8 days China Golden Triangle Tour (Route A)
- Trip Highlights: This 8-day China Golden Triangle Tour is recommended for first time visitors to China. It will take you to the country's three greatest cities, showing you China's past, present and future. You will discover the imperial wonders of Beijing, the intriguing collection of Terracotta Warriors in Xian and the ambitious skyline of Shanghai.
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Package from $1200 only. Book now! - Tour Route: Beijing (China's Capital)
Xian (Home of the Terracotta Warriors)Shanghai (Cosmopolitan Metropolis)
- Tour Code: COT-B-008
- Price: From 1200USD *Base on Standard Tour for 2-5 people (Detail)
- Starts/Ends: Beijing/Shanghai
- Trip Type: Top 10s, For First Time Visitors, Culture and History Journey
- Activity Level: Regular itinerary, Moderate walking
- Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements and your budget in the inquiry form)
- Special Experiences:
- Climb up the Great Wall, the largest ancient military defensive system in the world, to become a True Hero
- Marvel at the Terracotta Worriors & Horse, the 7000-strong underground army protecting the First Chinese Emperor in afterlife
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Beijing
Transfer via: International flight on your own arrangement
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel 
Upon your arrival at Beijing airport, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.
Day 2 Beijing (B,L)
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Longing Pearl Store
Optional Add-on: Peking Opera Show, Kungfu Show
On this day you will first visit Tiananmen Square, followed by a visit to the magnificent Forbidden City. In the afternoon, you will visit the Longing Pearl Store and then marvel at Temple of Heaven.
Temple of Heaven where emperors prayed for a good harvest.
There are thousands of amazing palace auspicious decoration in the Forbidden City.
Day 3 Beijing (B,L)
Accommodations: Jianguo Garden Hotel
Sites visited: Sacred Road, Ding Tomb, Great Wall
Optional Add-on: Peking Duck Dinner
In the morning you will be driven to visit the majestic Great Wall (Badaling section). You will be then be driven to visit the Ding Tomb of Ming Imperial Tombs and the Sacred road.
Day 4 Beijing / Xian (B,L)
Transfer via: China domestic flight on our arrangement
Accommodations: Grand New World Hotel
Sites visited: Summer Palace
After breakfast, you will visit the magnificent Summer Palace. You will then be free until your guide escorts you to the airport for your flight to Xian. Upon arriving, your local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax, or step out to discover what this amazing city has to offer.
Day 5 Xian (B,L)
Accommodations: Grand New World Hotel
Sites visited: Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Ancient City Walls, Bell Tower, Jade Gallery
Optional Add-on: Dumpling Dinner, Tang Dynasty Show
You will visit the incredible life-size Terracotta Warriors and Jade Gallery in the morning. After lunch, you will visit the Ancient City Walls and then Xian’s ancient Bell Tower.
The life sized Terracotta Army was China's first emperor's guardians afterlife.
The unsinkable marble boat in the Summer Palace.
Day 6 Xian / Shanghai (B,L)
Transfer via: China domestic flight on our arrangement
Accommodations: Holiday Inn Shanghai -Downtown
Sites visited: Big Wild Goose Pagoda
After breakfast, you will tour the Big Wild Goose Pagoda before your flight to Shanghai. Upon arriving in Shanghai, China's most cosmopolitan city, your local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore Shanghai.
Day 7 Shanghai (B,L)
Accommodations: Holiday Inn Shanghai -Downtown
Sites visited: Shanghai Museum, The Bund, Nanjing Road, Yu Garden, Yuyuan Market, Jiangnan Silk Workshop
Optional Add-on: Acrobatic Show
Today, your tour of the incredible city of Shanghai will include a visit to the Shanghai Museum, Jiangnan Silk Workshop, the Bund and the Nanjing Road, Yu Garden and the Yuyuan Market.
The magically illuminated Bund in Shanghai.
Yu Garden is the only ancient garden left in the modern Shanghai.
Day 8 Shanghai / Final departure (B)
Transfer via: International Flight on your own arrangement
You will be free until your guide escorts you to the airport for your flight to your next destination.
Price & Included Features
As this is a custom tour, the price per person varies and depends on many aspects, such as your group size, the hotel ratings and your departure day. If you want to get a custom price quote for this tour, please fill out the online inquiry form. The more information you give us on your inquiry form, the better we can design your custom tour. As always, your travel consultant will get back to you within one business day and will work hard to make the most out of your vacation and your money.
The prices below are for reference. They divide into three catagories: Standard Tour which uses 3 star hotels, Comfortable Tour which uses 4 star hotels, and First Class Tour which uses 5 stars.
* Price for off season is written in blue and the high season is written in red.
| Your Group Size | Standard Tour | Confortable Tour | First Class Tour |
| 1 Person | From 1786 USD/ 1878USD | From 1891 USD/ 2034 USD | From 2280 USD/ 2635USD |
| 2-5 persons | From 1200 USD/ 1258 USD | From 1265 USD/ 1336 USD | From 1460USD/ 1645USD |
| 6-9 persons | From 1032 USD/ 1082USD | From 1079 USD/ 1150 USD | From 1274USD/ 1459USD |
| Above 10 persons | From 922USD/ 980 USD | From 991 USD/ 1062USD | From 1186USD/ 1355USD |
- Reference exchange rate of US$1=RMB 6.45
- The quote we provide is in Chinese currency-RMB, the equivalent quote in USD is based on current exchange rate between RMB and USD. The quote we provide in USD is subject to slight change due to the fluctuation of the exchange rate, though our quote in RMB is remained as the same.
- Any child over the age of 12 is considered an adult and does not qualify for discounts.
What's included?
- China domestic flights as specified in the itinerary
- Accommodations: for 7 nights at three star or higher hotels in comfortable twin-bedded rooms with a private bath, air-conditioning, television, telephone and minibar
- 13 meals: 7 full breakfasts, 6 lunches and 0 dinners
- Round-trip transfers between airports, hotels, and scenic spots in each city by private air-conditioned vehicles with experienced licensed drivers
- A local English-speaking guide in each city
- Entrance fees to all scenic spots listed in the itinerary
- Luggage transfers between airports and hotels
- China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance
- Government taxes and service charges except tips for tour guides and drivers
Accommodation
The accommodations below are reference for this itinerary.
Beijing - Jianguo Garden Hotel
A Four-Star International Hotel, Jianguo Garden Hotel is located in the heart of Beijing. It is located on bustling Chang'an Street, located near the well-known Shopping street of Wangfujing and just a few minute's drive to historical Tourist attractions such as Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City.
The Grand New World Hotel in Xian is rated as one of the outstanding 4 Star Hotels in Xian in China. The hotel offers a host of amenities and facilities. It stands out among the other 4 star hotels due to its superior deliverance in customer satisfaction.
Shanghai - Holiday Inn Shanghai -Downtown
The Four-star Holiday Inn Shanghai is strategically located with easy accessibility to shopping and tourist attractions. Combining a central location with excellent service and facilities, the Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai is an ideal choice for visitors to Shanghai.
| Destination | Standard Tour | Comfortable Tour | First Class Tour |
| Beijing | Harmony Hotel |
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Meals
Most meals are included as specified in the itinerary. Meal codes are: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.
Breakfast - Each breakfast will be served in your hotel. Breakfast selections include both Chinese and Western dishes to meet every diner's taste.
Lunch - Lunches are normally arranged at the Chinese restaurants near the scenic spots. Your tour guides will order food according to your appetite. Most are Chinese dishes, and some are modified to fit westerners' tastes. A complimentary glass of beer or soft drink is served with lunch.
Dinner - Same as lunch. If you prefer to not eat Chinese food, China Odyssey Tours suggests you have dinner on your own. Your local tour guide can recommend some good western restaurants in the area.
Transfer and Transport Service
China Odyssey Tours has received wide recognition for its transfer service. With our on-time service, you will not feel lonely in this strange world. We work hard to live up to the slogan's promise "You are not alone in China".
With our private small group tours, you can feel safe in the knowledge that you will enjoy flexible tour arrangements and you will have your own tour guide, car and driver in each destination, exclusive to your own group of friends or fast.
