Visit three of China's most in-demand cities, discover multiple UNESCO World Heritage sites, and leave the logistics to someone else - this 8-day tour of China's Golden Triangle takes all the hassle out of planning a trip. Discover Beijing's highlights (from Tian'anmen Square to the Forbidden City), explore the Great Wall of China, visit the world-famous Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, and finish the tour in ultra-modern Shanghai.
Beijing - Xian - Shanghai 
Departure:
Available All Year Round 
Category:
China Tours 
Theme:
Culture, History, Nature 
Suitable:
Families, Couples, Solo Adventurers, and Seniors
Private TourWelcome to the Greatest tour of China! On your first day, you will arrive in Beijing and meet our guide after reaching the arrival hall of the airport. Once welcomed by our guide, you will get some instructions and then head out to your hotel for check-in. Upon check-in hotel, the rest of the day is free for you to recover in your room or you can visit Wangfujing Street. Beijing Wangfujing Street, as one of the symbols of Beijing's commerce, is the most well-known and prosperous shopping street with modern and fashion trends.
The spectacular performance Golden Mask Dynasty will be another optional item fro today's tour. Golden Mask Dynasty Show will be held at the Red Theatre in Beijing. This show incorporates dancing, acrobatics, some magnificent costumes, and one or two surprises.
Stay overnight at Beijing.
After having breakfast in your hotel, you will meet your tour guide and other group members and we You will start the day with a full buffet breakfast in the hotel before we take you to visit Tian'anmen Square; known to be the largest square in the world as well as one of the most important squares in China. The importance of this square is because of the events that were held here during their history. take you directly to your first destination, Tiananmen Square by private car or van. Not only one of the largest squares in the world, this place is also famous for all the events that have taken place in Chinese history.
Cross the street is your next destination - the Forbidden City which is an imperial palace and you will take 2 hours walking tour around Forbidden City.
By the time we finish this visit, it will be time for lunch in a nice local Chinese restaurant. After our lovely lunch and in the afternoon, we will head to the Temple of Heaven. This temple is one of the largest and most important places of worship in Beijing, which is also unique in its architecture.
We will continue our tour in the evening to the Red Theatre. The Legend of Kung Fu Show, which premiered at Beijing's Red Theater in 2004, tells the story of a young monk who dreams of one day becoming a kung fu master. The best Kong Fu practitioners from all across China tell the story through Chinese martial arts, traditional and modern dance, and Chinese acrobatics.
Stay overnight at Beijing.
You will start your day with a full buffet breakfast in the hotel and prepare to see one of the seven wonders of our world. Our first destination for the day is the Great Wall of China, but since the wall is very long, we have selected one of the most famous and at the same time, less crowded sections. We will take you to the Mutianyu Section and then hike up and then down the wall. You can also take a cable car to ascend and use a toboggan to climb down the wall which is optional and the price is not included in the tour.
After lunch and a short stop at Jade Factory, we will head to Summer Palace, a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens, and palaces in Beijing. Summer Palace is a lavish lakeside retreat from the heat of Beijing. With pavilions, walkways, gardens, and bridges, the UNESCO World Heritage site on Kunming Lake served as the seat of government for Empress Dowager Cixi during the last years of her life.
Kunming Lake is the most attractive water feature a short distance from downtown Beijing, where it covers three-quarters of the total area of the Summer Palace grounds. Hiring a boat is a good choice to visit the lake in the Summer Palace (not included). There are different kinds of boats varying size, startups, and close time. Our plans for this day will end with a Tea Ceremony in a local tea house, which will help in better understanding the culture of Chinese people.
Stay overnight at Beijing.
You can have your last breakfast of Beijing in the hotel before we take you to one of the Hutongs of Beijing to walk in the older neighborhoods of the city. You can plan to have lunch during this visit or return to the hotel with your guide. In the afternoon the group will check-out from the hotel and then head to the train station to leave for Xi'an. Once in Xi'an, your guide will take you and the rest of your group to your new hotel to check-in and rest. If there is time you can explore a little, but it is better to rest and prepare for the next day.
Stay overnight at Xi'an.
Your first morning of Xi'an will begin with breakfast at the hotel. Then you will be taken to visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum and after it, a pottery-making factory. During these two visits, you learn about the crafts and pottery of the Qin dynasty and see some exotic pieces of Chinese culture. By the time this visit ends, it will be time for our lunch in a fine local Chinese restaurant, where we can try some of their Chinese dishes.
After lunch, we can head out to discover more about the temples of China. Your guide will take you to see Small Wild Goose pagoda.
Located next to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda and amidst water fountains and a well-tended garden, this museum is a great choice to learn more about Chinese history in Xi'an.
At night, we arrange dinner and you will have one of the most famous Chinese food called Dumplings at a local restaurant, and also watch the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show.
Note: Since the dance show is closed in December, January, February, and March, passengers in these months will have the free evening instead.
Stay overnight at Xi'an.
The first thing for today is the breakfast at the hotel and then a visit to the Xi'an City Wall. You saw the Great Wall of China, but now it is time to visit some of the other fortifications of China which are ancient but very well preserved. Since this site is very large, you can rent bicycles to enjoy this visit even more (the fee is not included in your tour price). After taking your pictures and experiencing some of the best of Xi'an, we will take you to have lunch and then checking-out from your hotel. After that, it is time to leave for Shanghai. In Shanghai, your guide will pick you up from the airport/ train station and take you to your new hotel to check-in.
Stay overnight at Shanghai.
In Shanghai, you will mostly hear about the history of the city and see its beauty. After your full buffet breakfast at the hotel, you will learn about both history and culture when you get to the Shanghai History Museum.
After learning about their history, we will take you to a more modern destination which is the Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower, also known as their iconic TV tower. From above the tower, you can get a view over Shanghai, and enjoy the view just before we go to get our lunch.
We will have lunch in one of their good quality restaurants. Our final destination for today is one of the most beautiful places in China, the Yu Garden. In the garden, there are several buildings, exotic decorations, and carvings. There are also ponds and stone bridges that make this visit special.
Stay overnight at Shanghai.
This is the last day of your tour in Shanghai. Since there is no drop off service you should find your way to Shanghai Airport. Those passengers who still have time before their flight has many attractive options to visit. You can take a visit to the Jade Buddha Temple before noon. This is a very old temple was built to keep the two precious jade Buddhist statues since 1882. Our tour guides will help you to plan for your day or for your next destination in China.
1. Flexibility: Itineraries and schedules may be adjusted based on local conditions to ensure the best possible experience. We appreciate your understanding. In the event of force majeure or sudden policy adjustments—such as ticket unavailability at certain attractions—our agency will either issue a full refund for the admission tickets or arrange an alternative attraction of equal value.
2. Special Dietary Needs: Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary preferences (e.g., vegetarian, vegan) or food allergies. We will coordinate with our restaurants and guides to cater to your needs.
3. Hotel Hours: Standard check-in is after 14:00, and check-out is before 12:00. Early check-in or late check-out can be arranged upon request, subject to availability and an additional surcharge.
4. Price Inclusions: Our comprehensive tour package includes hand-picked hotel stays as specified in the itinerary, alongside private transfers in a comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle with a dedicated professional driver. Throughout your journey, expert, English-speaking local guides will provide insightful commentary, and all admission tickets for scheduled sightseeing spots and activities are fully covered. Additionally, the price encompasses daily breakfasts at your hotels, specially arranged lunches on all guided touring days, and all applicable local governmental taxes and service charges.
5. Price Exclusions: Please note that the tour price excludes international airfare, unmentioned domestic flights, visa processing fees, stamping fees, and related embassy charges. It also does not cover personal travel insurance, laundry, telephone calls, or other expenses of a personal nature, as well as any meals, snacks, beverages, activities, or services not explicitly stated in the tour program. Gratuities for local guides, drivers, hotel porters, and restaurant staff are left to your discretion. Furthermore, tour prices are based on twin-sharing occupancy; if you are traveling solo, we will arrange for you to share a twin room with another traveler of the same sex in most cases, but should you prefer a private room, a Single Room Supplement will apply based on your specific travel dates.
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