Beijing Xian Shanghai Tours 2025/2026: Discover China Golden Triangle

There is no better place to see China’s grandeur than in its Golden Triangle cities. Sculpted by over 3000-year-old history, shaped by traditions dating back centuries, awash with world-famous ancient treasures and modern wonders, Beijing, Xian, and Shanghai are the most classic travel destinations in China, and offer something really majestic and unique.

Crafted by travel experts, our Beijing Xian Shanghai tours are the best for first-time visitors to China, showing you the country’s past, present, and future. Ancient Chinese capitals Beijing and Xi’an are home to a wealth of historical and cultural marvels, including the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, and the Terracotta Warriors and Horses. Exploring surviving historical relics is a great way to get a glimpse of China’s past. Shanghai, the most vibrant city in China, is where you can see the modern and future of China, and where the futuristic skyline meets the impressive colonial architecture. Follow us to learn more about China with the classic Golden Triangle tours.

How to Plan Your Beijing Xian Shanghai Tour?

The time needed: To see all the iconic landmarks, it is advised that you take an 8–9 day Beijing Xian Shanghai Tour.

Transportation: Beijing and Xian are roughly 1080 kilometers away, whereas Xian and Shanghai are roughly 1400 kilometers apart. It is recommended that you take a bullet train (about 5 hours) or a plane (approximately 2 hours) from Beijing to Xian, and then take an airplane (approximately 2 hours) from Xian to Shanghai.

Best Beijing Xian Shanghai Tour Packages

No first-time China tours would be complete without a trip to Beijing Xian and Shanghai. Known as the “Golden Triangle”, the three cities are renowned for their ancient history, brilliant of culture, scenic cityscapes, and amazing food. Depending on your gateway city, you can either begin your vacation from Shanghai to Xian and Beijing or take a Beijing tour to Xian and Shanghai.

9 Days Private China Tour of Shanghai, Xian and Beijing

Perfect for all first-timers to China, this 9-day China private tour takes you to discover some of the world’s most outstanding historic sites. Explore ancient capitals and booming metropolitan.

8 Days Private Beijing – Xian – Shanghai Highlights Tour

This most classic China tour plan has been intricately designed for you discover the enchanting majesty of the country, including the Great Wall and Forbidden City in Beijing, Terracotta Army in Xian, and the Bund in Shanghai.

6 Days Private Beijing – Xian – Shanghai Tour by Bullet Train

Get a taste of the 3 cities, with excellent chances to take in the best sights: Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Terracotta Warriors, Xian City Wall, the Bund and Yuyuan Garden.

9 Days China Group Tour of Beijing – Xian – Shanghai

This 9-day Beijing Xian Shanghai group tour is best for travelers who have a smaller budget but wish to discover all the must-visit sites form the iconic historical sights to the unique cultural treasures.

Extend Your Beijing Xian Shanghai Tour

For those with extra time and looking for a China tour that delves deeper into this country’s rich culture and beautiful nature, adding some other popular destinations like Luoyang, Guilin, Hongkong, Lhasa, or Chengdu to your Beijing Xian Shanghai is ideal. Here, you can pick a trip that suits you, or you can talk to one of our travel specialists to customize a vacation that suits your needs.

13 Days Beijing – Xi’an – Lhasa – Shanghai Tour

Dreaming of a once-in-a-lifetime vacation in China? This itinerary will fulfill your desire with awe-inspiring sights of culture, nature, and tradition in abundance. Explore famous landmarks, and venture to Lhasa for Potala Palace and Tibetan culture.

10 Days Immersive China Tour of Beijing-Xian-Guilin-Shanghai

This tour is specially crafted for those visiting Sri Lanka first time and wishing the experience both cultural and natural highlights. Stand in awe on the Great Wall, face to face with Terracotta Warriors, cruise the picturesque Li River running through karst peaks…

10 Days Beijing-Xi’an-Shanghai-Hong Kong Tour

On this fantastic journey, hike Mutianyu Great Wall, feel the majesty of royal architecture at the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven, experience local life in authentic Hutongs, unveil the legends of Terracotta Warriors, take in the full view of Hong Kong at Victoria Peak…

11 Days China Private Tour: Beijing-Xian-Yangtze River-Shanghai

This China tour package is specially designed with an emphasis on China’s most sough-after culture and nature destinations. Marvel at the Great Wall, Forbidden City and Terracotta Army, followed by an exhilaratingly epic cruise on the mighty Yangtze River…