TXASC09 · 9-day compact classic China route
9 Days Splendid China
A compact first-time China route based on the supplied ASC09 structure: imperial Beijing, Great Wall, Xi’an Terracotta Warriors, and Shanghai city highlights.
Route overview
9 days / 8 nights
Beijing · Xi’an · Shanghai
Reference structure follows the supplied ChinaTour ASC09 schedule at route level; product code, wording, images, and final quote terms are Tengxuan-owned or source-referenced.Use Beijing for the Forbidden City, Tiananmen, Great Wall, and Temple of Heaven.
Move to Xi’an for the Ancient City Wall, Silk Road city texture, and Terracotta Warriors.
Finish in Shanghai with Yu Garden, the Bund, and a free day for shopping or optional city modules.
Keep the product short enough for travelers who want a recognizable China route without a two-week commitment.
Day by day
Itinerary
Meals are shown as breakfast / lunch / dinner.
Arrival in Beijing
- / - / -Meet the guide on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Keep the day light for rest or a short neighborhood walk.
- Arrival transfer
- Hotel check-in
Beijing imperial landmarks
B / L / -Visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with guide interpretation of imperial history, courtyards, and palace architecture.
- Tiananmen Square
- Forbidden City
Great Wall and Temple of Heaven
B / L / -Tour a Great Wall section, then return to Beijing for Temple of Heaven and its ritual-garden setting.
- Great Wall
- Temple of Heaven
Train or fly to Xi’an
B / - / -Travel to Xi’an and begin with the Ancient City Wall, Bell and Drum Tower area, or a Silk Road neighborhood walk.
- Rail or flight to Xi’an
- Ancient City Wall option
- Muslim Quarter option
Terracotta Army discovery
B / L / -Visit the Terracotta Warriors, then add Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a Tang-dynasty city module, or free time according to guest pace.
- Terracotta Warriors
- Big Wild Goose Pagoda option
- Tang city option
Travel to Shanghai
B / - / -Fly or take rail to Shanghai. Keep the evening open for the Bund, Nanjing Road, or a simple skyline walk.
- Transfer to Shanghai
- The Bund option
- Nanjing Road option
Shanghai city tour
B / L / -Explore Yu Garden, the old quarter, the Bund, and Pudong skyline viewpoints to contrast classical garden space with modern riverfront architecture.
- Yu Garden
- Old quarter
- The Bund
- Pudong skyline
Shanghai leisure day
B / - / -Leave a flexible day for shopping, museums, French Concession, Suzhou, Hangzhou, or additional business meetings by request.
- Free day
- Museum option
- Suzhou or Hangzhou option
Departure from Shanghai
B / - / -Transfer to the airport or railway station for onward travel.
- Departure transfer
Tour gallery
Imperial Beijing, Terracotta Warriors, and Shanghai skyline in nine days.
Commercial details
Hotels, pricing, and service scope
Hotels are 4-star properties or similar; rooms are based on standard rooms.
Hotels
- Beijing
- Central Beijing 4-star or 5-star option
- Xi’an
- Xi’an city-center hotel by quote
- Shanghai
- Central Shanghai 4-star or 5-star option
Quotation
Final quote depends on hotel tier, rail or flight choice, and season
Built from rooming list, meal scope, guide language, and transport plan
Service including
- Accommodation with daily breakfast by selected hotel tier
- Airport or railway station transfers in listed cities
- English-speaking local guides on listed touring days
- Private vehicle for listed sightseeing and transfers
- First gate entrance tickets and meals as confirmed in the final quote
Service excluding
- International flights and China visa fees if applicable
- Domestic flights, trains, cableways, shows, and optional activities not confirmed in the final quote
- Meals not listed in the final quote
- Personal expenses and travel insurance
- Guide and driver gratuities
FAQ
Product questions before quotation
What group type is this product suitable for?
Compact first-time China trips. The route can be adjusted by hotel level, guide language, rooming, flight or rail timing, and daily pace.
What is included?
Accommodation with daily breakfast by selected hotel tier Airport or railway station transfers in listed cities English-speaking local guides on listed touring days Private vehicle for listed sightseeing and transfers First gate entrance tickets and meals as confirmed in the final quote
What is not included?
International flights and China visa fees if applicable Domestic flights, trains, cableways, shows, and optional activities not confirmed in the final quote Meals not listed in the final quote Personal expenses and travel insurance Guide and driver gratuities
What information is needed for a quote?
Send travel dates, arrival and departure cities, group size, hotel level, guide language, rooming list, and must-see places for a confirmed quotation.
Related planning
Cities, attractions, and preparation
Imperial history, hutongs, the Forbidden City, and Great Wall day trips.
City guideShanghaiArt deco streets, skyline views, design hotels, and fast onward rail links.
City guideXi'anAncient capital energy, city walls, Muslim Quarter food, and the Terracotta Army.
Attraction guideGreat WallBest with a private transfer, flexible hiking pace, and a quieter restored section.
Attraction guideTerracotta ArmyA guided archaeology visit that explains Qin imperial ambition, craft, and scale.
Attraction guideBig Wild Goose PagodaA Tang-era Buddhist landmark that anchors Xi’an’s pagoda district and evening route.
Attraction guideXi'an City WallA Ming-era wall route for cycling, sunset views, and reading the old capital layout.
Planning guideVisa & EntryCheck visa, transit, passport, hotel, and invitation-letter planning before booking.
Planning guideBefore You GoPrepare names, rooming, trains, attractions, guide language, payment, meals, and weather buffers.
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