Summary
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.
Dates and Prices
12th - 26th January 2026
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12th - 26th February 2026
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12th - 26th March 2026
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12th - 26th April 2026
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12th - 26th August 2026
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12th - 26th September 2026
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12th - 26th November 2026
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12th - 26th December 2026
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12th - 26th January 2027
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12th - 26th February 2026
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12th - 26th June 2026
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12th - 26th November 2026
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12th - 26th January 2027
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12th - 26th January 2026
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12th - 26th February 2026
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12th - 26th November 2026
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12th - 26th February 2026
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12th - 26th March 2026
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12th - 26th April 2026
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12th - 26th May 2026
From £1,949
12th - 26th June 2026
From £1,949
12th - 26th July 2026
From £2,199
12th - 26th August 2026
From £2,049
12th - 26th September 2026
From £2,299
12th - 26th October 2026
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12th - 26th November 2026
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12th - 26th December 2026
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Price per person
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Total Price
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Itinerary
Day 1
Fly from UK airport to Beijing
Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group - activity
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Hotel: Dongfang Hotel (or similar ) Standard room | Meals included: None
Day 2
Stay in Beijing
Head out of town to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Spend time wandering around, taking photos, and picking up souvenirs.
Orientation With CEO (30m-1h )
Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
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Private Vehicle: Beijing – Mutianyu, 1h30m-2h
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Mutianyu Great Wall Visit activity Beijing, 3h
Climb the rolling hills of Huairou County at Mutianyu, one of the best-preserved sections of the Great Wall. Enjoy scenic views as the wall winds along mountain ridges, and take brag-worthy photos of the wall from any of the 22 towers. The Great wall is an incredible piece of engineering stretching 6000 km west from the mountain ridges north of Beijing. It was originally constructed to protect Chinese empires from nomadic northern tribes, and even though it failed in this purpose, it's still one of the country's most remarkable achievements and an iconic destination. The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is located about 80km away from the Beijing City Center. The walk is approximately 5 kilometres and will take 2 to 3 hours depending on your level of fitness.
Private Vehicle: Mutianyu – Beijing, 1h30m-2h
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free time
Use your evening to explore the cityscape of Beijing.
Hotel: Dongfang Hotel (or similar)Standard room | Meals included: None
Day 3
Beijing - Xi'an
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Take the Beijing metro to visit the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Later, board a fast train to Xi'an.
Metro Beijing
Get around underground via public transit.
Tiananmen Square Beijing
Explore one of the world's largest public squares and the symbolic centre of Chinese power. Framed by the Gate of Heavenly Peace with its Mao portrait, Mao's Mausoleum, the Great Hall of the People, the National Museum, and with elaborate flag raising and lowering ceremonies at dawn and dusk, it's a place of pilgrimage for the Chinese tourists who consider it the heart of their nation.
Forbidden City Tour Beijing, 2h
Our CEO will steer around crowds and help make the most of a visit to the Forbidden City.
Local Train: Beijing – Xi'an, 5h45m-6h
Climb aboard, take your seat, and get around like the locals do.
Hotel: Nanlin International Hotel (or similar ) Standard room | Meals included: Lunch
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.
Terracotta Warriors Guided Tour Xi'an, 3h
Take a guided tour of the Terracotta Warriors where more than 8,000 clay soldiers and hundreds of replica horses and chariots stand in three pits. Learn why the Emperor Qin Shihuang commissioned the statues to serve as his army in the afterlife and how they were discovered. Spend a half-day exploring this archaeological wonder.
Free time - Afternoon
Opt for some cycling, or just take a walk around and explore the city of Xi'an.
Hotel: Nanlin International Hotel (or similar) Standard room | Meals included: Lunch
Day 5
- Xi'an - Suzhou
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.
Xi'An Ancient City Wall Activity
Bullet Train: Xi'an – Suzhou
Get to your next destination faster than the speed of light (ok maybe not that fast) aboard a high-speed train.
Hotel: Castle Hotel Suzhou (or similar) Standard room | Meals included: None
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.
Shangtang Street Suzhou
Wander around Shantang Street
Bullet Train: Suzhou – Shanghai, 30m
Get to your next destination faster than the speed of light (ok maybe not that fast) aboard a high-speed train.
Master of the Nets Garden Tour Suzhou, 1h30m
Tour through the serene classical garden and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Hotel: Zhen Yue Hotel (or similar) Standard room | Meals included: None
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.
Orientation Walk activity Shanghai, 1h
Take a stroll along the Bund, a main road that follows the Huangpu River, with your CEO. This is a great opportunity to get a layout of the city and figure out what you want to explore next.
Free time activity Full Day
Take advantage of your free time today to visit Yuyuan Gardens, return to the Bund, or do some shopping on Nanjing Road.
Acrobatic Performance Shanghai, 1h30m
Let some of China’s most talented entertainers and athletes dazzle you for an evening with gravity-defying tricks and acrobatics. These spectacular performers will contort, balance, plate-spin, foot-juggle and more. Keep your eyes on the stage and you may even see a motorcycle or two.
Hotel: Zhen Yue Hotel (or similar) Standard room | Meals included: None
Day 8
Fly from Shanghai to UK airport
Today is departure day. At the scheduled time, Transfer out from hotel to airport to take your international flight
At a Glance
- Your Holiday At a Glance
- Round-trip economy class airfare
- 2 Nights in Beijing
- 2 Nights in Xi'an
- 1 Night in Suzhou
- 2 Nights in Shanghai
- Fast train from Beijing to Xi'an Included
- Bullet train from Xi'an to Suzhou Included
- Bullet train from Suzhou to Shanghai Included
- Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Visit, Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City Tour Included
- Xi'an Terracotta Warriors Guided Tour & Xi'An Ancient City Wall Included
- Suzhou Shangtang Street & Master of the Nets Garden Tour Included
- Shanghai Acrobatic Performance
- Prices are based on two adults sharing
- City Tax not included: payable directly on site
- Offer Subject to Popular Holidays Terms & Conditions
