China's Golden Triangle by Train

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Tour Provider: China Highlights

Map of China's Golden Triangle by TrainDestination: Beijing, Xian, Shanghai

Duration: 8 days

Price: from US$ 804

Feature: See the best and save! China's new trains make it easy and comfortable to experience the Great Wall, Forbidden City, the Entombed Warriors Xian and Shanghai while staying within your budget. All aboard!


 

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Brief Tour Schedule

Tour Dates Destinations Transport Today's Activities Meals Included
Day 1 Arrive in Beijing Flight not included Airport Transfer (Beijing) [detail] \
Day 2 Beijing   Emperor's Seat-in-coach Tour [detail] B,L
Day 3 Beijing to Overnight train Train No. Z19 World Wonder Seat-in-coach Tour, Hotel to Train station Transfer (Beijing) [detail] B,L
Day 4 Overnight train to Xian   Train station Transfer (Xian), Half Day Seat-in-coach Tour of Ancient Culture of Xi'an [detail] B
Day 5 Xian to Overnight train Train No. T140/T137 One Day Seat-in-coach Tour of Xi'an Historic Relics, , Hotel to Train station Transfer (Xian) [detail] B,L
Day 6 Overnight train to Shanghai   Train station Transfer (Shanghai) [detail] \
Day 7 Shanghai   One-Day Shanghai Seat-in-coach Tour [detail] B,L
Day 8 Depart Shanghai Flight not included Hotel to airport Transfer (Shanghai) [detail] B
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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 Tourist Class
Beijing Days Inn Forbidden City Beijing
Xian Xian Skytel Hotel
Shanghai Hengsheng Peninsula International Hotel Shanghai

Price Inclusion & Price Exclusions

Price Inclusions:

  • Entrance Fees:
    To scenic spots as listed in the itinerary.
  • 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.
  • Transfers:
    Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in Beijing, Xian, Shanghai by shared coach 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:
    Beijing West To Xian Transfer via: Train, Z19 (Our arrangements)
    Xian To Shanghai Transfer via: Train, T140/T137 (Our arrangements)

  • 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/railway stations 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 Beijing , Flight not included
Today's Activities: Airport Transfer (Beijing)

Day 2

Place & Transport: Beijing
Today's Activities: Emperor's Seat-in-coach Tour
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

--Emperor's Seat-in-coach Tour :

Pick you up at your hotel (within 4th loop road). The guide will call or leave you a message the night before your tour to prearrange the meeting time. The first stop is the magnificent Forbidden City and Tian'anmen Square - the world's largest city square. After lunch, we continue to the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace to experience the grandeur of China's imperial past. After the tour, you'll return to your hotel.



Note: If your hotel is outside of 4th loop road of the city, you have to get to the one of following boarding places at the appointed time. The guide will call or leave you a message the night before your tour to prearrange the meeting time. The transportation cost is at your own expense.

Boarding Place:

(1) Beijing International Hotel

(2) Catic Hotel Beijing

(3) Jianguo Hotel Beijing

(4) Beijing Xinxing Hotel

 

The guests on the famous Badaling Great Wall with our guide
The guests on the famous Badaling Great Wall with our guide

Day 3

Place & Transport: Beijing to Overnight train, Train No. Z19 (Beijing West Railway Station Railway Station - Xian Railway Station Railway Station) Dep 19:57 - Arr 07:58
Today's Activities: World Wonder Seat-in-coach Tour, Hotel to Train station Transfer (Beijing)
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

--World Wonder Seat-in-coach Tour:

Pick you up at your hotel (within 4th loop road). The guide will call or leave you a message the night before your tour to prearrange the meeting time. Today's adventure will first take you to the Changling tomb, one of the Ming Dynasty Tombs. Built for Emperor Yongle in 1413, it is the best preserved of the 13 mausoleums. After the lunch, we will continue our tour to The Great Wall - Badaling Section. The section was the first to be opened to the public, and has been extensively restored. You get a wonderful view across the hills. After the tour, you'll return to your hotel.



Note: If your hotel is outside of 4th loop road of the city, you have to get to the one of following boarding places at the appointed time. The guide will call or leave you a message the night before your tour to prearrange the meeting time. The transportation cost is at your own expense.

Boarding Place:

(1) Beijing International Hotel

(2) Catic Hotel Beijing

(3) Jianguo Hotel Beijing

(4) Beijing Xinxing Hotel

 

Day 4

Place & Transport: Overnight train to Xian
Today's Activities: Train station Transfer (Xian), Half Day Seat-in-coach Tour of Ancient Culture of Xi'an
Meals: Breakfast

--Half Day Seat-in-coach Tour of Ancient Culture of Xi'an: Pick you up at your hotel lobby. The guide will call or leave you a message the night before your tour to prearrange the meeting time. You will visit Shaanxi Historical Museum in which displaying impressive collection of artifacts from the Silk Road as well as other relics from the Song, Ming and Qing dynasties. Visit the Wild Goose Pagoda where widely renowned Master Xuanzang (Monk Tripitaka) stored his classics brought from India. Then pay a visit to Islamic mosques with more than 1200 years' history. It is famous for particular design of mixed architecture - combining traditional Muslim and Chinese styles. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel.

The Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
The Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses

Day 5

Place & Transport: Xian to Overnight train, Train No. T140/T137 (Xian Railway Station Railway Station - Shanghai Railway Station Railway Station) Dep 19:45 - Arr 11:40
Today's Activities: One Day Seat-in-coach Tour of Xi'an Historic Relics, , Hotel to Train station Transfer (Xian)
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

--One Day Seat-in-coach Tour of Xi'an Historic Relics: Pick you up at your hotel lobby. The guide will call or leave you a message the night before your tour to prearrange the meeting time. Pay a visit to the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, where 2000 year-old army of life-sized warriors are displayed, each one unique. It is about 35 km from Xian. After lunch, visit Banpo site, the village grounds occupied a physical area of 50,000 square meters, and consisted primarily of a residential section, a pottery area, and burial grounds. You will shall the coach with other tourists from different hotels. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel.



Day 6

Place & Transport: Overnight train to Shanghai
Today's Activities: Train station Transfer (Shanghai)

Xintiandi is a place where old meets new, east meets west and tradition meets fashion.
Xintiandi is a place where old meets new, east meets west and tradition meets fashion.

Day 7

Place & Transport: Shanghai
Today's Activities: One-Day Shanghai Seat-in-coach Tour
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

--One-Day Shanghai Seat-in-coach Tour : This is an organized group tour. First we will pick you up at the appointed boarding hotel at the appointed time. You are advised to go to one of the boarding destinations if you are not check in these four hotels. Today we will have a day sightseeing of modern Shanghai. The Tours start with the Yu Garden and follow by The Bund , Jade Buddha Temple and Pearl City. After the lunch, we will continue our tour to visit the People's Square and Shanghai Museum which is the biggest and best museum in China. Then stops will be made at the rejuvenated old quarter of Xintiandi. Drive back to shanghai in the later afternoon.

Boarding Places and Time:

1. Renaissance Yangtze Concierge Desk 08:00 2. Jin Jiang Tower Lobby 08:20

3. Portman Ritz-Carlton Lobby 08:40

4. Oriental Riverside Pudong Concierge Desk 09:15



Day 8

Place & Transport: Depart Shanghai, Flight not included
Today's Activities: Hotel to airport Transfer (Shanghai)
Meals: Breakfast

 

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