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8-Day Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai Group Tour

Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai

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Tour Type: Join-in Group Tour

Tour Code: SKY-China-Group-02

Tour Highlights:

Decorative tour information icon Follow a concise small-group itinerary through Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai.
Decorative tour information icon A practical first trip to China for travelers with limited time.
Decorative tour information icon See the Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors.
Decorative tour information icon End among Shanghai's historic lanes, classical gardens and Pudong skyline.

From $ 1215

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Day 1Arrival Beijing
Transfer from Beijing Capital Intenrational Airport to hotel

Meals: No Meals
Accommodation: 4 Star /4+Star Hotel in Beijing ★★★★
 

Arrive in Beijing, meet the YUNSKY driver at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Keep the rest of the day free to recover from the journey.

Please note:
1. We generally arrange the airport pick up from Beijing Capital International Airport(PEK). If your flight arrive at Beijing Daxing International Airport(PKX), it will cause an transfer supplement: US$90 per 5-seat car per way.
2. Our airport transfer from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is generally arranged on sharing basis according to the arrival timing of each client's flight. If any tourists request a separate private transfer service from Beijing Capital International Airport, it will cause a transfer supplement: US$50 per 5-seat car per way.

Beijing travel experience
Beijing City View

Day 2Beijing
Temple of Heaven, Hutong, Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City

Meals: Hotel Breakfast, A la carte Chinese lunch
Accommodation: 4 Star /4+Star Hotel in Beijing ★★★★
 

Meet the local guide at your hotel and start at the Temple of Heaven, Beijing's imperial complex for ceremonies and prayers for good harvests. The park also provides a window into morning routines such as tai chi, dancing, chess and cards.

Ride a rickshaw through the Beijing Hutong and visit a local family to learn more about life in the city's traditional neighborhoods.

Enjoy an à la carte Chinese lunch at a local restaurant before continuing the sightseeing program.

Walk across Tian'anmen Square to the adjacent Forbidden City. Allow more than two hours for the palace halls, courtyards and art collections while your guide explains the history of the imperial household. Return to the hotel afterwards.

Notes:  At night, a lively and dramatic Chinese Kung Fu Show at the Red Theater or the Acrobatic Show can be your optional night entertainment.  

Forbidden City in Beijing travel experience

Tian'anmen Square

Day 3Beijing
Mutianyu Great Wall with round way cable car, the exterior of Bird Nest and Water Cube

Meals: Hotel Breakfast, A la Carte Lunch
Accommodation: 4 Star /4+Star Hotel in Beijing ★★★★
 

Depart early for the approximately two-hour drive to Mutianyu Great Wall. Walk along this historic section of the Great Wall, with round-trip cable-car tickets included.

After lunch near the wall, return to Beijing and stop outside the Bird Nest and Water Cube, built for the 2008 Olympic Games. Your guide can suggest a Peking roast duck restaurant for an independent dinner.

Great Wall of China across green mountain ridges
Mutianyu Great Wall

Day 4Beijing – Xi'an
Summer Palace, High speed train to Xi'an

Meals: Hotel breakfast, A La Carte Lunch
Accommodation: 4 Star /4+Star Hotel in Xi'an ★★★★
 

Check out and visit the Summer Palace, the city's largest surviving imperial garden. Explore the setting around Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake and follow the painted Long Corridor.

Have lunch en route to Beijing West Railway Station, then board a second-class high-speed train to Xi'an (about 5–5.5 hours). Meet the Xi'an guide on arrival and transfer to the hotel.

Summer Palace and Kunming Lake in Beijing
Summer Palace

Day 5Xi'an
Ancient City Wall, Terracotta Warriors, Pottery workshop, Bell Tower Square

Meals: Hotel breakfast, A La Carte Lunch
Accommodation: 4 Star /4+Star Hotel in Xi'an ★★★★
 

Begin in central Xi'an at the Xi'an City Wall. Walk along the fortifications or rent a bicycle at your own expense.

Drive toward the Terracotta Warriors, stopping first at a cave-dwelling pottery workshop to see how miniature figures are made. After lunch nearby, spend time with the excavated army of soldiers, horses and chariots.

Return downtown and walk around Bell Tower Square,  before the hotel transfer.

Notes: You could ask your local guide for some information about evening entertainment or night show, such as Tang Dynasty Show.

Terracotta Army in Xian travel experience
Terracotta Warriors

Day 6Xi'an – Shanghai
Muslim Quarter, Gao's Courtyard, Big Wild Goose Pagoda North Plaza, Fly to Shanghai

Meals: Hotel Breakfast, A La Carte Lunch
Accommodation: 4 Star /4+Star Hotel in Shanghai ★★★★
 

After a free morning and check-out, browse the Muslim Quarter and visit Gao's Courtyard for traditional residential architecture and shadow puppetry. Continue toBig Wild Goose Pagoda North Plaza for a landmark photo stop and the scheduled 12:00 fountain display, subject to operation.

Take a short flight from Xi'an to Shanghai, China's major east-coast gateway.

Xian travel experience
Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Day 7Shanghai
Shikumen, Yuyuan Garden, Chenghuangmiao Old Street, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, City History Museum, the Bund

Meals: Hotel Breakfast, A La Carte Lunch
Accommodation: 4 Star /4+Star Hotel in Shanghai ★★★★
 

Walk first through the residential lanes of Shikumen for a closer look at local architecture and everyday life.

Continue to Yuyuan Garden, a classical garden in central Shanghai, then browse the nearby Yuyuan Bazaar.

After lunch, visit the City History Museum below The Oriental Pearl TV Tower and ride to its second sphere for a city view. Continue through Lujiazui to see the modern Pudong skyline.

Finish at the Bund, where historic waterfront buildings face Shanghai's towers across the Huangpu River.

Shanghai travel experience
The Bund

Day 8Departure Shanghai
Transfer to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Meals: Breakfast
 

After breakfast, transfer to Shanghai Pudong International Airport for your homebound or onward flight.

Service Ends
 

Please note: We generally arrange the free hotel-airport transfer on sharing basis according to all the travelers' departure flights. If a separate private transfer is required, it will cause transfer supplement: US$75 per 5-seat car per way. Independent private transfer service will be required in advance.

Tour Price (US$ per person)

Arrival Date Departure Date Price Based on Above Listed Hotels Enquire
Double Occupancy Sole Occupancy
2026-08-05 2026-08-12 $1286 $1645 Enquire
2026-08-12 2026-08-19 $1286 $1645 Enquire
2026-08-19 2026-08-26 $1286 $1645 Enquire
2026-09-04 2026-09-11 $1299 $1661 Enquire
2026-09-09 2026-09-16 $1299 $1661 Enquire
2026-09-15 2026-09-22 $1299 $1661 Enquire
2026-10-07 2026-10-14 $1299 $1661 Enquire
2026-10-14 2026-10-21 $1299 $1661 Enquire
2026-10-21 2026-10-28 $1299 $1661 Enquire
2026-11-04 2026-11-11 $1215 $1518 Enquire
2026-11-11 2026-11-18 $1215 $1518 Enquire
2026-11-18 2026-11-25 $1215 $1518 Enquire
2026-12-09 2026-12-16 $1215 $1518 Enquire
2026-12-23 2026-12-30 $1215 $1518 Enquire
2027-03-10 2027-03-17 $1308 $1630 Enquire
2027-03-17 2027-03-24 $1308 $1630 Enquire
2027-03-24 2027-03-31 $1308 $1630 Enquire
2027-04-02 2027-04-09 $1402 $1782 Enquire
2027-04-09 2027-04-16 $1402 $1788 Enquire
2027-04-16 2027-04-23 $1402 $1788 Enquire
2027-05-05 2027-05-12 $1402 $1788 Enquire
2027-05-12 2027-05-19 $1402 $1788 Enquire
2027-05-19 2027-05-26 $1402 $1788 Enquire
2027-06-02 2027-06-09 $1385 $1766 Enquire
2027-06-09 2027-06-16 $1385 $1766 Enquire
2027-06-16 2027-06-23 $1385 $1766 Enquire
2027-07-07 2027-07-14 $1385 $1766 Enquire
2027-07-14 2027-07-21 $1385 $1766 Enquire
2027-07-21 2027-07-28 $1385 $1766 Enquire
2027-08-04 2027-08-11 $1385 $1766 Enquire
2027-08-11 2027-08-18 $1385 $1766 Enquire
2027-08-18 2027-08-25 $1385 $1766 Enquire
2027-09-01 2027-09-08 $1402 $1782 Enquire
2027-09-08 2027-09-15 $1402 $1782 Enquire
2027-09-15 2027-09-22 $1402 $1782 Enquire
2027-10-08 2027-10-15 $1402 $1782 Enquire
2027-10-15 2027-10-22 $1402 $1782 Enquire
2027-10-22 2027-10-29 $1402 $1782 Enquire
2027-11-03 2027-11-10 $1308 $1630 Enquire
2027-11-10 2027-11-17 $1308 $1630 Enquire
2027-11-17 2027-11-24 $1308 $1630 Enquire
2027-12-08 2027-12-15 $1308 $1630 Enquire
2027-12-22 2027-12-29 $1308 $1630 Enquire

Arrival
Date
Departure
Date
Double
Occupancy
Enquire
2026-08-05 2026-08-12 $1286 Enquire
2026-08-12 2026-08-19 $1286 Enquire
2026-08-19 2026-08-26 $1286 Enquire
2026-09-04 2026-09-11 $1299 Enquire
2026-09-09 2026-09-16 $1299 Enquire
2026-09-15 2026-09-22 $1299 Enquire
2026-10-07 2026-10-14 $1299 Enquire
2026-10-14 2026-10-21 $1299 Enquire
2026-10-21 2026-10-28 $1299 Enquire
2026-11-04 2026-11-11 $1215 Enquire
2026-11-11 2026-11-18 $1215 Enquire
2026-11-18 2026-11-25 $1215 Enquire
2026-12-09 2026-12-16 $1215 Enquire
2026-12-23 2026-12-30 $1215 Enquire
2027-03-10 2027-03-17 $1308 Enquire
2027-03-17 2027-03-24 $1308 Enquire
2027-03-24 2027-03-31 $1308 Enquire
2027-04-02 2027-04-09 $1402 Enquire
2027-04-09 2027-04-16 $1402 Enquire
2027-04-16 2027-04-23 $1402 Enquire
2027-05-05 2027-05-12 $1402 Enquire
2027-05-12 2027-05-19 $1402 Enquire
2027-05-19 2027-05-26 $1402 Enquire
2027-06-02 2027-06-09 $1385 Enquire
2027-06-09 2027-06-16 $1385 Enquire
2027-06-16 2027-06-23 $1385 Enquire
2027-07-07 2027-07-14 $1385 Enquire
2027-07-14 2027-07-21 $1385 Enquire
2027-07-21 2027-07-28 $1385 Enquire
2027-08-04 2027-08-11 $1385 Enquire
2027-08-11 2027-08-18 $1385 Enquire
2027-08-18 2027-08-25 $1385 Enquire
2027-09-01 2027-09-08 $1402 Enquire
2027-09-08 2027-09-15 $1402 Enquire
2027-09-15 2027-09-22 $1402 Enquire
2027-10-08 2027-10-15 $1402 Enquire
2027-10-15 2027-10-22 $1402 Enquire
2027-10-22 2027-10-29 $1402 Enquire
2027-11-03 2027-11-10 $1308 Enquire
2027-11-10 2027-11-17 $1308 Enquire
2027-11-17 2027-11-24 $1308 Enquire
2027-12-08 2027-12-15 $1308 Enquire
2027-12-22 2027-12-29 $1308 Enquire

Price includes:

♦ Sharing transfers for group tours
♦ Domestic flight or train tickets based on economy class
♦ Accommodation on twin bed room sharing basis
♦ Driver and English-speaking guide service during tour.
♦ Entrance fee to the attractions listed in the itinerary
♦ Meals as specified in the itinerary.
♦ Government taxes and service charge.
♦ Luggage Transfers between airports and hotels.
♦ Tibet Permit if the itinerary includes any destination of Tibet

Price excludes:

* International airfare or train fare for entry or leaving China
* China entry visa fee
* Any meals, tours and activities not specified in the itinerary.
* Tips for guides, escort, drives, bellman, etc.
* Personal expenses
* Single Room Supplement
* Personal travel insurance

Remarks:

※  Prices are valid from Jan 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2027, except Chinese public holidays, local fairs or events.
※  YUNSKY reserves the right to adjust the price caused by exchange rate
※  No guide on the flight and Yangtze River cruise.
※  Recommended hotels are subject to change in actual booking
※  Special requirements should be advised to YUNSKY in advance.
※  YUNSKY reserves the right of final explanation for any change due to the reasons beyond our control

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Five-star traveler review rating 5.0

Traveler review profile photoPunkNelson

Five-star traveler review rating 5.0

Great Hotel stay Very Nice Tour guides Convenient planned daily trips Average selection of restaurant for food though

Traveler review profile photoKiwimac53

Five-star traveler review rating 5.0

We were looking for a tour in SW China while in the area for work and found this one. While we wouldn't normally get a private tour but surprisingly it was actually cheaper than most of the group tours in the area and was great value. While I would usually rather keep one guide for the whole tour, as you get to know each other and they get to know what you are interested in, we changed guides 5 times during this trip (fortunately we had the same guide in Kunming at the start and end of the tour which was a real bonus as Murphy, our Kunming based guide, was excellent.) In this case changing guides had the advantage of local knowledge at each site so compensated for the change. Of the 4 guides we had 3 excellent and 1 very good with each of them working hard to look after us and make sure we enjoyed our trip. Vicky, our Dali based guide was also extremely good making our time there a highlight. The tour gives you 2 days at each base ie travel in the morning, have the afternoon and the next day touring the area then drive to the next base. We chose the driving tour as we feel it gives you a better experience of the area and you get to see the locals in action. All the drivers we had were great – they went out of their way to look after us and were very safe, which is saying something for driving in China. While all of the guides were very fluent in English none of the drivers could speak English which was a slight disadvantage as you didn't have the guides with you when traveling between bases but the friendliness and helpfulness of the drivers more than made up for this.
The tour was very well organised and we knew what we were doing from the time we met our guide on arrival at the Kunming railway station to when we walked through security at the airport on our way out. The tour comes with 4,5 and 6 star accommodation choices and we went for the cheapest 4 star option. While the English at the hotels was limited the guides made sure we were checked in and out and took care of any issues (which were minimal). The 4 star option is largely “Chinese style” hotels ie designed for Chinese visitors with breakfast consisting of what many westeners would consider dinner style food but there was always eggs and toast for the less adventurous. The hotels were all clean and comfortable and generally very well located. The Hotel in Kunming (Jin Jang Inn) was a bonus as it seemed higher than 4 star and we stayed there both on our way in and out. As well as breakfast, lunch came with the tour which was enjoyable as the guides choose the restaurants so we got a variety. I got the feeling that most of the restaurants were owned by friends or family or there was some arrangement with the guide, but as you get to formally review each guide and the meals at the end of each stop they work hard to make sure you enjoy the meal and there was always an abundance of food. We tried a range of local cuisine and there was only one meal we didn't think was up to par. You get your own dinner which also suited us as there is invariably a range of restaurants or for the more adventurous there is the street vendors and you can choose what you want. The vehicles we were driven in were all very good- plenty of space and very comfortable.
Being a private tour, while there was a set itinerary, which was diverse and very interesting with something for most people, the guides could tweak it to suit individual interests eg more time at one site and less at another. It is easy to get a bit templed out but overall the itinerary was a good mic of nature and culture. I would thoroughly recommend the tour and the company and we will be looking to the company if/when we go back – Guilin is next on the list as the guides were very happy to discus what they thought we would and wouldn't enjoy based on working with us on this tour,

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Five-star traveler review rating 5.0

Excellent guides, flexible and knowledgeable travel agent. They speak good English. Our trip was very well organized. We are 100% happy and I can recommend Yun Sky Travel to everybody.

Traveler review profile photoWesley O

Five-star traveler review rating 5.0

I contacted Yun Sky Travel for a 13 day China vacation (Beijing/Xian/Yangtze River cruise/Shanghai) and right from the start Bonnie provided me with great choices and package options. Throughout the entire planning and even during the trip Bonnie was there for us following up and making sure everything was perfect. Thank you Bonnie for making our China vacation unforgettable.

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Five-star traveler review rating 5.0

From the minute I contacted Vicky at Yun Sky Travel to book our holiday, to the time we were taken to Pudong airport for our flight home, the experience was perfect.
My wife and I visited Beijing, Xian and Shanghai and all of our tour guides were fluent in English, very knowledgeable and very friendly.
Thank you Vicky and all at YUNSKY and I will definitely be in contact when I return to China.

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