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8-Day China Itinerary: Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai for First-Time Visitors
The perfect first trip to China — three cities, three eras of history
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Every tour is private — no group buses, no forced shopping stops. Choose from 21proven itineraries, or use any of them as a starting point for a fully customized trip. All tours include English-speaking guides, private drivers, 4-star hotels, and transparent pricing.
These reference prices use the same comparison basis: private travel for two people sharing a room, centrally located 4-star hotels, and low or shoulder season. Final quotes change with dates, hotel availability, transport fares and room choice.
| Route | Days | Best for | From | Approx. per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing · Xi'an · Shanghai | 8 | first-timers and culture | US$1,899 | about US$237 |
| Beijing · Xi'an · Guilin · Yangshuo · Shanghai | 11 | First-time visitors with 10-12 days | US$2,399 | about US$218 |
| Beijing · Xi'an · Chengdu · Guilin · Yangshuo · Shanghai | 13 | First-time visitors who can spend almost two weeks | US$2,799 | about US$215 |
| Beijing · Xi'an · Zhangjiajie · Guilin · Yangshuo · Shanghai | 14 | Nature-focused first-time visitors | US$3,799 | about US$271 |
Price benchmark reviewed September 2026. Reference prices are not fixed-date offers.
The perfect first trip to China — three cities, three eras of history
Imperial history meets surreal karst scenery along the Li River
History and nature combined — Zhangjiajie's sandstone pillars plus Beijing and Xi'an
Giant pandas, fiery cuisine, and teahouse culture in China's most relaxed region
The ultimate China journey — 12 cities from Beijing to Tibet to Hong Kong
China's essential history and karst scenery in one well-paced first trip
Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, pandas, Sichuan food and Li River scenery
The classic capitals plus Zhangjiajie's peaks and the Li River karst landscape
Trace the ancient trade route through deserts, oases, and bazaars
The roof of the world — monasteries, lakes, and a view of Mount Everest
Spring city, ancient towns, and China's most diverse ethnic cultures
Shanghai's urban energy plus ancient canal towns — perfect for a short trip
The world's largest ice sculpture festival — a winter wonderland
Sail through the Three Gorges — China's most dramatic river landscape
Go beyond the highlights — the real Beijing, from hutongs to the Great Wall
Two days in the city that started the Silk Road
Capture the karst landscapes that inspired Chinese painting
A compact post-APEC route linking Shenzhen meetings with Hong Kong departure convenience
A practical Pearl River Delta extension for trade, suppliers, food and Cantonese culture
A soft landing after meetings: Shenzhen logistics plus Guilin and Yangshuo landscapes
Earth castles, tea mountains, and seaside old towns
Every tour can be fully customized. Tell us your interests, dates, and budget — we'll build your perfect China trip from scratch.
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