China: Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai
Learn about the pampered life of emperors and the everyday life of schoolchildren. Step into history on the Great Wall and into the future on the Shanghai Bund. Explore Xi’an, the Chinese capital through 11 dynasties. Ride a rickshaw, sip tea, try Taiji. Experience China: culturally fascinating, politically relevant, and home to a sixth of the world’s population.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to China
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Day 2: Beijing
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 3: Beijing
Tour Beijing with an expert local guide
Visit a local school (subject to school calendars)
Visit the Summer PalaceEnjoy a dragon boat ride (Available April - October)
Participate in a Taiji lessonVisit Tiananmen SquareVisit the Forbidden CityPeking Duck Dinner
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Day 4: Beijing • Badaling
Excursion to Badaling section of the Great Wall of China
Travel to Badaling
Take a tour of the Great Wall of China
Participate in a tea ceremony
Take a rickshaw tour of the hutongs
Enjoy a traditional Chinese meal with Hutong families
Add this in-depth excursion:
The Legend of Kung Fu show
Tonight, see the show that tells the story of a young boy, Chun Yi the pure one. To pursue spiritual and physical harmony, he becomes a monk and learns kung fu. Along the way he overcomes obstacles and temptations, but ultimately achieves the designation of master. The performance celebrates the philosophy and skill of martial arts through storytelling, acrobatics, modern dance and music.
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Day 5: Beijing • Xi'an
Visit the Temple of Heaven ParkFly to Xi'an
Take a bike ride on the ancient city wall
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Day 6: Xi'an
Tour Xi’an with an expert local guide
Visit the Terracotta Army
Visit the Muslim Street food market
Add this in-depth excursion:
Tang Dynasty show and dinner
This evening, experience the splendor of the Tang Dynasty at this world-class theater and restaurant featuring famous Cantonese cuisine. As music, food and dance delight your senses from every angle, you’ll see why more than 2.5 million visitors have proclaimed this a favorite part of their Chinese experience.
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Day 7: Xi'an • Shanghai
Fly to Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai World Financial CenterEnjoy free time on the Bund
Enjoy a Chinese acrobatics show
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Day 8: Shanghai
Tour Shanghai with an expert local guide
Visit the Jade Buddha TempleVisit Yu Yuan GardenSee Nanjing Lu
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Shanghai • Hong Kong
Fly to Hong Kong
Explore the Temple Street night market
Ride the Star Ferry
Dinner in Kowloon
Watch "A Symphony of Lights" from the Avenue of Stars
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Day 10: Hong Kong
Explore Stanley Market on your own
Take a guided tour of Hong Kong
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Aberdeen
- Repulse Bay
Visit Victoria's Peak
Enjoy a dim sum tasting
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Day 11: Hong Kong
Explore Hong Kong on your own
Add this in-depth excursion:
Lantau Island
Lantau Island, the largest of Hong Kong’s 230 islands, is yours to explore on this optional excursion! Begin with a 25-minute cable car ride that offers panoramic views of the South China Sea. Visit the Po Lin Precious Lotus monastery and then climb stairs to the island’s main attraction: the world’s tallest, outdoor, seated bronze Buddha 111 feet tall and over 250 tons!
Dinner in Hong Kong -
Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to China
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Day 2: Beijing
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 3: Beijing
Tour Beijing with an expert local guide
Visit a local school (subject to school calendars)
Visit the Summer PalaceEnjoy a dragon boat ride (Available April - October)
Participate in a Taiji lessonVisit Tiananmen SquareVisit the Forbidden CityPeking Duck Dinner
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Day 4: Beijing • Badaling
Excursion to Badaling section of the Great Wall of China
Travel to Badaling
Take a tour of the Great Wall of China
Participate in a tea ceremony
Take a rickshaw tour of the hutongs
Enjoy a traditional Chinese meal with Hutong families
Add this in-depth excursion:
The Legend of Kung Fu show
Tonight, see the show that tells the story of a young boy, Chun Yi the pure one. To pursue spiritual and physical harmony, he becomes a monk and learns kung fu. Along the way he overcomes obstacles and temptations, but ultimately achieves the designation of master. The performance celebrates the philosophy and skill of martial arts through storytelling, acrobatics, modern dance and music.
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Day 5: Beijing • Xi'an
Visit the Temple of Heaven ParkFly to Xi'an
Take a bike ride on the ancient city wall
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Day 6: Xi'an
Tour Xi’an with an expert local guide
Visit the Terracotta Army
Visit the Muslim Street food market
Add this in-depth excursion:
Tang Dynasty show and dinner
This evening, experience the splendor of the Tang Dynasty at this world-class theater and restaurant featuring famous Cantonese cuisine. As music, food and dance delight your senses from every angle, you’ll see why more than 2.5 million visitors have proclaimed this a favorite part of their Chinese experience.
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Day 7: Xi'an • Shanghai
Fly to Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai World Financial CenterEnjoy free time on the Bund
Enjoy a Chinese acrobatics show
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Day 8: Shanghai
Tour Shanghai with an expert local guide
Visit the Jade Buddha TempleVisit Yu Yuan GardenSee Nanjing Lu
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Shanghai • Hong Kong
Fly to Hong Kong
Explore the Temple Street night market
Ride the Star Ferry
Dinner in Kowloon
Watch "A Symphony of Lights" from the Avenue of Stars
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Day 10: Hong Kong
Explore Stanley Market on your own
Take a guided tour of Hong Kong
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Aberdeen
- Repulse Bay
Visit Victoria's Peak
Enjoy a dim sum tasting
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Day 11: Hong Kong
Explore Hong Kong on your own
Add this in-depth excursion:
Lantau Island
Lantau Island, the largest of Hong Kong’s 230 islands, is yours to explore on this optional excursion! Begin with a 25-minute cable car ride that offers panoramic views of the South China Sea. Visit the Po Lin Precious Lotus monastery and then climb stairs to the island’s main attraction: the world’s tallest, outdoor, seated bronze Buddha 111 feet tall and over 250 tons!
Dinner in Hong Kong -
Day 12: Depart for home
See what an EF tour is really like
I am so glad that I took my son on this trip with his school. It was amazing to learn about the Chinese culture firsthand while being there. Our tour guides were all awesome and I would recommend this ...Once in a lifetime experience!
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Everything you get
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Includes breakfast and dinner daily
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Entrances
Summer Palace; Taiji Lesson; Forbidden City; Tiananmen Square; Great Wall of China; Tea ceremony; Rickshaw Tour; Temple of Heaven Park; Bike ride on Xi’an City Wall; Terracotta Warriors/film; Jade Buddha Temple; Yu Yuan Garden; Shanghai World Financial Center; With extension: Star Ferry Ride; Peak Tram; Dim Sum Tasting
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
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