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Name: China: Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai tour package — 7N/8D
Brand: FONIX WORLD Travels
SKU: china
Price: 99 INR
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Rating: 4.7 (197 reviews)

The Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Terracotta Army and the Bund

4.7197 reviews
7 Nights / 8 Days(7N/8D)
China, East Asia
moderate pace
Great for family, friends, couples

Destinations: Beijing → Great Wall (Mutianyu) → Xi'an → Shanghai

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Overview

About this China: Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai trip

China's classic triangle covers more than two thousand years of history in a week. Beijing has the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Great Wall at Mutianyu, a restored section with a cable car up and a toboggan down. A high-speed train runs through the countryside to Xi'an, the ancient capital, where the Terracotta Army stands in battle formation and you can cycle on top of the Ming city wall. The trip ends in Shanghai, where 1920s banks along the Bund face the skyscrapers of Pudong across the river. Our local guides speak English, and we set up your payment apps and internet before you go, since both work differently in China.

Walk the Great Wall at Mutianyu, explore the Forbidden City, face the Terracotta Army in Xi'an and see Shanghai's skyline from the Bund.

Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days
Stay: 4-star
Transport: High-speed train Beijing–Xi'an, domestic flight Xi'an–Shanghai, private vehicle with guide in each city
Best time: April to May and September to October (summers are hot and crowded, winters very cold in Beijing)
Departures: 8 upcoming dates

Why Choose This China Tour?

English-speaking local guides in every city
Mutianyu Great Wall with cable car, the least crowded of the restored sections
Beijing–Xi'an high-speed train in second class
Indian or vegetarian meal arranged at least once a day
Pre-trip help with Alipay or WeChat Pay and a roaming eSIM
Centrally located 4-star hotels

Trip highlights

Great Wall at Mutianyu
Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square
Temple of Heaven
Terracotta Army
Xi'an City Wall and Muslim Quarter
The Bund and Yu Garden in Shanghai

Itinerary

Day-by-day plan for China: Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai

8 days, planned end to end

D1
- Arrive at Beijing Capital or Daxing Airport, transfer to your hotel
- Afternoon at leisure
- Evening walk on Wangfujing shopping street
- Overnight in Beijing
D2
- Tiananmen Square
- Guided tour of the Forbidden City and the Hall of Supreme Harmony
- Temple of Heaven and its park, where locals practise tai chi
- Optional Peking duck or acrobatics show, overnight in Beijing
D3
- Drive to Mutianyu (approx. 1.5 hrs)
- Cable car up and walk along the restored watchtowers
- Toboggan or cable car back down
- Photo stop at the Olympic Bird's Nest stadium, overnight in Beijing
D4
- High-speed train to Xi'an (approx. 4.5 hrs)
- Cycle or walk on top of the Ming-dynasty City Wall
- Evening in the Muslim Quarter food streets
- Overnight in Xi'an
D5
- Guided visit to the Terracotta Army pits
- Big Wild Goose Pagoda
- Evening fountain show on the pagoda's north square
- Overnight in Xi'an
D6
- Flight to Shanghai (approx. 2.5 hrs)
- Stroll along the Bund at sunset
- Nanjing Road pedestrian street
- Overnight in Shanghai
D7
- Yu Garden and the old town bazaar
- Shanghai Tower observation deck
- Huangpu River night cruise
- Farewell dinner, overnight in Shanghai
D8
- Breakfast and free time in the French Concession
- Transfer to Shanghai Pudong Airport
- Flight home to Hyderabad

What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

Read this before you book — no surprise add-ons later.

Included

Return economy flights Hyderabad–Beijing / Shanghai–Hyderabad (one stop)
Xi'an–Shanghai domestic flight
7 nights in 4-star hotels with breakfast
Daily lunch at local restaurants with vegetarian options
Beijing–Xi'an high-speed train in second class
English-speaking guides and private vehicle in each city
Entry to the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Mutianyu (with cable car), Terracotta Army, City Wall and Yu Garden
Shanghai Tower ticket and Huangpu River cruise
China visa documentation assistance and travel insurance

Not included

China visa fee and service charges
Dinners other than the farewell dinner
Optional acrobatics show and Mutianyu toboggan
Tips for guides and drivers
Anything not listed under inclusions

Stay & travel

Hotels & transport

Hotel category

4-star

Twin-sharing rooms with daily breakfast unless stated otherwise. Single rooms and upgrades on request.

Transport

High-speed train Beijing–Xi'an, domestic flight Xi'an–Shanghai, private vehicle with guide in each city

Airport and station pick-ups, sightseeing and inter-city transfers are arranged by our ground team.

Overnight stops: Arrive Beijing · Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven · Great Wall at Mutianyu · Beijing to Xi'an · Terracotta Army · Xi'an to Shanghai · Shanghai · Depart Shanghai

Route

Route map

5 stops from start to finish

BeijingStart
2MutianyuStop 2
3BeijingStop 3
4Xi'anStop 4
ShanghaiFinish

Plan ahead

Best time & what to pack

Best time to visit

April to May and September to October (summers are hot and crowded, winters very cold in Beijing)

Things to carry

Comfortable shoes with grip for the Great Wall steps
Layers; spring and autumn mornings are cool
A roaming plan or eSIM, as Google, WhatsApp and Instagram are blocked on local networks
Alipay or WeChat Pay linked to an international card; many places do not take cash or foreign cards
Pocket tissues and hand sanitiser
Universal travel adapter (Type A/C/I plugs)
Passport at all times; it is checked at most attractions and stations

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How do Indians get a China visa?

You apply for a tourist (L) visa through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Delhi, Mumbai or Kolkata, with fingerprints taken in person. Processing usually takes about a week. Apply 4–6 weeks before travel.

Will my phone and apps work?

Google services, WhatsApp, Instagram and YouTube are blocked on Chinese networks. An Indian roaming plan or an international eSIM usually still works. We help you set these up before departure.

How do we pay in China?

Almost everything is paid by Alipay or WeChat Pay, both of which accept foreign Visa and Mastercard. Carry some yuan in cash as a backup for small shops.

Is vegetarian food available?

Yes, with some planning. Our guides order vegetable dishes, tofu and noodles without meat, and Beijing and Shanghai have Indian restaurants. Strict Jain diets are harder, so please tell us in advance.

How tiring is the Great Wall?

At Mutianyu the cable car takes you up to the wall. From there you can walk as little or as much as you like, though the steps between watchtowers are steep in places.

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7–14 days before	50% refund
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