Beijing to Shanghai Adventure: Ancient Kingdoms & Karaoke
8 days from Beijing to Shanghai
From $ 749
Duration8 days
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China can be intimidating, what with its Great Wall, Forbidden City, and army of Terracotta Warriors. This eight-day trip will wipe away any worries — you'll have an expert Chief Experience Officer (CEO) leading the way and you'll hit the highlights in the company of other young travellers. Get a mix of modern and historic with plenty of time to enjoy the nightlife. Best of all, you're in control — see the sights you like and skip the ones you don't — so it's an adventure you'll never forget.

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  • Duration: 8 days
    Service level: Basic
  • Starts in: Beijing
    Physical Grading: Light
  • Ends in: Shanghai
    Ages: 18+
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Itinerary

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Day 1: Beijing

Start place: Beijing

Arrive at any time. Peak season notice: Golden Week falls between October 1st and 7th, 2019/2020/2021. Please note that Golden Week is a semi-annual 7-day or 8-day national holiday for the people of China. This is a very busy time of the year for domestic tourists, so expect some crowding at major attractions. We recommend booking these dates well in advance as accommodations and transportation availability is extremely limited.

End place: Beijing

Day 2: Beijing

Start place: Beijing

The Chinese capital, Beijing, is one of the world's most impressive and vibrant cities. Spend a day at the Great Wall, a monumental feat of engineering intended to protect China from the northern barbarians.

Opt to pre-book the Beijing Kung Fu Show on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
Step back in time with a visit to the Great Wall. Opt to check out the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square.

End place: Beijing

Day 3: Beijing/Xi'an

Start place: Beijing

Enjoy free time in Beijing before an overnight train to Xi'an. Train is our main mode of transport in China and it's a great way to travel.

End place: Xi'an

Day 4: Xi'an

Start place: Xi'an

Opt to tour the lovely and unusual Great Mosque (a wonderfully serene place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city), great souvenir stalls, and enjoy some of the best street food in China. The remaining city walls are a great place to watch the sunset or join the locals for ballroom dancing or tai chi in the early morning.

Interested in a half-day guided tour to see the Terracotta Warriors? Pre-book the Terracotta Warriors Guided Tour on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour.
Enjoy an orientation walk through the Muslim Quarter, then opt to visit the Terracotta Warriors, cycle the ancient city walls, or practice tai chi with the locals.

End place: Xi'an

Day 5: Xi'an/Suzhou

Start place: Xi'an

Enjoy free time to explore Xi'an, then take an overnight train to Suzhou.

End place: Suzhou

Day 6: Xi'an/Shanghai

Start place: Xi'an

Take the bullet train from Xi'an to Shanghai this morning and arrive late afternoon. Opt to see a magical acrobatic performance. In the evening, let loose like the locals with a karaoke session in a private room for the group; this is sure to be a memorable night!

End place: Shanghai

Day 7: Shanghai

Start place: Shanghai

Shanghai is the most modern of Chinese cities. Go shopping on the famous Nanjing Road or stroll along the Bund district with its many riverside historical buildings.

Opt to see a show, pre-book the Shanghai Acrobatic Performance on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
See the city on an orientation walk through the Bund, Old Shanghai, People's Park, and more, then enjoy free time to further explore this metropolis.

End place: Shanghai

Day 8: Shanghai

Start place: Shanghai

Depart at any time.

End place: Shanghai

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Inclusions

Included

  • Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Beijing Your Big Night Out Moment: Private Karaoke Session, Suzhou
  • Excursion to the Great Wall
  • Orientation walks in Xi'an and Shanghai
  • Private karaoke session for the group (Suzhou)
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

  • Transport

    Train, Local bus, Walking

  • Accommodation

    Hotels (3 nts), Hostels (standard twin/double) (2 nts), Sleeper trains (2 nts)

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