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8-Day Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai Ancient & Modern Cultural History Tour from Beijing (Small Group) Tour Code: 027-20339

  • Three Iconic Cities in One Journey: Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai - experiencing China's most representative historical and urban landscapes.
  • In-Depth Visits to World-Famous Landmarks: Explore the Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, Terracotta Army, Yu Garden, the Bund, and more, immersing yourself in the richness of Chinese culture and history.
  • Comfortable & Efficient Travel Upgrades: Take a high‑speed train from Beijing to Xi’an and a flight from Xi’an to Shanghai, balancing speed with comfort for a relaxing journey.
  • Small Group with Quality Services: Join a small group (max 16 people) , selected local meals, and no forced shopping.
Visit Beijing (Bird's Nest Stadium, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square, Water Cube), Shanghai (Nanjing Road, Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower, The Bund, Yu Garden), Xi'an (Bell Tower of Xi'an, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Drum Tower of Xi'an, Muslim Street, Terracotta Warrior, Xi'an Ancient City Wall).
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3% Group Discount: 1. Receive 3% off when you purchase 3+ rooms on the same tour (single order only).
2. Receive 3% off when you book 3+ multi-day tours with minimum order total of $500 at once. Not valid in conjunction with any other discounts or pricing offers.
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    $1695
    ¥11700
    €1466
    C$2343
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    $1449
    ¥10002
    €1253
    C$2003
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    $145
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    $145
    ¥1001
    €126
    C$201
What if my dates are not available or appear as sold out? Notify Me!
3% Group Discount: 1. Receive 3% off when you purchase 3+ rooms on the same tour (single order only).
2. Receive 3% off when you book 3+ multi-day tours with minimum order total of $500 at once. Not valid in conjunction with any other discounts or pricing offers.
  • Overview
  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5
  • Day 6
  • Day 7
  • Day 8
Day 1 Arrive in Beijing | Airport Pick-up and Hotel Check-in
Day 2 Beijing One-Day Tour: Tiananmen Square + Forbidden City + Jingshan Park + Summer Palace
Day 3 Beijing Great Wall One-Day Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall + Bird's Nest + Water Cube
Day 4 Beijing to Xi'an by High-Speed Train: Big Wild Goose Pagoda + Muslim Quarter (905 km)
Day 5 Xi'an One-Day Tour: Terracotta Warriors + Ancient City Wall + Bell & Drum Towers
Day 6 Xi'an to Shanghai: Flight/Train + Hotel Check-in (1220 km)
Day 7 Shanghai One-Day Tour: Shanghai Tower + Shanghai Museum (East) + Yu Garden + Nanjing Road + The Bund
Day 8 Depart Shanghai: Airport/Station Drop-off

Day 1: Arrive in Beijing | Airport Pick-up and Hotel Check-in

Standard Hotel: Beijing Downtown 3-Star Hotel
Meal: Excluded
Arrive in Beijing. Driver meets you at the airport/train station and transfers you to your downtown hotel. Free time for rest or exploration.

Day 2: Beijing One-Day Tour: Tiananmen Square + Forbidden City + Jingshan Park + Summer Palace

Standard Hotel: Beijing Downtown 3-Star Hotel
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded
Visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City (Palace Museum), and Jingshan Park for a panoramic view. In the afternoon, explore the Summer Palace, a vast imperial garden.
  • Beijing, CN

    Beijing, CN
    With more than 20 million people, China's capital is one of the most populated cities in the world. Beijing is an incredibly ancient city, and its stylized architecture, opulent gardens, and more have made it a popular tourism locale.

    Tiananmen Square

    The 4th largest city square in the world, Tiananmen Square is a large, open area, surrounded on all sides by important national buildings: the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong, the National Museum of China, and the Great Hall of the People.

    It will be closed on Monday, and the order of visits will be adjusted according to specific circumstances

    Forbidden City

    For 500 years, the Forbidden City was the palace of the Chinese emperors. It is divided into two sections, the Inner and Outer Courts. The Palace Museum houses many collections of traditional paintings, jade, and ceramics.

    Jingshan Park

    An imperial park covering 23 hectares immediately north of the Forbidden City in the Imperial City area of Beijing. The focal point is the artificial hill Jingshan, literally "Prospect Hill".

    Summer Palace

    The Summer Palace is a complex on the outskirts of Beijing, comprised of multiple palaces, gardens, and lakes. The first palace was built in the 12th century CE under the Jin Dynasty, and many subsequent emperors chose to build additions.

Day 3: Beijing Great Wall One-Day Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall + Bird's Nest + Water Cube

Standard Hotel: Beijing Downtown 3-Star Hotel
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded
Travel to Mutianyu Great Wall, take a cable car, and hike along the restored section. On the way back, pass by and photograph the exterior of the Bird's Nest (National Stadium) and Water Cube (National Aquatics Center).
  • Beijing, CN

    Beijing, CN
    With more than 20 million people, China's capital is one of the most populated cities in the world. Beijing is an incredibly ancient city, and its stylized architecture, opulent gardens, and more have made it a popular tourism locale.

    Mutianyu Great Wall

    Mutianyu Great Wall
    Built in the 6th century CE under the Northern Qi Dynasty, this is one of the oldest sections of the Great Wall of China near Beijing. It is located in a hilly, mountainous area covered in dense forests.

    Bird's Nest Stadium (Outside Visit)

    Built for the 2008 Summer Olympics, the Bird's Nest Stadium continues to be used for major sporting events. It also houses a shopping mall, hotel and restaurants, making it a great destination for sports fans and foodies alike.

    Water Cube (Outside Visit)

    Built to house the swimming events of the 2008 Summer Olympics, this indoor arena houses massive swimming pools. After the games ended, the building was closed for a short period while part of it was converted to a water park.

Day 4: Beijing to Xi'an by High-Speed Train: Big Wild Goose Pagoda + Muslim Quarter (905 km)

Standard Hotel: Xi'an Downtown 3-Star Hotel
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded
Transfer to Beijing railway station for high-speed train to Xi'an. Upon arrival, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and explore the Muslim Quarter for local food.
  • Xi'an, CN

    Xi'an, CN
    With a recorded history dating back to before the tenth century BC, Xian is one of the oldest cities in both and the world. It is home to historic buildings, museums, tombs, monuments, national parks, and much more.

    Big Wild Goose Pagoda

    Big Wild Goose Pagoda
    Built in 652 during the Tang Dynasty, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is an ancient Buddhist temple and must-see tourist attraction. Standing 54 meters (177 feet) tall, this sacred building is a beautiful representation of ancient architecture, tradition, and history.

    Muslim Street

    Muslim Street is a historically unique place to wander, shop and eat. All shops and restaurants in the street are operated by Muslims. Culturally fragrant and fantasticstalls inside the narrow alleys sell almost everything you can imagine. Enjoy a taste of Muslim street food, a very tasty and inexpensive gourmet discovery which includes the locals' favorite: Roasted beef, roasted fish, and pancakes.

Day 5: Xi'an One-Day Tour: Terracotta Warriors + Ancient City Wall + Bell & Drum Towers

Standard Hotel: Xi'an Downtown 3-Star Hotel
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded
Visit the Terracotta Warriors Museum. In the afternoon, walk on the Ancient City Wall and see the Bell and Drum Towers.
  • Xi'an, CN

    Xi'an, CN
    With a recorded history dating back to before the tenth century BC, Xian is one of the oldest cities in both and the world. It is home to historic buildings, museums, tombs, monuments, national parks, and much more.

    Terracotta Warrior

    Terracotta Warrior
    A collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. It is a form of funerary art buried with the emperor in 210-209 BCE and whose purpose was to protect the emperor in his afterlife.

    Xi'an Ancient City Wall

    The Xi'an Ancient City Wall is the largest and best-preserved ancient city wall in China, originally built during the Ming Dynasty, encircling the city center and serving as a historic landmark of Xi'an.

    Bell Tower of Xi'an

    Built in 1384 during the Ming Dynasty, the Bell Tower of Xian is one of the most recognizable structures in the city. Standing at nearly 40 meters tall, the Bell Tower is as legendary as it is beautiful.

    Drum Tower of Xi'an

    The Drum Tower got its name from the huge drum located within the building. In contrast to the Bell Tower, where bell was stricken at dawn, drum was beat at sunset to indicate the end of the day.Erected in 1380 during the early Ming Dynasty, it stands towering above the city center and offers incredible view of Xi'an.

Day 6: Xi'an to Shanghai: Flight/Train + Hotel Check-in (1220 km)

Standard Hotel: Shanghai Downtown 3-Star Hotel
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded
Transfer to Xi'an airport or railway station for travel to Shanghai. Driver meets you upon arrival and transfers you to your downtown hotel. Free time.

Day 7: Shanghai One-Day Tour: Shanghai Tower + Shanghai Museum (East) + Yu Garden + Nanjing Road + The Bund

Standard Hotel: Shanghai Downtown 3-Star Hotel
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded
Visit Shanghai Tower's observation deck. Explore Shanghai Museum East Hall. Stroll through Yu Garden and nearby market. Walk along Nanjing Road to The Bund for iconic city views.
  • Shanghai, CN

    Shanghai, CN
    The "Paris of the East" is one of the busiest, most populated, and most influential cities in the world. It is also more than a thousand years old, dating back to the tenth century AD and the Song Dynasty.

    Shanghai Tower

    Shanghai Tower is the tallest skyscraper in Shanghai, located in the Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone, renowned for its unique spiraling design and sustainable building technologies.

    Shanghai Museum

    Located in Shanghai's People's Square, this museum features numerous exhibits of ancient Chinese art and artifacts. Established at its current location in 1996, it was one of the country's first modern, world-class museums.

    The East Branch of Shanghai Museum will be closed on Tuesday, and priority will be given to arranging the People's Square Branch. If the People's Square Branch cannot be booked, arrangements will be made to replace other urban attractions

    Yu Garden

    Yu Garden is a world famous classical garden in the southern Yangtze which was built more than 400 years ago in the Ming Dynasty. It is regarded as one of the representatives of the traditional culture in Shanghai. It displays the main features of traditional Chinese architecture with many rocks, trees, ponds, dragons, and zigzag bridges.

    Yu Garden will be closed on Monday, and will visit Chenghuang Temple in Shanghai instead

    Nanjing Road

    Nanjing Road is the world's longest shopping district, around 5.5 km long, and attracts over 1 million visitors daily. As a century-old shopping street in Huangpu District, Shanghai, Nanjing Road was a witness of the city's history.

    The Bund

    The Bund
    This waterfront area in Shanghai is a popular spot for visitors to the city and locals alike, stretching about one mile along the Huangpu River. There are 52 buildings along the Bund that showcase a diverse range of architectural styles.

Day 8: Depart Shanghai: Airport/Station Drop-off

Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Breakfast at hotel. Driver transfers you to airport or railway station for your onward journey.

Complimentary Transfer Service
(Available only on designated group departure and end dates)

  • Free Pick‑up: Arrivals between 08:00 - 22:00

  • Free Drop‑off: Departures between 09:00 - 23:00 (early morning flights are also covered if you are willing to leave in advance)

Transfers are currently provided with a driver only. If multiple guests arrive around the same time, a guide may be arranged at our discretion. Any policy updates will be communicated separately.

  • If you arrive before the group start date or leave after the group end date, a separate transfer fee applies

  • If your arrival or departure falls outside the free transfer time window, a separate transfer fee also applies

  • For shared group transfers, guests with close arrival times will be picked up together, with a waiting time of approximately 1.5 hours. If you prefer not to wait, please notify us at least 1 day in advance to arrange a private transfer at an additional cost.

Price Includes

  • Transportation: Beijing to Xi'an high-speed train second-class seat; Xi'an to Shanghai economy class flight.
  • Hotel: 7 nights in 3-star hotels, standard twin room.
  • Meals: Meals as specified in itinerary (breakfast at hotel).
  • Admission: First entrance ticket to attractions listed in itinerary.
  • Vehicle: All vehicle costs (including tolls, fuel, vehicle mountain entry fees).
  • Transfers: Airport/train station pick-up and drop-off service.
  • Guide: Chinese/English bilingual guide based on actual situation.
  • Insurance: Travel accident insurance, vehicle seat insurance, travel agency liability insurance.

Price Excludes

  • Room damage fees due to mid-trip changes.
  • Personal expenses: laundry, phone, fax, pay TV, drinks, snacks, alcohol, etc.
  • Additional costs due to force majeure (natural disasters, war, strikes, pandemic, flight changes, insufficient participants).
  • International and domestic airfare to/from tour start and end points.
  • Meals not specified in itinerary.

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  • Travel Documents
    Each passenger must carry a valid travel document. (Valid visa for countries needed) (E.g. Green Card, Passport, Re-Entry Permit, and etc.) Tour operator is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
  • Cancellation penalties per person (request day and departure day are not counted)
    30 days or more prior to departure - - 10% of total purchase amount..
    15-29 days or more prior to departure - 30% of total purchase amount.
    7-14 days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.
    Within 6 days prior to departure - 100% of total purchase amount.
    Day of departure no show or late - 100% per person.
    Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
    Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain normal operations.
    The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
    NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
  • Travel Insurance
    Tour operator is not responsible for any loss of or damage to personal items, or personal injury that may occur on or during the tour. It is optional that passengers to buy travel insurance, for more information, please consult your travel agent.
  • Itinerary Variations
    We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
  • Tour Cancellation
    We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure of the tour, Taketours only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking. We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.

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