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  • Flight included
  • Accommodation
  • Transfer included

China: from Beijing to Shanghai

  • Round trip
  • China
price from £ 2,979.00 per person
  • total price from £ 5,958.00
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  • price based on: 2 adults

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Discover China's highlights from the Great Wall of China to the Terracotta Army. Incl. breakfast, excursions, all transport & return flights!

Welcome to China - a land where traditional temples and ancient culture goes hand in hand with cosmopolitan cities and towering skyscrapers. On this tour of China's highlights, travel from Beijing to Shanghai and immerse yourself in some of the world's most fascinating history and culture. In Beijing, enjoy an included tour of the Forbidden City and the Great Wall of China, before travelling by bullet train to historic Pingyao, the Xi'an Terracotta Army, Longmeng Caves in Luoyang and finally the shining city streets of Shanghai. With hotels, excursions, transport and flights all included, the hardest decision you'll have to make is when to go!

Included
  • Highlights of China: 10 Nights

  • Breakfast

  • All transport and transfers

  • Night train from Luoyang to Shanghai

  • High speed trains: Beijing to Pingyao; Pingyao to Xi'an; Xi'an to Luoyang

  • 5 x guided excursions: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven; The Great Wall of China & the Ming Tombs; Terracotta Army; Longmeng Caves; Shanghai Highlights

  • Flight from to Beijing and from Shanghai to

Trip details

Day 1-3: Beijing

Welcome to China! Your unforgettable journey begins in the vibrant capital of Beijing. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met by your driver and taken to your first hotel, where the rest of the day is yours to get acquainted with Beijing as you wish!

Arise bright and early on day 2 to sta…

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Inner Mongolia Grand Hotel  or similar

Day 4-5: Pingyao

On day 4, use the morning to explore Beijing before boarding the bullet train to Pingyao in the afternoon. The almost 600-kilometre journey takes just four hours on China's high-speed rail. There is a restaurant inside the train to buy coffee, snacks, drinks, fast food as well as typical Chinese lu…

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Pingyao Xing Long Yi Inn  or similar

Day 6: Xi'an and the Terracotta Army

After breakfast, you will head back to the train station and take your next high-speed train journey, this time to Xi'an, the capital of the Shaanxi Province. Upon arrival in Xi'an, you will be picked up at the station and head out on your included tour of the iconic Terracotta Army.

It is no e…

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Mercure Xi'an on Renmin Square  or similar

Day 7: The Longmen Caves of Luoyang

Day 7 begins with another fantastic China highlight: the Longmen Caves of Luoyang. Luoyang is one of China's oldest cities and was once the centre of the Tang Dynasty. Many historic buildings and monuments adorn the city, including the Buddhist Temple of the White Horse.

The Longmen Caves were …

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New Friendship Hotel  or similar

Day 8: From Luoyang to Shanghai by night train

Spend the first half of the day exploring Luoyang. For museum lovers, head to the Luoyang Museum or the Folk Art Museum, or for those looking for more examples of ancient Chinese history, book an optional excursion to the Shaolin Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to 495 AD. Serving a…

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Night train to Shanghai  or similar

Day 9-10: Shanghai

The night train will pull into Shanghai in the morning. After being picked up at the station and taken to your hotel in the city, the rest of the day is yours to get acquainted with the modern metropolis of Shanghai as you wish - a stark contrast to the ancient city you just departed!

On day 10,…

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Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao SOHO  or similar
Optional Excursions

Optional excursions are available to make your trip even more spectacular. All excursions can be booked and paid for during the booking process. You will receive all practical information before departure. All excursions include an English-speaking guide, transport and entry fees.

• Beijing by Rickshaw hutong streets + Kung Fu show (day 2 - 3 hours) • Enjoy the sight of Beijing's iconic, narrow hutong streets from a rickshaw before experiencing a traditional Kung Fu show!

• City tour in Pingyao Old Town (Day 5 - 4 hours) • Pingyao is a small town with a great history. Discover the UNESCO-listed Old Town's historic Rishengchang Bank Building, the beautiful Confucius Temple, and the Xianya Government Building.

• Qiao Family House (Day 5 - 4 hours) • Discover the Qiao family house and its 9,000 square metres of land where you can see one of the finest examples of a private residence from ancient China. A true architectural gem!

• Dinner Show (Day 6 - 3 hours) • Sample delicious dumplings in Xi'an as you experience a Tang Dynasty Show, complete with colourful costumes, music, dance and a spectacle of Chinese history.

• Kung Fu Monastery Shaolin (Day 8 - 4 hours) • Visit the Shaolin Monastery, which was built in 495 AD and is home to Chinese monks who practice the martial arts traditions of Wushu Chan - also known as Chinese Kung Fu.

• Oriental Pearl Tower and Boating on the Huangpu River (Day 9 - 2.5 hours) • Head to Shanghai's iconic TV tower Oriental Pearl Tower for unbeatable views of the city before boarding a boat on the Huangpu River, where you can see both old and modern Shanghai.

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  • Tips for guide/driver (£3 per day is recommended)
  • Breakfast on night train (day 9)
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Conditions

Your booking is a direct contract between you and Secret Escapes Limited for the provision of your package. Secret Escapes acts as a tour operator responsible, and is therefore liable for the proper execution of the agreement. The Secret Escapes Terms and Conditions (A) apply to this booking. The Secret Escapes Cancellation Terms and Conditions apply to this booking.

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Passport, visa and health requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. For some countries (e.g. Singapore, Thailand), you may be required to complete a Digital Arrival Card or other immigration procedures prior to or upon arrival. We recommend that you complete any required digital forms as early as possible to save time upon arrival. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Price changes

Please note that the flights included in this offer are subject to live availability and price, and can change during your booking process. When this is the case, we will always notify during the booking process.

Pet policy

Pets are not allowed on this trip.

Occupancy

Max 3 adults and 1 infant up to age of 1 year old.

Single supplement

The single supplement is based on travel dates and duration of travel. You will see the final price in the booking process.

Children's discount

Based on two full-paying adults per room, travellers will receive a discount on hotel stays for children 9 years and younger. This is dependent on the chosen travel period and whether the child sleeps in a separate bed. Please note: children up to 12 months old receive a discount on the plane ticket, but will not receive a seat or baggage allowance.

Infant bed

Unfortunately, cots are not available throughout this trip.

Pets

Pets are not permitted on this trip due to international plane travel.

Flight times

Please note that flights may be subject to change, delay or postponement by the provider and that flight times are provisional. Don't forget to check the actual flight times before departure on the website of the airline or the airport to avoid inconvenient surprises.

Travel documents

You will receive all documents relevant to your trip, 7 days prior to departure at the latest

Passport

Your passport must be valid for six months upon arrival in China. For up-to-date information, visit the official gov.uk website.

Visa

British citizens need a visa to enter mainland China. Visa applications must be done in person at a Visa Application Centre. For up to date information, visit the official gov.uk website or the relevant embassy.

Vaccinations

All travellers should be up to date with primary courses and boosters. Vaccinations usually recommended for travel to China include Poliomyelitis. Consult your doctor or the NHS travel advice website for more information.

Currency

The official national currency of China is the renminbi (RMB). The international symbol for renminbi is the Chinese Yuan (CNY) - there are no differences between the two named currencies.

Group travel

During this trip, transport and excursions may be in groups of international travellers.

Travel schedule

The specified itinerary is subject to change in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

Quality standards

Please note that the quality standards of hotels, facilities, transportation and roads may differ from Europe.

Airport transfer

At the airport in Beijing, your driver will be waiting for you with a sign with your name or the company logo. Transportation between the airport and the hotel can be in groups of international travellers. You will receive more information about the transport along with your travel documents.

Extra nights

Please note that there may be an additional night(s) in transit due to flight schedules.

Similar accommodation

In order to give you the best possible holiday, we sometimes offer trips where you'll be staying at one of a selection of hotels (all with the same star rating, board basis, room type and location). Mostly, you'll be staying in the hotel written up in our description, but we're unable to guarantee the exact accommodation featured on the website every time. We'll let you know the name of your hotel, at least 7 days before departure.

Train Travel

On the bullet train, there is a restaurant inside to buy coffee, snacks, drinks, fast food as well as typical Chinese lunch and dinners. Travellers can also purchase food and drinks from the conductors of the train.