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Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai 8-DayTour Tour Code: 238-20389

  • Explore the Forbidden City and Summer Palace in Beijing
  • Walk the Great Wall at Mutianyu
  • Discover the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an
  • Stroll through the ancient Muslim Quarter
  • Experience Shanghai's modern skyline and historic Bund
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 and Drum Tower Square, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, 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.
Price (/Person)
    Single
    $1750
    ¥11877
    €1495
    C$2400
    Double
    $1450
    ¥9841
    €1238
    C$1988
    Child
    (Age 2-9)
    $1150
    ¥7805
    €982
    C$1577
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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.
  • Overview
  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5
  • Day 6
  • Day 7
  • Day 8
Day 1 Beijing Arrival
Day 2 Beijing - Tiananmen Square - Forbidden City - Jingshan Park - Summer Palace
Day 3 Beijing - Mutianyu Great Wall - Olympic Park
Day 4 Beijing - Xi'an (905 km)
Day 5 Xi'an - Terracotta Warriors - City Wall - Bell and Drum Tower
Day 6 Xi'an - Shanghai (1220 km)
Day 7 Shanghai - Shanghai Tower - Shanghai Museum - Yu Garden - The Bund - Nanjing Road
Day 8 Departure from Shanghai

Day 1: Beijing Arrival

Standard Hotel: Jingxi Hotel (Guomao SKP Store) or similar
Meal: Excluded
Arrive at Beijing airport, transfer to hotel, free time for rest.

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

Standard Hotel: Jingxi Hotel (Guomao SKP Store) or similar
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
After breakfast, visit Tiananmen Square (30 min), then deep tour of the Forbidden City (3 hours). Proceed to Jingshan Park (1 hour) for panoramic views. In the afternoon, explore the Summer Palace (3 hours).
  • 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

    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.

    Forbidden City

    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

    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

    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 - Mutianyu Great Wall - Olympic Park

Standard Hotel: Jingxi Hotel (Guomao SKP Store) or similar
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
Drive to Mutianyu Great Wall (2 hours visit) with shuttle bus included. Afternoon at Olympic Park to see Bird's Nest and Water Cube exterior (1 hour).
  • 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.

    Mutianyu Great Wall Cable Car

    Mutianyu is the most scenic part of Chinese Great Wall, and 90 percent of it is covered by vegetation. Cable car is a good choice for those who don't want to take too much hiking.

    Bird's Nest Stadium (Outside Visit)

    Bird's Nest Stadium
    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)

    Water Cube
    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 - Xi'an (905 km)

Standard Hotel: Quanji Hotel (Xi'an Bell Tower) or similar
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
Take high-speed train from Beijing to Xi'an (approx. 4.5 hours). Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda inside Ci'en Temple (1.5 hours). Then explore Muslim Quarter (1.5 hours).
  • 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 - Terracotta Warriors - City Wall - Bell and Drum Tower

Standard Hotel: Quanji Hotel (Xi'an Bell Tower) or similar
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
After breakfast, drive to Terracotta Warriors Museum (2.5 hours). Then visit Xi'an Ancient City Wall (1.5 hours). Finally, Bell and Drum Tower Square (1 hour).
  • 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 and Drum Tower Square

    Located in the heart of Xi'an, Bell and Drum Tower Square connects the iconic Bell Tower and Drum Tower, offering a vibrant glimpse into the city's ancient heritage and local life.

Day 6: Xi'an - Shanghai (1220 km)

Standard Hotel: Elong Anyue Hotel (Pudong Avenue Metro Station Branch) or similar
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
Take high-speed train from Xi'an to Shanghai (approx. 7 hours). Arrive in Shanghai and check into hotel. Free time in the evening.

Day 7: Shanghai - Shanghai Tower - Shanghai Museum - Yu Garden - The Bund - Nanjing Road

Standard Hotel: Elong Anyue Hotel (Pudong Avenue Metro Station Branch) or similar
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
Visit Shanghai Tower exterior (30 min), Shanghai Museum (East) (1.5 hours), Yu Garden (2 hours), The Bund and Nanjing Road (2 hours).
  • 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 (Outside Visit)

    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

    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.

    Yu Garden

    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.

    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.

    Nanjing Road

    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.

Day 8: Departure from Shanghai

Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
After breakfast, shared transfer to Shanghai airport (departure window 07:00-24:00). End of tour.

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

  • Free Pick‑up: Arrivals between 07:00 - 24:00

  • Free Drop‑off: Departures between 07:00 - 24:00

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

  • Meals as specified: 7 breakfasts, 12 lunches/dinners, CNY 50/person/meal, eight dishes + one soup, ten persons per table including Beijing special meals: Beijing cuisine, Quanjude or Bianyifang Peking duck, Laobian dumplings. Xi'an special meals: Xi'an restaurant, Daming Palace banquet, Laosun's mutton bread, Shaanxi cuisine. Shanghai special meals.
  • High-speed train second class: Beijing-Xi'an, Xi'an-Shanghai
  • 7 nights accommodation in 3-star equivalent hotels with daily buffet breakfast
  • All entrance fees and scenic area shuttle buses as per itinerary
  • Air-conditioned tour bus with max 16 passengers
  • Bilingual English-Chinese tour guide
  • Travel insurance (liability $150,000, personal accident $40,000, seat insurance $25,000)

Price Excludes

  • Personal expenses
  • Recommended optional activities
  • Extra charges for early departure or late checkout
  • No refund for unused portions due to early departure
  • No free transfer for extended stay after the tour

Additional Note

  • The Forbidden City implements a real-name ticketing system requiring the presentation of a second-generation ID card or passport. Adults and children must bring their original identification documents or passports upon entry. The latest visitor capacity restrictions for the Palace Museum and Tiananmen Square are as follows: the daily visitor limit is 30,000, with tickets available for purchase seven days in advance. In light of these stringent policies, our company will make every effort to secure tickets. However, with the comprehensive tightening of the reservation system and visitor limits, coupled with the arrival of the peak tourist season, we cannot guarantee ticket availability. Failure to secure a reservation will result in a ticket refund of $13 per person. In the event of a Monday closure, the itinerary for the Beijing day tour will be adjusted. Our agency will no longer accept complaints arising from failure to book a ticket for the Palace Museum. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused!

Terms & Condition

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    Booking and Reservation
    All tours are for early booking, tour operator suggests the each passenger should book tour at least 3 weeks before departure date. Passenger may make reservation via email; however, seats will not be assigned until the deposit has been paid. At time of reservation, passenger may require to provide name, phone number and address and specify designated tour and date of travel.All seats are pre-assigned with numbers; seat assignment is based on a first come first serve basis after down payment.
  • 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)
    46 days or more prior to departure - - 10% of total purchase amount.
    30-45 days or more prior to departure - 30% of total purchase amount.
    15-29 days or more prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.
    7-14 days prior to departure - 70% 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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