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8 Highlights · 8 Days / 7 Nights · Fully Private & Customizable

8-Day Tour of China: Ancient & Modern Icons

Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.

8 Days / 7 Nights Up to 25 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide
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About This Tour

A fast-paced 8-day introduction to China's golden triangle — Beijing's Forbidden City and Great Wall, Xi'an's Terracotta Army, and Shanghai's modern skyline. Entirely within mainland China — Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai.

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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 by a local guide on Day 1.

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Day 1 — Beijing Arrival

Airport pickup and hotel check-in; the evening is free.

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Day 2 — Forbidden City

Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, a Peking duck lunch, and a rickshaw ride through the Hutongs.

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Day 3 — The Great Wall

Temple of Heaven with local morning activities, then hiking the Mutianyu Great Wall.

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Day 4 — Beijing to Xi'an

A Summer Palace boat ride on Kunming Lake, then a bullet train to Xi'an.

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Day 5 — Terracotta Warriors

Full exploration of the Terracotta Army site and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.

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Day 6 — Xi'an to Shanghai

An Ancient City Wall bike ride, the Great Mosque, then a flight to Shanghai.

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Day 7 — Modern Shanghai

Yuyuan Garden, the Shanghai Tower, the Former French Concession, and the Bund.

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Day 8 — Departure

Airport transfer for your flight home.

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Departure

The trip ends in Shanghai with an airport transfer on Day 8 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

This route is built as a fast, focused introduction — Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai — rather than a deep dive into every region.
A bullet train from Beijing to Xi'an, and a short domestic flight from Xi'an to Shanghai.
Yes — it's designed specifically for first-time visitors wanting the essential highlights.
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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