China Express
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Small Group
Average
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China Express
Use code BONUS10 to get an extra 10% off all tours — for a limited time only. T&Cs apply
8 days
Small Group
Budget
Average
English
Experience Overview
Walk backwards in time along the Great Wall and stare down an army of Terracotta Warriors before leaping into the future of Shanghai's incredible high-rise towers on this fast-paced tour of China’s highlights.
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Shanghai
- Great Wall excursion
- Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City guided tour
- Terracotta Warriors tour
- Master of the Nets Garden
- Shanghai orientation walk and acrobatic show
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotel (7 nts)
- 1 lunch
Transport
- Train, local bus, metro, private van/bus, walking.
Group Leader
- English-speaking Chinese CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Highlights
- Trek along the Great Wall
- Visit the Forbidden City in Beijing and the canal town of Suzhou
- Experience a local meal and the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an
- Witness an exciting acrobatic performance in Shanghai.
Trip Details
8 days
Train, local bus, metro, private van/bus, walking.
English
Beijing, China
Shanghai, China
Budget
Classic, Budget
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Beijing
Is Beijing top of your must-see list? Booking pre-trip accommodations will let you do Beijing your way before meeting up with the group.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Dong Fang Hotel Beijing
Day 2: Beijing
Head out of town to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Spend time wandering around, taking photos, and picking up souvenirs. In the afternoon head to Tiananmen Squarem followed by a night walk to the local market.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Climb the rolling hills of Huairou County at Mutianyu, one of the best-preserved sections of the Great Wall. Enjoy scenic views as the wall winds along mountain ridges, and take brag-worthy photos of the wall from any of the 22 towers. The Great wall is an incredible piece of engineering stretching 6000 km west from the mountain ridges north of Beijing. It was originally constructed to protect Chinese empires from nomadic northern tribes, and even though it failed in this purpose, it's still one of the country's most remarkable achievements and an iconic destination. The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is located about 80km away from the Beijing City Center. The walk is approximately 5 kilometres and will take 2 to 3 hours depending on your level of fitness.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Explore one of the world's largest public squares and the symbolic centre of Chinese power. Framed by the Gate of Heavenly Peace with its Mao portrait, Mao's Mausoleum, the Great Hall of the People, the National Museum, and with elaborate flag raising and lowering ceremonies at dawn and dusk, it's a place of pilgrimage for the Chinese tourists who consider it the heart of their nation.Accommodation - Dong Fang Hotel Beijing
Day 3: Beijing/Xi'an
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Get around underground via public transit.Activity - Our CEO will steer around crowds and help make the most of a visit to the Forbidden City.Transport - Climb aboard, take your seat, and get around like the locals do.Accommodation - HNA Hotel
Day 4: Xi'an
Meals included: Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Take a guided tour of the Terracotta Warriors where more than 8,000 clay soldiers and hundreds of replica horses and chariots stand in three pits. Learn why the Emperor Qin Shihuang commissioned the statues to serve as his army in the afterlife and how they were discovered. Spend a half-day exploring this archaeological wonder.Free_time - Opt for some cycling, or just take a walk around and explore the city of Xi'an.Accommodation - HNA Hotel
Day 5: Xi'an/Suzhou
The ancient Xi'An City Wall was built for protection during the Tang Dynasty through to the Ming Dynasty. Your visit will start at 8:00 am and can take 1-2 hours to explore only a portion of the wall.
Choose to rent a bike and hop off where you'd like to admire the views as you pedal along the 12m (39 ft) wide wall, which takes about 2 hrs to cycle along.
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Get to your next destination faster than the speed of light (ok maybe not that fast) aboard a high-speed train.Activity - Xi'An City WallAccommodation - Castle Hotel Suzhou
Day 6: Suzhou/Shanghai
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Tour through the serene classical garden and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Activity - Wander around Shantang StreetTransport - Get to your next destination faster than the speed of light (ok maybe not that fast) aboard a high-speed train.Accommodation - Zhen Yue Hotel
Day 7: Shanghai
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Take a stroll along the Bund, a main road that follows the Huangpu River, with your CEO. This is a great opportunity to get a layout of the city and figure out what you want to explore next.Free_time - Take advantage of your free time today to visit Yuyuan Gardens, return to the Bund, or do some shopping on Nanjing Road.Activity - Let some of China’s most talented entertainers and athletes dazzle you for an evening with gravity-defying tricks and acrobatics. These spectacular performers will contort, balance, plate-spin, foot-juggle and more. Keep your eyes on the stage and you may even see a motorcycle or two.Accommodation - Zhen Yue Hotel
Day 8: Shanghai
We highly recommend post-accommodation to fully experience all Shanghai has to offer.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 8 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Walk backwards in time along the Great Wall and stare down an army of Terracotta Warriors before leaping into the future of Shanghai's incredible high-rise towers on this fast-paced tour of China’s highlights.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 06 Apr 2026
Customer Reviews
09/22/2023
Howard Hu, our guide, was excellent. He was both extremely knowledgeable and also hard-working, addressing every need and concern of individuals on the trip.
09/22/2023
CEO
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
09/22/2023
Howard Hu, our guide, was excellent. He was both extremely knowledgeable and also hard-working, addressing every need and concern of individuals on the trip.
09/22/2023
CEO
09/22/2023
Only reason it isn',t a 10 - as a normally independent traveler I was not used to doing things on someone else',s schedule, I would flag this as something to expect, but not something to necessarily deter someone from booking a G tour - the advantages of G tour far outweighed the disadvantages!
01/17/2023
Howard our tour guide was amazing and was a very good itinerary!
01/17/2023
The CEO realy wanted us to enjoy ourselves and couldn't be more helpful. The style of travel also allows you to see so much in a short time
12/25/2022
Paul our CEO was fantastic! Nothing was any trouble for him.
12/13/2022
Friendliness and helpfulness of the Tour guide.
11/15/2022
We enjoyed the experience of seeing the key sights and using public and private transport
11/15/2022
It provided an excellent over view of the country
11/01/2022
The CEO, Lijuan, was very knowledgeable and shared her passion for her country.
11/01/2022
I like travelling in a group, and it allowed me to see exactly what i wanted to see and an very experienced guide.
11/01/2022
The quality and support provided by the CEO.
11/01/2022
I traveled four times now with G Adventures and it was always a fun and perfect trip!
11/01/2022
The trip was an excellent way to see China, with a fantastic guide who gave great insights
11/01/2022
Very pleased with content of trip. 1st time with an escorted group.
10/25/2022
The trip exceeded expectations
10/25/2022
The tour allowed me to see a lot of china in a short amount of time Speaking to other members of the group who have done other tours have had no bad reviews which has also made me even more excited to travel somewhere else with the company
10/25/2022
Highly recommend to the Adventurous traveler who is not expecting 5* accommodation / travel etc Another Fun Group and while it did take a couple of days to truly ?warm? to our leader Howard as he does come over very serious. But he proved to be a great organizer. He excelled himself by his tour options on our final (free) day in Shanghai. He is also a walking history book of Chines History and facts.
10/18/2022
Made it so easy, the CEO was wonderful
12/13/2022
This was my third G Adventures tour and they have all been great.
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