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About This Tour
A 12-day classic across Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai — the Great Wall, the Terracotta Warriors, a Yangtze River cruise and Shanghai's skyline, all with your own driver-guide. This tour stays entirely within mainland China throughout — Beijing, a Yangtze River cruise, and Shanghai, with no crossings into any other country.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.
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Arrival
Airport pickup in Beijing with an English-speaking driver on Day 1.
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Day 1 — Arrival in Beijing
Airport pickup and transfer to your central Beijing hotel, with the evening free to settle in.
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Day 2 — Imperial Beijing
Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, a Peking duck lunch, and a boat ride at the Summer Palace.
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Day 3 — Great Wall & Gubei Water Town
Cable car up the Mutianyu Great Wall by day, then an illuminated evening walk on the Simatai section.
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Day 4 — Beijing to Xi'an
Temple of Heaven and a tai chi session, a rickshaw ride through the hutongs, then a high-speed train to Xi'an.
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Day 5 — Terracotta Army
The Terracotta Warriors museum with a craftsmanship demonstration, followed by Xi'an's Muslim Quarter.
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Day 6 — To the Yangtze
Shaanxi History Museum, a high-speed train to Chongqing, then boarding your Yangtze River cruise.
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Day 7 — Yangtze River Cruising
Sailing the river with a stop at the Fengdu "Ghost City".
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Day 8 — Three Gorges
Cruising through the Qutang and Wu Gorges, with a side excursion up Shennong Stream.
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Day 9 — Dam to Shanghai
Touring the Three Gorges Dam before disembarking and flying on to Shanghai.
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Day 10 — Shanghai Sights
Yu Garden, the Shanghai World Financial Center observation deck, and an evening stroll on the Bund.
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Day 11 — Zhujiajiao Water Town
A visit to Shanghai's Marriage Market, then exploring the canals of Zhujiajiao water town on foot or by boat.
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Day 12 — Departure
A free morning before your transfer to Shanghai Pudong Airport for your flight home.
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Departure
The trip ends in Shanghai with free time after breakfast before a transfer to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) for your departure flight.
What's Included
A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel
What's Not Included
Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses
Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?
Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees
Important Information
Know Before You Book
Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.
Know Before You Go
We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.
Special Requests
Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — every night is in Beijing, aboard the Yangtze cruise, or in Shanghai; there's no crossing into another country.
By high-speed train to Chongqing, where you board the ship directly.
Yes — it's built as a highlights-first classic route covering the most iconic sights in Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai.
Your cabin, meals onboard, and shore excursions like the Three Gorges Dam and Shennong Stream are part of the cruise portion.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.
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