China Golden Triangle Explorer
Travel through Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai on a 9-day route through three of China’s best-known cities. The itinerary brings together imperial landmarks, the Great Wall, the Terracotta Warriors and time in Shanghai’s historic and modern districts. This small-group trip is fully guided in each destination and includes hotel nights, breakfasts, selected lunches, entrance fees, coach transport and rail travel between cities. What to expect Beijing and its major historic sites, including the Great Wall and the Forbidden City area Xi'an’s key heritage sights, from the Terracotta Warriors to the Muslim Quarter Shanghai’s waterfront, shopping streets and older city quarters
Key details
9 days
8 nights
Route
China
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Duration
9 days
Travel style
Small groups
Destinations
Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai
Highlights
- Small group tour
- Ancient Wonders
- Fully guided in each destination
- Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai in one itinerary
Itinerary
- 1
Beijing
Arrival in Beijing
Arrive in Beijing and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to settle in after your flight. - 2
Beijing
Beijing city sights and welcome dinner
Visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City area with your guide. In the evening, join the welcome dinner and try Peking duck.B, Special Dinner - 3
Beijing
Great Wall and Summer Palace
Travel to the Great Wall at Juyong Pass, then continue to a jade exhibition and the Summer Palace.B, L
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- 8 nights of twin-share hotel accommodation
- Professional English-speaking tour guides in each destination
- Daily breakfast, three lunches and one special Peking duck dinner
- Entrance fees for monuments listed in the itinerary
- Air-conditioned coach transport and rail travel between cities
- Return airport transfers on the official tour start and end dates
What's not included
- International flights before and after the tour
- Travel insurance
- Tipping payable locally
Dates & availability
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Upcoming departures
2 dates · 6 optionsImportant information
Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.