China Express

Escorted Small Group

Duration

10 Days

Tour Type

Escorted

From $ 3,499 per person Twin Share Land Only

From $ 949 per person Single Supplement

"Surcharges may apply"

Tour Categories

Culinary

Cultural & Authentic

Eco

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Tour Grading

Moderate Pace

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Destinations on the tour

Beijing>Xi'an & Shanghai

Our Express Tours are the perfect choice for a first time visitor to a destination. They take you to the main highlights of an area, with a few little added surprises along the way. China Express shows you the three most popular cities in this great country, with high quality accommodation and transport, and delicious local cuisine. Your experienced English speaking guide will ensure you don’t miss a second on this amazing introductory tour.

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What’s included in the tour

Accommodation

8 nights quality (4-5 star) accommodation with daily breakfast

Flights

Flight from Xi’an – Shanghai

Transport

Soft sleeper overnight train (Beijing - Xi’an) with VIP luggage assistance
Maglev Train Ticket

Meals

Most meals as indicated

Tipping

Tipping for guide and driver

Transport

All transportation, daily tours and admission fees

Professional Guides

Professional English speaking guide

Tour Map & Dates

Departure Dates

2025: Friday arrival (Except Dec, Jan, Feb)

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AU: 1300 842 688

NZ: 0800 842 688

Tour Itinerary

You will be met on arrival in Beijing and transferred to your hotel to check in for the next four nights.

Spend the day exploring the most popular highlights of magnificent Beijing. Walk through Tiananmen Square, immerse yourself in royal life at the Forbidden City, and admire the beauty of the World Heritage Listed Imperial Garden at the Summer Palace. In the evening feast on incredible Peking Duck.

Break out your walking shoes! Today you will explore the Ming Tombs and learn about traditional jade carving, before walking along the famous Great Wall.

Marvel at the wooden yet nail-less Temple of Heaven before walking through the old quarters of Beijing. Learn how to make delicious dumplings and enjoy lunch with a local family, then enjoy the afternoon at your own pace to explore as you wish. Board your overnight soft sleeper train to Xi’an.

Transfer to the hotel for breakfast, visit the Provincial History Museum in the afternoon. Admire the thousands of treasures and relics preserved here. Finish the day with a delicious dumpling banquet and entertaining Tang Dynasty Show.

Today you will be in awe of the famous life size Terracotta Warrior Army and learn how the 6,000 replicas were painstakingly crafted. See the traditional Tang Dynasty era Wild Goose Pagoda.

Admire the Drum and Bell Tower Square, before wandering through the Muslim Quarter and local food market. Relax on your ﬂight to Shanghai, then check in to your hotel for the next three nights.

From the charming waterfront Bund, to the old streets of Chenghuang, you will not be disappointed in this bustling metropolis. Spend the day seeing the sights on a guided tour of the city including Shanghai Museum. In the evening you will be able to admire the view of the city from above from the World Financial Centre building.

Enjoy a free day at leisure exploring Shanghai at your own pace.

Enjoy the last hours in Shanghai at your leisure before making your own way to the airport on the Maglev Train (Magnetic Levitating Train)!

China Express

China Express