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10-Day Beijing, Xian & Shanghai Air-Expedition
10 days
About this activity
Itinerary
Day 1: Beijing Airport Pick-Up
Stop At: Beijing Capital International Airport, Shunyi, Beijing, China
Today you will be picked-up upon arrival at Beijing airport and transferred to your accommodation where you will have time to get settled in. Enjoy some free time to explore Beijing before a 6pm welcome meeting. Overnight in Beijing.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in budget /3*/4* hotel, depending on package
Day 2: Beijing Free Day & Chinese Acrobatics Show
Stop At: Tiananmen Square, Beijing apm, Wang Fu Jing, Dongcheng Qu, Beijing Shi, China
Enjoy a free day today in Beijing with plenty of time to discover the incredible sights of Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven or Lama Temple (these activities are not included in package). Tonight you will watch a fascinating Chinese Acrobatics show in which the performers contort their bodies in ways you never imagined possible! Overnight in Beijing.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in budget/3*/4* hotel, depending on package
Day 3: Great Wall of China Day Tour (L)
Stop At: Great Wall of China, Huairou, China
Today you will depart on an exciting and much-anticipated guided day trip to the Great Wall of China located approximately 2 hours from Beijing.
Different sections of the wall were built over time, the earliest dating from 200 BC by the first Emperor of China, Qin Shihuang. Stretching from Lop Lake in the west to Shanhaiguan in the east, several different walls were built in the 7th century during the Ming Dynasty as border defence against invasions of neighbouring nomadic groups. The wall has also served as a border control along the Silk Road for regulation of goods and taxes and as a transportation corridor. Enjoy your day at the Great Wall of China with your guide to learn about the historical events that occurred here and to admire the incredible natural mountain landscapes surrounding you. Enjoy the drive back to Beijing and rest up tonight at your accommodation after a an exciting day! Overnight in Beijing.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in budget /3*/4* hotel, depending on package
Day 4: Half-Day Beijing Tour - Gong Fu Night Show (L)
Stop At: Silk Street & Pearl Market (Xiushui), No.8 Xiushui East Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100020 China
Today you will enjoy a half-day guided tour of Beijing. You can also make your own way to explore Beijing’s Hutongs, the narrow alleys and traditional courtyard residences that were once commonplace in northern Chinese cities. At one time, Hutongs were joined together to create entire neighbourhoods. Visit a local family to experience a taste of life in a Hutong. Enjoy more free time this afternoon to visit the Summer Palace, Olympic Park and make a trip to the Silk Market for some souvenir shopping (entrance fees not included). Tonight you will enjoy a fantastic Gong Fu Show. Overnight in Beijing.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in budget /3*/4* hotel, depending on package
Day 5: Train from Beijing to Xi’an
Stop At: Daqing Road, Daqing Rd, Weiyang Qu, Xian Shi, Shaanxi Sheng, China
Today you will check-out of your Beijing accommodation and be transferred to the bullet train station. There, board your train for a 6-hour journey to Xi’an. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your new accommodation and then you’ll have the remainder of the day at your leisure. Overnight in Xi’an.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in budget /3*/4* hotel, depending on package
Day 6: Terracotta Warriors Tour
Stop At: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi'an 710600 China
In the morning you will have a guided visit to the infamous Xi’an Terracotta Army, a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. They were buried alongside the emperor with the purpose of protecting him in his afterlife. After the tour, explore Xi’an at your own pace. Overnight in Xi’an.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in budget /3*/4* hotel, depending on package
Day 7: Flight from Xi’an to Shanghai
Stop At: 20 Wuning Rd, Putuo Qu, Shanghai Shi, China
Today you will check-out of your accommodation and be transferred to the airport to board a flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, there will be someone waiting for you to transfer you to your accommodation where you will have the evening to explore this eclectic city as you wish. Overnight in Shanghai.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in budget /3*/4* hotel, depending on package
Day 8: Shanghai Day Tour
Stop At: Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu), No. 1 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200120 China
Enjoy a day tour of Shanghai including a visit to the Pearl Tower Observation Deck for stunning views over the city. You’ll also have the chance to see the Bund, the waterfront promenade of the Huangpu River, to get a taste of 1920s Shanghai. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your own leisure. Overnight in Shanghai.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in budget /3*/4* hotel, depending on package
Day 9: Shanghai Free Day
Stop At: Yu Garden (Yuyuan), No.218 Anren Street, Huangpu District near Fuyou Road, Shanghai 200010 China
Have a day to enjoy Shanghai at your own pace, where you can go shopping at the fake goods market, explore Yu Gardens or wander through the picturesque former French Concession. Overnight in Shanghai.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in budget /3*/4* hotel, depending on package
Day 10: Shanghai Airport Drop-off
Stop At: Shanghai Pudong International Airport, S1 Yingbin Expy, Pudong Xinqu, Shanghai Shi, China
After checking-out of your accommodation, you will be transferred to the Shanghai airport, where your amazing trip will come to an end.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Beijing Airport Pick-Up
Stop At: Beijing Capital International Airport, Shunyi, Beijing, China
Today you will be picked-up upon arrival at Beijing airport and transferred to your accommodation where you will have time to get settled in. Enjoy some free time to explore Beijing before a 6pm welcome meeting. Overnight in Beijing.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in budget /3*/4* hotel, depending on package
Day 2: Beijing Free Day & Chinese Acrobatics Show
Stop At: Tiananmen Square, Beijing apm, Wang Fu Jing, Dongcheng Qu, Beijing Shi, China
Enjoy a free day today in Beijing with plenty of time to discover the incredible sights of Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven or Lama Temple (these activities are not included in package). Tonight you will watch a fascinating Chinese Acrobatics show in which the performers contort their bodies in ways you never imagined possible! Overnight in Beijing.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in budget/3*/4* hotel, depending on package
Day 3: Great Wall of China Day Tour (L)
Stop At: Great Wall of China, Huairou, China
Today you will depart on an exciting and much-anticipated guided day trip to the Great Wall of China located approximately 2 hours from Beijing.
Different sections of the wall were built over time, the earliest dating from 200 BC by the first Emperor of China, Qin Shihuang. Stretching from Lop Lake in the west to Shanhaiguan in the east, several different walls were built in the 7th century during the Ming Dynasty as border defence against invasions of neighbouring nomadic groups. The wall has also served as a border control along the Silk Road for regulation of goods and taxes and as a transportation corridor. Enjoy your day at the Great Wall of China with your guide to learn about the historical events that occurred here and to admire the incredible natural mountain landscapes surrounding you. Enjoy the drive back to Beijing and rest up tonight at your accommodation after a an exciting day! Overnight in Beijing.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in budget /3*/4* hotel, depending on package
Day 4: Half-Day Beijing Tour - Gong Fu Night Show (L)
Stop At: Silk Street & Pearl Market (Xiushui), No.8 Xiushui East Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100020 China
Today you will enjoy a half-day guided tour of Beijing. You can also make your own way to explore Beijing’s Hutongs, the narrow alleys and traditional courtyard residences that were once commonplace in northern Chinese cities. At one time, Hutongs were joined together to create entire neighbourhoods. Visit a local family to experience a taste of life in a Hutong. Enjoy more free time this afternoon to visit the Summer Palace, Olympic Park and make a trip to the Silk Market for some souvenir shopping (entrance fees not included). Tonight you will enjoy a fantastic Gong Fu Show. Overnight in Beijing.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in budget /3*/4* hotel, depending on package
Day 5: Train from Beijing to Xi’an
Stop At: Daqing Road, Daqing Rd, Weiyang Qu, Xian Shi, Shaanxi Sheng, China
Today you will check-out of your Beijing accommodation and be transferred to the bullet train station. There, board your train for a 6-hour journey to Xi’an. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your new accommodation and then you’ll have the remainder of the day at your leisure. Overnight in Xi’an.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in budget /3*/4* hotel, depending on package
Day 6: Terracotta Warriors Tour
Stop At: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi'an 710600 China
In the morning you will have a guided visit to the infamous Xi’an Terracotta Army, a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. They were buried alongside the emperor with the purpose of protecting him in his afterlife. After the tour, explore Xi’an at your own pace. Overnight in Xi’an.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in budget /3*/4* hotel, depending on package
Day 7: Flight from Xi’an to Shanghai
Stop At: 20 Wuning Rd, Putuo Qu, Shanghai Shi, China
Today you will check-out of your accommodation and be transferred to the airport to board a flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, there will be someone waiting for you to transfer you to your accommodation where you will have the evening to explore this eclectic city as you wish. Overnight in Shanghai.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in budget /3*/4* hotel, depending on package
Day 8: Shanghai Day Tour
Stop At: Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu), No. 1 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200120 China
Enjoy a day tour of Shanghai including a visit to the Pearl Tower Observation Deck for stunning views over the city. You’ll also have the chance to see the Bund, the waterfront promenade of the Huangpu River, to get a taste of 1920s Shanghai. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your own leisure. Overnight in Shanghai.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in budget /3*/4* hotel, depending on package
Day 9: Shanghai Free Day
Stop At: Yu Garden (Yuyuan), No.218 Anren Street, Huangpu District near Fuyou Road, Shanghai 200010 China
Have a day to enjoy Shanghai at your own pace, where you can go shopping at the fake goods market, explore Yu Gardens or wander through the picturesque former French Concession. Overnight in Shanghai.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in budget /3*/4* hotel, depending on package
Day 10: Shanghai Airport Drop-off
Stop At: Shanghai Pudong International Airport, S1 Yingbin Expy, Pudong Xinqu, Shanghai Shi, China
After checking-out of your accommodation, you will be transferred to the Shanghai airport, where your amazing trip will come to an end.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 2x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 9 nights
- Shared Beijing Airport Pick-Up
- Shared Shanghai Airport Drop-Off
- All Transport:
- Private Transfer to Great Wall of China
- Bullet Train Beijing to Xian
- Private Transfer to Terracotta Warriors
- Flight Xian to Shanghai
- Internal Flight Airport Transfers
- Private Transfer to Shanghai Daily Tour
- 9 Nights Accommodation in Budget/3*/4* Hotel, Depending on Package:
- 4N Beijing
- 2N Xian
- 3N Shanghai
- Meals: 2 Lunches
- Included Activities:
- Beijing Acrobatic Show
- Mutianyu GW
- Great Wall of China with Local Guide
- Hutong Rickshaw
- Local Family Visit and Lunch
- Gong Fu Show
- Shanghai Daily tour
- Pearl Tower Observation Deck
- Lunch
- Entry/Admission - Great Wall of China
- Entry/Admission - The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
- Entry/Admission - Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu)
Not included
- International Airport Departure Tax
- Visas
- Late Check Out At Hotels
- Other Meals and Drinks
- Drinks with Included Lunches
- Tips
- Personal Expenses
- Personal Insurance
- Optional Activities
- Entry/Admission - Tiananmen Square
- Entry/Admission - Silk Street & Pearl Market (Xiushui)
- Entry/Admission - Yu Garden (Yuyuan)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please note: It's possible to do this itinerary in reverse (Shanghai-Beijing). Please inquire for details.
- Note: Select departure dates may incur an additional fee during the following Chinese holiday periods: 30 Dec - 02 Jan 20 Jan - 01 Mar 05 Apr - 07 Apr 29 Apr - 01 May 07 Jun - 09 Jun 13 Sep - 15 Sep 30 Sep - 07 Oct
- Most travelers can participate
- Please note this is an independent tour, which means you'll enjoy the flexibility of being on your own for most of the trip and will only have a guide for certain experiences along the way.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
70%
Aquatic
30%
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