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7 Days Private Tour of Beijing, Xian, Shanghai by Bullet Train
Product code 10289P148
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From USD 1,955
Dates
May 6, 2026 to Jan 27, 2027
Start times
1:00 PM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-2, Child ages 3-6, Adult ages 7-70
Options
4* Hotels & 2nd Class Trains, 5* Hotels & 1st Class Train
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Duration
168 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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7 Days Private Tour of Beijing, Xian, Shanghai by Bullet Train





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Duration
168 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Discover China's iconic treasures of Beijing Xian Shanghai on this seamless 7-day private journey. Walk the magnificent Mutianyu Great Wall Mutianyu, stand before the awe-inspiring Terracotta Warriors, and witness Shanghai's dazzling skyline at the Bund. Travel comfortably between cities via high-speed rail while enjoying skip-the-line access to major attractions. Your journey includes seamless airport transfers in Beijng and Shanghai (okay to adjust to train station transfer if you need), carefully selected comfortable or luxury hotels with daily breakfast, business class ai-conditioned vehicles, and the expertise of local guides dedicated to bringing each destination to life. Designed for small groups seeking a personalized and immersive experience, this tour maintains a strict none-shopping policy to ensure every moment is spent discovering China's authentic wonders.
Overview
Discover China's iconic treasures of Beijing Xian Shanghai on this seamless 7-day private journey. Walk the magnificent Mutianyu Great Wall Mutianyu, stand before the awe-inspiring Terracotta Warriors, and witness Shanghai's dazzling skyline at the Bund. Travel comfortably between cities via high-speed rail while enjoying skip-the-line access to major attractions. Your journey includes seamless airport transfers in Beijng and Shanghai (okay to adjust to train station transfer if you need), carefully selected comfortable or luxury hotels with daily breakfast, business class ai-conditioned vehicles, and the expertise of local guides dedicated to bringing each destination to life. Designed for small groups seeking a personalized and immersive experience, this tour maintains a strict none-shopping policy to ensure every moment is spent discovering China's authentic wonders.
What's Included
Included
Shanghai airport drop-off service (or train station)
A bottle of mineral water per pax per day
Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver
2nd class bullet train Beijing – Xian – Shanghai
1st class bullet train Beijing – Xian – Shanghai (If you choose this option))
Beijing airport (or train station) pickup on the first day
6 nights' ccommodation (comfortable or luxury) with daily breakfast in hotel (2 people sharing)
Private, small-group experience for personalized attention (No-shops)
Entrance fees (first gate) as list in the itinerary
All local taxes and fees
Services of an English speaking local tour guide during the sightseeing days
Not included
Personal expense
Gratuities to guide and driver
Guide service on the train
Any meals
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Beijing Arrival
30 minutes
Beijing Arrival
Upon your arrival in Beijing, our driver will meet you at the exit of airport/train station by holding a welcome board with your name, and then you transfer to your hotel. Have some free time on your own or relax at the hotel (no guide service).
Beijing
3 hoursAdmission included
Beijing
After hotel breakfast, Your guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby. Then you will drive to visit the Mutianyu Great Wall and see whether it lives up to its reputation. You will definitely be amazed by this military defensive project built by ancient Chinese people. Walking along the stone paths and touching the beacon towers, you will step back in time and get a glimpse of the old days. Prepare for lots of walking and wear good walking shoes. (Cable car is optional at CNY120/p.p for single way, toboggan is optional at CNY100/p.p for single way, pay by yourself on site.)
Beijing
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission included
Beijing
Next come to the Dingling Mausoleum is the underground tomb of Emperor Wanli of the Ming Dynasty. It is the only excavated imperial tomb among the Ming Thirteen Tombs, showcasing remarkable ancient architecture and artifacts.
Beijing
30 minutesAdmission not included
Beijing
After the once-in-lifetime experience, head back to downtown Beijing and have the chance to take photos with the exterior of the Bird's Nest (Beijing National Stadium) and Water Cube (Beijing National Aquatics Center). They were both designed for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and used for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games.
Beijing
30 minutes
Beijing
Tiananmen Square is the heart and symbol of Beijing and the largest city square in the world. The spacious square has been used for many public celebrations, ceremonies, and demonstrations for over a hundred years.
Beijing
2 hoursAdmission included
Beijing
Forbidden City(closed on each Monday) is one of the largest and most completely preserved palace complex built of wood. It functioned as the imperial palace in the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1912). 24 emperors of the two dynasties once lived here.
Beijing
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission included
Beijing
Temple of Heaven located at southern part of Beijing, it serviced as a complex of sacrificial building where emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties prayed for peace and harvest.
Beijing
1 hour
Beijing
Visit the Beijing local folk residence: Hutong Alley. There is opportunity for you to take a rickshaw to explore Hutong to see daily life of native Beijing people(cost on your own). Following the local expert guide, you will find another face of the city that totally different from what you see in major streets.
Beijing - Xi'an by High Speed Train
40 minutes
Beijing - Xi'an by High Speed Train
Pickup by driver in your hotel at about 05:30 and then take the bullet train G89 (06:53-11:24) or similar train to Xian. Met by Xian guide and driver at Railway Station.
Beijing - Xi'an by High Speed Train
1 hourAdmission included
Beijing - Xi'an by High Speed Train
Xian Ancient City Wall is the most completely preserved and largest city wall in China. It was built for military defense in the Ming Dynasty, about 650 years ago. You can optionally ride a bike on the city wall.
Beijing - Xi'an by High Speed Train
30 minutes
Beijing - Xi'an by High Speed Train
Come to Bell Tower & Drum Tower Square to have an outer look of the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower. At last, go to visit Muslim Quarter, the most famous food street in Xian.
Beijing - Xi'an by High Speed Train
1 hour
Beijing - Xi'an by High Speed Train
Muslim Quarter located at the center of Xi’an city. It is a place combining shopping malls, typical local food restaurants, and entertainment places and a must-see spot for tourists with unique historical atmosphere and diver culture. You can optionally try some snacks here
Xi'an
2 hoursAdmission included
Xi'an
Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Known as “the Eighth Wonder of the World”, the museum shows a surprisingly high level in sculpture. It is located 30 km east of Xi’an City and the original site was discovered by four local farmers while drilling a well in 1974. Now it has turned into one of the most important attractions in China and the top site in Xi’an. The museum includes Pit 1 (the largest), Pit 2, Pit 3, and the exhibition hall of the chariots and horses.
Xi'an
1 hour
Xi'an
After visit at Terracotta Warriors, your kids will enjoy making a replica small terracotta soldier. And you can take your “work” home.
Xi'an
1 hourAdmission included
Xi'an
In the afternoon, visit another landmark of Xi'an - the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. At around 65 meters tall, the pagoda was built in 652 (in the Tang Dynasty) to store Buddhist scriptures brought back by Xuanzang from India. Have a relaxing time there.
Xi'an
1 hour 30 minutes
Xi'an
After that, head to Grand Tang Dynasty Ever-bright City, which is next to the Great Wild Goose Pagoda. It is like a time travel when you walk among many Tang Dynasty-style architectures.
Xi'an - Shanghai by High Speed Train
40 minutes
Xi'an - Shanghai by High Speed Train
The driver will meet you in hotel lobby at about 07:20 and escort you to train station to take the bullet train G362(08:49-14:45) or similar train to Shanghai. Note: If first-class tickets from Xi'an to Shanghai are sold out, we will arrange second-class ones and refund the price difference (if you choose 1st class high-speed train tickets option).
Xi'an - Shanghai by High Speed Train
1 hour
Xi'an - Shanghai by High Speed Train
Upon your arrive at Shanghai South Train Station, our local tour guide will pick you up on time, then start the tour in Shanghai.
Xi'an - Shanghai by High Speed Train
1 hour
Xi'an - Shanghai by High Speed Train
The Bund is one of the most famous landmarks in Shanghai. Standing on the bank of Huangpu River, the 26 various buildings of different architectural styles including Gothic, Baroque, Romanesque, Classicism and the Renaissance are a symbol of Shanghai’s past.
Xi'an - Shanghai by High Speed Train
1 hourAdmission included
Xi'an - Shanghai by High Speed Train
In the evening, take a relaxing Huangpu River night cruise to enjoy the spectacular scenery on the bank. Huangpu River separates Shanghai into two parts, Pudong and Puxi. Cruising on the river will give you an unparalleled view of the city’s skyline and an unforgettable traveling experience. After the cruise, you will be escorted back to hotel.
Shanghai Departure
1 hour
Shanghai Departure
Then move on to visit Shanghai Museum at People’s Square. Established in 1952, the Shanghai Museum has a collection of more than 120,00 rare cultural pieces from the Old Stone Age to modern times. Shanghai Museum closed on each Monday.
Shanghai Departure
2 hoursAdmission included
Shanghai Departure
Yuyuan Garden is a famous classical garden which was originally built for Pan’s parents as a place for them to enjoy a tranquil and happy time in their old age. Nearby is Yuyuan Market a bustling marketplace set in an old Chinese neighborhood with traditional architecture and shops selling everything from local snacks to various souvenirs.
Shanghai Departure
1 hour
Shanghai Departure
Xintiandi is a fashionable pedestrian district in Shanghai. It preserves traditional Shikumen architecture while housing modern restaurants, boutiques, and galleries. This blend of history and style makes it a popular destination for both tourists and locals.
Shanghai Departure
1 hour
Shanghai Departure
After the tour finished, our guide and driver will escort you to the airport or train station for departure.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Other
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Other
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Other
You will be contacted at least one day ahead of the travel day via email to advise the pickup info. The tour guide will also call you or leave you a message through your hotel room the night before tour about pickup time.
Other
You are suggested to wear comfortable shoes on tour day.
Other
Daily service is limited to 8 hours. Overtime fee shall be paid to guide and driver on site.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Policy type
Custom
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 6+ days before
Refund eligibility
50% refundable 2-6 days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-2 days before
Review Summary
4.8
4 reviews
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