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From Shanghai to Xi'an and Beijing by high-speed train: explore the Terracotta Army, Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall in 3 private days.
This three-day private tour connects Shanghai, Xi'an, and Beijing by high-speed rail, offering a seamless journey through China's imperial past. Begin with a morning train from Shanghai to Xi'an, where you'll visit the legendary Terracotta Army, the life-sized guardians of China's first emperor. The next day, travel to Beijing to explore the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, iconic symbols of Ming and Qing dynasties. On the final day, hike the Mutianyu Great Wall, a beautifully restored section that once protected the capital. With private guides and transfers throughout, this tour is designed for travelers seeking efficiency and depth without sacrificing comfort. Ideal for those with limited time, it captures the essence of China's ancient wonders in just three days.
The map shows the tour area. The detailed plan below remains the source for stops and timing.
Pick up from your hotel in Shanghai by our private car and tour guide, then transferred to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station. Our tour guide will assist you in finding the right platform and taking the right carriage for the earliest high speed train on the day for Xian.
Arriving in Xian at noon, met by your tour guide in Xian, then transferred to the Terra-cotta Army. It is located about 30km east of the Xian City. The museum includes Pit 1, Pit 2 and Pit 3 as well the exhibition hall of the chariots and horses. The Pit 1 is the largest of the three. The museum and the mausoleum are listed the world's cultural legacies as the UNESCO.
Then return to the downtown Xian and visit Xian Muslim Quarter. For the tourists coming here, the bazaar in the Muslim area is most attractive with a wide area of stalls selling everything. The streets and walkways are full of life. The shopping is great, some unusual items you will seldom see anywhere else in China.
Take morning high speed for Beijing. Upon arrival, met and transferred to your hotel in Beijing. In the afternoon, visit Forbidden City, the Chinese imperial palace from the mid-Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty. For almost 500 years, it served as the seat- bed of the Emperors in Ming and Qing Dynasties as well as the ceremonial and political centre of Chinese government.
Then move on to Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world. Located in the heart of Beijing City, it is the site for massive parades and rallies, which is the largest square of this kind in the world. This was the site when in 1949, from a rostrum on Tiananmen (the Gate of Heavenly Peace), Chairman Mao proclaimed the establishment of the People's Republic of China. Back to your hotel in Beijing.
After breakfast, pick-up from your hotel in Beijing, then transfer to Mtutianyu Great Wall for 2 hours walking on the wall, one of the most beautiful sections of the sections of the Great Wall around Beijing. Mutianyu section of Great Wall is located in Huairou district, 80 km from downtown Beijing. Mutianyu Great Wall once worked as the northern barrier defending the capital and the imperial tombs.
After the tour, transferred to Beijing South Railway Station and take afternoon high-speed train back to Shanghai. Arriving at Shanghai, you go back to your hotel on your own.
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Air-conditioned car, or van for your own use in Xian and Beijing | Tips to your tour guide and driver |
| Your Shanghai Hotel to Shanghai Railway Station single Transfer | Travel insurance for your coverage of injury or accident |
| Meals and Attractions mentioned in Xian and Beijing | Cable car at Mutianyu Great Wall |
| Your personal English-speaking tour guide in Xian and Beijing | Transfer from Shanghai railway station back to your hotel. |
| Shanghai Xian Beijing second class tickets for High Speed Train | |
| 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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| Dec. 01 - Feb. 28 | Luxury Class | Standard Class | comfortable Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | $929 | $889 | $879 |
| 3-5 persons | $875 | $829 | $819 |
| 6-9persons up | $799 | $759 | $745 |
| 10 persons up | $719 | $689 | $669 |
| Single room supplement | $135 | $95 | $89 |
| Mar. 01 - Nov.30 | Luxury Class | Standard Class | comfortable Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | $969 | $905 | $885 |
| 3-5 persons | $915 | $845 | $825 |
| 6-9persons up | $839 | $775 | $749 |
| 10 persons up | $759 | $699 | $675 |
| Single room supplement | $175 | $109 | $85 |
| City | Luxury Hotel | Standard Hotel | Comfortable Hotel |
| Xian | Sofitel On Renmin Square Xian or same class | Xian Jianguo Hotel or same class | Xian Skytel Hotel or same class |
| Beijing | Crowne Plaza Beijing or same class | Sunworld Hotel Beijing or same class | King Parkview Hotel Beijing or same class |
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