8 Days Golden Triangle Tour from Shanghai
Tour Route: Shanghai, Xian, BeijingMust See Attraction & Perfect China Classical Garden-Yuyuan Garden, World Largest Underearth Military Museum-Terracotta Warriors Museum,US Ex-President Clinton Likes-Mutianyu Great Wall,Super Value China Tour & Service Quality Guarantee
Arrive in Shanghai. Your Shanghai tour guide will take you to hotel for check-in.
Day 2 Shanghai
Today we will visit the Yuyuan Garden following the famous Suzhou garden style.
Later, visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower.
Afternoon we will visit the Bund, and take a short cruise on Huangpu River.
Day 3 Shanghai to Xian by flight
Take morning flight from Shanghai to Xian. Your private guide will take you to the hotel. Then take a Chinese Lunch.
First site to visit today is Shaanxi Historical Museum, where over 300,000 invaluable historical items are on exhibition. (1.5 hours)
Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda-- the very important Buddhism temple in Xian. (1 hour)
No Tricks (Big/Little) Pagoda –Other companies and large tour operators may take you to Small Wild Goose Pagoda(free admission) instead of the Big Wild Pagoda. We will never do that.
Day 4 Xian
The Terracotta Warriors and Horses is a highlight to your China tour. Today we will visit this wonder.
Ride a rental bike to along the Ancient City Wall--the best preserved ancient city wall in China. (1 hour)
Free-time Ideas: Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show is rated in many Top 10's. Your guide can help you buy tickets.
Day 5 Xian to Beijing by flight
Take a morning flight to Beijing. Your private guide will pick up you and transfer to hotel.
After a short rest, visit the Temple of Heaven, the sacred altar for worshiping the God of Heaven in the world. Watch local people playing Taichi morning exercises. (90 minutes)
Take a rickshaw ride to visit old Hutong, you can see the ancient Beijing lanes and quadrangle houses that have been preserved for 700 years. (90 minutes)
Day 6 Beijing
In the morning, you will be driven to the best known section of the Great Wall--Mutianyu Great Wall. Be a hero to hike to the top of the Wall. You may pay extra to take a cable car. (2 hours)
After lunch, visit Changling Tomb, the most famous one of the 13 Ming Tombs . It is the mausoleum of Emperor Yongle who was the third emperor of the Ming Dynasty. (1 hour)
On the way back to the downtown area, while passing by the Bird's Nest, also called the Olympic National Stadium, we will make a brief stop for you to take some pictures of the huge nest. (30 minutes)
Day 7 Beijing
A buffet breakfast & real fresh coffee will kick start your day. Your private guide will be on time and waiting in arrivals.
First stop, Tiananmen Square. It is the third largest city square in the world. It has great cultural significance as it was the site of several important events in Chinese history. (30 minutes)
Next visit the Forbidden City, which is 24 emperor's palace in Dynasty Ming and Qing. It is called Gu Gong in Chinese, located in the Center of Beijing. It is the ancient palace which has the largest scale, most magnificent, and best reservation in the world. (2 hour)
Explore the construction art and royal dignity in the largest, most beautiful and exquisite imperial garden--Summer Palace. (90 minutes)
Free-time Ideas: Chinese Acrobatics Show is highly recommended in Beijing. Your guide can help you get tickets.
Day 8 Depart Beijing
Your Beijing tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and transfer to airport for your departure flight. Thanks for making your China tour with Lead to China! We hope to see you again soon!
Travel Period | 2-5 travelers | 6-9 travelers |
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Dec.1- Feb.28 | US$1420 | US$1250 |
Mar.1- Nov.30 | US$1500 | US$1300 |
1. The price is based on stay in China four star hotels. If you want to deduct, upgrade or downgrade the hotel, please indicate this while sending the inquiry.
2. You will enjoy more discounts if there is more people join the tour.
3. Prices may vary according to your travel time and are higher in the high season, e.g. Qingming Festival Holiday (Apr. 4 - 6, 2020 ), Labor's Day Holiday (May 1 - 3, 2020) ,Dragon Boat Festival Holiday (Jun. 25 - 27, 2020) and National Day Holiday (Oct 1- Oct 8, 2020).
1. All arrangements and first admission/entrance fees of scenic spots specified in the itinerary.
2. Buffet breakfast, Chinese lunch or dinner as listed in the itinerary.
3. Well-equipped commercial vehicle with excellent private guide and driver accompanied on your tour between airports, train stations, scenic spots and hotels.
4. Four Star Hotel based on two persons sharing one room with twin beds. All hotels as listed in the itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast unless specified.
5. Shanghai-Xian, Xian-Beijing airfare with airports taxes, fuel charges, free baggage allowance as specified in the itinerary.
6. Travel Agency’s Liability Insurance with your tour inside China.
7. Chinese government taxes and the city construction fees on your travel tour.
1. China entry visa fees.
2. International airfare or train tickets not included in the itinerary.
3. Meals not specified in the itinerary and extra and alcoholic or beverages during meals.
4. Tips for guides and drivers.
5. Personal expense: e.g. mini bar, personal telecommunications, laundry, excess baggage charges etc.)
6. Excursions and activities not included in itinerary.
7. Single room supplement.
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* Most hotels we offered in our tour package have WIFI in the lobby, and some of which have WIFI in hotel rooms. If you need the WIFI in your room, please make sure with your trip advisor.
* Department stores, supermarkets, boutiques, hotel and restaurants in most cities of China do accept the credit card with the sigh of MasterCard, VISA and JCB. However, it does generate commission charge. Please check the regulations with your bank manager.
we would like more information about the 8 day tour from Shanghai to Xian to Beijing. we'd like to know the cost for Sept 30 to Oct 7th for 2 people. Also on the last day, is it possible to get transportation from Beijing to Tianjin cruise port as we are departing on a cruise that day?
Asked by Bill Lewis (Mar.04, 2015)
Trip advisor (Mar.04, 2015) replied:
Thanks for your message. Your tour request is OK. Our trip advisor will give you more info via e-mail. Please check.
Can you change day 8 to take you to Tianjin Cruise ship dock. Dates would be Sept.30 to Oct 7 2015
Asked by Bill Lewis (Mar.04, 2015)
Trip advisor (Mar.04, 2015) replied:
Dear Bill, thanks for your inquiry. Yes, sure, we can arrange the transportation from Beijing hotel to Tianjin port based on your travel date. Please be assured.
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