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11-Day Small Group China Tour to Beijing, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie and Shanghai

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Overview

Available languages

Chinese
English

264 hours

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Explore the top attractions of Beijing, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie and Shanghai in the 11-day small group tour with maximum 18 travelers. The world-famous China Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Army, Avatar Hallelujah Mountain - Zhangjiajie, Shanghai Bund and many other popular attractions will surely provide a feast for the eyes. Fun will start from the moment you join in this tour.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

NO shopping detours, no factory stores, no tea ceremony, no shopping site restaurant. Avoid wasting time at any shopping motive stop.

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What To Expect

Day 1

Airport pick-up in Beijing

Accommodations

Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong (5 stars)

1

Beijing

Upon arrival at Beijing airport, you will meet your tour guide and driver outside the baggage claim area. Then you will be taken to the hotel. The rest of the day is left for you to adjust to jet lag.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
Day 2

Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven

Accommodations

Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong (5 stars)

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Western buffet breakfast at hotel

LUNCH

Lunch

a la carte welcome lunch

1

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)

Your tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel lobby and take you to tour Beijing city. Firstly, you will have a stroll on the world's largest square in the city center - Tiananmen Square.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

From the Tiananmen Square, you will enter the Imperial Palace, also known as the Forbidden City to explore its fascinating halls and pavilions. Here, you will not only learn about how the emperor handled political affairs and lived, but also appreciate numerous ancient art treasures. At noon, an a la carte lunch (valued at CNY150.00 per person and included in our price) will be arranged at a nice restaurant.

2 hours • Admission Included
3

Temple of Heaven

In the afternoon, you will see the Temple of Heaven, with its unique architecture, where the emperors worshipped the heavens in hopes of good harvests.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included
4

Red Theater Acrobatic Show Official

Tonight, we will arrange for you to enjoy the wonderful acrobatic show in the Red Theater.

1 hour • Admission Included
Day 3

Mutianyu Great Wall Tour

Accommodations

Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong (5 stars)

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Western buffet breakfast at hotel

1

Mutianyu Great Wall

This morning, you will be taken to Mutianyu Great Wall to experience the wonder of the Great Wall for yourself. The round-trip cable car is included to save more time on the Wall. Standing on the wall and looking at it stretching up and down into boundless distance is an exciting experience and will leave you a life-long memory. Lunch is not included. It is recommended that you have a hearty breakfast before departing the hotel.

2 hours • Admission Included
2

Bird's Nest National Stadium

In the afternoon, on the way back you will have a photo stop at the Olympic National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest.

Admission Not Applicable
3

Hutong Tour

Afterwards, you will take a rickshaw tour to explore the original Hutong alleys and have a chance to visit a local family.

1 hour • Admission Included
Day 4

Travel in Summer Palace; Take High-speed Train from Beijing to Xi'an

Accommodations

Crowne Plaza Xi'an (5 stars)

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Western buffet breakfast at hotel

LUNCH

Lunch

1

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

In the morning, you will visit the Summer Palace - the largest existing imperial garden with a graceful landscape and magnificent constructions.

3 hours • Admission Included
2

Xi'an

After that, you will take a high speed train to Xi'an. Upon your arrival in Xi'an, your local guide will meet you outside the station and take you to the hotel in downtown. Attention: For 2026 & 2027 tours, we will arrange the high-speed train from Beijing to Xian instead of flight. The duration is around 4.5 to 5.5 hours. It is a good opportunity to experience China's fast-growing high-speed rail.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 5

Terracotta Army, Ancient Pagoda

Accommodations

Crowne Plaza Xi'an (5 stars)

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

DINNER

Dinner

Dumpling dinner with the show (April to November)

1

The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses

The visit to the Terracotta Army will begin your day's journey. In the museum, there are three excavated pits displaying amazing warrior figures and Chinese ancient weapons. Afterwards, take a family visit to the home of the first discoverer of the Terracotta Army. And then make a mini clay warrior by yourself with the help of a local artisan.

3 hours • Admission Included
2

Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta)

In the afternoon, you will the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which was built in the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD) to store the Buddhist scriptures brought from ancient India.

1 hour • Admission Included
3

Tang Dynasty Show

A splendid evening is in store when you will be entertained by the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show while partaking in the famous Dumpling Dinner. Since the theater is not open in January, February, March, and December, the tour prices do not include the show and dumpling dinner for tours that start during those months.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included
Day 6

City Highlights Tour in Xi'an and Fly from Xi'an to Zhangjiajie

Accommodations

Neodalle Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan (5 stars)

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Western buffet breakfast at hotel

LUNCH

Lunch

1

Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang)

The day begins with a leisure visit to the City Wall Park, where you can observe the day-to-day life of the locals. You may also practice Tai Chi with the master. Tai Chi, a soft form of Chinese martial arts, is considered the quintessential Chinese culture. After that, you will pay a visit to the City Wall. It is the most complete existing urban fortification in China. Cycling on the ancient wall is an exciting experience that many people like to try (bike rental fee is not included).

2 hours • Admission Included
2

Muslim Quarter

Then you will have a special lunch at the lively Muslim Quarter and try some local food.

1 hour • Admission Included
3

Zhangjiajie

In the afternoon, you will board the flight to Zhangjiajie. Your local guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 7

Tour in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Accommodations

Neodalle Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan (5 stars)

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Western buffet breakfast at hotel

LUNCH

Lunch

1

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Your guide will take you to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park where you will visit many scenic spots, such as Tianzi mountain, Hallelujah Mountain, Yangjiajie Scenic Area with Natural Great Wall, Tianzi Mountain by cable car down. The spectacular Bailong Sight-seeing Elevator in Yuanjiajie takes visitors rapidly up to the mountain top, where you get a magnificent vista. Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve is hailed as 'the Monarch of the Peak Forest', so you can imagine how magnificent it is. After a day’s sightseeing, take the cable car down the mountain and get back to your hotel for rest.

6 hours • Admission Included
Day 8

Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Tour

Accommodations

Neodalle Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan (5 stars)

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Western buffet breakfast at hotel

LUNCH

Lunch

1

The Grand Canyon of Zhangjiajie

This day, you will travel to the Grand Canyon of Zhangjiajie with your tour guide and driver. You will have a chance to cross the world's highest and longest glass bridge.

4 hours • Admission Included
2

Golden Whip Brook

In the afternoon, continue your exploration along Golden Whip Stream inside the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Golden Whip Stream, with overlapping peaks, rippling waters, verdant forests and tranquil valleys gives everyone an enjoyable experience.

2 hours • Admission Included
Day 9

Tianmen Mountain Tour and Leave for Shanghai by Plane

Accommodations

The Sunrise on the Bund (4 stars) - for 2026 & 2027

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Western buffet breakfast at hotel

LUNCH

Lunch

1

Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park

This morning, you will come to visit the Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park. Walking on the world's longest cable-way, you can take in the beautiful scenery on the Tianmen mountain, which is the highest mountain in Zhangjiajie City.

4 hours • Admission Included
2

Shanghai

After the sightseeing, your guide and driver will transport you to the Zhangjiajie Airport. You will take flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, the local guide will meet you and help you check in the hotel in downtown.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 10

Shanghai Highlights Tour

Accommodations

The Sunrise on the Bund (4 stars) - for 2026 & 2027

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Western buffet breakfast at hotel

1

Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan)

This morning, Your local tour guide will pick you up at your hotel. You will visit one of the four largest museums in China, Shanghai Museum, which specializes in exhibiting art works from ancient times.

2 hours • Admission Included
2

Yu Garden (Yuyuan)

Then, come to the Yu Garden - one of the attractions that you cannot miss in Shanghai. The symbol of the Garden is the Nine Zigzag Bridge built of granite and grass-white jade and the quaint, elegant mid-lake pavilion. Later, we will leave you some time at the nearby Yu bazaar.

2 hours • Admission Included
3

The Bund

After that, stroll along the thriving Bund area and then take a one-hour cruise tour on the Huangpu River.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 11

Leave Shanghai by yourself

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Western buffet breakfast at hotel

1

Shanghai

After breakfast at the hotel, please find your own way to the airport for your homeward flight. Due to different flight schedules, the hotel-airport transfer service is not included. However, we would be happy to assist you if needed.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

One way economy class airfare of Beijing/Xi'an/Zhangjiajie/Shanghai.

Dinner

Drivers & air-conditioned vehicles

Tips or gratuities for hotel porters

Entrance fees to tourist sites

Hotel accommodation based on twin-sharing room

A round-trip cable car at Mutianyu Great Wall and Tianmen Mountain

Private local English-speaking guides

International airfares

Entry visa fees

Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers

Single room supplement for solo guest is compulsive and is available on request

Excess luggage fares

Not suitable for: People over 80 years old, Wheelchair users

Options

11-Day Small Group China Tour to Beijing, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie and Shanghai

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Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

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  • Definitely Recommend the Tour company and this itinerary

    AndrewH-in-London,,Nov 23, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Amazing - the tour company organised everything very well indeed - hotels, pickup, guides, internal transport - it was all smooth - the booking was v smooth as well - they answered questions very clearly and promptly - my consultant Kina Lu did a great job - she sorted out a mix up super efficiently on my first pickup at Beijing which was my fault about not informing them of a change in my incoming flight. Definitely recommend them.

  • A trip of a lifetime and Zhangjiajie is a MUST

    I3648DAlouisef,,Oct 8, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This was the best tour I've ever been on. All the hotels were five star. the sites were extraordinary with excellent food and sites. I loved the great wall, was awed by the terracotta warriors. My favorite segment was Zhangjiajie, I spent 3 days with the best tour guide Ivy enjoying the spires seen in the Movie Avatar, the Tianman mountains cave, and the glass skywalk, Finally the 8 mile walk along the Golden Whip Stream with views of tower peaks and monkeys.

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  • Amazing experience in China.

    Departure22988157903,,Oct 8, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    A very successful stay in China, which fully met our expectations. Preparations for the trip began several months in advance. Thanks to our travel consultant Kina Lu, everything was under control – from the beginning of the preparations to the very end of the trip. I appreciate Kina's involvement. I was in constant contact with Kina and was able to update on all matters related to the trip. A local guide took care of us at every stage of the trip. Two places exceeded our expectations: a visit to The Tang Dynasty Xi'an and our entire stay in the mountains in Zhangjiajie. Incredible experiences.

  • Amazing trip to China (:

    A8041OPmichaels,,Sep 19, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Very good experience! The tour guides in Beijing, Xi'an and Zhangjiajie (Kevin, Tracy and Lavender) were very caring, friendly, knowledgable and did everything to make our trip the best it could have been. And the trip organizer, Nicole, did a great job, being always there for us when we needed her. I am really happy I joined this tour (: Thank you to everybody mentioned above!! You made my time in China <3

  • Perfect tour combination!

    andreamL8972NP,,Jun 13, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    My original plan was to visit China's golden triangle cities but then I heard about Zhangjiajie and ended up finding this tour. It checked all the boxes for the places I wanted to visit but I got to do even more, it was the perfect combination! So much to do in Beijing with an amazing day at the great wall, then in Xian we were able to inmerse more in the local activities, Zhangjaijie was a great change of scenery, since were able to enjoy nature and finally the spectacular Shanghai at night. I was able to see and learn so much on every city. Linda in Beijing was very knowledgeable and fun, she also made sure we always go at the perfect time to avoid most of the crowds. Jason In Zhangjiajie was awesome, staying with us the whole time and showing us the best spots around the national park. This tour included great hotels and I liked that for the meals included, Linda and Jason picked items from the menu for us so we could have a little bit of everything and something typical from the city, it was always enough food for everyone and we had a diverse selection for everyone's preference. Glad we didnt have to figure out what to order every time. In Xian, our tour guide, Tracy was easy to understand and very knowledgeable as well. For the meal in Xian, we were given the option to select our own plates but our table decided to to share like we have been doing so we asked Tracy for help and got great recommendations! This was a dream come true and I am recommending this tour company since everything was well planned and there was no time wasted!

  • Great highlights of China!

    lunacP8521OF,,Dec 4, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The tour company did exactly what they promised. Promptly picked us up at PEK and took us to a wonderful hotel. Started in Beijing and saw the Forbidden City and other highlights. Next stop was Xian and Lily, our guide was exceptional. Very good English speaker and so knowledgeable about history. Saw the Terra Cotta Warriors. Next was Zhiang Jia je, which I think was the highlight of the tour. Seeing the National Park and seeing the mountains was so beautiful. Sonny, our guide was great and so funny! He was such a delight. Last stop was Shanghai and we were mesmerized at the sheer size. Great trip and the hotels that we stayed at were very nice! I would definitely recommend this tour. Warning: lots of walking required but it was worth it!

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  • China- Great people and places to visit

    S k,,Sep 24, 2019

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We were part of small group tour by travel china. Trip to beijing was fantastic. our guide candy made our trip very memorable. she was thorough with her subject. as a person very friendly, accommodative. our whole team had a good rapport with her. full marks to candy and travel china tours. She made all effort to provide us with vegetarian food.

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