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8 Days Essential China - Small Group Tour

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8 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
12 peopleMaximum group size
1 - 76 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Highlights

Visit the imperial palaces and traditional gardens

Get atop of the Great Wall and catch the panoramic view of spectacular landscape

Walk into the history classroom and marvel at the 8000 life-size Terracotta Warriors

Stroll leisurely on the banks of Huangpu River on the Bund

Itinerary

Curious about China’s iconic cities and ancient wonders? The '8 Days Essential China - Small Group Tour' is the perfect introduction for first-time visitors, taking you through Beijing, Xian, and Shanghai—known as the country’s golden triangle. Designed for young adults and seasoned travelers, this trip balances history, modernity, and authentic local experiences.

Explore the grandeur of Beijing’s Forbidden City and Summer Palace, then walk atop the legendary Great Wall. In Xian, marvel at the Terracotta Warriors and savor treats in the lively Muslim Quarter. Finally, witness Shanghai’s rapid evolution as you stroll its futuristic skyline along the Yangtze River’s mouth.

This sightseeing tour’s unique selling point lies in its in-depth exploration of China’s classic highlights, all in a small group setting that fosters camaraderie and personalized attention. With accommodation, transport, and meals included, this tour package makes discovering China’s top destinations effortless and unforgettable.

day 1Arrival in Beijing | Airport Pick-up and Hotel Check-in

Nihao! Welcome to Beijing, the capital city of China! Upon your arrival at the airport/train station in Beijing, the driver will meet and greet you at the exit, and then escort you to the well-selected hotel in downtown Beijing. The rest of the day is free on your own so you can have a good rest for the jet lag or explore by yourself around your hotel.
Arrival Ideas:
Beijing is well connected by air and high speed rail. There are two airports - Beijing Daxing International Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport operating many international and domestic airlines. Travelers can go to Beijing by air from most cities of China, like Hong Kong, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Xian, Guilin, Hangzhou, Kunming, Wuhan, Xiamen, Guiyang, Chongqing, and Lanzhou.
In addition, travelers can take the high speed train to Beijing from Xian (4-5 hours), Shanghai (4.5-6 hours), Zhengzhou (2.5-3 hours), Wuhan (4-5 hours), Harbin (5-5.5 hours), etc.

day 2Beijing City Tour

day 3Beijing Great Wall Tour | Mutianyu Great Wall

day 4Beijing to Xian by High Speed Train

day 5Xian City Tour | Terracotta Warriors, Ancient Wall

day 6Xian to Shanghai | Shanghai Pick-up and Hotel Check-in

day 7Shanghai City Tour | Shanghai Tower, Yu Garden

day 8Departure from Shanghai

What's Included

7 Breakfasts and 4 Lunches
Drivers & air-conditioned vehicles
Professional licensed English-speaking local guide
Hotel accommodation with breakfasts (3-star standard)
Transportation listed in the itinerary
Admission tickets, activities, meals listed in the itinerary
Accident insurance
Our service from tour planning, handling, operational and finishing your trip

Optional Add-ons Available during check-out

Customer Reviews

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Stella VoiletVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Great Tour in China

We had a great time on our tour in China. The guides and drivers were very kind and professional, and the guides spoke excellent English. This was our first time using this agent, Jasmine was excellent to work with. She provided great communication and was very responsive to questions I asked. The whole tour was well organised. I would recommend both AOT and Jasmine to any one looking to book a tour through them.

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SuzyVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Amazing 8 days trip to China

We had a smooth and wonderful trip to China. Although we only had 8 days, our travel planner, Jovi, expertly arranged our schedule so we could visit our favorite destinations in Zhangjiajie and Jiuzhai Valley. Jovi was quick and responsive, and our tour guide, Ms. Yang, was kind, caring, and attentive to our requests. Overall, it was a lovely experience. Thank you!

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Yeats LinVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Wonderful Tour in China with Small Group

Had a very good experience on my 8-day classic China tour. It was supported by a helpful local team. All the city tours were conducted by well informed guides with fluent English. In Beijing, guide Maggie Pan managed all tours in a smart way and great attention. Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Heaven Temple, Summer Palace and Olympics games venues were all great. In Xi’an, guide Timo explained everything and was very flexible. Visited Muslim, Terracotta, Pagoda and Ancient Wall. In Shanghai, guide Qián did a great job and even gave us time for shopping. Hotels were very good and comfortable with delicious breakfast. Thanks!

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