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8-Day Private Gold Triangle Tour from Shanghai, Xian end up in Beijing
By Shanghai Advisor Tour
per adult*
*Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
- 8d
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
- Multiple languages
Overview
This 8 days tour takes you to the ancient and modern capitals of China. Visit Beijing, Xian and Shanghai and experience incredible history, while marvelling at the breathtaking pace of modern China. Be fascinated by Beijing’s balance of contemporary and past glories, including the Great Wall, Forbidden City and Summer Palace. Catch a high speed train across country, In Xian where you’ll enjoy the spirited energy and exquisite food of this city before heading to Shanghai, pearl of the orient. This major China cities experience includes all in country transfers, high speed train travel, fully guided tour with driver transport, airport transfers, and more!
Activity location
- Shanghai Tourist Service Center (Pudong Airport T2)
- Pudong International Airport T2
- Shanghai, Shanghai Region, China
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Shanghai Tourist Service Center (Pudong Airport T2)
- Pudong International Airport T2
- Shanghai, Shanghai Region, China
Check availability
Without Accommodation
- 8d
- English
No Accommodation: You can book your hotel by your own preference.
Pickup included
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
S$4,252.11 x 1 AdultS$4,252.11
Total
* Select 8 adult tickets to get our lowest price of S$1,469.69 per adult
4 star accommodation
- 8d
- English
4 star accommodation: 7 nights accommodation with breakfast based on double occupancy (standard room at 4-star hotel)
Pickup included
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
S$5,108.23 x 1 AdultS$5,108.23
Total
* Select 7 adult tickets to get our lowest price of S$1,969.09 per adult
What's included, what's not
- All entrance tickets as listed
- Bullet train tickets (2nd class) from Xi'an to Beijing , seat upgrade available upon request.
- One way Pickup from Shanghai airport
- Flight tickets (Economic class) from Shanghai to Xi'an , seat upgrade available upon request.
- Private English-speaking guide
- Breakfasts are inclusive if choose our selection hotel
- Tea ceremony at Yuyuan Garden Bazaar
- Private transfer during the tour
- Other expense not listed at itinerary
- Gratitude
- Personal Expense
Know before you book
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transport options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Activity itinerary
Day 1: Shanghai Arrival
- 1 stop
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: You can either book your hotel by your own preference. Or Book the tour with 4 star hotel accommodation by our selection
Shanghai Tourist Service Center (Pudong Airport T2)
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Upon your arrival, our driver will greet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel for checking in. Today is totally free for your own arrangement. You can take a good rest at the hotel, or have a stroll around by yourself. Spend the rest of the day exploring this incredible city.
Day 2: Water Town experience and beyond
- 2 stops
- Meals: lunch
- Accommodation: You can either book your hotel by your own preference. Or Book the tour with 4 star hotel accommodation by our selection
Jade Buddha Temple
- 2h
- Admission ticket included
Visit the most famous Jade Buddha Temple , a sacred 19th-century structure built during the Qing Dynasty and see the two elegant Jade Buddha statues. Marvel at the majestic architecture of the temple and listen as your guide explains the captivating history of the construction.
Then reaching the Jade centre to learn the difference between jadeite and nephrite and how the jade is closely linked with Chinese culture.
Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
- 1h 30m
Continue this exotic journey at the outskirts of Shanghai in Zhujiajiao water village, Like many of its 60,000 inhabitants, you'll have the option of exploring the village by foot or by canal boat (Boat ride are optional cost), seeing some of the 36 stone bridges and ancient buildings, enjoy the the local culture as well as buy some souvenirs. At last transfer back to hotel.
Day 3: Shanghai -Xi’an by air
- 5 stops
- Meals: lunch
- Accommodation: You can either book your hotel by your own preference. Or Book the tour with 4 star hotel accommodation by our selection
Yuyuan Old Street
- 1h 30m
This is the perfect tour to pack the best of Shanghai’s most famous sites, your private guided tour begins with a marvel at Yuyuan Garden and Shanghai Old Street, you'll see classic statues, ornaments, and flatware from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Also, the picturesque garden is expansive with many halls, springs, and other small buildings. Here you will have the chance to experience a traditional tea ceremony.
Xintiandi
- 30m
Then enter the former French Concession in Xintiandi,see the classic 1920’s Shikumen architecture,Cross over the old alley way and soak in the classic and modern atmosphere.
The Bund (Wai Tan)
- 30m
Afterwards, a short hop will bring you to The Bund. iconic and prestigious. The building lining the waterfront is collectively known as a “Gallery of World Architecture”, At night fall, the beautiful artistic lights one which produces a scene of crystal palaces with a fantastic charm.
Lujiazui
- 40m
Lastly you'll pass Lujiazui financial area, where nearly 100 skyscrapers have been built within the past decade! Take the opportunity to travel 100 floors high to see Shanghai city's panoramic views such as Shanghai tower, Financial tower, Jinmao tower, Pearl tower( option cost for observation deck).
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
- 3h
- Admission ticket included
At last, transfer to airport, fly to Xi’an. Our driver in Xi’an will hold your nameplate and wait for you at arrival hall.Then take you to hotel for check in.
Day 4: Ancient Xi’an city highlights
- 3 stops
- Meals: lunch
- Accommodation: You can either book your hotel by your own preference. Or Book the tour with 4 star hotel accommodation by our selection
The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
- 1h 30m
- Admission ticket included
This morning, you will visit the incredible Terracotta Warriors with over 8,000 painted life-size warriors and horses in battle-ranked formations. reproducing the significant imperial guard troops of Emperor Qin Shi Huang (259 - 210BC), the first emperor of the first unified dynasty of Imperial China.
Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang)
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Then explore 14- kilometre long Xi'an Ancient City Wall by foot or bike leisurely, the entire city view presented right in front of you. This Wall is the best-preserved ancient military defensive systems in the world today, composed of the moat, hanging bridges, battlements, watchtowers, tunnels and parapet.
Tang Dynasty Show
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Watch Tang Dynasty Show（the show only）in the evening. The show includes an entertaining combination of live music, dance and poetry.This marvellous show vividly reflects the ancient royal singing and dancing of the Tang Dynasty about 1400 years ago. Lastly transfer to your hotel in Xi'an.
Day 5: Explore Historic Xi’an
- 3 stops
- Meals: lunch
- Accommodation: You can either book your hotel by your own preference. Or Book the tour with 4 star hotel accommodation by our selection
Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta)
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Today you will See the landmark of Xian-Big Wild Goose Pagoda,It is one of the city's most distinctive and outstanding landmarks, possibly the most beautiful building left in Xi'an today.The Big Goose Pagoda was built to store the sutra and the figurines of Buddha, which were brought from India by a famous Buddhist translator and traveller Tang Sanzang,You will feast your eyes with its architectural elegance.
Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Hanyangling)
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Afterwards head to visit Archaeological Museum of Hanyangling Mausoleum, which is also called “JingDi’s Tomb”. This is a burial sight for Emperor Jingdi and his wife . This tomb could be dated back to 2,100 years ago. It is the only underground museum in China, visitors are also able to go into the grave and have a close look.
Muslim Quarter
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Afterwards stroll through Muslim Quarter, the main gathering place for the local Muslim community, exotic shops, snacks and souvenirs. you can see that Muslim men with white hats sit inside the stores and talk leisurely with each other.In addition, you can enjoy the interesting Chinese folk art at Gao's Courtyard - the Puppet Show.You will try local cuisine nearby as dinner, at the end you will be send back to hotel in Xi'an.You will try local cuisine nearby as dinner, at the end you will be send back to hotel in Xi'an.
Day 6: Xi’an-Beijing by bullet train
- 2 stops
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: You can either book your hotel by your own preference. Or Book the tour with 4 star hotel accommodation by our selection
Beijing South Railway Station
- 4h
- Admission ticket included
Take morning bullet train to Beijing, as you enjoy the vast landscape on the way, your guide and driver are expecting your arrival in train station of Beijing.
Please note: Lunch in the train on your own arrangement.
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
- 1h 30m
- Admission ticket included
Upon arrival, heading to The Summer Palace,the best-preserved imperial garden in China.Renowned for its beautiful landscape and spectacular architecture. visit the Summer Palace, Appreciate the beautiful gardens and imagine the lifestyle of royalty who enjoyed this summer resort during imperial times.at the end you will be send back to hotel in Beijing .
Day 7: Great wall experience and Hutong tour in Beijing
- 2 stops
- Meals: lunch
- Accommodation: You can either book your hotel by your own preference. Or Book the tour with 4 star hotel accommodation by our selection
Mutianyu Great Wall
- 2h
- Admission ticket included
No Beijing tour is complete without a visit to the Great Wall. Today, you will tour the magnificent Great Wall in Mutianyu section, the 8th Wonder of the World. Take a cable-way to visit one of the best-preserved and best-known Mutianyu Great Wall. Enjoy the marvels surrounding natural scenery and the tensely distributed Watchtowers. you will be amazed at the unbelievable constructions and appealing landscape that surrounds the wall.
Hutong Tour
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Afterwards, take Rickshaw Hutong ride Stroll through and experience local life as you wander through quaint shops, enjoy a coffee, and gain an insider’s view of a real Beijing community.
Day 8: Beijing Departure
- 4 stops
- Meals: lunch
- Accommodation: You can either book your hotel by your own preference. Or Book the tour with 4 star hotel accommodation by our selection
Temple of Heaven
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Admire the Temple of Heaven which was originally used by the Ming and Qing emperors to pay homage to Heaven and to pray for a year of rich harvest, it is the largest worshiping constructions from Ming and Qing dynasty,you will also see many locals play Taichi, sing songs, or dance here. It's now a very popular place particularly for Beijing's seniors What's more, you can also follow them to learn Tai Chi.
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
- 30m
Afterwards, take a short stroll on Tiananmen Square. which one of landmarks of our capital.
Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
- 1h 30m
- Admission ticket included
Continue to discover the magnificent Forbidden City which is the world's largest palace complex with 9,999 rooms across 72 hectares, surrounded by a six-meter-deep moat and a ten-meter-high wall.see the 600 hundred years Old Royal Palace, Learn about the life of the ancient emperors and the stories of the concubines, explore the unknown stories from the Forbidden City by your professional guide.
The Bird's Nest Ice and Snow Festival
- 40m
Later a stopover at Beijing’s stadium and pool – the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube – built for the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics – provides a modern contrast to China’s ancient history.
Please note:Due to different flight schedules, please find your own way to the airport for your homeward flight.We wish you a nice journey home.
Location
Activity location
- Shanghai Tourist Service Center (Pudong Airport T2)
- Pudong International Airport T2
- Shanghai, Shanghai Region, China
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Shanghai Tourist Service Center (Pudong Airport T2)
- Pudong International Airport T2
- Shanghai, Shanghai Region, China
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