to requirements.
Including:
Admission fee: To designated tourist attractions and activities.
Accommodation: The hotel is designated for double occupancy/double beds.
Meals: Hotel accommodation, including breakfast, and designated according to the itinerary.
Tour guide: Excellent private English tour guide.
Transportation: Domestic flights (economy class) or high-speed trains (second class) listed in the itinerary
Vehicle: Designated vehicle for the trip.
Travel agency liability insurance during travel.
Government taxes and fees.
Our services cover travel planning, processing, operation, and completing your itinerary.
Excluding:
International flights to and from China.
Chinese visa fees.
Personal expenses
Tips or tips for tour guides and drivers
Our travel package does not include travel insurance. Please purchase travel insurance before traveling, just in case.
Single room supplement
Recommended optional activities
On the first and last day of arrival/departure from a flight or train
Terms and Conditions:
The above prices are for private double/double room tours during the off-season. The price may vary depending on the travel date, number of group members, hotel level, itinerary items, and possible exchange rate fluctuations