Arrive in Beijing
Airport pickup, welcome Peking Duck dinner.
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Trip at a glance
♙Best forAll ages
◷PaceComfortable
⌁WalkingModerate
♧FoodBreakfast, selected lunches
☘Best seasonApr-Oct
Private Tour
10-Day Grand China Tour: Beijing-Xian-Shanghai
From $3,299 $2,799
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Tour Overview
<p>The classic China triangle: Great Wall and Forbidden City in Beijing, Terracotta Warriors in Xian, and the Bund in Shanghai.</p>
Duration
10 Days
Route
Beijing → Shanghai
Tour Type
Private Tour
Pace
Moderate
Best Season
Apr-Oct
Best For
All ages
Meals
Breakfast, selected lunches
Group Size
Private / Flexible
Trip Highlights
Great Wall at Mutianyu
The best-preserved section with fewer crowds.
Forbidden City
The imperial palace of 24 emperors.
Terracotta Warriors
The eighth wonder of the world.
Li River or Bund
Iconic waterfront experiences.
High-Speed Train
Experience China's bullet train network.
Peking Duck Dinner
Authentic Peking duck at a renowned restaurant.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Forbidden City & Tiananmen
Full day exploring imperial Beijing.
Great Wall & Hutong
Great Wall in the morning, hutong tour in the afternoon.
Temple of Heaven & Train to Xian
Morning temple visit, afternoon high-speed train.
Terracotta Warriors
Full day at the Terracotta Army.
Xian City Wall & Muslim Quarter
Cycle the wall, explore the Muslim Quarter.
Fly to Shanghai
Morning flight, afternoon at the Bund.
Shanghai Highlights
Yu Garden, Nanjing Road, Shanghai Tower.
Water Town Day Trip
Visit Zhujiajiao water town.
Departure
Free time, airport transfer.
What's Included
Included
9 nights in 5-star hotels
Private guide in each city
Private vehicle
All entrance tickets
Daily breakfast
Peking Duck dinner
High-speed train & domestic flight
Airport transfers
Not Included
International flights
Visa fee
Personal expenses
Tips
Insurance
Good to Know
This is our most popular tour.
Can be extended with Guilin, Chengdu, or Tibet add-ons.
About This Tour
The ultimate China experience: imperial Beijing, ancient Xian, and cosmopolitan Shanghai in one grand tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the Beijing-Xian high-speed train (approx. 4.5 hours) is included.
Yes, we can add Guilin, Chengdu, Tibet, or Hong Kong extensions.
Traveler Reviews
★★★★★
The Tibet tour exceeded all expectations. Wang Jian was an amazing guide who shared so much about Tibetan culture. The Potala Palace and Namtso Lake were breathtaking. Highly recommend!
James Wilson
United Kingdom
★★★★★
As a solo female traveler, I was nervous about visiting China. The team made everything so easy and safe. The Shanghai and water towns tour was a perfect introduction to China.
Emma Schmidt
Germany
★★★★★
The Sichuan food tour was a dream come true. The cooking class was so much fun and the hotpot dinner was unforgettable. Our guide Zhang Mei knew all the best local spots!
Michael Chen
Australia
★★★★★
The Zhangjiajie tour was like walking through a painting. The glass bridge was thrilling and the Avatar mountains are even more impressive in person. Worth every penny!
Sophie Martin
France
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Private guide, flexible dates, 100% tailor-made.