8-Day A Touch of China
Shanghai - Xi'an - Beijing
A classic trip of Shanghai, Xi'an & Beijing, which show both ancient and modern side of China in 8 days. Also you can experience China's high-speed train from Xi'an to Beijing.
Highlights:
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China's long history - the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Armies, Former French Concession
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Today's China: high-speed train, Shanghai World Financial Center, Nanjing Pedestrian
Financial center of China
Learn more about China's long history in Shaanxi History Museum
World's largest square where China's national big events take place
Financial center of China
Our service includes:
√ China Panda Tour's experienced travel consultant 1 on 1 service 24hours/7days from inquiry to back home;
√ Entrance tickets to listed viewpoints in the itinerary as well as necessary shuttle bus/cable car/sightseeing bus tickets in attractions;
√ Escorted by experienced English-speaking tour guide;
√ Meals mentioned in the itinerary;
√ Private transfers with professional driver between hotel/attraction/airport/railway station/restaurant as listed in the itinerary;
√ Booking of flight/train/cruise tickets per your preferences;
√ Accommodation in each city, hotel level/feature is decided by your choice;
√ Traveler's accidental insurance.
Detailed itinerary:
Welcome to China! Upon arrival, receive a warm greeting from your local guide and driver. Transfer to the hotel and then release from the jet lag after long-time flight.
Shanghai arrival
Day 1
Today firstly visit Yuyuan Garden, and then walk in the Former French Concession. Go through Nanjing Pedestrian, coming to Shanghai’s landmark, the Bund. It mainly includes Oriental Pearl TV Tower and 52 distinctive mansions in different styles. Enjoy a panoramic view of Shanghai from the 100th floor at “the Eye of Shanghai” - Shanghai World Financial Center. Take the flight to Zhangjiajie in the evening, be met and greeted to the hotel.
Shanghai tour
Day 2
In the morning, take flight to Xi'an, the ancient capital city for 13 dynasties. In the afternoon, have a leisure walk on the Ancient City Wall. Built in Ming Dynasty, this old architecture has an honored history of over 600 years and is the best preserved ancient city wall in China. There is a Muslim Quarter near the Great Mosque that you should never miss. Enjoy yourselves by bargaining with the strollers, or tasting some local snacks.
Shanghai to Xi'an, Xi'an tour
Day 3
In the morning, transfer to visit the Terracotta Army, which is now the Terracotta Warriors Museum. It is a must-see place when you travelled to Xi'an. Even 2000 years has passed, the wood protects of the warriors are still clear to see. Return to downtown Xi'an, learning China's long history in Shaanxi History Museum followed by visiting the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the symbol of Xi’an City.
Xi'an tour
Day 4
Be taken to the airport for a morning flight to Beijing, the capital of People's Republic of China. On arrival in Beijing, be met by your escorted tour guide and driver. In the afternoon, go sightseeing in Summer Palace, once "the Garden of Thousands Gardens" royally built in Qing Dynasty. Then experience the rickshaw in Hutongs. Hutong is perhaps the traditional Beijing alleys that show the real old Beijing.
Xi'an to Beijing, Beijing tour
Day 5
Today firstly visit the Temple of Heaven, where the emperors sacrificed the heaven. Continue sightseeing to Tian’anmen Square, the largest central square in the world. And then enter the Forbidden City. For almost 500 years, it serves as the ceremonial and political center of central court. Looking at the yellow roof, glazed tile and red wall, just imagine what emperors’ daily life would be. Have a whole view of this magnificent palace from Jingshan Park.
Beijing tour
Day 6
In the morning, pay a visit to the Great Wall, its grey stones, lofty watchtowers and winding routes all tell a story of soul-stirring history. Later move steps to the Ming Tombs, the biggest imperial mausoleum complex in China. You will visit Dingling, the tomb of Wanli, which is the only excavated one of the Ming Dynasty Tombs. Enjoy a wonderful farewell dinner Peking Roast Duck that absolutely comfort your spirit and stomach after a whole-day sightseeing.
Beijing tour
Day 7
You will be dropped off at the airport for flight back sweet home. Recollect wonderful pieces happening these days. China, Zai Jian(Goodbye)!
Beijing departure
Day 8
Recommended hotels:
China Panda Tour has selected below hotels in 3/4/5 star categories for your choice. These are depends on several & years' of our guests's feedback. Should you have other preferred hotels, please feel free to ask us to quote or you can book that yourselves.
Shanghai Hotels
Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World★★★★★
Situated near People’s Square and the Bund, the hotel welcomes every honored guest with a blend of distinctive architecture, highlighted by its impressive 208-meter tower that punctuates the city skyline.
The Bund Riverside Hotel★★★★
It is ideally located in the heart of Shanghai’s commercial and financial districts. The nearby Huangpu River, the Bund, the symbolic Oriental Pearl TV Tower and the Lujiazui international financial zone makes its location especially convenient.
Holiday Inn Express Putuo★★★
Surrounded by a landscaped garden next to the Suzhou River, the hotel offers a convenient base in downtown Shanghai. It is just 4 minutes' walking distance to nearest Metro Line Station.
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Trip Notes:
This itinerary can be flexibly adjusted according to your requests. You can change the order, or extend the tour with more cities or days, or even shorten it with deleting any cities or days. Our professional travel consultant will help you revise the itinerary until suiting your schedule.
- China Panda Tour also provides private tours with Spanish/German/French/Mandarin-speaking tour guide service.
- If you only want to rent a car for your trip, please kindly inform us. China Panda Tour's professional drivers would provide you satisfying service.
Trip Information:
- Tour code: CPT-CT-18
- Price: from $1,063 p/p
- Tour type: private tour
- Departure date: flexible
- Travel route: Shanghai - Xi'an - Beijing
- Trip length: 8 Days / 7 nights
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Booking Procedures:
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INQUIRY
Submit your name, email address, traveling dates and other requirements for the tour. You can contact China Panda Tour via message column/email/phone call. Feel free to tell us your requirements and interests.
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COMMUNICATION
China Panda Tour would reply you within 1 working day once got your inquiry. Both sides can go through the itinerary and quotation plan deeply until all details confirmed by you and us. We are glad to help you arrange a trip using our professional knowledge and experience.
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CONTRACT
China Panda Tour will prepare the tour contract according to the details agreed by both sides. Do the signing/stamping via fax/scanned copies by email.
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DEPOSIT
You can choose to make payment via PayPal/wire transfer. After you made the payment, please kindly send us the remittance document. The transfer might take 1-3 days to arrive here.
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CONFIRMATION
China Panda Tour will start to make reservations as soon as deposit arrived. Once all arrangements done, we will send tour confirmation to you. If any single service is not available due to booked out/suppliers' special condition, deposit would be refunded back or both sides discuss an alternative solution.
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BALANCE
You can choose to pay balance before arriving in China by Paypal/wire transfer, or upon arrived in China by cash directly to China Panda Tour's tour guide/staff.
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PREPARE
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Your 1 to 1 tour advisor will send you trip index before your arrival. Also the 24/7 tour advisor would help trace service quality throughout your trip. Should you need any help, we are always here for you. After the tour, China Panda Tour would collect your feedback.