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8 Days Small Group Tour of Beijing - Xi'an - Shanghai
Tour Code: SG01
Price from $1459 per person
Itinerary Details
Day 1 Arrival in Beijing
Your 8-day China small group tour starts the moment you land at the airport in Beijing. You will meet your professional guide outside Customs and then enjoy a comfortable car ride heading to the hotel. Take the rest time of the day to relax and recover from jet lag.
 
Accommodation: The Great Wall Hotel Beijing - the former Sheraton
Day 2 Beijing
Today your Beijing Xi'an Shanghai tour begins! You will meet the other group members in the hotel lobby at 08:30am and have a 30-minute pre-trip meeting hosted by your guide. Some travel guidelines and tips will be shared so that everyone in the group can prepare for the trip. Afterwards, your guide and driver will take you to Tiananmen Square, the world's largest urban square. It lies in the heart of Beijing and has witnessed many important ceremonies and assemblies. Then walk through the Tiananmen Tower accompanied by your guide to visit the Forbidden City, which was the royal palace for 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368 - 1911). It is the largest and most complete existing ancient architectural complex in China. In 1988, it was listed as a "World Cultural Heritage" site by UNESCO.

At noon, an a la carte welcome lunch (valued at CNY150.00 per person and included in our price) will be arranged at an elegant restaurant, where you will have an opportunity to taste authentic Peking Roast Duck.

After a short break, you will be escorted to the Temple of Heaven, where emperors held national sacrificial rituals and prayed for a good harvest in the old times. If you are a big fan of Chinese Kung Fu, a lively Kung Fu Show at the Red Theater will offer you a chance to appreciate this martial art up close.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte welcome lunch
Admire the solemn Tiananmen Tower in Tiananmen Square
Admire the solemn Tiananmen Tower in Tiananmen Square
Day 3 Beijing
This morning, we will arrange a visit to the Mutianyu Great Wall. A round-trip cable car is included. Connecting Juyongguan Pass in the west and Gubeikou Great Wall in the east, Mutianyu has been regarded as an important military area in Beijing since ancient times. Afterwards, to celebrate the conquest of the Great Wall, we will specially provide red wine for a group toast. It will be a memorable hour with the beauty of the Wall in view, wine in hand.

Today’s lunch is excluded, as restaurants near the Great Wall are not up to our service standard. You should have a big breakfast before setting off and have some fast food around the scenic area. Your guide will offer you more advice.

Later, we will return to the downtown area. Take your time to explore a featured local market and relax.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast
Have a great time on Mutianyu Great Wall
Day 4 Beijing to Xi'an by Flight
After a challenging trip yesterday, this morning we will arrange a leisurely visit to the Summer Palace, which was the royal resort during the Qing Dynasty. Here you can admire richly ornamented halls and temples, tranquil Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill. After exploring the Summer Palace, we will pass by and leave you some time to take photos of the Olympic National Stadium, also nicknamed the Bird's Nest because of its unique appearance.

At noon, we will provide you with an a la carte lunch (valued at CNY150.00 per person and included in our price) at a fancy restaurant.

After lunch, a Hutong exploration by rickshaw will round off your Beijing tour. You can get a glimpse of authentic traditional Beijingers' life while shuttling among the Hutong alleys and grey brick courtyards. Furthermore, a special Chinese Paper Cutting experience is also scheduled. Later, you will be escorted to the airport for your onward flight to Xi'an. Upon your arrival, the local guide in Xi’an will pick you up at the airport and accompany you to the hotel for check-in.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte lunch
Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel
Unique rickshaw riding in old Hutongs
Unique rickshaw riding in old Hutongs
Experience Chinese paper cutting
Experience Chinese paper cutting
Day 5 Xi'an
Your memorable Xi'an tour starts today. After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to visit the Terracotta Army. As one of the eight wonders of the ancient world, the Terracotta Army, symbolically guards the entrance to the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang (259 - 210 BC) with over 8,000 pottery soldiers and chariots in battle array to protect this great ruler in his afterlife.

At noon, you will enjoy an a la carte lunch at a local family (valued at CNY120.00 per person and included in our price). You can even assist the hospitable host and cook home-made food if interested.

After lunch, your guide will take you to the Jianfu Temple to visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda and the Xi'an Museum. The Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show will highlight this evening and you will be served a traditional Dumpling Dinner at the same time.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Home-cooked a la carte lunch, Dumpling Dinner
 Friendly Tips

Since the theater is usually not open in Jan, Feb, Mar and Dec, we will not arrange the show and dumpling dinner for tours starting during these periods. Clients will enjoy a free evening to relax.
Marvel at the 2200-year-old Terracotta Warriors
Marvel at the 2200-year-old Terracotta Warriors
Learn to make dumplings at a local home
Learn to make dumplings at a local home
Day 6 Xi'an to Shanghai by Flight
In the morning, you will take a short ride to the City Wall Park. While strolling in the park, you will see local people doing their morning exercises. It is the best place for you to get to know more about the local life and feel the cultural differences between East and West. You will also join in a Tai Chi class to practice with a professional Tai Chi master. Then accompanied by the guide, you will ascend the City Wall, which has guarded the old city of Xi'an for over 600 years. If you are interested, you can go cycling on the wall. The bike rental fare is at your own cost. Electric cart is also available.

After an a la carte lunch (valued at CNY120.00 per person and included in our price) at a well-known restaurant, your guide will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Shanghai and help you with the boarding procedure.

Upon your landing in Shanghai, the local guide will meet you at the airport exit and escort you to the hotel in comfort.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte lunch
Accommodation: Sheraton Shanghai Hongkou Hotel
Enjoy cycling on the ancient Xi'an City Wall
Enjoy cycling on the ancient Xi'an City Wall
Day 7 Shanghai
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up at the hotel and take you to your first destination, the Shanghai Museum. This museum houses over 120,000 precious items from different dynasties. Bronze wares of the Western Zhou Dynasty (1046 - 771 BC) as well as paintings and calligraphy works of the Tang Dynasty are the most noteworthy.

You will then be taken to Yu Garden. Although not very large in scale, it resembles an elaborate bonsai with pavilions, bridges, pools, and rockeries set off by verdant plants. Your guide will leave you some time to explore the traditional bazaar nearby.

At noon, an a la carte farewell lunch (valued at CNY120.00 per person and included in our price) will be arranged at a popular local restaurant. After lunch, we will drive to the Former French Concession to appreciate the exquisite western-style garden houses and learn about the history and stories there. Our next destination is the Bund area, where you will take a one-hour cruise tour along the Huangpu River. Enjoy leisurely time on the Bund to get a glimpse of Shanghai as it was back in the 19th century.

Your guide will accompany you back to the hotel at the end of the day and say bon voyage.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte farewell lunch
A splendid view of the landmark buildings on the Bund
A splendid view of the landmark buildings on the Bund
Day 8 Departure from Shanghai
This one-week China small group tour will come to an end today. Be sure to take all your belongings when you check out of the hotel. You will get to the airport for your homeward flight on your own. In order to save time, we kindly suggest you take a taxi to the airport. It is around CNY200 per cab to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) and CNY100 to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA). Please make sure you go to the right airport. If your departure flight leaves from Pudong airport, you could also choose to take the maglev train from the Longyang Road station. We wish you a nice journey home!

If you wish to extend your tour from Shanghai to other neighboring cities such as Suzhou, Hangzhou, Huangshan and others, please feel free to contact our travel consultant. We will be happy to arrange it for you!

Meals: Western buffet breakfast
Prices are per person in US Dollars; departures are guaranteed even with two persons!
Arrival DateDeparture DateDouble OccupancySingle Room Supplement 
Mar 12(Sun)Mar 19(Sun)$1479$439
Mar 26(Sun)Apr 02(Sun)$1479$439
Apr 07(Fri)Apr 14(Fri)$1619$469
Apr 14(Fri)Apr 21(Fri)$1619$469
Apr 21(Fri)Apr 28(Fri)$1619$469
May 05(Fri)May 12(Fri)$1619$469
May 12(Fri)May 19(Fri)$1619$469
May 19(Fri)May 26(Fri)$1619$469
May 26(Fri)Jun 02(Fri)$1619$469
Jun 02(Fri)Jun 09(Fri)$1639$449
Jun 09(Fri)Jun 16(Fri)$1639$449
Jun 16(Fri)Jun 23(Fri)$1639$449
Jun 23(Fri)Jun 30(Fri)$1639$449
Jun 30(Fri)Jul 07(Fri)$1639$449
Jul 07(Fri)Jul 14(Fri)$1659$449
Jul 14(Fri)Jul 21(Fri)$1659$449
Jul 21(Fri)Jul 28(Fri)$1659$449
Jul 28(Fri)Aug 04(Fri)$1659$449
Aug 04(Fri)Aug 11(Fri)$1659$449
Aug 11(Fri)Aug 18(Fri)$1659$449
Aug 18(Fri)Aug 25(Fri)$1659$449
Aug 25(Fri)Sep 01(Fri)$1659$449
Sep 01(Fri)Sep 08(Fri)$1639$489
Sep 08(Fri)Sep 15(Fri)$1639$489
Sep 15(Fri)Sep 22(Fri)$1639$489
Sep 22(Fri)Sep 29(Fri)$1639$489
Oct 06(Fri)Oct 13(Fri)$1639$489
Oct 13(Fri)Oct 20(Fri)$1639$489
Oct 20(Fri)Oct 27(Fri)$1639$489
Oct 27(Fri)Nov 03(Fri)$1509$479
Nov 03(Fri)Nov 10(Fri)$1509$479
Nov 10(Fri)Nov 17(Fri)$1459$419
Dec 08(Fri)Dec 15(Fri)$1459$419
Dec 22(Fri)Dec 29(Fri)$1459$419
Inclusions
  • Domestic airfares
  • Hotel accommodation with breakfasts
  • A la carte lunches as itinerary specifies
  • Professional English-speaking guides
  • Drivers & air-conditioned vehicles
  • Entrance fees to tourist sites
  • Tips or gratuities for hotel porters
Exclusions
  • International airfares
  • Entry Visa fees
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers