Tour

8 Day China's Ancient and Modern Collision(Customizing the Tour - According to Your Needs)

8 days

Easy

China's Ancient and Modern Collision

DAY 1–3Shanghai - Modern skyline, Ancient Garden

DAY 4-5Xi'an - The Terracotta Army

DAY 6-8Beijing - Forbidden City, Great Wall Hiking

Highlights

  • Insider's route - unique sites along the Bund that are difficult to find by yourself.
  • Eat like a local - take a food adventure and discover traditional and trendy food that has gone viral.
  • Local interaction - make clay warriors with a local artisan in his/her authentic cave dwelling which is disappearing.
  • Unique perspective - listen to the interesting stories of eight famous figures in the Forbidden City
  • Explore the most beautiful section of the Great Wall, where there are fewer tourists.
What's included?
    • Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
    • English speaking local guide
    • Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
    • 24/7 helpline for while you are traveling
    Exclusions
      Please note

        Trip Notes

        Every element of the tour above can be tailored. Feel free to tell us your ideas and we will be happy to make adjustments for you.

        1. Hassle-free Visa

        From now on, travelers who enter China at selected cities with China Highlights can benefit from our Hassle-Free Visa.

        All you need to do is provide us a photo of your passport and make sure there are at least 2 people in your party, and we'll handle your visas.

        Inquire to get more information.

        2. Extend the Tour

        • Suzhou and/or Hangzhou: add 1–4 days - water towns, gardens, the Grand Canal, and West Lake
        • Guilin and Yangshuo: add 2-3 days - Li River cruise and idyllic countryside
        • Zhangjiajie:  add 2–3 days - The Hallelujah Mountains in Avatar; karst landscape
        • More destinations: Huangshan, Yunnan and Tibet. Inform us of your interests and we will offer you some recommendations.

        3. Accommodation

        Various types of accommodation are available, including famous 5-star hotel chains, 4-star hotels in the best locations, good value 3-star hotels, or boutique hotels that reflect the style of the region.

        Whatever your accommodation preferences are, our travel experts will seek out and find the perfect one for you.

        4. Transportation

        China is a huge country, so to make your travel experience more efficient, we usually arrange flights to connect to your destinations.

        China's high-speed rail network is a fast-paced way to travel. We recommend taking high-speed trains for journeys of less than 6 hours to interested customers - please tell us if you are one of them.

        5. Meals

        Lunches at popular local restaurants are included for you so you can taste authentic Chinese food. Your guide will assist you with ordering the dishes.

        Vegetarian, halal, kosher, Indian, or gluten-free - all your dietary requirements can be taken care of by our experienced private guides. Let us know if you have any of these dietary requirements during your booking.

        What to bring
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