Essence of China Tour
8-Day Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai Tour
Eight days of ancient culture and modern miracles. The mysteries of the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and the Terracotta Warriors are there to be discovered alongside the world phenomenon of "New China" with its rapid development.
$1,354 P/P Including:
- Centrally Located Hotels
- Authentic Local Restaurants
- Private Cars and Drivers
- Private Guides
- Flights & Transfers in China
- Airport Taxes and Fuel Fees
- Entrance Fees
- Phone Rental Package
- Service Charge & Government Taxes
- Insurance
- Luggage Transfers
- This tour with International airfares from Seattle/Toronto to Beijing, from just $2,159
- Day 1 Arrive in Beijing
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Be met at the arrival hall of the airport by our tour guide and transferred back to your hotel in a comfortable private vehicle.
- Day 2 Beijing
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Attractions: Tiananmen Square, The Forbidden City, Treasure Houses, Hutong Tour, Lizexiang Pearl Store
Walk slowly through the glorious, ancient imperial palace, a leisure rickshaw is waiting for you to explore the zigzag lanes and see how local people lead their lives. Talk to them and get to know history from ordinary people’s point of view.
- Day 3 Beijing
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Attractions: The Mutianyu Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Shahe Cloisonne Factory
Today is a big day. Start by joining the morning exercise crowds, followed by a trip along the backbone of mountains to admire one of greatest man-made miracles in the world. A Peking Duck Banquet is a beautiful ending to this amazing day.
- Day 4 Beijing, Fly to Xian
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Attractions: Summer Palace with boat Cruise and the Garden of Virtue and Harmony
Imagine how the Dragon Lady feels wandering in the biggest royal garden in China. Say goodbye to our guide in Beijing and in two hours, you will meet the guide in Xi’an and get to the hotel also in a private vehicle.
- Day 5 Xian
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Attractions: The Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian Imperial Fine Arts center
If you have only one day in Xi’an, this is the day you will not want to miss for anything. Marching soldiers and horses are coming for you!
- Day 6 Xian, Fly to Shanghai
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Attractions: Shaanxi History Museum, Xian City Wall with Bicycle, Muslim Street
There are more ways to learn more about the city, visiting a museum, biking a little and merging into the local atmosphere in Muslim areas. At the end of the day, head for metropolis Shanghai by air. Our private guide and driver will take you directly to the hotel.
- Day 7 Shanghai
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Attractions: Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, The Shanghai World Financial Center, The Bund, Tianhou Silk Factory
An amazing day packed with something old and something new. The charms could not be found anywhere other than Shanghai!
- Day 8 Depart Shanghai
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Our guide and driver will transfer you to the airport for your international flight. Fly back home with fond memories of highlights on your tour.
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- Normally hotels allow a maximum of 3 adults per room with an extra bed, at extra charge.
- Tour price is indicative only, please enquire for a detailed quotation.
- More people more discounts. Low season, lower price.
- * Single Room Supplement prices are shown: Superior/Deluxe/Economy
- Limited Shopping
- No Shopping
| Nov.1 - Mar. 31 | Superior | Deluxe | Economy | Single Room Supplement * |
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| 1 Person | $3,053 | $2,273 | $2,065 | - |
| 2-5 Persons | $1,890 | $1,491 | $1,354 | $655 / $301 / $255 |
| 6-9 Persons | $1,621 | $1,225 | $1,121 | $655 / $301 / $255 |
| Apr.1 - Oct.31 | Superior | Deluxe | Economy | Single Room Supplement * |
| 1 Person | $3,469 | $2,533 | $2,148 | - |
| 2-5 Persons | $2,107 | $1,629 | $1,404 | $846 / $414 / $280 |
| 6-9 Persons | $1,834 | $1,360 | $1,168 | $846 / $414 / $280 |
| Nov.1 - Mar. 31 | Superior | Deluxe | Economy | Single Room Supplement * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $3,458 | $2,717 | $2,347 | - |
| 2-5 Persons | $2,090 | $1,720 | $1,495 | $655 / $301 / $255 |
| 6-9 Persons | $1,679 | $1,311 | $1,119 | $655 / $301 / $255 |
| Apr.1 - Oct.31 | Superior | Deluxe | Economy | Single Room Supplement * |
| 1 Person | $3,871 | $2,977 | $2,431 | - |
| 2-5 Persons | $2,305 | $1,859 | $1,546 | $846 / $414 / $280 |
| 6-9 Persons | $1,891 | $1,446 | $1,166 | $846 / $414 / $280 |
Destinations: Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai
Tour Length: 8 Days
Acommodation: Economy
Price Inclusions:
- Entrance Fees:
To scenic spots as listed in the itinerary. - Phone Rental Package:
Rental cost for the cell phone and SIM card for use in mainland China, and at least 30 mins of FREE international calls. - Meals:
All meals as specified in the itinerary.
If the restaurant indicated is not available on the day, your guide will arrange another restaurant from our list of approved restaurants. Breakfast is usually a western style buffet. We endeavor to ensure that a choice of western and Chinese breakfasts is supplied, however there may be occasions when only a Chinese breakfast is available in some remote locations. - Private Transfers:
Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in Beijing, Xian, Shanghai by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver and English-speaking guide (as listed above).
Your comfort is our priority! Click here to get a description of the vehicles that we use for our tours. - Guide:
As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available. - Hotels:
Hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with twin beds.
All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified. - Transportation:
Beijing To Xian Transfer via: Flight, TBA (Our arrangements)
Xian To Shanghai Transfer via: Flight, TBA (Our arrangements)
- Airport Tax and Fuel Fee
- Service Charge & Government Taxes:
- Insurance
The insurance is China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance.
Click here to learn more about the insurance coverage and the sum insured. - Luggage Transfers:
Between airports and hotels. - Arrangements:
The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.
Price Exclusions:
- International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China.
USA-CHINA/CHINA-USA: China Highlights has negotiated special discount fares (restrictions apply) for selected flights operated by Air China from major US and China gateways. We are able to offer these special deals to confirmed customers. Discount US to China Flights
- China Entry Visa Fees.
- Excess Baggage Charges.
Passengers holding an adult fare or half fare ticket are entitled to a free baggage allowance of 20kg, for economy class. Total weight of carryon baggage for each passenger may not exceed 5kg. The size may not exceed 20x40x 55cm. More - Personal Expenses:
Expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary. - Meals:
Any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary. - Single Room Supplement.
Hi Anna, thank you for your inquiry. I'm Nora, a trip advisor of China Highlights. Sorry we don't have Finnish-speaking guides in Beijing as it's not a common language in China now. We have English, Italian, Spanish and French-speaking guides in Beijing. Please feel free to contact me at nora@chinahighlights.com if you are interested in our service. Thank you!
Hi Dinesh,
Yes, we can arrange a similar tour for you starting from Dec. 11. It is a private tour for you, you can start it according to your schedule. I have sent a tentative itinerary and quotation to you, please check it and feel free to let me know if you need to revise anything. I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Hi Haryanto, thank you for your questions. I'm Nora, a trip advisor of China Highlgihts. There will be marching parade on the Tiananmen Square every year on Oct. 1, but tourists are not allowed to enter the square. There will be large crowds outside the square waiting to see the parade. I think words couldn't describe how crowded it would be and it couldn't guarantee you can see the parade clearly.
The car and driver is included in the tour. We took a group of 15 and the van they gave us could easily seat twice that.
May, No problem to add Yangtze Cruise in. Usually Yangtze Cruise (Chongqing-Yichang) will be inserted before flying to Shanghai (the main departure city out of China); and it takes 3-4 days more with US$450 per person more (the extra cost is up to which cruise and cabin you could choose).
When Yangtze Cruise sailing, you would have the short excursion tour for each day, and join in the interesting program e.g. Tachi Learining or Chinese tranditional medicine lecture. So it is a good chance to learn more about China but also relaxing.
Karen
Dear April,
The tour is private tour, the departure date depends on your inquiry. We can arrange the itinerary based on your need. If you would like to book a tour, please feel free to let me know your inqury. My e-mail address is lussie@chinahighlights.com
April, more information, July is the summer season traveling around China, the day time temperature would reach 35℃/80℉, and the rainning. But you may get slight discount for hotel reservation or flights coming to China than the most comfortable monthes (Apr. May, Sep. and Oct).
Good luck,
Karen
Thanks for your information
Lee, This tour ask for certain walk ability, for example 2 hours for Forbidden City on foot, and several steps to climb Great Wall. How serious of your Knee Problem? If you think the 2 hours walk might casue a lot pain, you may ask for wheelchair service (usually the 4 and 5 star hotels offer free wheelchaire but asking for a US$150 deposit). Anyhow, this is a private tour, your personal guide can adjust the moving pace to be comfortable.
Karen
Lam, there is no clear edges for this Gold Triangle tour, but is very popular among the visitors who come to China for the first time. You can be the retired couple, family with child or honeymoon. Here it is designed with the medium pace, benefiting by the Private Tour (private van and personal English speaking guide service), we are happy to modify the tour to meet your needs, e.g. arrange the hiking Great Wall tour instead of the regular visiting with cable car service, add Beijing Zoo (Panda) or Kungfu Show to have more fun for kids. Your travel advisors will ask you questions and work out the best suitable tour pacakge.
Karen karen@chinahighlights.com
Terracotta Warriors, Xi'an
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I loved visiting Lele's friend, a lady who is a widow and lives in a traditional home. She seems eager to be welcoming and friendly and we get the chance to see a traditional farm/village home. Read more
Sara Oct. 9, 2011
To see the fingerprints on the surface of the terracotta on the inside surface of a Warrior left by the person that made it thousands of years ago was a truly unique experience. Read more
Mike Jun. 1, 2011