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- 8-Day Best of China Tour: Luxury Small Group & High-end Hotels, All Inclusive
- 11-Day Best China Zhangjiajie Tour: Luxury Small Group & Quality Hotels
- Essence of China (Private Customize)
- Real China
- 11-Day Classic Luxury China Group: Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin & Shanghai, Deluxe Hotels
- Great Wall & Giant Pandas - 10 days
- China Golden Triangle
- 8-Day Private China Tour to Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai
- China Impression 13 days - From Beijing to Shanghai - Private Tour
- 6 Days Beijing Xi'an Group Tour
8-Day Best of China Tour: Luxury Small Group & High-end Hotels, All Inclusive
25 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Tour Radar was excellent. The hotels were beautiful.”
Edel, traveled in May
This 8-day tour spans 780km through China's golden triangle, with pickup from Beijing Capital Airport. After taking in Beijing's landmarks, fly to Xi'an before concluding in Shanghai. Convenient access to both Pudong (PVG) and Hongqiao (SHA) airports. Luxury coaches and two domestic flights handle transportation.
Duration 8 days Destinations Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator TravelChinaGuide From $2,841
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11-Day Best China Zhangjiajie Tour: Luxury Small Group & Quality Hotels
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was great to have everything organized. We saw so much in a short time.”
Margaret, traveled in June
This route connects 4 major Chinese cities over 1,377 miles, beginning with Beijing airport pickup. Domestic flights link Beijing to Xi'an, Xi'an to Zhangjiajie, and finally to Shanghai. Private transfers ensure smooth transitions between all attractions and airports.
Duration 11 days Destinations Beijing, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie, Shanghai Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator TravelChinaGuide From $4,901
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Essence of China (Private Customize)
17 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The care and attention was beyond expectations.”
Orly, traveled in March
Duration 10 days Destinations Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Shanghai Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Odynovo From $6,200
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Real China
11 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The trip was so easy and fun.”
Megan, traveled in January
Through Tiananmen Square and hutong lanes, this 12-day expedition covers 5 major Chinese cities. The 6000km journey reaches Xi'an's Terracotta Warriors, Chengdu's Panda Base, Yangshuo's karst landscape, before reaching Hong Kong.
Duration 12 days Destinations Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Yangshuo, Hong Kong Age Range Ages 18-35 Operator Intrepid Travel From $1,665
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11-Day Classic Luxury China Group: Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin & Shanghai, Deluxe Hotels
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The Great Wall at Mutianyu (Beijing) we took the chair lift option which meant we could ride the toboggan back down.”
Carl, traveled in October
This 11-day route from Beijing Capital Airport covers 1,500+ miles through China. Domestic flights connect Xi'an (2hrs), Guilin (2hrs), and Shanghai (2.5hrs), with comfortable airport transfers throughout.
Duration 11 days Destinations Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Yangshuo, Shanghai Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Agate Travel From $3,889
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Great Wall & Giant Pandas - 10 days
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The tour was very well planned and covered a lot. Highly recommend!”
Bhagya, traveled in December
Your 1,500km Chinese adventure starts with a Beijing airport transfer. High-speed rail connects you through Luoyang and Xi'an, visiting UNESCO sites like the Forbidden City and Terracotta Warriors. The itinerary includes Huanghuacheng Great Wall and ends at the Chengdu Panda Research Base.
Duration 10 days Destinations Beijing, Luoyang, Xi'an, Chengdu, Leshan Age Range Ages 15+ Operator On The Go Tours From $5,395
25% Off- NZ$4,046You save $1,349
Duration 9 days Destinations Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Tomato Travel From
25% Off- NZ$1,267+$58 upfront costs
8-Day Private China Tour to Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This was the most amazing trip! The tour guides in every city made the trip first class and memorable.”
Eva, traveled in September
Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City kickstart this multi-city Chinese adventure. A 5-hour train ride leads to Xi'an's Terracotta Warriors, followed by a flight to Shanghai for cultural immersion at Yu Garden and the Bund.
Duration 8 days Destinations Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Russian Operator Realistic Asia From $6,474
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China Impression 13 days - From Beijing to Shanghai - Private Tour
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Everything was organised and well planned. Had a great time with Realistic Asia.”
Grace, traveled in February
This 13-day expedition spans 7 major Chinese cities from Beijing Capital International Airport. High-speed rail takes you to Xi'an, followed by flights to Guilin, a Yangtze River cruise to Yichang, and culminating in Shanghai. Daily private transfers connect all destinations.
Duration 13 days Destinations Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Yangshuo, Chongqing, Yangtze, Shanghai Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Russian Operator Realistic Asia From $11,599
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6 Days Beijing Xi'an Group Tour
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Awesome hospitality at both cities with lots of great memories on the places that we have visited.”
Cindy, traveled in May
After Beijing airport pickup, visitors tour the Temple of Heaven and Forbidden City before boarding a 5-hour high-speed train to Xi'an. The 350km journey features daily hotel transfers and guided tours, including Mutianyu Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors.
Duration 6 days Destinations Beijing, Xi'an Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Top China Travel From
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What people love about China Tours from Beijing
- 8-Day Best of China Tour: Luxury Small Group & High-end Hotels, All Inclusive
If anyone is thinking about a quick trip to China please check out this company The standard of service from the moment you touch down in Beijing until you leave Shanghai is 1st class Excellent guides are there to make your stay perfect.My guides in Beijing (Candy),Ocean (Shanghai ) and in Xian were excellent and spoke english effortlessly.
- 11 Days China Natural Wonders Group Tour
Would recommend to anyone looking to travel to China. TCT looked after us very well, collected from airports and stations without issues, helped us check in etc. The guides were excellent, and very helpful. The itinerary was well put together, fitted a lot in without being exhausting. Just a couple of hotels could have been better, would recommend to the company to use a different hotel in Beijing and Zgangjijie.
This trip is listed as a fairly comprehensive look at China today and doesn't disappoint. From Beijing to Hong Kong and everything in between. Staying in Hotels and sleeping on trains makes this a real adventure. The trip visits all the expected features as well as many that are less well known, but equally wonderful (I know, too many words. edit as you see fit)
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What our customers ask about China Tours from Beijing
What's the best time of year to start a tour in Beijing?
The most agreeable conditions for Beijing tours occur during spring (April-May) and fall (September-October) when mild temperatures and clear skies prevail. Travel data from TourRadar points to September and October as peak departure months. One traveler's experience reflects this saying "The weather in early October was perfect for exploring the Forbidden City and climbing the Great Wall - not too hot or cold."
What are the essential landmarks visited on the first few days in Beijing?
The opening days of Beijing tours focus on key sites: Tiananmen Square the Forbidden City Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace. Most itineraries reserve day 2 or 3 for the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall including cable car access. Accommodations center around hotels like the Sunworld Hotel Beijing or Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong. A TourRadar guest noted "The Beijing portion was excellent. The guide was awesome and very accommodating with showing us all the key sites."
How long should I plan to stay in Beijing before continuing to other destinations?
Standard tour packages allocate 3-4 days to Beijing before moving to cities like Xi'an or Shanghai. This timeframe lets visitors explore major sites while getting used to the local time zone. A TourRadar participant shared: "Three full days gave us perfect time to explore the key sites without feeling rushed starting with the Forbidden City and ending at the Great Wall."
What are the common starting locations within Beijing for these tours?
Tour departures concentrate in three main Beijing districts: Wangfujing where the Sunworld Hotel stands Dongcheng near Tiananmen Square and Chaoyang. According to a TourRadar participant "starting from the Sunworld Hotel was ideal as it provided easy access to the subway and major attractions like the Forbidden City and local markets."
What dining experiences are included in Beijing tours?
The food program typically combines hotel breakfasts with local dining experiences including Peking duck at establishments like DaDong or Quanjude. Many tours schedule lunch near the Great Wall at venues such as the Schoolhouse at Mutianyu. One TourRadar guest observed: "The mix of hotel breakfasts and local restaurants gave us a great taste of authentic Beijing cuisine."
What's the typical travel time from Beijing to popular next destinations?
High-speed rail connects Beijing to Xi'an in 5-5.5 hours and Shanghai in 4.5 hours. Air routes to Chengdu or Guilin take 2-3 hours. Tours prioritize comfortable transport with designated seating as noted by TourRadar guests who valued "the seamless transitions between cities."