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Immerse yourself in Chinese culture and cuisine on this 9-day guided tour of China. You will visit the ancient Terracotta Warriors, walk along the Great Wall of China and explore the major cities of Shanghai, Xi’an and Beijing.

This tour is a perfect introduction to some of China’s most important sites for travelers with limited time. You will enjoy exploring iconic cities like Beijing and Shanghai, meeting local people, sampling local cuisine, and taking part in a wide range of activities. Learn more about Chinese culture along the way, from exhilarating acrobatics show to an authentic local cookery class.

You will enjoy the services of an English-speaking guide to ensure your stay is as safe and comfortable as possible.

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Best of China

Dive head-first into Chinese culture on this amazing 9-day tour of China's highlights
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Duration
9 days
Season
Jan-Nov
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Immerse yourself in Chinese culture and cuisine on this 9-day guided tour of China. You will visit the ancient Terracotta Warriors, walk along the Great Wall of China and explore the major cities of Shanghai, Xi’an and Beijing.

This tour is a perfect introduction to some of China’s most important sites for travelers with limited time. You will enjoy exploring iconic cities like Beijing and Shanghai, meeting local people, sampling local cuisine, and taking part in a wide range of activities. Learn more about Chinese culture along the way, from exhilarating acrobatics show to an authentic local cookery class.

You will enjoy the services of an English-speaking guide to ensure your stay is as safe and comfortable as possible.

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Trip highlights

Discover breath-taking ancient sites as you visit the Terracotta Warriors and hike along the Great Wall of China.

Behold the contrast of futuristic and historic architecture as you explore the buzzing cities of Shanghai, Xian, and Beijing.

Sample delicious traditional cuisine in local restaurants and take part in a steamed bun cookery workshop.

Learn more about Chinese culture when you interact with farmers and villagers on your trip to Jinshanling.

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Day 1
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Shanghai
Today you will arrive in Shanghai, where you will travel independently to your hotel for the night. Shanghai is one of the most important political, cultural and economic cities in China and is famous for its futuristic skyline and ancient temples alike. You will have an early evening meeting with your tour guide and get to ask any questions about all the activities you are about to enjoy.
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Overnight Location Hotel in Shanghai
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Day 2
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Explore Shanghai
You will meet up with your tour guide after breakfast, to explore the buzzing streets of Shanghai. You will walk along the Huangpu River, visit the People’s Square and check out the shops, teahouses and restaurants of the Concession. After soaking up the sights of the city, you will catch a bullet train northwest to the city of Suzhou.
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Overnight Location Hotel in Suzhou
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Day 3
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Explore Suzhou
Today you will visit the Master of Nets Garden, one of the most famous and artistic gardens in China. You will admire the artistic fusion of nature and architecture before heading on to explore the beautiful Street of Shantang, an ancient pedestrian road that runs along the Shantang river. You will also have the chance to walk along the Grand Canal, the oldest and longest artificial river in the world and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will then travel First Class by overnight sleeper train to Xi’an.
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Overnight Location Soft sleeper train to Xi’an
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Explore Xi’an
Having spent the night on the overnight sleeper train, you will transfer straight to your hotel where you can freshen up. Afterwards you will take a short walking tour of the city to get your bearings, passing the Muslim quarter and Bell and Drum tower. After lunch, you will check out the ancient city wall, an impressive 40 ft high and 50 ft wide structure with a deep moat running around the outside.
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Overnight Location Hotel in Xi’an
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Terracotta Warriors
It was only a few decades ago that local farmers were digging a well and accidentally discovered one of the most valuable and breath-taking archeological sites in the world. Six-thousand full-size clay warriors were buried in battle formation to protect an ancient emperor in the afterlife. You can view 2,000 of the soldiers, each sculpted with unique battle armour and facial features.
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Overnight Location Hotel in Xi’an
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The Great Wall
Today you will visit the Great Wall of China, travelling to the Jinshanling section of the wall via Beijing. The Great Wall has over 2500 years of history and stretches across over 20,000 km of craggy mountain scenery and lush green foliage. You will take a guided walk around the village of Jinshanling, interacting with local people and learning more about rural culture. In the evening you will cook traditional dumplings with your guesthouse host.
Distance Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight Location Guesthouse in Jingshanling
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Day 7
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Hike the Great Wall
Make sure you wear comfortable shoes today because you will be hiking along the Great Wall of China with your guide. This part of the wall is particularly beautiful, being one of the few sections that haven’t been fully restored. The imperfections are what makes it so famously beautiful and earned it the nickname of ‘the Wild Great Wall’. After enjoying a hearty lunch, you will transfer to the city of Beijing where you will spend the night.
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Overnight Location Hotel in Beijing
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Explore Beijing
You will spend the day exploring the streets of Beijing, travelling both by foot and on the public subway. Highlights of today include a visit to the iconic Tiananmen Square and the beautiful historical site known as the Forbidden City. After admiring the wonderfully preserved ancient wooden buildings, you will immerse yourself in the city of Beijing as you wander through its traditional Hutong streets. In the evening you will attend exhilarating acrobatics show.
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Overnight Location Hotel in Beijing
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Farewell
Your amazing week exploring the buzzing cities, sleepy villages and ancient sites of China has come to an end. Early risers can enjoy one last tour to the Temple of Heaven to see the local people do their morning exercises. After breakfast, you will say your fond goodbyes and head out on your onward journeys.
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Overnight Location None
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Dates and prices

This guided Best of China Tour from Shanghai to Beijing is always run as a custom tour for your group only and the price depends on the size of your group and your travelling dates.

The prices below are per person sharing a double or a triple room:

  • Guided Groups of 4+: from $1,895USD per person

Please note that the prices depend on the size of your group, as well as your travelling dates.

What’s included

Meals

7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner are included.

Accommodations

Accommodations for 8 nights along the tour.

Transportation during the Tour

Transportation is included for you and your luggage during the tour, but you should transfer independently to the starting and ending points of the tour.

Also Included

  • English speaking tour leader
  • Historical Shanghai walking tour
  • Acrobatics show tickets
  • Entrance fees to activities:
    • Shanghai Museum
    • Master of Nets garden
    • Terracotta Warriors
    • Cookery workshop
    • Forbidden city

Not included

  • Getting to and from starting and ending points of the tour
  • Visa
  • Insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Anything not stated as ‘included’

Optional Extras

  • Additional night in Shanghai before the tour
  • Additional night in Beijing after the tour

Accommodation for Best of China

You will stay in a range of different accommodation as you travel through China. You will stay in both hotels and local guesthouses and can expect the facilities of 2 – 3-star accommodation.

Prices are based on double occupancy, but single travellers can pay a single supplement for a private room.

Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel. Contact us and we can try and match single travelers up, where possible.

Frequently asked questions

How hard is Best of China Tour?

We rate this tour 1/5. You will not take part in any extraneous physical exercise, but you should be fit enough to spend several hours on your feet as you explore cities and monuments alike.

Do I need a Visa to travel to China?

Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.

Are meals included on Best of China Tour?

7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner are included.

Do I need insurance?

Yes, it is mandatory to have Health and Medical insurance to join this trip. Get your Travel Insurance.

How do I get to Shanghai to start this tour?

You can get to Shanghai by bus, taxi, uber or train from most of major China cities. Shanghai has two international airports servicing the city, on its eastern side is the city's main airport Pudong International Airport (PVG) and on its western side is Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Hongqiao Airport is substantially closer to the city center than Pudong Airport.

Is Best of China Tour in English?

Yes, the tour guide is English speaking.

Where does Best of China Tour end?

The tour ends in Beijing.

Do I need special vaccines to travel to China?

Check with your family doctor.

Are there any travel restrictions for China?

Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.

When is the best time to travel to China for this tour?

The best time to travel to China for this tour is from January to November.

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