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China

Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai

Duration
7 Days
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China — Where To Next? destination poster
Beijing

Estimated Budget

USD 1,360–2,040 per person

A broad mid-range estimate — not a fixed package price.

Day 1

Beijing

  • Arrive in Beijing
  • Tiananmen Square
  • Forbidden City
  • Wangfujing
  • Beijing evening

Day 2

Beijing

  • Great Wall of China
  • Mutianyu section
  • Scenic viewpoints
  • Explore the surrounding area
  • Return to Beijing

Day 3

Beijing

  • Temple of Heaven
  • Summer Palace
  • Hutong area
  • Local markets
  • Beijing evening

Day 4

Xi’an

  • Travel to Xi’an
  • Muslim Quarter
  • Bell Tower
  • Drum Tower
  • Xi’an old city

Day 5

Xi’an

  • Terracotta Army
  • Ancient City Wall
  • Yongxingfang
  • Local streets
  • Xi’an evening

Day 6

Shanghai

  • Travel to Shanghai
  • The Bund
  • Nanjing Road
  • Yu Garden
  • Shanghai skyline

Day 7

Shanghai

  • Shanghai Tower area
  • French Concession
  • Tianzifang
  • Shopping
  • Departure

Shopping Recommendations

  • Chinese tea
  • silk
  • ceramics
  • crafts
  • stationery
  • souvenirs

Food Recommendations

  • Dim sum
  • Peking duck
  • dumplings
  • noodles
  • bao
  • hot pot

Note

China combines ancient landmarks with highly modern cities.

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