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China Express

8 days
From Beijing to Shanghai
4.5
17 traveler reviews
China Express - G Adventures
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Plan your adventure:
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Active
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Christmas & New Year
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
Age range 12 to 90
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Highlights

  • Meet your CEO and group in Beijing
  • Explore the Great Wall at Mutianyu
  • Tour the Forbidden City and Tiananmen
  • See the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an
  • Watch a thrilling acrobatic show in Shanghai

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Beijing
  2. Day 2 Beijing
  3. Day 3 Beijing/Xi'an
  4. Day 4 Xi'an (1L)
  5. Day 5 Xi'an/Suzhou
  6. Day 6 Suzhou/Shanghai
  7. Day 7 Shanghai
  8. Day 8 Shanghai
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Meals
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

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Number of tours

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Age Range

12 to 90 years old

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Customer Reviews

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    Excellent
    4.5
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.8
  • Food
    Good
    4.0
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  • China Express reviewer 1
    · March 30th, 2025
    In general is a good experience. Is not luxury, but it gets better as you are moving
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thanks so much for your honest review, May! We hope to welcome you on another adventure in the near future!
    Trip date: March 2025
  • KL
    · January 22nd, 2025
    This tour was exactly what I expected. Yes, we...
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us, Kara! We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your tour of China with Ricky and the group, and appreciate your feedback on updating the itinerary. Our world deserves more you!
    Trip date: January 2025
  • A
    · October 12th, 2018
    2 trips, India and China, both excellent
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    Trip date: September 2018
  • A
    · October 17th, 2018
    It's the group aspect of the tours that I love. You select the tour relating to your interests and you meet like minded, interesting people. I think the G adventures option to select what type of tour you are doing eg 18-30 something's and classics means there is something for everyone
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    Trip date: September 2018
  • A
    · October 7th, 2018
    We got saw and got a lot done in such a small amount of time.
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    Trip date: September 2018
  • A
    · October 8th, 2018
    I had a fantastic time with G Adventures but I would explain that at times the tour felt rushed despite seeing the main sites.
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    Trip date: September 2018
  • A
    · September 10th, 2018
    Nice itinerary
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    Trip date: August 2018
  • A
    · September 3rd, 2018
    Well organised. Great tour to visit main attractions.
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    Trip date: August 2018
  • A
    · August 28th, 2018
    An excellent introduction to China.
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    Trip date: August 2018
  • A
    · October 7th, 2018
    G ensures you get to experience all of the 'must-see' parts of any trip but I feel they make a real effort to provide more of a genuine experience of the place and culture
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    Trip date: September 2018

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8 days
China Express
From Beijing to Shanghai

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What our customers ask about this tour

    The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
    • What additional costs should travelers anticipate?

      Travelers should anticipate additional costs such as optional activities and personal expenses

    • What type of hotel accommodation can be expected?

      The hotel accommodations during the tour are generally 3-star rated

    • How are train journeys managed within the tour?

      Long-distance journeys between cities are managed via a combination of regular and bullet trains

    • What provisions are made for travelers who need visa letters of invitation?

      The tour operator provides assistance with documents such as letters of invitation for visas once the tour is booked

    • What are the recommendations for tipping during the tour?

      Tipping is customary but not compulsory. It is suggested to range from 1 to 3 USD per person per day based on service quality

    • What should travelers consider when booking the tour?

      Travelers should consider the cost of travel insurance, visas, flights, and any optional activities, which are not included in the tour price

    • Are meal costs included in the tour price?

      No, travelers should budget separately for meals as they are not included in the tour price

    • Is bottled water provided during the tour?

      No, travelers will need to purchase bottled water during the tour

    • What are the transport options from the airport if not using airport transfers?

      Travelers can take a taxi or the Airport Express train from the airport to the city center

    • How should travelers manage visa applications?

      Visa applications and entry requirements are the responsibility of the traveler. Assistance with specific documents needed for visa applications can only be provided once the tour is booked

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    Good to Know

    Tour ID: 5466

    • Currency
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      Yuan Renminbi
      China
    • Plugs & Adapters

      As a traveler from USA, Canada, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types G, I. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for type I. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.

      Type G
      China
      Type I
      China
    • Vaccines
      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • Typhoid - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis A - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Cholera - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Tuberculosis - Recommended for China. Ideally 3 months before travel.
      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 months before travel.
      • Rabies - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
      • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China. Ideally 10 days before travel.
      • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
      • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Visa
      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
      • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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