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- 10-Day China Premium Tour: Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai
- Real China Highlights
- 8-Day Best of China Tour: Luxury Small Group & 5-star Hotels
- North China Getaway
- 8 Days Golden Triangle China Group Tour
- China Express
- Discover China's Silk Road - 11 Days Private Tour
- 11 Days China Panda Tour
- Beijing to Hong Kong Adventure (12 destinations)
- China Experience
From Beijing's UNESCO-listed Forbidden City and Great Wall to Pingyao's ancient streets and Xi'an's Terracotta Warriors, this tour winds through China's most iconic sites. A bullet train whisks you to Shanghai, where Yu Gardens and a Huangpu River cruise await. The 10-day adventure covers 4 major Chinese cities with premium accommodations.
Duration 10 days Destinations Beijing, Pingyao, Xi'an, Shanghai Age Range 18 to 75 year olds Operator The Dragon Trip From $5,407
15% Off- NZ$4,596You save $811
Your 1,200-mile adventure begins at Beijing's 4-star Houhai Gulou Courtyard Hotel. Overnight train and high-speed rail connect you to Xi'an's Terracotta Warriors, Chengdu's Panda Center, and scenic Yangshuo before reaching the Metropark Kowloon in Hong Kong.
Duration 12 days Destinations Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Yangshuo, Hong Kong Age Range 1 to 79 year olds Operated in English, German Operator Truly China Travel From
15% Off- NZ$5,650
8-Day Best of China Tour: Luxury Small Group & 5-star Hotels
22 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This was the best step we made to explore China. This tour was more and beyond our expectations.”
HEATHER, traveled in August
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 1 to 99 year olds Operator TravelChinaGuide Tours From $2,884
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North China Getaway
10 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was a great trip that's why I did my China holiday with intrepid again.”
Leila, traveled in April
A 12-day adventure from Beijing's bustling streets winds through 5 major Chinese cities including Xi'an and Shanghai. Bullet trains and overnight sleepers transport visitors across 2000km of Northern China, from the Gubeikou Great Wall to Huangshan's dramatic peaks.
Duration 12 days Destinations Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, Huangshan, Hongcun Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operator Intrepid Travel From $2,030
25% Off- NZ$1,522You save $508
8 Days Golden Triangle China Group Tour
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The tour was well put together. From picking up at Beijing airport to check in at the hotels.”
GEORGE, traveled in June
The Temple of Heaven and Forbidden City welcome visitors in Beijing, followed by a 5.5-hour high-speed train to Xi'an's Terracotta Warriors. A domestic flight leads to Shanghai, home of the Bund and Oriental Pearl TV Tower. Airport transfers and inter-city travel are fully included.
Duration 8 days Destinations Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai Age Range 2 to 70 year olds Operator Top China Travel From
25% Off- NZ$2,456
China Express
17 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Each tour has been well organised, and the guides have been proficient in English.”
Amanda, traveled in September
Tiananmen Square launches this high-speed rail adventure through China. The 1,200km route to Xi'an and additional 1,300km to Shanghai showcase diverse landscapes. Local metros and private transfers link major sights like the Mutianyu Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors.
Duration 8 days Destinations Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai Age Range up to 90 year olds Operator G Adventures From $2,439
25% Off- NZ$1,829You save $609
Discover China's Silk Road - 11 Days Private Tour
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Fantastic tour showcasing many of the different attractions and parts of this vast beautiful country.”
Carl, traveled in June
This 11-day, 1,200+ mile expedition includes airport pickup in Beijing. From the Forbidden City to Xi'an by train, then flying to Guilin and Shanghai, private vehicles and English-speaking guides ensure seamless transitions between iconic landmarks.
Duration 11 days Destinations Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Yangshuo, Shanghai Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Operated in English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Russian Operator Realistic Asia From $9,233
55% Off- NZ$4,155+$1,235 local paymentsYou save $5,078
This 11-day expedition from Beijing Capital International Airport spans 1,200+ miles through China. High-speed rails connect Xi'an and Chengdu, ending in Shanghai. Key stops include the Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, and Temple of Heaven.
Duration 11 days Destinations Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Shanghai Age Range 1 to 75 year olds Operator Top China Travel From
55% Off- NZ$3,555
The grand sites of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City open this 12-day rail tour from Beijing to Hong Kong. Modern trains carry travelers 4000km through Xi'an, Chengdu, and Yangshuo, concluding with an orientation walk in Hong Kong's vibrant streets.
Duration 12 days Destinations Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Yangshuo, Guilin, Hong Kong Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operator Intrepid Travel From
55% Off- NZ$3,895
The bustling streets of Beijing lead to Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City, launching a 6000km expedition to Hong Kong. High-speed trains connect major cities like Xi'an and Chengdu, with a 4-day Yangtze River cruise included. Landscapes vary dramatically from the Great Wall to Yangshuo's karst mountains.
Duration 19 days Destinations Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Leshan, Mount Emei, Yangshuo, Hong Kong Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operator Intrepid Travel From
55% Off- NZ$5,920
What people love about China Tours from Beijing
- 8-Day Small Group China Tour to Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai
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.
- China Express
Firstly the accommodation for the first night was moved to another hotel the day before the tour started. The hotel where we were moved to had no record of us. The same thing happened to the rest of our tour group. This defeats the purpose of booking through an agent. We waited in the foyer for hours (after a very long flight) to get a room in the hotel. The hotel was far from the original hotel and before we started the tour we planned to see sites and researched metro stops etc.
I had a wonderful time in China, traveling over the Christmas holidays under Discover China's Silk Road (private tour) program organized by Realistic Asia. It was an exciting and memorable trip, allowing me to tick off highlights after highlights on a daily basis, from the Great Wall in Mutianyu, to the Forbidden City in Bejing, from the impressive and jaw-dropping Terra Cotta warriors to the ancient city fortifications of Xi'An, from the pristine Li River and the towering limestone stacks flanking it in Guilin to the astoundingly colorful and bright skyline of Pudong in Shanghai at night, to mention a few. It was a 11-day tour, but I extended by four days to cover more and to have a few chill days to enjoy on my own. I was very pleased that everything went without a hitch, as per the promised itinerary. There was nothing to complain about-- the pick-ups, the transfers, the domestic flights and high speed train journeys (a must!), the friendly, helpful and knowledgeable guides, the hotels and the included meals were all commendable, and they all made for a delightful first-time visit to beautiful China. I was pleased to have made a decision to travel in December (the cold withstanding, particularly in Beijing), which is a low season, as it allowed me to avoid the hordes prevalent in other popular travel seasons, which made for a stress-free traveling experience! I recommend this tour!
Discover China's Silk Road - 11 Days Private Tour
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."