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Explore ancient temples, buzzing cities, and rich history on this 12-day China adventure from Shanghai to Beijing. Discover iconic sights like the Terracotta Warriors and the Great Wall, enjoy authentic local experiences, and soak up the contrasts of old and new in one of the world’s great civilisations.
Inclusions
Meals:11 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport: Metro, Bullet Train, Private Bus
Accommodation: Hotel (11Nights)
Included activities
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Shanghai - Yuyuan Gardens
Shanghai - Leader-led Orientation Walk
Hangzhou - Leader-led Orientation walk
Shanghai - Bullet train to Hangzhou
Hangzhou - Tea Experience in a local farm
Hangzhou - Lingyin Temple
Hangzhou - West lake visit
Hangzhou - lunch at local restaurant
Luoyang - Leader-led orientation walk
Luoyang - Longmen Grottoes
Shaolin - Buddhist vegetarian lunch
Shaolin - Temple, Pagoda Forest & Kung Fu show
Xi'an - Leader-led orientation walk
Xi'an - Terracotta Warriors Tour - leader led
Xi'an - Home-cooked lunch
Beijing - leader-led Orientation walk
Beijing - Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall
Mutianyu - Lunch at Local Restaurant
Beijing - Forbidden City entrance
Beijing - Leader-led Hutong walking tour
Beijing - Tian'ammen Square
Beijing - Peking duck dinner
Optional activities
Shanghai - Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre (entrance fee) - CNY25
Shanghai - Huangpu River Night Cruise (ticket) - CNY150
Shanghai - Acrobat show - CNY280
Shanghai - Jing'an Temple (entrance fee) - CNY50
Hangzhou - Jade Buddha Temple visit - Free
Luoyang - Luoyang Museum (entrance fee) - CNY40
Luoyang - Ancient Tombs Museum (entrace fee) - CNY20
Luoyang - White Horse Temple (entrance fee) - CNY35
Beijing - Summer Palace (entrance fee) - CNY60
Beijing - Lama Temple (entrance fee) - CNY25
Beijing - Temple of Heaven (entrance fee) - CNY40
Itinerary
Day 1 – Shanghai
Arrival & transfer to hotel
6 pm welcome meeting
Accommodation: Kingtown Riverside Hotel
Meals: None
Included: Arrival transfer
Optional: Shanghai Tower, Propaganda Poster Art Centre, Urban Planning Exhibition
Day 2 – Shanghai
Walking tour incl. Bund & Yu Garden
Free afternoon, group dinner
Accommodation: Kingtown Riverside Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included: Orientation walk, Yu Garden
Optional: Night Cruise, Acrobat show, Jing’an Temple
Day 3 – Shanghai to Hangzhou
Free morning, bullet train to Hangzhou
Orientation walk
Accommodation: Hangzhou Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Included: Train, Orientation walk
Optional: Jade Buddha Temple
Day 4 – Hangzhou
Tea experience with local farmer
Visit Lingyin Temple & West Lake
Group lunch
Accommodation: Hangzhou Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included: Tea experience, Lingyin Temple, West Lake, Lunch
Day 5 – Hangzhou to Luoyang
Bullet train to Luoyang
Orientation walk
Accommodation: Peony Plaza Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included: Train, Orientation walk
Optional: Luoyang Museum, Tombs Museum, White Horse Temple
Day 6 – Luoyang & Shaolin Temple
Visit Longmen Grottoes
Shaolin Temple & Kung Fu show
Vegetarian lunch
Accommodation: Peony Plaza Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included: Longmen Grottoes, Shaolin Temple, Kung Fu show, Lunch
Day 7 – Luoyang to Xi’an
Bullet train to Xi’an
Orientation walk
Accommodation: Bell Tower Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Included: Train, Orientation walk
Day 8 – Xi’an
Terracotta Warriors tour
Home-cooked lunch
Accommodation: Bell Tower Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included: Terracotta Warriors, Lunch
Day 9 – Xi’an to Beijing
Bullet train to Beijing
Free afternoon
Accommodation: Dongfang Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Included: Train, Orientation walk
Optional: Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Temple of Heaven
Day 10 – Beijing (Great Wall)
Mutianyu Great Wall visit
Local lunch
Accommodation: Dongfang Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included: Great Wall, Lunch
Day 11 – Beijing
Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City
Hutong tour
Peking Duck dinner
Accommodation: Dongfang Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included: Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Hutong tour, Peking Duck dinner
Day 12 – Beijing
Trip ends after breakfast
Meals: Breakfast
Itinerary is subject to change.
Dates/Pricing
Tour dates
Price from
25 Oct 2025 – 5 Nov 2025
$4,630 pp
7 Mar 2026 – 18 Mar 2026
$4,670 pp
18 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2026
$4,670 pp
13 Jun 2026 – 24 Jun 2026
$4,670 pp
11 Jul 2026 – 22 Jul 2026
$4,670 pp
19 Sep 2026 – 30 Sep 2026
$4,670 pp
24 Oct 2026 – 4 Nov 2026
$4,670 pp
3 Apr 2027 – 14 Apr 2027
$4,670 pp
17 Apr 2027 – 28 Apr 2027
$4,670 pp
8 May 2027 – 19 May 2027
$4,670 pp
26 Jun 2027 – 7 Jul 2027
$4,670 pp
4 Sep 2027 – 15 Sep 2027
$4,670 pp
*Advertised price is based on per person, twin share and correct as of 23 June 2025.
Booking terms and conditions apply.
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Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
