Upon arrival, you will be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon you will have time to relax or take a walk in the surrounding area.
9D Essential China
Price from: NZD6442 per person on Twin sharing basis
Beijing – Xian – Shanghai - Suzhou - Shanghai
Experience China’s three most popular cities – Imperial Beijing, historical Xian and the vibrant city of Shanghai giving you a wonderful taster of China’s most historical attractions. Also visit Suzhou, known as “Venice of the East”, which will ensure the trip is complete with picturesque views of China’s scenic countryside.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Beijing
Day 1
Arrive Beijing
Day 2
Beijing (B/L)
Day 2
Beijing (B/L)
Visit the Tiananmen Square, which is located at the centre of Beijing City. Later drive to the Forbidden City, it was off-limits to commoners for 500 years. Also visit Summer Palace.
Day 3
Beijing (B/L)
Day 3
Beijing (B/L)
Half-day visit to the Great Wall and the Ming Tombs, the burial ground of 13 of the 16 Emperors and the Sacred Way. Visit a famous Jade Stone workshop and have a photo stop at the bird's nest and water cube before returning to Beijing.
Day 4
Beijing - Xi'an (B/L)
Day 4
Beijing - Xi'an (B/L)
Transfer to the airport to take a flight to Xi’an and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon city tour visiting City Wall, Provincial Museum and the big wild Goose Pagoda.
Day 5
Xi'an (B/L/D)
Day 5
Xi'an (B/L/D)
Today your guide will take you to visit the Terracotta Warriors, a stunning collection of ten thousand life size statues of the Chinese army made over two thousand years ago, yet preserved almost perfectly. This will be followed by a visit to the ancient city wall in Xian in the afternoon, which can be enjoyed through a peaceful stroll or a bike ride. It is the most complete city wall that has survived in China and one of the largest military defensive systems in the world. This evening you will try a dumpling dinner while enjoying the Tang Dynasty Show, a colourful performance of traditional music and dance.
Day 6
Xian – Shanghai (B)
Day 6
Xian – Shanghai (B)
Transfer to the airport to board Shanghai flight and transfer to hotel.
Day 7
Shanghai (B/L)
Day 7
Shanghai (B/L)
Full day tour visiting the Shanghai Museum of ancient Chinese art, drive past The Bund, the popular, bustling riverfront along the Huangpu River. Following this, visit the Yuyuan Garden before returning to the hotel.
Day 8
Shanghai - Suzhou - Shanghai (B/L)
Day 8
Shanghai - Suzhou - Shanghai (B/L)
Full-day tour of Suzhou visiting the Garden of Master of Nets and then later visit the Silk spinning factory. You will also get time to explore the old town area before returning to Shanghai.
Day 9
Shanghai (B)
Day 9
Shanghai (B)
Your program ends with transfer to the Airport for your onward flight.
Private program - can start any day of the week and can be customized
Included: Accommodation in 4* Hotels, meals as shown above, entrance fees at monuments, train and internal flight
Prices quoted are valid till 31 October 2026. Cost above is indicative, based on Low Season in NZ Dollars and subject to change due to fluctuation in exchange rates. Please read T&C before booking. Call 09 410 5060 or 0508 EXOTIC (0508 396 842) or email info@exoticholidays.co.nz for more information.
