9-day China Highlights Tour: Shanghai, Xitang Water Town, Xi'an And Beijing Including The Great Wall
$ 1,510 .00 USD
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Itinerary
1x Breakfast
1x Breakfast
2x Dinner
2x Dinner
1x Lunch
1x Lunch
Accommodation included: 8 nights
Accommodation included: 8 nights
English-speaking guide
English-speaking guide
8-night accommodation in hotels and...
8-night accommodation in hotels and a sleeper train
Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast,...
Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Shanghai Acrobat show
Shanghai Acrobat show
Entry/Admission - Huaihai Road Commercial...
Entry/Admission - Huaihai Road Commercial Street
Entry/Admission - Xitang Ancient Town
Entry/Admission - Xitang Ancient Town
Entry/Admission - Xi'an City Wall...
Entry/Admission - Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang)
Entry/Admission - The Museum of...
Entry/Admission - The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
Entry/Admission - Great Wall at...
Entry/Admission - Great Wall at Huanghuacheng
Entry/Admission - Jinshanling Great Wall
Entry/Admission - Jinshanling Great Wall
Entry/Admission - Tiananmen Square
Entry/Admission - Tiananmen Square
Entry/Admission - Forbidden City-The Palace...
Entry/Admission - Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
Not included:
Gratuities
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Food and drinks, unless specified
Entry/Admission - Shanghai Museum (Shanghai...
Entry/Admission - Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan)
Entry/Admission - Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
Entry/Admission - Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
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ยAbout experience
Itinerary
Day 1: Shanghai
Stop At: Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan), No.201 Renmin Avenue, Shanghai China
Ni Hao! Welcome to China. Blending 21st-century architecture with old-world character, Shanghai pulses with the beat of new China. Your adventure begins with a meeting at 6 pm this evening. Please look for a note in the hotel lobby or ask reception where it will take place. Settle into your hotel then get a feel for this vibrant city and its bright lights, fevered trade and frenetic pace. The evening is free for your first exploration of the city โ perhaps get a taste of Shanghaiโs eclectic food scene, which draws influence from far beyond Chinaโs walls
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 2: Shanghai to Xitang
Stop At: Huaihai Road Commercial Street, Huaihai Middle Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200021 China
Join your leader today for a walking tour that'll take you back in time. At the Bund you can get a taste of 1920s Shanghai; its spectacular array of Art Deco buildings line what was once the most important financial street in Asia. Wander the narrow winding lanes (longtangs) of Old Shanghai, where you can get a real glimpse into the localsโ daily life. Explore the European-influenced French Concession and the tree-lined avenues and Tudor mansions of Luwan's Huaihai Road. In the afternoon, leave Shanghai in the rearview mirror and make the two-hour journey to Xitang, a nearby water town. Once a hub for 19th-century trade, Xitang turns on the charm in the evening when all the day trippers go home. Take a stroll along lantern-lit canals and ask your leader for advice on which hole-in-the-wall eatery to pick from, enjoying some classic Chinese cuisine while watching the lights reflected on the waters' surface.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 3: Xitang - Overnight Train
Stop At: Xitang Ancient Town, Xitang Town, Jiashan County 314100 China
Rise and shine to explore the streets of Xitang. Wander across charming bridges and relax by the canals, sip steaming cups of tea, learn about local history at one of the many museums or simply get lost among the maze of peaceful cobblestone streets โ a welcome break from the bustle of modern Shanghai. Return to Shanghai and board an overnight hard sleeper train bound for Xi'an. The journey will take around 15 hours in total, though you'll hopefully be sleeping for most of it. Train travel in China may not be entirely luxurious but it's certainly one of the best ways to come face to face with realities of traversing the country, as it's the main form of transport for local people.
Duration: 15 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight Train
Day 4: Xi'an
Stop At: Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang), Zhongxin District, Xi'an 710001 China
Arrive in Xiโan, the capital of Shaanxi Province and the largest city in northwest China. Once the imperial centre of China for 2000 years, Xi'an is now a vibrant, modern city dotted with many interesting historical sites and is a great place to explore. Today youโll join your leader on a short walking tour to uncover what was once the start of the ancient Silk Road. Perhaps visit the Bell & Drum Towers, the former built (according to legend) to restrain the dragons that were causing earthquakes, the latter is (unsurprisingly) full of drums, once used to mark time and warn of emergencies. The city also has a wonderful Muslim Quarter, and youโll wander past quaint shops, lively markets, groups of white-bearded men in skull caps sipping tea in cafes and the Great Mosque, one of the most important in China. See the City Walls and Gates, running over 13 kilometres around the city, then check out your eclectic food options ranging from delicious Muslim fare to great Chinese dumplings. Perhaps visit the night markets and try some of the tantalising local specialties such as pao mo (lamb broth with flat bread), hand-pulled noodles and meat skewers.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 5: Xi'an
Stop At: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi'an 710600 China
Today youโll journey outside of Xiโan (approximately 2 hours) and visit what is undoubtedly one of the man-made wonders of the world โ the Terracotta Warriors. Learn all about this incredible archaeological find, which was discovered after being buried for 2000 years. These clay statues depicting soldiers, horses and chariots were commissioned by the emperor Qin Shi Huangdi as part of his mausoleum after he ascended to the throne in 264 BC. See over 1000 warriors, each individually sculpted from clay and with a different costume, height and facial expression. Afterwards you'll enjoy lunch with a local family nearby.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
โข Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 6: The Great Wall
Stop At: Great Wall at Huanghuacheng, 60 km (37 miles) N of Beijing, Beijing 102209 China
Today is a big day of travelling so grab some snacks for the journey. Transfer to the railway station then board the high-speed train to Beijing (approx. six hours). Watch the landscape change from farmland and villages to industrialised cities and urban sprawl. On arrival in Beijing, board a private vehicle and make the three-hour drive into the countryside, where youโll spend the night in a family-run guesthouse. This evening your host will show you how to make dumplings for dinner.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Guesthouse
Day 7: The Great Wall to Beijing
Stop At: Jinshanling Great Wall, Chengde Shi, Luanping County 068250 China
This morning youโll visit a section of the Great Wall and spend some time exploring, taking photos and learning the history of this mighty site (and sight). An incredible piece of engineering, the wall stretches 6000 kilometres west from Beijing. It was originally constructed to protect Chinese empires from invaders from the north and even though it failed in this purpose, it's still one of the country's most remarkable achievements and an iconic destination. Stroll along the top of the wall, which snakes through the hills almost endlessly into the distance, and you may feel like you have it all to yourself. Youโll then journey back to Beijing (approx. 3 hours) โ your last stop on your tour. The capital of the most populous country on earth, Beijing is frenetic city with ancient pockets. There are plenty of places that will give you a great insight into the nation's ancient past as well as China's contemporary culture.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 8: Beijing
Stop At: Tiananmen Square, Dongcheng, China
Make your way to the centre of the city. Tiananmen Square โ supposedly the largest downtown square in the world โ is the symbolic centre of Chinese power. Framed by the Gate of Heavenly Peace, Mao's Mausoleum and the Great Hall of the People, it's a place of pilgrimage for the Chinese tourists who consider it to be the heart of their nation.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Enter the enormous Forbidden City, which was built more than 500 years ago and has been off-limits to commoners for almost all that time. Despite the transformation of the city around it, the Forbidden City looks much like it always has. Explore the halls and courtyards and you'll appreciate the might and grandeur of the Imperial Chinese court during the Ming and Qing dynasties. In the afternoon, enjoy some free time to explore on your own. Maybe check out the Temple of Heaven
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
โข Dinner: Farewell Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 9: Beijing
Stop At: Lama Temple (Yonghegong), No.12 Yonghegong Street, Beixinqiao, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100007 China
There are no activities planned for the final day and you are able to depart the accommodation at any time after check out. There's so much to see and do in Beijing so we highly recommend staying an extra few days. Perhaps take a trip to the 798 Art District, cycle round the city with Beijing Urban Adventures or explore the beautiful, Tibetan-style monastery of Yonghegong (the Lama Temple).
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Shanghai
Stop At: Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan), No.201 Renmin Avenue, Shanghai China
Ni Hao! Welcome to China. Blending 21st-century architecture with old-world character, Shanghai pulses with the beat of new China. Your adventure begins with a meeting at 6 pm this evening. Please look for a note in the hotel lobby or ask reception where it will take place. Settle into your hotel then get a feel for this vibrant city and its bright lights, fevered trade and frenetic pace. The evening is free for your first exploration of the city โ perhaps get a taste of Shanghaiโs eclectic food scene, which draws influence from far beyond Chinaโs walls
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 2: Shanghai to Xitang
Stop At: Huaihai Road Commercial Street, Huaihai Middle Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200021 China
Join your leader today for a walking tour that'll take you back in time. At the Bund you can get a taste of 1920s Shanghai; its spectacular array of Art Deco buildings line what was once the most important financial street in Asia. Wander the narrow winding lanes (longtangs) of Old Shanghai, where you can get a real glimpse into the localsโ daily life. Explore the European-influenced French Concession and the tree-lined avenues and Tudor mansions of Luwan's Huaihai Road. In the afternoon, leave Shanghai in the rearview mirror and make the two-hour journey to Xitang, a nearby water town. Once a hub for 19th-century trade, Xitang turns on the charm in the evening when all the day trippers go home. Take a stroll along lantern-lit canals and ask your leader for advice on which hole-in-the-wall eatery to pick from, enjoying some classic Chinese cuisine while watching the lights reflected on the waters' surface.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 3: Xitang - Overnight Train
Stop At: Xitang Ancient Town, Xitang Town, Jiashan County 314100 China
Rise and shine to explore the streets of Xitang. Wander across charming bridges and relax by the canals, sip steaming cups of tea, learn about local history at one of the many museums or simply get lost among the maze of peaceful cobblestone streets โ a welcome break from the bustle of modern Shanghai. Return to Shanghai and board an overnight hard sleeper train bound for Xi'an. The journey will take around 15 hours in total, though you'll hopefully be sleeping for most of it. Train travel in China may not be entirely luxurious but it's certainly one of the best ways to come face to face with realities of traversing the country, as it's the main form of transport for local people.
Duration: 15 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight Train
Day 4: Xi'an
Stop At: Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang), Zhongxin District, Xi'an 710001 China
Arrive in Xiโan, the capital of Shaanxi Province and the largest city in northwest China. Once the imperial centre of China for 2000 years, Xi'an is now a vibrant, modern city dotted with many interesting historical sites and is a great place to explore. Today youโll join your leader on a short walking tour to uncover what was once the start of the ancient Silk Road. Perhaps visit the Bell & Drum Towers, the former built (according to legend) to restrain the dragons that were causing earthquakes, the latter is (unsurprisingly) full of drums, once used to mark time and warn of emergencies. The city also has a wonderful Muslim Quarter, and youโll wander past quaint shops, lively markets, groups of white-bearded men in skull caps sipping tea in cafes and the Great Mosque, one of the most important in China. See the City Walls and Gates, running over 13 kilometres around the city, then check out your eclectic food options ranging from delicious Muslim fare to great Chinese dumplings. Perhaps visit the night markets and try some of the tantalising local specialties such as pao mo (lamb broth with flat bread), hand-pulled noodles and meat skewers.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 5: Xi'an
Stop At: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi'an 710600 China
Today youโll journey outside of Xiโan (approximately 2 hours) and visit what is undoubtedly one of the man-made wonders of the world โ the Terracotta Warriors. Learn all about this incredible archaeological find, which was discovered after being buried for 2000 years. These clay statues depicting soldiers, horses and chariots were commissioned by the emperor Qin Shi Huangdi as part of his mausoleum after he ascended to the throne in 264 BC. See over 1000 warriors, each individually sculpted from clay and with a different costume, height and facial expression. Afterwards you'll enjoy lunch with a local family nearby.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
โข Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 6: The Great Wall
Stop At: Great Wall at Huanghuacheng, 60 km (37 miles) N of Beijing, Beijing 102209 China
Today is a big day of travelling so grab some snacks for the journey. Transfer to the railway station then board the high-speed train to Beijing (approx. six hours). Watch the landscape change from farmland and villages to industrialised cities and urban sprawl. On arrival in Beijing, board a private vehicle and make the three-hour drive into the countryside, where youโll spend the night in a family-run guesthouse. This evening your host will show you how to make dumplings for dinner.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Guesthouse
Day 7: The Great Wall to Beijing
Stop At: Jinshanling Great Wall, Chengde Shi, Luanping County 068250 China
This morning youโll visit a section of the Great Wall and spend some time exploring, taking photos and learning the history of this mighty site (and sight). An incredible piece of engineering, the wall stretches 6000 kilometres west from Beijing. It was originally constructed to protect Chinese empires from invaders from the north and even though it failed in this purpose, it's still one of the country's most remarkable achievements and an iconic destination. Stroll along the top of the wall, which snakes through the hills almost endlessly into the distance, and you may feel like you have it all to yourself. Youโll then journey back to Beijing (approx. 3 hours) โ your last stop on your tour. The capital of the most populous country on earth, Beijing is frenetic city with ancient pockets. There are plenty of places that will give you a great insight into the nation's ancient past as well as China's contemporary culture.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 8: Beijing
Stop At: Tiananmen Square, Dongcheng, China
Make your way to the centre of the city. Tiananmen Square โ supposedly the largest downtown square in the world โ is the symbolic centre of Chinese power. Framed by the Gate of Heavenly Peace, Mao's Mausoleum and the Great Hall of the People, it's a place of pilgrimage for the Chinese tourists who consider it to be the heart of their nation.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Enter the enormous Forbidden City, which was built more than 500 years ago and has been off-limits to commoners for almost all that time. Despite the transformation of the city around it, the Forbidden City looks much like it always has. Explore the halls and courtyards and you'll appreciate the might and grandeur of the Imperial Chinese court during the Ming and Qing dynasties. In the afternoon, enjoy some free time to explore on your own. Maybe check out the Temple of Heaven
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
โข Dinner: Farewell Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 9: Beijing
Stop At: Lama Temple (Yonghegong), No.12 Yonghegong Street, Beixinqiao, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100007 China
There are no activities planned for the final day and you are able to depart the accommodation at any time after check out. There's so much to see and do in Beijing so we highly recommend staying an extra few days. Perhaps take a trip to the 798 Art District, cycle round the city with Beijing Urban Adventures or explore the beautiful, Tibetan-style monastery of Yonghegong (the Lama Temple).
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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