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9 Days China Golden Triangle Tour

9 days 8 nights
Type/Small GroupPrivateCustom
Destinations/Beijing → Xi’an → Shanghai
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Explore Beijing Imperial Landmarks: Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City

Explore Beijing’s Imperial Sights: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Summer Palace

Visit the symbolic Tiananmen Square, the grand Forbidden City (imperial palace for Ming and Qing dynasties) and the magnificent Summer Palace, the best-preserved imperial garden in China.

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Hike the Iconic Great Wall: Badaling/Mutianyu Section

Hike Badaling Great Wall: Iconic well-preserved Great Wall section

Climb the famous Badaling Great Wall, the most popular section, and feel the grandeur of this ancient military fortification.

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Visit Temple of Heaven: Royal Taoist Sacrificial Complex

Visit Temple of Heaven: Royal Taoist Sacrificial Complex

Explore the Temple of Heaven, a grand Taoist complex where ancient emperors prayed for good harvests, featuring unique architectural layout and profound cultural symbolism.

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Wander Beijing Hutongs: Rickshaw Tour of Old Beijing

Wander Beijing Hutongs: Rickshaw Tour of Old Beijing

Take a traditional rickshaw through Beijing Hutongs, narrow alleyways with ancient courtyards, to experience authentic local life and folk culture of old Beijing.

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Admire Summer Palace: China’s Finest Imperial Garden

Admire Summer Palace: China’s Finest Imperial Garden

Visit the Summer Palace, the largest and best-preserved imperial garden in China, with serene lakes, elegant pavilions and beautiful corridors showcasing royal leisure life.

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Marvel at Terracotta Warriors: Xi’an’s Ancient World Wonder

Marvel at Terracotta Warriors: Xi’an’s Ancient World Wonder

Admire the world-famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses, over 2,200-year-old archaeological marvels with thousands of uniquely crafted life-sized soldiers and horses.

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Walk Xi’an Ancient City Wall: Best-Preserved Ming Dynasty Fortification

Explore Xi’an City Wall & Muslim Quarter: Ancient defense & local culture

Walk on the well-preserved Xi’an City Wall, one of the largest ancient military defensive systems. Stroll the Muslim Quarter for exotic shops and local delicacies.

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Stroll Xi’an Muslim Quarter: Local Culture & Cuisine Hub

Xi'an Pingyao 5-Day Tour- Muslim Quarter

Wander through the vibrant Muslim Quarter, where the air is filled with the aroma of spices and food. Taste local snacks in the lively market atmosphere and experience the integration of Islamic culture and Chinese culture.

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Experience Shanghai’s Charm: Yuyuan Garden, The Bund & Modern Skyline

Explore Old & New Shanghai: Bund Waterfront & Yu Garden

Wander through Shanghai’s dual identities: Stroll The Bund, where grand colonial-era buildings stand beside futuristic skyscrapers, showcasing Shanghai’s history as a trading port and modern metropolis. Then step into Yu Garden, a classic Chinese garden with winding paths, lotus ponds, and pavilions dating back to the Ming Dynasty, before exploring bustling Nanjing Road for a taste of Shanghai’s vibrant city life.

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