About this trip
Nine days across China's three big-hitter cities — Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai — built for a first look at the country's history and pace.
You'll walk sections of the Great Wall and stand in front of the Terracotta Warriors, then swap ancient sights for Shanghai's skyline and street-level buzz.
A fully guided group tour with private rooms, moving between cities so you get a proper feel for each one rather than a rushed glimpse.
What you'll do
- Walk a section of the Great Wall
- See the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an
- Explore Beijing's historic sites
- Take in Shanghai's modern skyline and streets
- Travel between three of China's most iconic cities
- Moderate pace with city changes built into the itinerary
- Suits first-time visitors to China wanting an overview of the classic sights
- Private rooms throughout, travelling as part of a small group
Worth it if you value knowledgeable guides and excellent accommodation. Think twice if you dislike long travel days and want meaningful Great Wall walking time.
- Tour guides were consistently knowledgeable, engaging, and brought China's history to life across all three cities.
- Two travel-heavy days made the itinerary exhausting; Great Wall visit was rushed climbing with minimal actual wall walking.
- Tips collection system was poorly handled; guides pressured travellers to pay mandatory tips despite pre-departure information suggesting optional gratuities.
- Accommodation quality varied significantly; first two hotels were excellent, but meal times were disorganised and inconsistent.
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Departing in Nov is cheapest — from £621, about 13% below the priciest month (Dec).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Beijing · 12 Nov – 13 Nov
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