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8 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
18 peopleMaximum group size
1 - 85 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Relaxed
Minimal physical effort, perfect for travelers seeking an easy-going experience.
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Highlights

Must-see sights in China - Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Army.

Cruise on the Huangpu River to take in the impressive skyline of Shanghai.

Family visit to meet local people and experience authentic Chinese culture.

Enjoy a la carte meals, Acrobatic Show & Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show.

Itinerary

Unlock China’s iconic cities on the China Tour: Beijing, Xian & Shanghai - No Shopping Stops—a carefully curated journey for experienced travelers. Explore Beijing’s Forbidden City, Great Wall, and Hutong alleys, then travel to Xian to marvel at the Terracotta Warriors and ancient pagodas. In Shanghai, visit the historic Bund, Yu Garden, and enjoy a cruise along the Huangpu River. With professional guides, seamless domestic travel, and all key sights included (no time wasted on shopping detours), this tour package’s USP is its streamlined, culture-rich itinerary—ensuring maximum discovery and authentic local insight in a single, expertly led trip.

day 1Arrive in Beijing

Your local tour guide will meet you at Beijing Airport after reclaiming your luggage and clearing customs. The driver will transport you in a comfortable vehicle to the hotel and help you with the check-in procedure. The rest of the day is left for you to have a good rest or to become familiar with our capital city on your own.

day 2Tiananmen, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven

day 3China Great Wall Tour

day 4Summer Palace, Take Train from Beijing to Xi'an

day 5Terracotta Army Museum

day 6City Walls of Xian & Fly to Shanghai

day 7Shanghai City Tour

day 8Departure from Shanghai

What's Included

Breakfast x 7
Lunch x 5
Hotel accommodation based on twin-sharing room
Drivers & air-conditioned vehicles
Entrance fees to tourist sites
Two bottled water per person per day
Domestic airfares & train fares

Customer Reviews

5.0

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FabloVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

perfect tailored itinerary

This is a company you need for an “all inclusive” trip in China. Emily arranged for us a perfect tailored itinerary based on our preferences. Hotel, transports and guides were professional, gentle and fluent English-speaking. We thank them for such wonderful and perfect vacation in China and we highlight its services to everyone.

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CarloVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

Excellent service and guide, perfect on time and full of detailed historical descriptions.

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PaulVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Loved it

I really loved the tour. I've been telling everyone I've spoken to that if they go to China that they should do a tour with your company.

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HerveVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

One of my best travel experiences ever.

Everything was arranged perfectly. I took my wife and my teenager son and arranged for a tour in several cities. The tour guides and drivers were amazing. The drivers were very skillful and the tour guides were quite erudite with good mastering of the English language which was better than expected. This trip changed our thoughts on China. Our other thought was why did we wait so long to visit China Both my family and I would highly recommend this local travel specialist.

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LadislavVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent!

Excellent communication with travel consultants, professional level of service and very friendly, involved and skilled guides.

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