China Express
Experience Overview
Walk backwards in time along the Great Wall and stare down an army of Terracotta Warriors before leaping into the future of Shanghai's incredible high-rise towers on this fast-paced tour of China’s highlights. With the perfect blend of guided activities and free time to explore on your own, this adventure is made for those who want to get a taste of China in a short amount of time.
Highlights
- Trek along the Great Wall
- Visit the Forbidden City in Beijing and the canal town of Suzhou
- Experience a local meal and the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an
- Witness an exciting acrobatic performance in Shanghai.
Trip Details
Product Code: 30288
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Train, local bus, metro, private van/bus, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: ACCR
Starts: Beijing, China
Finishes: Shanghai, China
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Shanghai
- Great Wall excursion
- Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City guided tour
- Terracotta Warriors tour
- Master of the Nets Garden and Tiger Hill Pagoda visit
- Shanghai orientation walk and acrobatic show
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotel (7 nts)
- 1 lunch
Transport
- Train, local bus, metro, private van/bus, walking.
Group Leader
- English-speaking Chinese CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1,519 ($190 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Beijing
Arrive at any time.
Is Beijing top of your must-see list? Booking pre-trip accommodations will let you do Beijing your way before meeting up with the group.
Day 2: Beijing
Enjoy an included visit to the Great Wall.
Head out of town to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Spend time wandering around, taking photos, and picking up souvenirs.
Day 3: Beijing/Xi'an
Take the Beijing metro to visit the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Later, board a fast train to Xi'an.
Day 4: Xi'an
Visit one of China's greatest archaeological treasures—the Terracotta Warriors. After, the day is yours to explore as you wish.
Day 5: Xi'an/Suzhou
In the morning, visit the ancient Xi'An City Wall and learn more about China's incredible history. Then take the bullet train to Suzhou in the afternoon.
The ancient Xi'An City Wall was built for protection during the Tang Dynasty through to the Ming Dynasty. Your visit will start at 8:00 am and can take 1-2 hours to explore only a portion of the wall.
Choose to rent a bike and hop off where you'd like to admire the views as you pedal along the 12m (39 ft) wide wall, which takes about 2 hrs to cycle along.
Day 6: Suzhou/Shanghai
Start the day by exploring in the city. Visit Suzhou's famed Master of the Nets Garden, one of the most beautiful gardens in China and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander around Shantang Street. In the late afternoon, ride the bullet train to Shanghai.
Day 7: Shanghai
After an orientation walk along Shanghai's famous Bund, you are free to explore the delights of this modern Chinese city. In the evening, head to the theatre for an intense acrobatic performance that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Day 8: Shanghai
Depart at any time.
We highly recommend post-accommodation to fully experience all Shanghai has to offer.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
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