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  • Tour Sell Point8-Day China Golden Triangle Tour: Beijing, Xi’an & Shanghai Highlights
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  • Tour Code:Yaso-CDT-1290
  • Length of Travel:8 Days
  • Tour Route: Beijing - Xian - Shanghai
  • Tour Type:Top China Tours
  • Guide & Driver:English-speaking guide, experienced driver with vehicle
  • Accommodation: 4-5 Star Hotels for Luxury Stays
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    This 8-day China Golden Triangle Tour is an ideal choice for first-time travelers to China, covering the country’s three most iconic cities: Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai. The itinerary offers a perfectly balanced introduction to China’s imperial history, ancient civilizations, and modern development.

    Begin in Beijing, the capital of China, where you will explore world-famous landmarks such as Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the elegant Summer Palace, and the awe-inspiring Great Wall. A walk through traditional Beijing hutongs provides an authentic glimpse into local life.

    Travel onward to Xi’an, one of China’s oldest capitals, to marvel at the legendary Terracotta Warriors, visit the historic Ancient City Wall, and discover priceless artifacts at the Shaanxi History Museum and Xi’an Museum.

    Conclude your journey in Shanghai, China’s most dynamic metropolis, where classical charm meets futuristic skylines. Stroll through Yuyuan Garden, explore the Bund, and enjoy a scenic Huangpu River cruise showcasing the city’s impressive skyline. This tour delivers a comprehensive and memorable introduction to China’s past, present, and future.

    Explore Beijing’s imperial landmarks, including the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and the majestic Great Wall Experience authentic local life in traditional Beijing hutongs Discover ancient Chinese civilization at the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an Walk along the historic Ancient City Wall and visit the renowned Shaanxi Provincial History Museum Enjoy a blend of tradition and modernity in Shanghai Stroll through Yuyuan Garden, admire the historic Bund, and cruise along the Huangpu River Ideal China Golden Triangle itinerary for first-time visitors
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    1

    Beijing Arrival

    Accommodation: Beijing
    Meals:

    Welcome to the capital of China - Beijing! Upon arrival, met by tour guide and transferred to you hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.

    Day

    2

    Beijing - Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, Kung Fu Show

    Accommodation: Beijing
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

     

    Breakfast at hotel, start today's tour with Tiananmen Square. Go north through the square and you will reach the Forbidden City. As the largest and best-preserved ancient wooden structure in the world, it has more than 8,000 pavilions and thousands of historic treasures. Then enjoy the lunch.

    In the afternoon, head to visit the royal altar of the Ming and Qing dynasties - the Temple of Heaven. Then have a fantastic Chinese Kung Fu Show at the Red Theatre in the evening.

    Day

    3

    Beijing - Badaling Great Wall, Ming Tomb

    Accommodation: Beijing
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

    Get up early to visit Badaling Great Wall. Great Wall is one of the greatest architecture projects in human history. Then visit Ming Tomb, where 13 emperors and their wives of the Ming Dynasty were buried. See the appearance of Bird’s Nest on the way to your hotel at a distance.

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    4

    Beijing - Xian, Summer Palace, Beijing hutong

    Accommodation: Xian
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

    Visit the Summer Palace in the morning, which used to be the summer resort for royal families and emperors. In the afternoon, walking along Beijing hutong alleys, narrow but original. Then fly to city of Xian. A local tour guide will pick you up at airport and transfer to your hotel.

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    5

    Xian - Terracotta Warriors, Xian Museum, the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show

    Accommodation: Xian
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

    Today visit the world famous Terracotta Warriors. The Terracotta Army is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. After that, visit the Xian Museum and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. At night, enjoy the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show(paid by yourself).

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    6

    Xian - Shanghai, the City Wall, Shaanxi Provincial History Museum

    Accommodation: Shanghai
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

    Today visit the City Wall. Visitors can rent a bicycle and take a ride on the wall. And then visit Shaanxi Provincial History Museum, one of the first huge state museums with modern facilities in China and one of the largest with the large storage of cultural relics from the Shang Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty.

    After lunch, drive to airport to board the flight to Shanghai. A local tour guide will pick you up at airport and transfer to your hotel.

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    7

    Shanghai - Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Garden, the Bund, Huangpu River cruise

    Accommodation: Shanghai
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

    Today visit Shanghai Museum to learn Chinese history, culture and art. Then off to the Yuyuan Garden to enjoy the classical Chinese garden with trees, flowers, ponds, bridges, rocks, pavilions, and halls. After lunch, stroll on the famous Bund and have a cruise on Huangpu River.

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    8

    Shanghai Departure

    Accommodation:
    Meals: Breakfast

    Explore the city at leisure until being transferred to the airport for your next destination.

    8 Days Best China Tour to Beijing, Xian, Shanghai

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  • 8 Days Best China Tour to Beijing, Xian, ShanghaiAdmission fees for all of the sightseeing spots listed in the itinerary;
  • 8 Days Best China Tour to Beijing, Xian, ShanghaiMeals as listed in the itinerary;
  • 8 Days Best China Tour to Beijing, Xian, ShanghaiAccommodations: hotels based on twin occupancy as specified(Except day tours);
  • 8 Days Best China Tour to Beijing, Xian, ShanghaiSharing English-speaking tour guide;
  • 8 Days Best China Tour to Beijing, Xian, ShanghaiSharing vehicle for transfers & sightseeing with skilled driver;
  • 8 Days Best China Tour to Beijing, Xian, ShanghaiService charge & government taxes;
  • 8 Days Best China Tour to Beijing, Xian, ShanghaiLuggage transfers between airports and hotels;
  • 8 Days Best China Tour to Beijing, Xian, ShanghaiDomestic train tickets of soft sleeper.
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  • 8 Days Best China Tour to Beijing, Xian, ShanghaiTips to guides and drivers;
  • 8 Days Best China Tour to Beijing, Xian, ShanghaiPersonal expenses and gratuities to service staff;
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