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China Express

8 Days
From CAD $1,639 Was CAD $1,929

Best Rate
Guarantee

Trip Type
Small Group

Activity Level
Average

Rating

(20 reviews)

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Experience Overview

Walk backwards in time along the Great Wall and stare down an army of Terracotta Warriors before leaping into the future of Shanghai's incredible high-rise towers on this fast-paced tour of China’s highlights. With the perfect blend of guided activities and free time to explore on your own, this adventure is made for those who want to get a taste of China in a short amount of time.

Highlights

Trek along the Great Wall
Visit the Forbidden City in Beijing and the canal town of Suzhou
Experience a local meal and the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an
Witness an exciting acrobatic performance in Shanghai.

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Trip Details

Product Code: 1492

Tour Type: Small Group

Accommodation: Budget

Transport: Train, local bus, metro, private van/bus, walking.

Guide Language: English

Travel Styles: Classic

Supplier Code: ACCR.B

Starts: Beijing, China

Finishes: Shanghai, China

Duration: 8 days

Departures: Guaranteed

Physical rating: Average

Includes

Activities

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Shanghai
Great Wall excursion
Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City guided tour
Terracotta Warriors tour
Master of the Nets Garden
Shanghai orientation walk and acrobatic show
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

Hotel (7 nts)

1 lunch

Transport

Train, local bus, metro, private van/bus, walking.

Group Leader

English-speaking Chinese CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1639 (CAD $205 /day)

Itinerary

Day 1: Beijing

Arrive at any time.
Is Beijing top of your must-see list? Booking pre-trip accommodations will let you do Beijing your way before meeting up with the group.

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Dong Fang Hotel Beijing

Day 2: Beijing

Enjoy an included visit to the Great Wall. Later, explore Tiananmen Square.
Head out of town to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Spend time wandering around, taking photos, and picking up souvenirs. In the afternoon head to Tiananmen Squarem followed by a night walk to the local market.

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Climb the rolling hills of Huairou County at Mutianyu, one of the best-preserved sections of the Great Wall. Enjoy scenic views as the wall winds along mountain ridges, and take brag-worthy photos of the wall from any of the 22 towers. The Great wall is an incredible piece of engineering stretching 6000 km west from the mountain ridges north of Beijing. It was originally constructed to protect Chinese empires from nomadic northern tribes, and even though it failed in this purpose, it's still one of the country's most remarkable achievements and an iconic destination. The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is located about 80km away from the Beijing City Center. The walk is approximately 5 kilometres and will take 2 to 3 hours depending on your level of fitness.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Explore one of the world's largest public squares and the symbolic centre of Chinese power. Framed by the Gate of Heavenly Peace with its Mao portrait, Mao's Mausoleum, the Great Hall of the People, the National Museum, and with elaborate flag raising and lowering ceremonies at dawn and dusk, it's a place of pilgrimage for the Chinese tourists who consider it the heart of their nation.Accommodation - Dong Fang Hotel Beijing

Day 3: Beijing/Xi'an

Take the Beijing metro to visit the Forbidden City. Later, board a fast train to Xi'an.

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Get around underground via public transit.Activity - Our CEO will steer around crowds and help make the most of a visit to the Forbidden City.Transport - Climb aboard, take your seat, and get around like the locals do.Accommodation - HNA Hotel

Day 4: Xi'an

Visit one of China's greatest archaeological treasures—the Terracotta Warriors. After, the day is yours to explore as you wish.

Meals included: Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Take a guided tour of the Terracotta Warriors where more than 8,000 clay soldiers and hundreds of replica horses and chariots stand in three pits. Learn why the Emperor Qin Shihuang commissioned the statues to serve as his army in the afterlife and how they were discovered. Spend a half-day exploring this archaeological wonder.Free_time - Opt for some cycling, or just take a walk around and explore the city of Xi'an.Accommodation - HNA Hotel

Day 5: Xi'an/Suzhou

In the morning, visit the ancient Xi'An City Wall and learn more about China's incredible history. Then take the bullet train to Suzhou in the afternoon.
The ancient Xi'An City Wall was built for protection during the Tang Dynasty through to the Ming Dynasty. Your visit will start at 8:00 am and can take 1-2 hours to explore only a portion of the wall.
Choose to rent a bike and hop off where you'd like to admire the views as you pedal along the 12m (39 ft) wide wall, which takes about 2 hrs to cycle along.

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Get to your next destination faster than the speed of light (ok maybe not that fast) aboard a high-speed train.Activity - Xi'An City WallAccommodation - Castle Hotel Suzhou

Day 6: Suzhou/Shanghai

Start the day by exploring in the city. Visit Suzhou's famed Master of the Nets Garden, one of the most beautiful gardens in China and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander around Shantang Street. In the late afternoon, ride the bullet train to Shanghai.

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Tour through the serene classical garden and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Activity - Wander around Shantang StreetTransport - Get to your next destination faster than the speed of light (ok maybe not that fast) aboard a high-speed train.Accommodation - Zhen Yue Hotel

Day 7: Shanghai

After an orientation walk along Shanghai's famous Bund, you are free to explore the delights of this modern Chinese city. In the evening, head to the theatre for an intense acrobatic performance that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Take a stroll along the Bund, a main road that follows the Huangpu River, with your CEO. This is a great opportunity to get a layout of the city and figure out what you want to explore next.Free_time - Take advantage of your free time today to visit Yuyuan Gardens, return to the Bund, or do some shopping on Nanjing Road.Activity - Let some of China’s most talented entertainers and athletes dazzle you for an evening with gravity-defying tricks and acrobatics. These spectacular performers will contort, balance, plate-spin, foot-juggle and more. Keep your eyes on the stage and you may even see a motorcycle or two.Accommodation - Zhen Yue Hotel

Day 8: Shanghai

Depart at any time.
We highly recommend post-accommodation to fully experience all Shanghai has to offer.

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

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Tour Operator

G Adventures

G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.

In Business Since 1990

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Reviews

Margaret M - Traveled, September 2023

Howard Hu, our guide, was excellent. He was both extremely knowledgeable and also hard-working, addressing every need and concern of individuals on the trip.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/22/2023

Jasmin K - Traveled, August 2023

CEO

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/22/2023

Sharelle K - Traveled, September 2023

Only reason it isn',t a 10 - as a normally independent traveler I was not used to doing things on someone else',s schedule, I would flag this as something to expect, but not something to necessarily deter someone from booking a G tour - the advantages of G tour far outweighed the disadvantages!

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/22/2023

Imogen E - Traveled, December 2022

Howard our tour guide was amazing and was a very good itinerary!

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/17/2023

Laura W - Traveled, December 2022

The CEO realy wanted us to enjoy ourselves and couldn't be more helpful. The style of travel also allows you to see so much in a short time

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/17/2023

Alexandra S - Traveled, December 2022

Paul our CEO was fantastic! Nothing was any trouble for him.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/25/2022

Jacqueline B - Traveled, November 2022

Friendliness and helpfulness of the Tour guide.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/13/2022

Colin P - Traveled, October 2022

We enjoyed the experience of seeing the key sights and using public and private transport

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/15/2022

Jacqueline D - Traveled, October 2022

It provided an excellent over view of the country

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/15/2022

Gregg D. - Traveled, October 2022

The CEO, Lijuan, was very knowledgeable and shared her passion for her country.