7 Days Private Tour of Beijing, Xian, Shanghai by Bullet Train

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Beijing, China

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7 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English

Discover China's iconic treasures of Beijing Xian Shanghai on this seamless 7-day private journey. Walk the magnificent Mutianyu Great Wall Mutianyu, stand before the awe-inspiring Terracotta Warriors, and witness Shanghai's dazzling skyline at the Bund. Travel comfortably between cities via high-speed rail while enjoying skip-the-line access to major attractions. Your journey includes seamless airport transfers in Beijng and Shanghai (okay to adjust to train station transfer if you need), carefully selected comfortable or luxury hotels with daily breakfast, business class ai-conditioned vehicles, and the expertise of local guides dedicated to bringing each destination to life. Designed for small groups seeking a personalized and immersive experience, this tour maintains a strict none-shopping policy to ensure every moment is spent discovering China's authentic wonders.

What's Included

Shanghai airport drop-off service (or train station)
A bottle of mineral water per pax per day
Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver
2nd class bullet train Beijing – Xian – Shanghai
Beijing airport (or train station) pickup on the first day
6 nights' ccommodation (comfortable or luxury) with daily breakfast in hotel (2 people sharing)
Private, small-group experience for personalized attention (No-shops)
Entrance fees (first gate) as list in the itinerary
All local taxes and fees
Services of an English speaking local tour guide during the sightseeing days
Personal expense
Gratuities to guide and driver
Guide service on the train
Any meals

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Offered pick-up service is available for Beijing Capital International Airport. if you arrive at Beijing Daxing International Airport, an additional transfer fee of about 400 RMB will be charged.

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Meeting point
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End point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Beijing Arrival

    1 stop
  • 1
    Beijing

    Upon your arrival in Beijing, our driver will meet you at the exit of airport/train station by holding a welcome board with your name, and then you transfer to your hotel. Have some free time on your own or relax at the hotel (no guide service).

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Beijing

    3 stops
  • 2
    Mutianyu Great Wall

    After hotel breakfast, Your guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby. Then you will drive to visit the Mutianyu Great Wall and see whether it lives up to its reputation. You will definitely be amazed by this military defensive project built by ancient Chinese people. Walking along the stone paths and touching the beacon towers, you will step back in time and get a glimpse of the old days. Prepare for lots of walking and wear good walking shoes. (Cable car is optional at CNY120/p.p for single way, toboggan is optional at CNY100/p.p for single way, pay by yourself on site.)

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Dingling Underground Palace

    Next come to the Dingling Mausoleum is the underground tomb of Emperor Wanli of the Ming Dynasty. It is the only excavated imperial tomb among the Ming Thirteen Tombs, showcasing remarkable ancient architecture and artifacts.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Bird's Nest National Stadium

    After the once-in-lifetime experience, head back to downtown Beijing and have the chance to take photos with the exterior of the Bird's Nest (Beijing National Stadium) and Water Cube (Beijing National Aquatics Center). They were both designed for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and used for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 3

    Beijing

    4 stops
  • 5
    Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)

    Tiananmen Square is the heart and symbol of Beijing and the largest city square in the world. The spacious square has been used for many public celebrations, ceremonies, and demonstrations for over a hundred years.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

    Forbidden City（closed on each Monday） is one of the largest and most completely preserved palace complex built of wood. It functioned as the imperial palace in the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1912). 24 emperors of the two dynasties once lived here.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Temple of Heaven

    Temple of Heaven located at southern part of Beijing, it serviced as a complex of sacrificial building where emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties prayed for peace and harvest.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Hutong Tour

    Visit the Beijing local folk residence: Hutong Alley. There is opportunity for you to take a rickshaw to explore Hutong to see daily life of native Beijing people（cost on your own）. Following the local expert guide, you will find another face of the city that totally different from what you see in major streets.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Beijing - Xi'an by High Speed Train

    4 stops
  • 9
    Beijing West Railway Station

    Pickup by driver in your hotel at about 05:30 and then take the bullet train G89 (06:53-11:24) or similar train to Xian. Met by Xian guide and driver at Railway Station.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang)

    Xian Ancient City Wall is the most completely preserved and largest city wall in China. It was built for military defense in the Ming Dynasty, about 650 years ago. You can optionally ride a bike on the city wall.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 11
    Drum Tower Square

    Come to Bell Tower & Drum Tower Square to have an outer look of the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower. At last, go to visit Muslim Quarter, the most famous food street in Xian.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Muslim Quarter

    Muslim Quarter located at the center of Xi’an city. It is a place combining shopping malls, typical local food restaurants, and entertainment places and a must-see spot for tourists with unique historical atmosphere and diver culture. You can optionally try some snacks here

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Xi'an

    4 stops
  • 13
    The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses

    Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Known as “the Eighth Wonder of the World”, the museum shows a surprisingly high level in sculpture. It is located 30 km east of Xi’an City and the original site was discovered by four local farmers while drilling a well in 1974. Now it has turned into one of the most important attractions in China and the top site in Xi’an. The museum includes Pit 1 (the largest), Pit 2, Pit 3, and the exhibition hall of the chariots and horses.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 14
    Xi'an

    After visit at Terracotta Warriors, your kids will enjoy making a replica small terracotta soldier. And you can take your “work” home.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 15
    Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta)

    In the afternoon, visit another landmark of Xi'an - the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. At around 65 meters tall, the pagoda was built in 652 (in the Tang Dynasty) to store Buddhist scriptures brought back by Xuanzang from India. Have a relaxing time there.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 16

    After that, head to Grand Tang Dynasty Ever-bright City, which is next to the Great Wild Goose Pagoda. It is like a time travel when you walk among many Tang Dynasty-style architectures.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Xi'an - Shanghai by High Speed Train

    4 stops
  • 17
    Xi'an

    The driver will meet you in hotel lobby at about 07:20 and escort you to train station to take the bullet train G362(08:49-14:45) or similar train to Shanghai.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 18

    Upon your arrive at Shanghai South Train Station, our local tour guide will pick you up on time, then start the tour in Shanghai.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 19
    The Bund

    The Bund is one of the most famous landmarks in Shanghai. Standing on the bank of Huangpu River, the 26 various buildings of different architectural styles including Gothic, Baroque, Romanesque, Classicism and the Renaissance are a symbol of Shanghai’s past.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 20
    Huangpu River

    In the evening, take a relaxing Huangpu River night cruise to enjoy the spectacular scenery on the bank. Huangpu River separates Shanghai into two parts, Pudong and Puxi. Cruising on the river will give you an unparalleled view of the city’s skyline and an unforgettable traveling experience. After the cruise, you will be escorted back to hotel.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
    • Day 7

    Shanghai Departure

    4 stops
  • 21
    Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan)

    Then move on to visit Shanghai Museum at People’s Square. Established in 1952, the Shanghai Museum has a collection of more than 120,00 rare cultural pieces from the Old Stone Age to modern times. Shanghai Museum closed on each Monday.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 22
    Yu Garden (Yuyuan)

    Yuyuan Garden is a famous classical garden which was originally built for Pan’s parents as a place for them to enjoy a tranquil and happy time in their old age. Nearby is Yuyuan Market a bustling marketplace set in an old Chinese neighborhood with traditional architecture and shops selling everything from local snacks to various souvenirs.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 23
    Xintiandi

    Xintiandi is a fashionable pedestrian district in Shanghai. It preserves traditional Shikumen architecture while housing modern restaurants, boutiques, and galleries. This blend of history and style makes it a popular destination for both tourists and locals.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 24
    Shanghai

    After the tour finished, our guide and driver will escort you to the airport or train station for departure.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
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