The Golden Triangle
- Forbidden City
- Great Wall Hiking
- Terracotta Army
- Make a terracotta warrior
- The Bund Skyline
- Ancient Garden
Highlights
- Discover the hidden halls in the Forbidden City.
- Visit a top-ranked section of the Great Wall.
- Taste crispy Beijing roast duck.
- Admire the Terracotta Army, and make your own warrior figurine.
- Travel back to hundreds years ago in an exquisite ancient garden.
- Overlook the Future of China on the highest Tower in Shanghai.
- Your Schedule
- Your Interests
- Your Hotel Tastes
Based on 2 persons & 4-star hotels for reference
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Inquire NowItinerary Details
This 8-day China top cities tour covers the most popular three destinations and five World Heritage sites. It makes an ideal tour for first-time visitors.
The itinerary below is only one possibility. Tips to tailor-make your trip are offered as inspiration. Tell us your preferences and our travel experts will customize this trip to suit your interests, tastes, and budget.
With a sunny smile, your private guide will be on time and waiting for you in the arrival hall. A comfortable private car and experienced driver will be ready to transfer you to your hotel. We aim to give you a good first impression of China.
- Worried about jet lag? You may start the tour with a relaxing free day to adjust.
- If you are an energetic person, we can fill your first day with activities you’ll enjoy.
Hotel options:
Penta Hotel Beijing
Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town
Our Service Includes
- One-to-one consultancy with our travel expert
- Versatile and knowledgeable local guides
- Your own chauffeur and comfortable vehicle
- Hand-picked hotels to suit your preferences
- Hotel buffet breakfasts and local restaurant lunches
- Entry to all attractions on the itinerary
- The booking of internal transportation per your preferences
- A 24/7 helpline while you are traveling
Trip Notes
Every element of the tour above can be tailored. Feel free to tell us your ideas and we will be happy to make adjustments for you.
1. Extend the Tour
- Suzhou and/or Hangzhou: add 1–4 days — water towns, gardens, the Grand Canal, and West Lake
- Guilin and Yangshuo: add 2-3 days — Li River cruise and idyllic countryside
- Chengdu: add 2–3 days — a panda keeper program, have your photo taken next to a panda, and the Leshan Giant Buddha
- Free days: Shanghai are popular destinations to add one or more free days to explore on one's own.
- More destinations: Zhangjiajie, Huangshan, Hong Kong and Tibet... Inform us of your interests and we will offer you some recommendations.
2. Accommodation
Various types of accommodation are available, including famous 5-star hotel chains, 4-star hotels in the best locations, good value 3-star hotels, or boutique hotels that reflect the style of the region. Whatever your accommodation preferences are, our travel experts will seek out and find the perfect one for you.
Most hotels in China allow at most three people in one room. If there are more than three people in your group, we will check if there is family room available or do our best to arrange interconnecting rooms or adjoin rooms.
3. Transportation
China is a huge country, so to make your travel more efficient, we usually arrange flights to connect the destinations. China's High-speed rail network is a fast-paced wonder. We would recommend high-speed trains that travel less than 6 hours to the interested customers. Tell us if you prefer to experience high-speed train or flights only.
4. Meals
Lunches at popular local restaurants are included for you so you can taste authentic Chinese food. Your guide will assist you with ordering the dishes.
Vegetarian, halal, kosher, Indian, or gluten-free — all your dietary requirements can be taken care of by our experienced private guides. Let us know if you have any of these dietary requirements during your booking.