Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an tour
Explore Beijing's Forbidden City, Xi'an's Terracotta Army, a Yangtze River cruise through the Three Gorges, and Shanghai's Bund on this 11-day private journey.
Arrival in Beijing, met and transferred to your hotel ( booked by us ) in Beijing. Free for the rest of the day.
The map shows the tour area. The detailed plan below remains the source for stops and timing.
Arrival in Beijing, met and transferred to your hotel ( booked by us ) in Beijing. Free for the rest of the day.






Starting the day with a visit to Tiananmen Square , the world largest square of this kind. Then move on to the imperial palace, also known as the " Forbidden City " that symbolizes the imperial and traditional China. After lunch go on with the visit to Temple of Heaven , the place where the emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties worshipped heaven and prayed for peace and harvest. Back to your hotel. ( B L )
After breakfat, have an excursion to The Great Wall , symbol of Chinese civilization. After lunch,go on with the visit to Dingling, one of the Ming Tombs , where 13 emperors were buried in Ming Dynasty. Peking Duck Dinner and Peking Opera Show in the evening. ( B L D )
After breakfast, take morning flight for Xian. Met and transferred to your hotel in Xian ( booked by us ). After lunch, your city tour begins with a visit to The Shaanxi Museum - a large modern museum of the national level. Then move on to The Bell Tower and drum tower - dating back to the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Then visit Xian City Wall - a symbol of great significance of the famous historic cultural city of Xian. Back to your hotel.( B L )
After breakfast at hotel, have full excursion to the Terra-cotta Army - a lifetime viewing of the extraordinary 2200-year-old terra-cotta Army of China’s First Emperor-Qin Shihuang. After lunch, visit Banpo Museum - a village set up by a late Neolithic people. After having the local flavor - Dumpling Dinner , enjoy Tang Dynasty Show in the evening. Transferred back to your hotel. ( B L D )
Take the flight for Chongqing, the largest industrial and commercial center in the southwest of China. Our tour guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the port and preboard Cruises vessel.( B L D )
The cruise starts at 9:00. Excursion to Fengdu (Ghost city), a must- shore excursion site on the Yangtze cruise ( B L D )
Excursion to Baidicheng. Passing Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge , Drifting in the Shennong Stream . Passing Dam Shiplock , the Three Gorges Dam will be the largest hydropower station and dam in the world.
Passing Xiling Gorge . Arrival at Yichang, on the the middle and upper reaches of the Yangtze River. Our local tour guide will meet you at the port. After lunch, transferred to the Yichang Airport. Take the afternoon flight for Shanghai. Met and transferred to your hotel in Shanghai ( B L ) Yangtze River Cruise Ports & Attractions
After breakfast, visit Yuyuan Garden , a classical Qing Dynasty garden with over 30 pavilions linked by a maze of corridors and bridges over ponds. Just next to Yuyuan Garden is the Old City God's Temple Bazaar from the Song Dyansty. After lunch, proceed to visit The Bund , one of the most noted waterfront and architectural symbols of Shanghai. After that, move on to the "Pedestrians only" Nanjing Road , a walking bustling street that is always packed with people waching other people. After lunch, go to Shanghai's new zone - Pudong ( east of Huangpu River) and visit Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower - the world's third tallest TV tower after the 553-meter CN Tower in Toronto and the 535-meter Moscow TV Tower. In the evening dinner will be served. After dinner, you will be arranged to enjoy the fantastic Acrobatics Show . ( B L D )
Transfer to airport for departure or free on your own. ( B ) B---Breakfast, L---Lunch, D---Dinner
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| All transfers and city transportation for your own use | Please use our online booking or send your travel request via email to info@tour-beijing.com . You are also welcome to call us at + 86 10 67160201 ext 1006 or 2007. |
| Entrance fees and meals as mentioned | Our real trip advisors will have your booking confirmed no more than 1 working day. We even take last minute booking if time is pressing. When your booking is confirmed, you will get a confirmation email or call from us, which includes the confirmed detailed itinerary with prices. |
| Private car or van with English speaking guide | Way of Payment: cash payment, credit card payment or wire transfer. Both RMB and hard currency are acceptable. Currency Converter |
| Seven nights hotels with breakfast both at Beijing, Xian, and Shanghai | Our tour guide will meet you at the Beijing Capital Airport with a signboard in your name. More China Tours |
| Three nights on board from chongqing to Yichang | |
| Beijing-Xian-Chongqing; Yichang-Shanghai air-ticket | |
| The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group. |
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| Travelling Party | Tour Cost Per Person |
|---|---|
| 2-5 person | $2050 |
| 6-9 persons | $1880 |
| 10 persons up | $1590 |
| Single room Supplement | $720 |
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