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China Golden Triangle Explorer in China

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. 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. 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. 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 options
Fri, Sep 11, 2026to Sep 19, 2026
3 hotels available
Standard package
Hotels as per itineraryDouble/twin room · As per itineraryOn request
$792.00per person
Request
Standard package
Hotels as per itineraryDouble/twin room · As per itineraryOn request
$792.00per person
Request
Standard package
Hotels as per itineraryStandard arrangement · As per itineraryOn request
$792.00per person
Request
Fri, Sep 25, 2026to Oct 3, 2026
3 hotels available
Standard package
Hotels as per itineraryDouble/twin room · As per itineraryOn request
$792.00per person
Request
Standard package
Hotels as per itineraryDouble/twin room · As per itineraryOn request
$792.00per person
Request
Standard package
Hotels as per itineraryStandard arrangement · As per itineraryOn request
$792.00per person
Request

Important information

Flexibility

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

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