Modern China's Highlights

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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Explore China's modern cities, Shanghai, Beijing, Xian and Hong Kong.
    • China's modern culture is focused on progress and optimism.
    • No where is that more relevant than in this itinerary.

What's this trip about?

    Modern China's Highlights

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 50 people
Age range1 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityShanghai
End CityHong Kong

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

Attractions

  • Beijing
  • Hong Kong
  • Shanghai
  • Xian

Activities

  • Hiking

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 1

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 50

Trip includes

    • Full support before, during & after your trip
    • Meals as mentioned
    • Accommodation as mentioned
    • Tours/activities as mentioned
    • Transport as mentioned

Itinerary

Day 1 - Shanghai Arrival

In the afternoon, you will be picked up at the airport in 4:00PM and transferred to your hotel. (This service is on a private basis.)

One can see Shanghai's stories in its architecture. From art deco buildings that were all the craze in the 20's and 30's, to si...

Days 2 - 3 - Shanghai

Day 4 - Shanghai

Today, you will go on a full day and comprehensive tour of Shanghai, beginning at Yuyuan Garden located in the center of the city's old quarter. This was a private garden built in 1559 during the Ming Dynasty, with typical Chinese classic architecture and style. The g...

Day 5 - Shanghai

Today, after breakfast, you’ll enjoy a tour of Zhujiajiao Ancient Town.

Shaped like a fan, Zhujiajiao Water Town has hundreds of years of history. Thousands of examples of Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty architecture lie on the sides of the lakes and the 36 ...
Day 6 - Shanghai - Beijing

In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel in 4:00PM and transferred to the airport in good time to board your domestic flight to 4:00PM. Upon arrival in 4:00PM, you will be greeted at the airport by your driver and transferred to your hotel. (This service is...

Day 7 - Beijing

Your guide will meet you at your hotel this morning after breakfast, and take you on a full day tour of the city, including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Jingshan Park and more.

The Forbidden City was home to 24 emperors between 1368 and 1911. Thi...
Day 8 - Beijing

Today you will visit two of China's most impressive engineering feats, one old and one new! After breakfast, your guide will accompany you to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. This less-crowded section of the Great Wall is about a 2.5 hours' drive from downtown ...

Days 9 - 10 - Beijing

Day 11 - Beijing - Xian

Before your overnight train to Xian this evening you will enjoy some more sightseeing in Beijing. Begin with a Hutong Tour in Xicheng District.

Hutong is a maze of historic alleyways with old single storey traditional courtyard houses, which are now fast ...
Day 12 - Xian

This morning, you will first visit the Terracotta Warriors & Horses site. Discovered accidentally in 1974, this incredible army of over 7000 soldiers, archers, horses and chariots in full battle array has guarded Emperor Qin's tomb since 210BC. Each figure is uniq...

Day 13 - Xian

Visit Shaanxi History Museum. The history of Shaanxi is said to be the history of China, and this museum is quite simply one of the nation's best. Four major galleries in large, Tang-style buildings house a vast and impressive collection, beautifully displayed. Most o...

Day 14 - Xian - Hong Kong

In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel in 4:00PM and transferred to the airport in good time to board your domestic flight to 4:00PM. Upon arrival in 4:00PM, you will be greeted at the airport by your driver and transferred to your hotel. (This service is...

Day 15 - Hong Kong

Today, you will embark on a 5 hour tour to explore the picturesque Lantau Island. To begin, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the start of the excursion, accompanied by your expert local guide. En route throughout the tour, your guide will offer...

Days 16 - 17 - Hong Kong

Day 18 - Hong Kong - Macao

In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel in 4:00PM and transferred to the pier for your speedboat transfer to your hotel in 4:00PM.

Day 19 - Macao

The tourist attractions for the whole day include: Macau's most famous landmark and the symbol of the city--the Ruins of St. Paul's, one of the three oldest temples in Macau with a history of more than 500 years--A-Ma Temple, Leal Senado Square, Penha Hill and souveni...

Day 20 - Macao - Hong Kong

In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel in 4:00PM and transferred to the pier for your speedboat transfer to your hotel in 4:00PM.

Day 21 - Hong Kong Departure

Today, you will be picked up at your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight. (This service is on a private basis.)

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Dates & Availability

Price From $10,236
Price per day$487
Last Updated: 4/7/2025

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International & domestic flights Travel insurance (highly recommended)
    • Entrance visas when applicable
    • Other services not mentioned
    • Tips and gratuities to guides, drivers
    • Taxes and fees

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Age Requirements
1 years and up
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