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8-Day China Express, from Beijing to Shanghai Tour Code: 700-20339

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  • Great Wall excursion
  • Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City guided tour
  • Terracotta Warriors tour
  • Master of the Nets Garden
  • Shanghai orientation walk and acrobatic show
Visit Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Suzhou, Lintong.
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  • Overview
  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5
  • Day 6
  • Day 7
  • Day 8
Day 1 Beijing
Day 2 Beijing
Day 3 Beijing/Xi'an (905 km)
Day 4 Xi'an (34 km)
Day 5 Xi'an/Suzhou (1302 km)
Day 6 Suzhou/Shanghai (84 km)
Day 7 Shanghai
Day 8 Shanghai

Day 1: Beijing

Standard Hotel: Dong Fang Hotel Beijing (or similar)
Meal: Excluded
Arrive in Beijing and meet your group. Check into the hotel.

Day 2: Beijing

Standard Hotel: Dong Fang Hotel Beijing (or similar)
Meal: Excluded
Visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Explore Tiananmen Square. Optional evening visit to the Pearl Market or Drum and Bell Tower.

  • 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.

    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.

    Drum and Bell Tower Visit

    The Drum and Bell Towers are iconic ancient structures at the northern end of Beijing's central axis, historically used for timekeeping.

    Admission (Optional): Adult $5 / ¥30

    Toboggan at Great Wall Mutianyu

    The toboggan slide at Mutianyu Great Wall is a popular recreational activity where visitors ride a sled down from the wall for a unique experience.

    Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $15 / ¥100

    Cable Car at Great Wall Mutianyu

    The cable car at Mutianyu Great Wall offers a convenient ascent, allowing visitors to easily reach the wall and enjoy panoramic mountain views.

    Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $15 / ¥100

Day 3: Beijing/Xi'an (905 km)

Standard Hotel: HNA Hotel (or similar)
Meal: Excluded
Take the metro to visit the Forbidden City. Board a fast train to Xi'an in the afternoon.

  • 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.

    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.

Day 4: Xi'an (34 km)

Standard Hotel: HNA Hotel (or similar)
Breakfast: Excluded|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded
Guided tour of the Terracotta Warriors. Free time in the afternoon for optional activities like visiting the Bell and Drum Towers, Big Goose Pagoda, or the Muslim Quarter.

  • 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.

    Bell and Drum Towers

    The Bell and Drum Towers in Xi'an are landmark ancient structures in the city center, facing each other and serving as the timekeeping center in the Ming dynasty.

    Admission (Optional): Adult $8 / ¥50

    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.

    Admission (Optional): Adult $8 / ¥50

    Great Mosque of Xi'an

    This renowned mosque was established in 742, though the current structure is a bit more recent than that. Instead of the traditional minaret, this mosque utilizes a Chinese pavilion.

    Admission (Optional): Adult $4 / ¥25

    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.

    Admission (Optional): Adult $7 / ¥45

  • Lintong, CN

    Lintong is one of nine districts in Xi'an in the Shaanxi province of China. It is best known for the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, discovered in the mid-1970s. Tourists can visit Xi'an Lintong National Resort and enjoy fine dining, spas, entertainment, and more.

    Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor

    This famous mausoleum in the Shaanxi region is most notable for the Terracotta Army of soldiers that stand as guardians to the deceased emperor who is entombed within. Construction on the tomb finished in 208 BCE.

Day 5: Xi'an/Suzhou (1302 km)

Standard Hotel: Castle Hotel Suzhou (or similar)
Meal: Excluded
Visit the ancient Xi'an City Wall in the morning. Take a bullet train to Suzhou in the afternoon.

  • 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.

    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.

    Admission (Optional): Adult $7 / ¥45

Day 6: Suzhou/Shanghai (84 km)

Standard Hotel: Zhen Yue Hotel (or similar)
Meal: Excluded
Visit the Master of the Nets Garden and wander along Shantang Street. Take a bullet train to Shanghai in the late afternoon.

  • Suzhou, CN

    Suzhou formerly romanized as Soochow, is a major city located in southeastern Jiangsu Province of East China, about 100 km (62 mi) northwest of Shanghai.

    Master of the Nets Garden

    The Master of the Nets Garden is one of the representative classical gardens of Suzhou, famous for its delicate layout, elegant pavilions, and profound cultural ambiance.

    Shantang Street

    Due to the great history and events involving Shantang Street it is sometimes stated as being the "First Street in Shuzou." In 2015, the Shantang Street Scenic Area was added to the list of China's "National Historic and Cultural Streets." Today, it is a popular tourist destination with visitors being attracted by the heritage nature of the buildings and the various old stone bridges.

Day 7: Shanghai

Standard Hotel: Zhen Yue Hotel (or similar)
Meal: Excluded
Orientation walk along the Bund. Free time to explore. Evening acrobatic performance.

  • 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.

    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.

    Acrobatic Performance

    Acrobatic performances in Shanghai are renowned for their high-level skills, graceful formations, and modern stage effects, offering a thrilling experience of Chinese traditional culture and contemporary entertainment.

    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.

    Admission (Optional): Adult $6 / ¥40

Day 8: Shanghai

Meal: Excluded
Depart at any time.

Price Includes

  • Great Wall excursion
  • Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City guided tour
  • Terracotta Warriors tour
  • Master of the Nets Garden
  • Shanghai orientation walk and acrobatic show
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
  • Lunch on Day 4

Price Excludes

  • Activities & Attractions
Destination Adult
Beijing
Cable Car at Great Wall Mutianyu (Optional) $15 / ¥100
Drum and Bell Tower Visit (Optional) $5 / ¥30
Toboggan at Great Wall Mutianyu (Optional) $15 / ¥100
Shanghai
Yu Garden (Optional) $6 / ¥40
Xi'an
Bell and Drum Towers (Optional) $8 / ¥50
Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Optional) $8 / ¥50
Great Mosque of Xi'an (Optional) $4 / ¥25
Xi'an Ancient City Wall (Optional) $7 / ¥45
  • Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
  • If you would like to join the optional activities, please pay the fee in cash to the tour guide. You cannot buy / use the tickets on your own or use City Passes. The tour guide will arrange the tickets for the group.
  • Airfare
  • Meals not listed as included
  • Optional activities
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips/gratuities

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