8-Day Golden Ring of China Small-Group Tour: Beijing, Xian and Shanghai
8 days
Small Group
About this activity
Day 1 Arrive in Beijing
You will be met at the Beijing Internal Airport and then taken to your hotel.
Beijing hotel options:
Luxury: The Regent Beijing
Superior: Novotel Peace Hotel
Day 2 Beijing (B)
First, we will pay a visit to the largest city square in the world, Tienanmen Square. Then visit the magnificent Forbidden City, one of the most recognizable landmarks of China. Lastly, visit the beautiful garden landscape in Summer Palace.
Day 3 Beijing (B)
The tour today starts with the remarkable Temple of Heaven. Afterwards, you will be taken to the Mutianyu Great Wall with comfortable round trip cable car. 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. Afterwards, take high-speed train ride to Xian and admire the totally different scenery of the countryside along the way.
Xi'an hotel options:
Luxury: Sofitel on Renmin Square, Xian
Superior: 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. After that, visit the Xian Museum and Small Wild Goose Pagoda.
Day 6 Xian - Shanghai (B)
After breakfast, start your tour by exploring the ancient Xian City Wall and the Great Mosque. Around the mosque is the Muslim Street with the most authentic fine eateries and souvenir shops. Drive to the airport to catch the flight heading Shanghai.
Shanghai hotel options:
Luxury: Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel
Superior: Pullman Shanghai Jingan Hotel
Day 7 Shanghai (B)
This morning begin your tour of Shanghai with a visit to the Shanghai Museum, a walk at The Bund, and Nanjing Road. Visit stunning garden view of Yuyuan Garden, and then stroll around the nearby Chenghuang Miao bazaars and New Spot (XinTianDi).
Note: Shanghai Museum is closed to public on Mondays, then Shanghai History Museum will be arranged on the day instead.
Day 8 Depart from Shanghai (B)
Today please arrange your own way to the airport.
You will be met at the Beijing Internal Airport and then taken to your hotel.
Beijing hotel options:
Luxury: The Regent Beijing
Superior: Novotel Peace Hotel
Day 2 Beijing (B)
First, we will pay a visit to the largest city square in the world, Tienanmen Square. Then visit the magnificent Forbidden City, one of the most recognizable landmarks of China. Lastly, visit the beautiful garden landscape in Summer Palace.
Day 3 Beijing (B)
The tour today starts with the remarkable Temple of Heaven. Afterwards, you will be taken to the Mutianyu Great Wall with comfortable round trip cable car. 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. Afterwards, take high-speed train ride to Xian and admire the totally different scenery of the countryside along the way.
Xi'an hotel options:
Luxury: Sofitel on Renmin Square, Xian
Superior: 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. After that, visit the Xian Museum and Small Wild Goose Pagoda.
Day 6 Xian - Shanghai (B)
After breakfast, start your tour by exploring the ancient Xian City Wall and the Great Mosque. Around the mosque is the Muslim Street with the most authentic fine eateries and souvenir shops. Drive to the airport to catch the flight heading Shanghai.
Shanghai hotel options:
Luxury: Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel
Superior: Pullman Shanghai Jingan Hotel
Day 7 Shanghai (B)
This morning begin your tour of Shanghai with a visit to the Shanghai Museum, a walk at The Bund, and Nanjing Road. Visit stunning garden view of Yuyuan Garden, and then stroll around the nearby Chenghuang Miao bazaars and New Spot (XinTianDi).
Note: Shanghai Museum is closed to public on Mondays, then Shanghai History Museum will be arranged on the day instead.
Day 8 Depart from Shanghai (B)
Today please arrange your own way to the airport.
Included
- Accommodations: 4-star or 5-star hotels based on double/single occupancy as specified
- Activities specified in the itinerary
- Airport pickup
- Domestic flight from Xi'an to Shanghai, as well as high speed rail train Beijing/Xian
- Government taxes & fees
- Land transfer with professional drivers
- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast)
- Professional English speaking guide
Not included
- China visa fees
- Gratuities to guides & drivers (optional)
- International flights to/from China
- Meals not mentioned in itinerary
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Our tour package does not include travel insurance. Please do purchase the travel Insurance before your trip to protect against any unforeseen circumstance.
- The prices are based on staying in twin/double room. If you prefer a single room for one of your group, single supplement will be incurred. Please let us know your preferred room type when you make the reservation.
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
60%
Aquatic
30%
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