8-Day Classic China Triangle

4.8 (326 reviews)Beijing / Xi'an / Shanghai8 DaysPrivate itinerary

1. Choose your package

2. Travelers & rooms

Adults (12+)2Children (2-11)0Rooms1Room typeHotel preference

3. Daily itinerary

Confirm the route, meals, hotel level, transport, and guide service before checkout.

Day 1Beijing

Arrival in Beijing

Your guide meets you at the airport and transfers you to the hotel. The rest of the day is kept open for arrival, check-in, and jet lag recovery.

Meals: NoneHotel: 4-star BeijingTransport: Airport pickupGuide: Arrival transfer

Time plan

14:00 Airport pickup

15:00 Hotel check-in

Evening at leisure

Day 2Beijing

Mutianyu Great Wall

Visit the quieter Mutianyu section of the Great Wall with round-trip cable car. This day balances a major landmark with a comfortable private pace.

Meals: Breakfast, local lunchHotel: 4-star BeijingTransport: Private vehicleGuide: English-speaking guide

Time plan

08:30 Hotel pickup

10:00 Great Wall visit

12:30 Local lunch

16:30 Return to hotel

Day 3Beijing

Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven

Explore Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven. A Peking duck lunch can be arranged as a local upgrade.

Meals: Breakfast, Peking duck lunchHotel: 4-star BeijingTransport: Private vehicleGuide: English-speaking guide

Time plan

08:30 Hotel pickup

09:00 Forbidden City

12:30 Lunch

14:00 Temple of Heaven

Day 4Xi'an

Beijing to Xi'an by High-Speed Train

Take a bullet train to Xi'an and visit the Ancient City Wall after arrival. The day keeps transfers clear and avoids overloading the schedule.

Meals: Breakfast, local lunchHotel: 4-star Xi'anTransport: Bullet train + private vehicleGuide: English-speaking guide

Time plan

08:00 Hotel checkout

09:00 Train to Xi'an

13:30 City Wall visit

17:00 Return to hotel

Day 5Xi'an

Terracotta Warriors

Visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum with time for proper explanation, then continue to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Muslim Quarter.

Meals: Breakfast, noodle lunchHotel: 4-star Xi'anTransport: Private vehicleGuide: Museum guide

Time plan

08:30 Hotel pickup

09:30 Terracotta Warriors

12:30 Noodle lunch

15:00 Muslim Quarter

Day 6Shanghai

Xi'an to Shanghai

Fly to Shanghai and visit the Bund and Nanjing Road after arrival. The evening is ideal for skyline photos along the Huangpu River.

Meals: Breakfast, local lunchHotel: 4-star ShanghaiTransport: Flight + private vehicleGuide: English-speaking guide

Time plan

08:30 Hotel checkout

10:30 Flight to Shanghai

15:00 The Bund

19:00 Skyline viewpoint

Day 7Shanghai

Zhujiajiao Water Town

Take a half-day trip to Zhujiajiao for canals, stone bridges, and traditional lanes, then return to Shanghai for free time.

Meals: Breakfast, local lunchHotel: 4-star ShanghaiTransport: Private vehicleGuide: English-speaking guide

Time plan

08:30 Hotel pickup

10:00 Zhujiajiao visit

12:30 Lunch

16:00 Return to hotel

Day 8Shanghai

Departure from Shanghai

Your driver transfers you to the airport for your onward flight. The timing is adjusted around your international departure.

Meals: BreakfastHotel: NoneTransport: Airport drop-offGuide: Departure transfer

Time plan

08:30 Hotel checkout

Flexible airport transfer

4. Add-ons (optional)

Practical services for inbound travel, reimbursement, connectivity, hotel, vehicle, and documents.

Official travel invoiceItemized invoice for company reimbursement after booking confirmation.PDF invoiceFreeChina eSIM / phone numberLocal data access and a China contact number for guides, hotels, and drivers.8-day planUSD 29 / travelerAirport VIP meet & assistFast arrival support with terminal pickup and help through airport formalities.Beijing arrivalUSD 89 / groupVehicle upgradeUpgrade to a higher-comfort business van for the private transfer days.Whole tripUSD 180 / groupHotel upgradeMove selected nights from 4-star comfort hotels to 5-star hotels.Selected citiesFrom USD 120 / roomSingle room supplementAdd a separate room for one traveler instead of twin sharing.7 nightsUSD 360 / roomVisa document supportInvitation letter and hotel itinerary documents prepared for visa use.PDF documentsUSD 45 / bookingTravel insuranceBasic emergency and trip interruption coverage for the tour period.8 daysUSD 35 / traveler

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6. Important policies

Free date change up to 30 days before departure. Cancellation fees depend on hotel, train, flight, and ticket confirmation status.