5-Day China Private Tour of Xi’an and Shanghai

Attractions: Not Included

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Xi’an

Welcome to Xi’an! After retrieving your luggage, you will find your local guide waiting for you in the Arrival Hall of the airport, holding a welcome sign with your name on it. After a warm greeting, you will be taken to the hotel in a comfortable and air-conditioned vehicle and your guide will help you with the check-in. 

Attractions: Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Ancient City Wall, Muslim Quarter, Great Mosque of Xian

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Xi’an

Today we'll explore the most fascinating Terracotta Warriors and Horses on our trip to Xi 'an. The Terracotta Warriors are considered one of the world's greatest ancient military monuments, attracting countless visitors to admire and explore.

After lunch, stroll through the Ancient Wall, which is one of the most complete and largest surviving ancient city walls in China, built in the 14th century davuring the Ming Dynasty. Leave the city walls for a leisurely stroll along the bustling Muslim Quarter. This historic area maintains a strong Muslim cultural atmosphere, with streets lined with a variety of food stalls, restaurants, handicraft stores and ancient mosques.

Don't miss Xi 'an's Great Mosque. It is famous for its solemn architectural style and interior decoration, surrounded by beautiful gardens and peaceful courtyards. Visitors can enjoy the ancient architectural art and learn about the Hui culture and Islamic beliefs here.

Attractions: Da Cien Temple, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Shaanxi History Museum

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Shanghai

Our first attraction today is Da Cien Temple, which was built during the Tang Dynasty and is very solemn and spectacular. Many precious cultural relics and artifacts are preserved in the temple, including sculptures, Buddha statues and murals. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda holds a rich collection of Buddhist cultural relics and scriptures, which are of great significance to the study of Buddhist art and culture in the Tang Dynasty. Climbing up the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the city of Xi'an.

Next we head to the Shaanxi History Museum. The museum has a large collection of historical relics covering all periods from the Neolithic to the modern era. The museum showcases the rich and colorful history and culture of Shaanxi, including pottery, bronzes, calligraphy, paintings and precious Han Dynasty relics.

The rest of today is free until you get escorted to catch your flight to Shanghai, you can plan it by yourself. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by local tour guide, then transferred to your downtown hotel in Shanghai.

Attractions: Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, Shanghai World Financial Center, Nanjing Road, Bund

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Shanghai 

You will have a whole day to see Shanghai. Your first stop is the Shanghai Museum. The Shanghai Museum is one of the largest comprehensive museums in China and is located in People's Square in the Huangpu District of Shanghai. There are also temporary and thematic exhibitions in the exhibition halls covering a wide range of artistic, historical and cultural themes.

Then you will visit Yu Garden. Yuyuan Garden is famous for its exquisite landscaping, ancient architecture and traditional gardening techniques. The garden features elaborately arranged rockeries, lakes, corridor bridges and gardens, showcasing the essence of traditional Chinese gardening art.

Next, you'll drive several kilometers to enjoy a panoramic view of Shanghai's modern face from the 100th floor of the Shanghai World Financial Center, the Shanghai Eye.You will then be transferred to another famous landmark in Shanghai, Nanjing Road, which  is one of the busiest shopping streets in Shanghai with a variety of stores, department stores and restaurants.

Attractions: Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center, Jade Buddha Temple

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Not Included

The Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center features a number of exhibition areas, including live models, interactive multimedia displays and detailed planning explanations, which vividly illustrate Shanghai's achievements and challenges in urban construction, transportation planning, environmental protection and sustainable development.

Next we go to the Jade Buddha Temple, was built in the Qing Dynasty and is famous for preserving two statues of Buddha made of white jade. These two statues are Maitreya Buddha and Amitabha Buddha, both carved out of white jade from Myanmar and of high artistic value.

In the afternoon, your guide will escort you to the airport for your flight to next destination or home.