8-Day China Golden Triangle

Nihao China! Once you arrive at the airport in Beijing, our guide will greet you, escort you to the hotel and help you with the check-in. The remainder of the day is yours to relax in the hotel or explore this amazing city by yourself.

Overnight: Beijing

This morning you will start your Beijing tour with a visit to the Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, the residence of 24 ancient emperors in Ming and Qing Dynasties. In the afternoon, take a rickshaw ride to explore the Hutongs where you can get an insight into the local way of life. You also have the chance to try your hand at painting a facial make-up of Peking Opera, which is enjoyable and rewarding.

Overnight: Beijing
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, you will tour the Temple of Heaven, once a large sacrificial complex where ancient Chinese emperors prayed for good harvest and peace and now a park. You may also see the older locals practicing Taichi there. Next, visit the Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall. This is a quieter and less crowded part of the wall. You will take a cable car up to take in the magnificent views. It’s particularly amazing to see the wall snaking across the hills and mountains. You will be driven back to the hotel at the end of the trip.

Overnight: Beijing
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, head to the Summer Palace, which is an imperial garden with a number of lovely pagodas, man-made hills, and lakes, a nice place to wander around and simply soak up the ambience, followed by a short visit to a pearl store.

Afterwards, you will take a private transfer to the train station for the high-speed train (around 5.5 hours) to Xi’an. On arrival, your personal guide will escort you to the hotel and check-in. Enjoy the rest of the day on your own or you could think about what this historic city has to offer.

Overnight: Xi’an
Meal: Breakfast

This morning, see the awe-inspiring Terracotta Warriors and Horses, a collection of terracotta sculptures containing thousands of soldiers and horses. These life-sized warriors were created to guard the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang and no two are alike. After that, take a look around a jade gallery. Then visit the Ancient City Wall. You could walk or cycle on the wall, contrasting the centuries-old pagoda with the modern skyscrapers.

Overnight: Xi’an
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

This morning, wander the Muslim Street and absorb its sight, smell and sound. It is a perfect place to sample local delicacies and shop for souvenirs. Then head for Shanxi History Museum and marvel at its much prized Chinese arts and relics.

Later in the afternoon, fly to Shanghai where your local guide is awaiting you at the airport and ready to escort you to the hotel.

Overnight: Shanghai
Meal: Breakfast

Today's tour begins with a morning visit to the Yu Garden, a classic Chinese garden built in the 16th century, and later the bustling Yuyuan Market which is adjacent to the garden. Then discover how silk is made at a silk workshop.

In the afternoon take a trip to the Bund, Shanghai’s famous riverfront where you can look at colonial-era buildings and ultra-modern skyscrapers at the same time. After that, take a leisurely walk around the Former French Concession, a residential district. Finally, explore the towering Shanghai World Financial Center where you can get a stunning view of Shanghai’s skyline.

Overnight: Shanghai
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy some free time on your own before you are escorted to the airport for your flight home.

Meal: Breakfast