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8-Day China Small Group Tour: Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai

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8-Day China Small Group Tour: Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai in China

This 8-day China tour connects Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai with a small-group format and guided sightseeing throughout. It includes 7 nights in selected hotels, shared overland and domestic air transport, and the main entrance fees listed in the itinerary. The route covers key sites in Beijing, the Terracotta Army and other landmarks in Xi'an, and a final stay in Shanghai with a Huangpu River cruise. Meals included in the package are arranged as listed, with a mix of breakfast, lunch and two dinners. The program also includes a visit to a local family, an acrobatic show in Beijing, and a Tang Dynasty music and dance performance in Xi'an. This is a no-shopping tour.

Key details

8 days

7 nights

Route

China

Tour type

Small groups

Available departures

Dates available

Duration

8 days

Travel style

Small group

Destinations

Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai

Meals included

7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 2 dinners

Highlights

  • Small-group touring
  • Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai in one route
  • Key sights including the Great Wall and the Terracotta Army
  • Visits to a local family and cultural shows
  • No shopping stops

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Beijing

    Arrival in Beijing

    Arrival in Beijing and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free after check-in.
    None
  2. 2

    Beijing

    Beijing city sights and acrobatic show

    Visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. In the afternoon, attend an acrobatic show and finish with a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  3. 3

    Beijing

    Great Wall, hutongs and a local family visit

    Travel to Mutianyu Great Wall, with cable car included. After lunch, return to the city for a photo stop near the Olympic area, a rickshaw ride through the hutongs and a visit to a local family.
    Breakfast, Lunch

The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.

What's included

  • 7 nights in selected hotels
  • Domestic flight from Xi'an to Shanghai
  • High-speed rail from Beijing to Xi'an
  • English-speaking guide throughout
  • Arrival transfer
  • Daily breakfasts, five lunches and two dinners
  • Entrance fees for included sightseeing
  • Bund cruise fee
  • Cable car fee
  • Air-conditioned coach with driver

What's not included

  • International flights
  • Personal travel insurance
  • China visa fees
  • Gratuities for guides and drivers
  • Travel agency liability insurance

Dates & availability

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Upcoming departures

2 dates · 2 options
Fri, Sep 11, 2026to Sep 18, 2026
1 hotel available
Standard package
Hotels as per itineraryDouble/twin room · As per itineraryOn request
$1,869.00
$1,495.00per person
Request
Fri, Sep 18, 2026to Sep 25, 2026
1 hotel available
Standard package
Hotels as per itineraryDouble/twin room · As per itineraryOn request
$1,869.00
$1,495.00per person
Request

Important information

Flexibility

Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.

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