The Golden Triangle Tour

Important Information

Tour Provider: China Highlights

Map of The Golden Triangle TourDestination: Shanghai, Xian, Beijing

Duration: 8 days

Price: from US$ 1467

Feature: Beijing, Shanghai and Xian are known as the Golden Triangle. The best sites - the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Terra-cotta Warriors and Bund are all yours.

Departure Date: You Choose!


 

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Brief Tour Schedule

Tour Dates Destinations Today's Activities Meals Included
Day 1 Arrive in Shanghai Airport to Hotel Transfer (Shanghai), Guide delivers your CH cell phone. Pay no rental, call time only [detail] \
Day 2 Shanghai Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, The Shanghai World Financial Center, The Bund, Jiangnan Silk Shop and Workshop [detail] B,L
Day 3 Shanghai to Xian Hotel to airport Transfer (Shanghai), Airport to Hotel Transfer (Xian), Shaanxi History Museum, Ancient City Wall, Chongde Handmade Pottery Factory [detail] B,L
Day 4 Xian The Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Big Wild Goose Pagoda [detail] B,L
Day 5 Xian to Beijing Hotel to airport Transfer (Xian), Airport to Hotel Transfer (Beijing), Hutong Tour in Xicheng District, Lizexiang Pearl Store [detail] B,L
Day 6 Beijing The Mutianyu Great Wall(with round way cable car), Temple of Heaven, Cloisonne Factory [detail] B,L
Day 7 Beijing Tiananmen Square, The Forbidden City, Summer Palace [detail] B,L
Day 8 Depart Beijing Hotel to airport Transfer (Beijing) [detail] B
Why Choose China Highlights

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Nov.1 - Mar.31 Superior Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
1 person
2-5 persons
Apr.1- Oct.31 Superior Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
1 person
2-5 persons

Note:

  • Normally hotels allow a maximum of 3 adults per room with an extra bed, at extra charge. Some hotels will allow three adults and a small child.
  • Tour price is indicative only, please enquire for a detailed quotation.
  • More people more discounts. Please enquire for more details.

Hotels

City Superior Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
Shanghai Radisson Shanghai New World The Bund Hotel Shanghai Hengsheng Peninsula International Hotel Shanghai
Xian Sofitel on Renmin Square Xian Grand Noble Hotel Xian Skytel Hotel
Beijing Crowne Plaza Beijing Sunworld Hotel Days Inn Forbidden City Beijing

Price Inclusion & Price Exclusions

Price Inclusions:

  • Entrance Fees:
    To scenic spots as listed in the itinerary.
  • Phone Rental Package:
    Rental cost for the cell phone and SIM card for use in mainland China, and at least 30 mins of FREE international calls.
  • Meals:
    All meals as specified in the itinerary.
    If the restaurant indicated is not available on the day, your guide will arrange another restaurant from our list of approved restaurants. Breakfast is usually a western style buffet. We endeavor to ensure that a choice of western and Chinese breakfasts is supplied, however there may be occasions when only a Chinese breakfast is available in some remote locations.
  • Private Transfers:
    Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in Shanghai, Xian, Beijing by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver and English-speaking guide (as listed above).
    Your comfort is our priority! Click here to get a description of the vehicles that we use for our tours.
  • Guide:
    As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available.
  • Hotels:
    Hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with twin beds.
    All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified.
  • Transportation:
    Shanghai To Xian Transfer via: Flight, TBA (Our arrangements)
    Xian To Beijing Transfer via: Flight, TBA (Our arrangements)

  • Airport Tax for Domestic Flights
    Airport Tax and Fuel Fee for Flights if applicable
  • Service Charge & Government Taxes:
  • Insurance
    The insurance is China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance.
    Click here to learn more about the insurance coverage and the sum insured.
  • Luggage Transfers:
    Between airports and hotels.
  • Arrangements:
    The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

Price Exclusions:

  • International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China.
    USA-CHINA/CHINA-USA: China Highlights has negotiated special discount fares (restrictions apply) for selected flights operated by Air China from major US and China gateways. We are able to offer these special deals to confirmed customers. Discount US to China Flights
  • China Entry Visa Fees.
  • Excess Baggage Charges.
    Passengers holding an adult fare or half fare ticket are entitled to a free baggage allowance of 20kg, for economy class. Total weight of carryon baggage for each passenger may not exceed 5kg. The size may not exceed 20x40x 55cm. More
  • Personal Expenses:
    Expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary.
  • Meals:
    Any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary.
  • Single Room Supplement.

Day By Day Itinerary

Day 1

Place & Transport: Arrive in Shanghai , Flight not included
Today's Activities: Airport to Hotel Transfer (Shanghai), Guide delivers your CH cell phone. Pay no rental, call time only
Detailed Itinerary: Arrive at the airport and transfer to the Hotel. The guide will deliver your Free CH cell phone which includes 7 days rental cost for the cell phone and SIM card and at least 30mins of FREE international calls. Have free time for the rest of the day.

Day 2

Place & Transport: Shanghai
Today's Activities: Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, The Shanghai World Financial Center, The Bund , Jiangnan Silk Shop and Workshop
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Xin Lv Bo Lang Restaurant
Detailed Itinerary: Start the day by visiting Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall. Then head to the tallest structure in China, the Shanghai World Financial Center. After the lunch, take a relaxing walk to the lovely old Yuyuan Garden and the Bund, which is a must-see in Shanghai.

Cycling around the Ancient City Wall
Cycling around the Ancient City Wall

Day 3

Place & Transport: Shanghai to Xian , Flight No. TBA
Today's Activities: Hotel to airport Transfer (Shanghai), Airport to Hotel Transfer (Xian), Shaanxi History Museum, Ancient City Wall, Chongde Handmade Pottery Factory
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Yue Zhen Xuan Restaurant(Hanguang Branch)
Detailed Itinerary: Transferred to the airport in the morning and take a flight to Xi'an. After the lunch, visit one of the best museums in China, the Shaanxi Historical Museum. Then drive to one of the oldest and most complete city defenses, the City Wall.

Day 4

Place & Transport: Xian
Today's Activities: The Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at A Wa Shan Zhai Restaurant(Qinling Branch)
Detailed Itinerary: First visit the 2000 year-old Terra cotta warriors. After the lunch, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda which is the landmark of the ancient capital city - Xi'an.

Hutong in Rickshaw
Hutong in Rickshaw

Day 5

Place & Transport: Xian to Beijing , Flight No. TBA
Today's Activities: Hotel to airport Transfer (Xian), Airport to Hotel Transfer (Beijing), Hutong Tour in Xicheng District, Lizexiang Pearl Store
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Courtyard 7 Restaurant
Detailed Itinerary: Transferred to the airport in the morning and take a flight to Beijing. After the lunch, hop on a rickshaw to ride through the narrow alleys as well as visit a local family.

Day 6

Place & Transport: Beijing
Today's Activities: The Mutianyu Great Wall(with round way cable car), Temple of Heaven, Cloisonne Factory
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Xin Shuang Quan Restaurant
Detailed Itinerary: First visit Temple of Heaven and see thousand of local people doing morning exercises including Tai Chi and Shuttlecock kicking. After the lunch, visit the Great Wall at Mutianyu, which is less crowed than other sections.

In front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
In front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

Day 7

Place & Transport: Beijing
Today's Activities: Tiananmen Square, The Forbidden City, Summer Palace
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Traditional Mongolian Restaurant
Detailed Itinerary: Walk through the Tian'anmen Square, the symbol of Beijing. Then experience the ancient emperor's daily life at the Forbidden City. After the lunch, take a walk to the Summer Palace, which is the best preserved and the largest imperial gardens in China.

Day 8

Place & Transport: Depart Beijing, Flight not included
Today's Activities: Hotel to airport Transfer (Beijing)
Meals: Breakfast
Detailed Itinerary: Transfer to the airport ready for the departure. Wish you have a pleasant journey home and thank you for using with China Highlights - Discovery your way.

 

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