About this trip
This is a private, fully guided tour through China's classic triangle of Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai, covering the sights most people come for without sharing a guide or itinerary with strangers.
It's built around flexibility — the route can be adjusted to suit your interests and pace, with an easy overall tempo and 5-star hotels throughout. A visit to a local family's home for dinner adds a personal note among the big-name landmarks.
What you'll do
- Walk the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall
- Explore the Forbidden City in Beijing
- See the Terracotta Army in Xi'an
- Bike or ride an electric car along Xi'an's Ming Dynasty City Wall
- Dine with a local family in their home
- Cruise the Huangpu River past the Shanghai skyline
- Private tour — just you and your group, no other travellers
- Itinerary can be customised to your interests
- Easy pace, suited to families
Worth it if you want stress-free, guide-led immersion in China's big three cities with strong logistics. Think twice if you need deep cultural immersion or flexibility—it's a curated sprint.
- Guides named repeatedly (Rita, Kevin, Rocky, Tracy, Celine) went beyond facts—bought rain gear, discussed modern Chinese life.
- Five-star hotels in central locations with included breakfasts; convenient for independent exploration between organized activities.
- Eight days covering Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai is brisk; you see major sights but experience each city as a highlight reel.
- Group size reached 22 travellers; logistical efficiency came at potential cost of personalised attention and intimate group dynamics.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Beijing · 19 Jul – 20 Jul
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