China Express
G Adventures Classic
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.
Highlights
- Trek along the Great Wall
- Visit the Forbidden City in Beijing and the canal town of Suzhou
- Experience a local meal and the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an
- Witness an exciting acrobatic performance in Shanghai
Pricing
Small group tour starting at $1,649* CAD per person, based on double occupancy
8 Days – Beijing to Shanghai
Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 2 – Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 12.
What’s Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Discover Moment: Shanghai.
- Great Wall excursion.
- Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City guided tour.
- Terracotta Warriors tour.
- Master of the Nets Garden and Tiger Hill Pagoda visit.
- Shanghai orientation walk and acrobatic show.
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Day
Day 1
Location(s)
Beijing
Meals
Description
Arrive at any time.
Accommodation: Laurel Hotel Beijing (or similar, 2 nights)
Day 2
Beijing
Enjoy an included visit to the Great Wall.
Head out of town to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Spend time wandering around, taking photos, and picking up souvenirs.
Day 3
Beijing – Xi’an
Take the Beijing metro to visit the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Later, board a fast train to Xi’an.
Accommodation: Huiyuan Jinjiang International Hotel (or similar, 2 nights)
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.
Day 5
Xi’an – Shanghai
Say goodbye to Xi’an this morning and hop on the fast train to the bustling city of Shanghai.
Accommodation: Shanghai Holland Hotel (or similar, 3 nights)
Day 6
Shanghai
Take the train to Suzhou today for a day exploring in the city. Visit Suzhou’s famed Master of the Nets Garden, one of the most beautiful in China and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the impressive Tiger Hill Pagoda and its surrounding landscape.
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.
Day 8
Shanghai
We highly recommend post-accommodation to fully experience all Shanghai has to offer.
*Hotel rooms are subject to availability and are confirmed by the supplier at time of booking; they may be replaced by other hotel rooms of similar category at the sole discretion of the supplier.
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An adventure designed specifically for you
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