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

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Overview

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1 week 1 day

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8-Day China small group tour to Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai. This is the most popular and all-inclusive escorted China tour package. You will see the three most iconic Chinese cities, with sweeping views of the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Terracotta Warriors, and many other highlights. The maximum number of travelers is 18 and there are no tourist shopping stops or factories to take up your travel time.

Additional Info

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

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Day 1

Beijing Airport Pick-up

Accommodations

Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong (5 stars)

1

Beijing International Airport Airport Transportation China

Your local tour guide will meet you at Beijing Airport after reclaiming your luggage and clearing customs. The driver will transport you in a comfortable vehicle to the hotel and help you with the check-in procedure. The rest of the day is left for you to have a good rest or to become familiar with our capital city on your own.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
Day 2

Tiananmen, Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven

Accommodations

Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong (5 stars)

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Tiananmen Square

This morning, your tour guide will pick up you at the hotel and take you to visit Tiananmen Square. You will see what the biggest urban city square in the world looks like.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

The Palace Museum

From 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 how the emperor handled political affairs and lived their lives, but appreciate numerous ancient art treasures. Then enjoy your lunch at a good local restaurant.

3 hours • Admission Included
3

Temple of Heaven

At last, 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. We specially serve you a welcome a la carte dinner (valued at CNY150.00 per person and included in tour price) at a popular restaurant, where you can have a taste of the most famous Peking Roast Duck and other authentic typical dishes.

1 hour • Admission Included
Day 3

China Great Wall Tour

Accommodations

Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong (5 stars)

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

1

Mutianyu Great Wall

This morning, you will be taken to Mutianyu Great Wall to experience at first hand the wonder of the Great Wall. The round-trip cable car will be arranged. Standing on the wall and looking at it, stretching up and down into boundless distance is an exciting experience and will leave a life-long memory. To celebrate and commemorate this moment, we specially provide red wine for a group-toasting on the Great Wall. After enjoying a buffet lunch, we will return downtown.

3 hours • Admission Included
2

Drive back to down and have a photo stop at the Olympic National Stadium (Bird's Nest), you will see its splendid appearance at a distance.

10 minutes • Admission Not Included
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

Summer Palace, Take the High-speed Train from Beijing to Xi'an

Accommodations

Crowne Plaza Xi'an (5 stars)

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

1

Summer Palace

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

Beijing Railway Station

After lunch, take a high speed train to Xi'an and check in at the hotel.

5 hours • Admission Included
Day 5

Terracotta Army, Ancient Pagoda & Tang Dynasty Dancing Show

Accommodations

Crowne Plaza Xi'an (5 stars)

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

DINNER

Dinner

Dumplings with show

LUNCH

Lunch

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. After lunch, 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.

4 hours • Admission Included
2

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda

After lunch, you will visit 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.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included
Day 6

Xi'an City Wall, Muslim Quarter, Fly to Shanghai

Accommodations

The Sunrise on the Bund (4 stars)

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

1

Xi'an City Wall

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

Shanghai

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

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 7

Shanghai City Tour

Accommodations

The Sunrise on the Bund (4 stars)

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

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, the Shanghai Museum, which specializes in exhibiting artworks from ancient times.

2 hours • Admission Included
2

Yu Garden

After that, explore Yu Garden and its nearby traditional bazaar. The symbol of the Garden is the Nine Zigzag Bridge built of granite and grass-white jade and the quaint, elegant mid-lake pavilion.

2 hours • Admission Included
3

The Bund (Wai Tan)

After that, enjoy a panorama of the city at Duo Yun Bookstore on the 52nd floor of Shanghai Tower. And then go to the thriving Bund area.

1 hour • Admission Included
4

Huangpu River

Take a one-hour cruise along the Huangpu River - the mother river of Shanghai. As the symbol and a microcosm of the city, the river has witnessed the glory, humiliation, despair, and prosperity of Shanghai. Enjoy some free time on the Bund. Upon returning to the hotel, your guide will see you into the lobby to say bon voyage.

2 hours • Admission Included
Day 8

Leave Shanghai by yourself

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

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.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Professional English-speaking tour guide

Drivers & air-conditioned vehicles

Entrance fees to tourist sites

Hotel accommodation based on twin-sharing room

Two bottled water per person per day

One way Economy-class airfare from Beijing to Xi'an and Xi'an to Shanghai.

Gratuities to guides and drivers (recommended)

China visa fees

International airfare

Excess luggage charges (where applicable)

Airport drop-off service in Shanghai on Day 8.

Personal expenses

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

Pickup points

Capital Airport

Shunyi Beijing China

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Reviews

4.97

422 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Great private tour for a family of 6.

    E5208CVlouiss,May 12, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had a great time in Xi’an. Lola was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable.

  • Xi'an Tour

    alenag261,May 11, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had a great time in Xi'an. Our guide Roger Yan was very knowledgeable and extremely proficient in English. We learnt a lot about the history of China, experienced the local cuisine, and got a feel for how people live here

  • Day Trip with Celine 10/10

    910victoriac,May 8, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Beautiful over the top experience with sweet Celine… she was not only extremely knowledgeable but also kind and resourceful…. Highly recommend doing the day tour!! PS: tell her to take you to get some local noodles 🍜

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  • Must do main city sites tour in Xi’an

    Inspiration221993,May 8, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Amazing tour with Lola and Mr Chung as our driver. Lola has exceptional English and is very informative about Xi’an history! She’s very positive and bubbly and it was a pleasure to visit the city with her… Definitely recommend if you are visiting Xi’an!

  • Best time in Xi’an with Carol!

    JoanaJ195,May 8, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    I had an absolutely amazing experience with my tour guide in Xi’an, Carol Chen. She was incredibly knowledgeable and taught me so much about the history, culture, and local traditions throughout the tour. Every explanation was interesting and detailed, and you could really feel her passion for what she does. She also gave me fantastic local recommendations, from food spots to places to explore, which made my trip even more special. On top of that, she was always kind, patient, and ready to help whenever I needed anything. She truly went above and beyond to make sure I had the best possible experience. Spending time with Carol was one of the highlights of my trip to China, and I’m so grateful for everything she did. I couldn’t have asked for a better guide, and I would highly recommend Carol Chen to anyone visiting Xi’an.

  • Excellent

    stuartw800,May 3, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Booked an 11 day tour for my family of 10. This was a super experience for us, Celine was our guide in Xian and we were in great hands, she is very knowledgeable and really looked after us in every respect, I would thoroughly recommend this tour and guide

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  • Great booking experience, excellent customer service by Emily

    967wasanthaj,May 2, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We recently booked a private China tour covering Beijing, Xi’an, Zhangjiajie, and Shanghai, and I wanted to specifically highlight the excellent booking experience we’ve had so far. Our consultant, Emily Xin, has been very responsive, professional, and helpful throughout the process. She handled our group’s customization requests with ease and provided clear, timely communication at every step. Her attention to detail and proactive support made the booking process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend this tour company and Emily based on our experience so far. Looking forward to the trip!

  • Very polite and knowledgeable tour guide!

    Roving55041060388,Apr 29, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had a great experience both with our driver Wen and our tour guide Tracy who had incredible history knowledge. We learned a lot about Xian and felt very welcome. We would definitely recommend this company to other travelers!

  • Great tour for discovering Xi'An and the Terracotta Army

    Excursion45274278141,Apr 29, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Rita is e very experienced and friendly guide. We visited the Terracotta armythe Big Goose Pagoda en the Old City Centre. Rita also helped us pick delicious restaurants. Very good experience!

  • A Perfect Day in Xi’an with an Outstanding Guide

    D41TYrobertk,Apr 28, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had a fantastic one-day tour of Xi’an, made special by our excellent guide, Carol. She was very knowledgeable and brought to life the city’s historical importance. Xi’an sits at the heart of Chinese civilisation, having served as the capital for multiple dynasties and as the starting point of the Silk Road. We learned an enormous amount throughout the day. The Terracotta Warriors were of course the highlight, absolutely breathtaking and even more impressive than expected. But the rest of the itinerary was equally rewarding: the pagoda, the ancient city wall, and the vibrant Muslim Quarter. Everything was seamlessly organised, with a comfortable private car and a very good driver. The whole day ran smoothly, allowing us to relax and fully enjoy each stop.

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4.97
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