China Golden Triangle
With this 8-day journey, discover the diversity of China's unique landscapes, history, and culture.
This is a classic tour and you may alter any of its elements to suit you.
Days
8
Price
from US$1,679 p/p
Best For
First-time visitors
Best Time
Apr.May.Sep.Oct.
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4 day tour of Beijing
![]() We just completed our four-day tour of Beijing. We want to share our experience with you with Ethan Liu (our tour guide). Wow, we had a great experience from the moment we arrived in Beijing, where he greeted us at the airport. We already knew that the next four days would be a wonderful experience. These are some of the reasons why: 1. He connected with my family, including my wife and two boys. They felt comfortable around him, and we enjoyed learning about Beijing and Chinese history; he kept us engaged and informed. 2. He went the extra mile to ensure we had a great time; he even spent extra time after the tour helping me find an ATM. 3. He is a professional guide who is meticulous about details and will make your tour smoothly with low stress. 4. In all, much love and appreciation to Ethan Liu, Carol Wang, who is our travel coordinator & helped us plan our trip, and our driver, who drove us around without making us car sick. We highly recommend our tour guide and China Highlights without any reservations. They are a 5/5 stars company. Sincerely, The Nguyen Family More
Azurite, May 2024
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Great tour for 1 day
![]() The tailor-made package was great and arranged according to my liking. Lucy, my tour guide was very knowledgeable, well-versed in English and ensured we were taken care of throughout our tour. Lucy was able to answer all questions beyond our toured places. She has very positive energy, kind and is full of confidence. More
Lis R.V, May 2024
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Amazing time in Beijing with Ethan
![]() During our recent two-week tour in China, we spent three days in Beijing with Ethan as our guide, who left a lasting impression on us. Ethan navigated us through the historical and monumental city of Beijing and its surroundings, shared fascinating historical and cultural stories with us and left none of our questions unanswered. What truly set Ethan apart was his ability to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. His infectious good vibes made our time in Beijing exceptionally pleasant. He truly listened to our interests and preferences, accommodated our requests and made personalized recommendations. All that added an extra layer of enjoyment to our trip. More
Marijana Petrovic, May 2024
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Tour Highlights
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![Savor the supreme duck dish in Beijing.](https://data.chinahighlights.com/grey.gif)
![Trace clues beyond the Terracotta Army.](https://data.chinahighlights.com/grey.gif)
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Itinerary Details
Welcome to China! Your private guide and driver will be waiting for you at the airport upon your arrival to transfer you to your hotel where you can relax.
After breakfast, your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby. Warm up with a short visit to Tian'anmen Square. Within walking distance, you will reach the largest imperial palace in the world — the Forbidden City. Compared with other groups, your guide will lead you to the less touristy halls and enrich your experience with interesting background stories.
Sit down for a break at noon and enjoy the best-known dish in Beijing – roast duck – for lunch.
In the afternoon, wander past traditional hutong courtyard houses to get a glimpse of the locals' lives.
In the morning, you will visit the Temple of Heaven, where emperors would go to pray for a better harvest. Nowadays, it's famous for its incredible architecture and is a gathering place for locals to do exercises, such as tai chi and square dancing.
"Complete your trip to China with an unforgettable visit to the Great Wall at Mutianyu" — recommended by the Lonely Planet, the Great Wall at Mutianyu offers a magnificent landscape of well-preserved walls and towers as well as splendid surroundings. It's about 1½ to 2 hours' drive from central Beijing and is suitable for hiking.
For the last stop in Beijing, you will stroll through the Summer Palace, a serene space where you can see the imperial garden and all its glory, enjoy the natural beauty coupled with some great cultural relics of the past, and get away from the busy center of Beijing life. It's worth every step!
Travel to Xi'an on a bullet train after lunch.
Freshen up in the morning and start your day at the site of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses — the burial place of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. You also have the opportunity to visit a traditional cave dwelling nearby to find out how clay warriors are made.
Enjoy an authentic lunch and witness the most undamaged ancient Chinese city wall in existence.
Head to Shaanxi History Museum and Big Wild Goose Pagoda followed by the Muslim Quarter where you can try local snacks.
In the late afternoon, your guide and driver will transfer you to the airport so you can catch a flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by your local tour guide.
Discover Shanghai starting from the Bund, where foreigners first landed in Shanghai hundreds of years ago. During the In-Depth Bund Culture Discovery Tour, you will see features hidden in the architectural complex, with each building telling a story about its golden age.
Then visit "the crown of beauty in Southeast China" – Yu Garden – and the "little eastern gate" — Shanghai Old Street.
Sit down for a break and have lunch. Feel excited as you ascend to the highest observation deck in Shanghai Tower to get a bird's-eye view of the whole city.
Your guide and driver will escort you to the airport. Have a nice journey home!
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