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Mutianyu Great Wall watchtowers along lush green mountain ridges in Beijing
10 Days / 9 Nights Moderate Pace Most Popular • Tailored for 240h / 30-Day Visa-Free

10-Day Visa-Free Classic Golden Triangle Package

Beijing • Xi’an • Shanghai • Classical Water Towns

Route Corridor & Transport Pacing

Beijing (3N) → 350 km/h Bullet Train → Xi’an (2N) → High-Speed Rail → Shanghai (4N with Suzhou / Zhujiajiao Day Trip)

Package Price
$1380 per person (based on 2–4 travelers)
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100% Pure Travel Zero forced shopping stops
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Vetted Foreign Hotels Guaranteed passport check-in
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350 km/h Bullet Rail Passport e-tickets reserved
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24/7 English Concierge WhatsApp dispatch desk
Itinerary Philosophy

Why Choose This China Package?

Engineered specifically for international travelers utilizing China’s 240-hour visa-free transit or 30-day unilateral visa exemption. Seamlessly connects China’s premier imperial, archaeological, and cosmopolitan wonders via world-class 350 km/h high-speed rail with vetted foreign-friendly boutique stays.

Curated Signature Experiences

  • ✓ 07:00 Early-Bird Mutianyu Great Wall private transfer — hike watchtowers 14 to 20 before tour megabuses arrive
  • ✓ Pre-reserved Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven passport admissions with licensed English historian guide
  • ✓ Xi’an Terracotta Warriors VIP reverse-pit route (Pit 2 → Pit 3 → Pit 1) avoiding domestic crowds
  • ✓ Sunset cycling along the 14-km 14th-century Ming City Wall followed by Muslim Quarter evening food crawl
  • ✓ Shanghai Bund Art Deco architecture stroll & day excursion to classical Suzhou gardens and Zhujiajiao canals
Step-by-Step Timetable

Full Day-by-Day Route Itinerary

10 Days / 9 Nights
D1

Arrival in Beijing & Imperial Welcome

📍 Beijing

Private airport pickup at PEK or PKX with chauffeur waiting at arrivals. Check into your hotel in Dongcheng or Wangfujing. Evening hutong orientation walk.

✨ Highlight: Private airport transfer & Wangfujing evening walk
🏨 Stay: Regent Beijing / Courtyard Wangfujing (4/5-Star Vetted)
D2

The Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven

📍 Beijing

Morning exploration of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with private guide. Afternoon visit to the Temple of Heaven where locals practice Tai Chi. Authentic Peking Duck dinner.

✨ Highlight: Forbidden City imperial palaces & Temple of Heaven park
🏨 Stay: Regent Beijing / Courtyard Wangfujing
D3

Mutianyu Great Wall Ridge Hike & Summer Palace

📍 Beijing

Early 07:00 departure to Mutianyu Great Wall. Chairlift up and toboggan ride down. Afternoon stop at the Summer Palace’s Kunming Lake.

✨ Highlight: Great Wall sunrise ridge hike & toboggan descent
🏨 Stay: Regent Beijing / Courtyard Wangfujing
D4

Bullet Train to Ancient Xi’an & City Wall Sunset

📍 Xi’an

Board the 350 km/h Fuxing bullet train across the North China Plain to Xi’an (4.5 hours). Check into hotel near South Gate. Late afternoon bike ride atop the 14-km Ming City Wall.

✨ Highlight: High-speed rail journey & City Wall sunset cycling
🏨 Stay: Eastern House Boutique Hotel / Sofitel Xi’an (Vetted Foreigner Check-In)
D5

Terracotta Warriors & Muslim Quarter Bazaar

📍 Xi’an

Morning private car to Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum. Historian walkthrough of Pits 1, 2, and 3. Afternoon visit to Great Mosque and Muslim Street street-food tasting.

✨ Highlight: 8,000-man Terracotta Army & Muslim Quarter night market
🏨 Stay: Eastern House Boutique Hotel / Sofitel Xi’an
D6

High-Speed Rail to Shanghai & Bund Skyline

📍 Shanghai

Morning high-speed train to Shanghai Hongqiao Station. Private transfer to your hotel near The Bund or Former French Concession. Evening panoramic skyline walk.

✨ Highlight: Bund colonial architecture & futuristic Pudong lights
🏨 Stay: The Shanghai EDITION / Les Suites Orient Bund
D7

Classical Yu Garden, French Concession & Art Scene

📍 Shanghai

Explore 16th-century Yu Garden and Old Town bazaar. Afternoon stroll under plane trees in the Former French Concession with boutique cafes, followed by West Bund art district.

✨ Highlight: Yu Garden classical pavilions & French Concession tree-lined lanes
🏨 Stay: The Shanghai EDITION / Les Suites Orient Bund
D8

Suzhou Classical Gardens & Silk Heritage Day Trip

📍 Suzhou & Shanghai

Short 25-minute train or private car to Suzhou. Visit the UNESCO Humble Administrator’s Garden, Pingjiang Road canal walk, and Suzhou Museum.

✨ Highlight: UNESCO Classical Garden & stone bridge canal gondola
🏨 Stay: The Shanghai EDITION / Les Suites Orient Bund
D9

Zhujiajiao Water Town Gondola & Modern Cityscapes

📍 Shanghai Suburbs

Morning excursion to Zhujiajiao water town for stone bridges and traditional rowboat cruising. Afternoon free time for shopping or ascending the Shanghai Tower observation deck.

✨ Highlight: Zhujiajiao ancient canal cruise & Shanghai Tower 118th-floor deck
🏨 Stay: The Shanghai EDITION / Les Suites Orient Bund
D10

Maglev Train Experience & Departure

📍 Shanghai

Hotel checkout and private transfer or 431 km/h Maglev train experience to PVG Pudong or SHA Hongqiao Airport for your onward international flight.

✨ Highlight: Smooth airport transfer & departure
🏨 Stay: Homebound Flight

Transparent Service Coverage

✓ What Is 100% Included

  • • 9 Nights in handpicked 4-star boutique and 5-star foreigner-approved hotels with daily international breakfast
  • • All intercity high-speed train tickets (Beijing → Xi’an → Shanghai, First / Second Class) with real-name passport booking
  • • Private air-conditioned vehicle and licensed driver for all airport transfers and suburban landmark trips
  • • Licensed local English-speaking cultural guides in Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai
  • • All pre-booked timed admissions to Forbidden City, Great Wall, Terracotta Army, and Suzhou Gardens
  • • 24/7 dedicated English WeChat / WhatsApp travel concierge support from arrival to departure

✕ What Is Excluded

  • • International round-trip flights to and from China
  • • China visa fees (if traveling outside the 240h/30-day visa-free scope)
  • • Unspecified dinners and personal incidental expenses
  • • Voluntary gratuities for private guides and chauffeurs

Package-Specific Frequently Asked Questions

Does this 10-day package qualify for China’s visa-free policies?

Yes. This package is specifically engineered to fit within China’s 240-hour (10-day) transit without visa (TWOV) window or 30-day unilateral visa exemption. For 240h TWOV travelers, we ensure your regional border crossings and point-to-point flights adhere strictly to National Immigration Administration (NIA) requirements.

Are all hotels guaranteed to accept foreign passport holders?

Yes, 100%. Every hotel in this package has verified foreigner check-in qualification (涉外资质), round-the-clock front desk English service, and western breakfast options. You will never face late-night check-in refusals.

How are high-speed bullet train tickets arranged?

All intercity high-speed train tickets are pre-booked using your passport numbers. In China, paper tickets have been fully phased out; your electronic ticket is tied directly to your passport. Your private driver escorts you to the correct departure hall and manual verification lane.

Can this itinerary be customized for our travel dates or party size?

Absolutely. Every package can be tailored with flexible start dates, alternative hotel categories (boutique courtyard vs. international 5-star), extra rest days, or customized dietary arrangements (halal, vegetarian, gluten-free).

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Private vehicle, licensed English guides, high-speed rail, and foreigner-approved hotels included. 100% pure travel with zero shopping detours.

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$1380 per person (based on 2–4 travelers)
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✓ Zero commitment required to receive proposal
✓ 100% itemized and transparent pricing
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