Private Tour: 3-Day Xi'an and Beijing from Shanghai with Airfare
Shanghai, China

Private Tour: 3-Day Xi'an and Beijing from Shanghai with Airfare

Outty Ranking 58 4.6 · 11 traveler reviews72 hoursFrom $1,700
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58/100

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Private Tour: 3-Day Xi'an and Beijing from Shanghai with Airfare is a 72-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $1,700 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 11 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
58 / 100
Rating
4.6/5 (11)
Duration
72 hours
From
$1,700 per person

Make the most of your time in China on a three-day private tour of Xi'an and Beijing highlights from Shanghai. See Xi'an's fabled Terracotta Army and City Wall with your private tour guide, walk along the ancient Great Wall of China at Mutianyu, dine on Peking duck in Beijing, and tour the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven. Your private tour includes flights from Shanghai to Xi’an and from Xi'an to Beijing, private airport transfers, and comfortable hotel accommodation. Please note that we offer the option for the same three-day private tour from Beijing, ending in Shanghai. If your arrival flight to China is in Beijing, you can choose the booking option where the tour finishes in Shanghai.

What you get

    About this experience

    Make the most of your time in China on a three-day private tour of Xi'an and Beijing highlights from Shanghai. See Xi'an's fabled Terracotta Army and City Wall with your private tour guide, walk along the ancient Great Wall of China at Mutianyu, dine on Peking duck in Beijing, and tour the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven. Your private tour includes flights from Shanghai to Xi’an and from Xi'an to Beijing, private airport transfers, and comfortable hotel accommodation. Please note that we offer the option for the same three-day private tour from Beijing, ending in Shanghai. If your arrival flight to China is in Beijing, you can choose the booking option where the tour finishes in Shanghai.

    What's included

    Included

    • Visit of Tiananmen Square
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • One-way flight from Shanghai to Xi'an
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Breakfast
    • Entrance fee of City Wall
    • Transport by private air-conditioned travel vehicle
    • Entrance fee of Mutianyu Great Wall with round-trip cable car
    • Professional English-speaking guide
    • Visit of Muslim Quarter
    • Entrance fee of Temple of Heaven
    • Entrance fee of Forbidden City
    • One-way flight from Xi'an to Beijing
    • Entrance fee of Terracotta Warriors museum
    • one night 5-star hotel standard room in Xi'an and one night 5-star hotel room in Beijing
    • Visit of Nanluoguxiang Hutong

    Not included

    • Gratuities to tour guide and driver(Optional)

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.

    Options you can book

    • 3-Day from Shanghai to Beijing

      3-Day from Shanghai to Beijing Pickup included

    • 3-Day from Beijing to Shanghai

      3-Day from Beijing to Shanghai Pickup included

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
    Languages
    cmn, en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Urban Passer

    Know before you go

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
    • Passport full name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
    • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
    • Please notice that Forbidden City will be closed on every Monday.So we will replace the Forbidden City with Summer Palace or Lama temple.
    • Please notice that we offer the booking option for the same inclusions three-day private tour from Beijing, the tour will be finished at Shanghai. So if your arrival flight to China is Beijing, you can choose the booking option which the tour finish at Shanghai.

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 11 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    9 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    4 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Food and drink

    3 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Value for money

    2 mentions

    Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

    Organization

    2 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Pace and timing

    2 mentions

    Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.

    Traveler reviews

    11 verified traveler reviews for Private Tour: 3-Day Xi'an and Beijing from Shanghai with Airfare. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    FellowTraveler45401 · November 2019

    Great tour

    The pickup at the ship and taking us to the airport and thru checkin in Shanghai was great. They guides and drivers in Beijing and Xi’an were also very knowledgeable and caring

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review, FellowTraveler! We're delighted to hear that the pickup at the ship and the airport check-in assistance in Shanghai went smoothly for you. It's also great to know that our guides and drivers in both Beijing and Xi'an were knowledgeable and caring throughout your tour. Providing seamless transfers and expert local guides is exactly what we strive for. We truly appreciate you choosing our private tour and hope to welcome you back for another amazing journey in China!

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    Julia H · May 2018

    Reduce to the max: Perfect...

    <p>Reduce to the max: Perfect 3-day-tour package/taste of China<br/> In April, my colleague and I were traveling to China on business and since this was our first time to China, we decided to look for an add-on-program in order to get a first taste of China.<br/> To cut a long story short: We can highly recommend this three-day-trip of Xian and Beijing since it is a truly perfect option for extending a business trip also for a single-traveling person. The organization, guides, drivers, accommodation, food and - most importantly - the sites we visited were amazing. <br/> What made this an even more amazing trip was that my colleague and I were ending up being just the two of us - having our own tour guides and drivers. This allowed us to move at our individual pace. Both of our tour guides wonderful and lively Rosemary in Xian and vibrant and talkative Tory in Beijing were professional, knowledgeable, and passionate about giving us insights in Chinese culture, people and food. Both of them made sure to help us with the check-ins at the airport even at VERY early hours and went out of their way to give us the best possible and individual experience of this three-day trip. Overall, Xian surprisingly was our favorite spot: Rosemary, in particular, made this trip so special since it was her hometown Xian which she showed us - and you could tell she was proud and passionate about it as we were the first guest to be shown around her town. The terracotta-warriors are just stunning and were complemented by a calming, very enjoyable and not too touristy tea house ceremony. The food in Xian lunch and in particular dinner was abundant and absolutely delicious. And the walk through the Muslim quarter was yet another highlight of Xian before checking in a truly fantastic 5-star-hotel. It was hard to beat the Xian experience upon arriving in Beijing - but the trip to the Chinese Wall we loved it that Tory took us the the even more beautiful, yet remote spot in Muianyu and the visit of the Temple of Heaven in sunset were a beautiful experience. We also went to eat Beijing Duck and saw a Beijing Opera medley - and experience we would rather recommend to skip unless someone is a true passionate of such music and performance. The hotel in Beijing would definitely need an update and upgrade and even though it was only April an A/C. Not to be compared to the luxurious hotel in Xian. The last day was unfortunately very rainy and the visit of the Forbidden City a fight of umbrellas - but we could get the beauty of this site despite the masses !!! of ruthless tourists. Our guide Tory went out of her way to give us a great last day in China before departing back to Europe: She dropped us off at a great lunch spot at one of the small lakes in Beijing where we had Vietnamese-inspired food. After that, we went through the Hutong area little shops, very worthwhile visiting for 2 hour-stroll or so before meeting Tory again who helped us get into a Chinese artistic show. We were very thankful for this offer since almost nobody speaks English neither taxi drives nor the vast majority of people in Shanghai,Xian nor Beijing - so you really need a guide/translator. The show was very enjoyable - and complemented our compact three-day-trip of this truly unique and fascinating country. We can highly recommend this three-day-trip!</p>

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your incredibly detailed and thoughtful review, Julia! We're thrilled that our 3-day Xi'an and Beijing tour was the perfect add-on to your business trip. It's wonderful to hear that you and your colleague enjoyed the private tour experience, allowing you to explore at your own pace. We're proud of our guides — Rosemary in Xi'an and Tory in Beijing are both exceptional, and we're glad their enthusiasm and knowledge made your trip so special. The Terracotta Warriors and the Great Wall at Mutianyu are truly unforgettable experiences, and the Temple of Heaven at sunset sounds magical! We appreciate your honest feedback about the Beijing hotel — we'll take that into consideration for future arrangements to ensure all accommodations match the high standard you experienced in Xi'an. Thank you for choosing our tour for your first taste of China, and we hope to welcome you back for more adventures!

    via Viator

    JACQUELINE C · October 2017

    We had a great 3 day tour.our Guide...

    <p>We had a great 3 day tour.our Guide Rosemary in Xian was fabulous. We wished it could have been longer but we saw all the highlights in a day there. Amazing Terra Cotta Warriors, and Rosemary took us to good places to eat . Her suggestions were very good since we had no idea what to try. The Hotel was very good . Torry in Beijing was fabulous. Showing these awesome sights of the Great Wall,Pearl Market, Tienman Square, Forbidden City, Heavenly Temple in one afternoon and the next morning. Full itinerary. Also, wished we had an extra day but that is what we signed up to do. We had an excellent Peking dinner. The Hotel was not in the best neighborhood. Everyone was great, took care of us at the airports, tours, and foods. We had an excellent time and saw once in a lifetime historical sites/places.</p>

    Response from the operator: Thank you for your wonderful review, Jacqueline! We're so happy to hear you had a great 3-day tour experience. Rosemary in Xi'an and Torry in Beijing are both fantastic guides, and we're glad they showed you all the highlights — from the amazing Terracotta Warriors to the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Tiananmen Square. It sounds like they also made sure you enjoyed authentic local cuisine, including the excellent Peking Duck dinner! We understand the wish for more time — there's so much to see in both cities. We appreciate your feedback about the Beijing hotel location and will keep working to improve that. Thank you for choosing our tour for these once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and we hope to welcome you back to China someday!

    via Viator

    Sjenison · May 2017

    I've been traveling in China on...

    <p>I've been traveling in China on business for the last 25 years and never took the time to slow down and see the key sites. I Finally took the time and also brought my wife along for her first trip to Asia. I still had business to do, so this was a perfect tour package for us to see as much as possible in 3 days. What made this an even more amazing trip was our own personal tour guides and driver. This allowed us to move at our own pace. Both of our tour guides were professional, knowledgeable, and passionate about ensuring we got the most out of the tours. Michael in Xi'an and Torry in Beijing were simply exceptional. We would highly recommend this to anyone. Happy traveling!!</p>

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind review, Sjenison! What a special experience — after 25 years of business travel to China, we're honored that you chose our tour to finally explore the key sites, and even more so that you brought your wife along for her first trip to Asia. We're delighted that the private tour format allowed you both to enjoy everything at your own pace. Michael in Xi'an and Torry in Beijing are truly exceptional guides, and we're proud to hear they made your experience so memorable with their professionalism and passion. We hope your wife fell in love with China just as much, and we'd love to welcome you both back for more adventures. Happy traveling to you too!

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    Julie_C · November 2016

    Excellent option for traveling to...

    <p>Excellent option for traveling to China on business. I booked this tour to see as many sights as I could with my limited schedule. Airport pick ups were great and drop offs included attentive check in at the airports. The guides were great and the food was abundant. I could have skipped the shopping stops, but that's just my own preference. There was another woman from US also traveling on business that had booked the same tour, so we enjoyed some meals together. Too bad the tour company didn't offer to pair us up to share a guide and driver, as we could both have saved some money. First hotel so-so, second was great. Overall, a fantastic option for a quick visit to this amazing country.</p>

    Response from the operator: Thank you for your excellent review, Julie! We're glad our 3-day tour was the perfect fit for your busy business schedule. It's great to hear that the airport pickups, check-in assistance, guides, and food all met your expectations. We appreciate your feedback about the shopping stops — we always try to balance the itinerary to suit different preferences, and we're happy to customize this for future guests. That's a great suggestion about pairing solo travelers when possible, and we'll certainly keep that in mind. We also take note of your feedback about the first hotel and continuously work to improve our accommodation standards. Thank you for choosing us for your quick but memorable visit to China!

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    Good to know

    Duration
    72 hours
    Free cancellation
    Non-refundable
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $1,700 to $2,600
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    4
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Urban Passer, who run 61 experiences we rank across 11 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 48.4.

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    Why this scores 58

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)82
    Review evidence (18% weight)45
    Booking momentum (14% weight)36
    Value for money (12% weight)67
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)40
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)0

    Private Tour: 3-Day Xi'an and Beijing from Shanghai with Airfare: questions travelers ask

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    How much does Private Tour: 3-Day Xi'an and Beijing from Shanghai with Airfare cost?

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    Prices start at $1,700 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Shanghai usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Private Tour: 3-Day Xi'an and Beijing from Shanghai with Airfare take?

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    Plan for about 72 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Shanghai is not rushed.

    Is Private Tour: 3-Day Xi'an and Beijing from Shanghai with Airfare worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 11 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Shanghai, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Private Tour: 3-Day Xi'an and Beijing from Shanghai with Airfare?

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    No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.

    Is Private Tour: 3-Day Xi'an and Beijing from Shanghai with Airfare suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 72-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Private Tour: 3-Day Xi'an and Beijing from Shanghai with Airfare?

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    Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Shanghai can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Shanghai and add a light layer if any part of the 72-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Private Tour: 3-Day Xi'an and Beijing from Shanghai with Airfare start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Shanghai within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

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    On Outty we rank every Shanghai experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights, Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai, Shanghai City Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st and Best Rated. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

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    What is included in Private Tour: 3-Day Xi'an and Beijing from Shanghai with Airfare?

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    Included: Visit of Tiananmen Square; Hotel pickup and drop-off; One-way flight from Shanghai to Xi'an; Lunch; and Dinner. Not included: Gratuities to tour guide and driver(Optional). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Private Tour: 3-Day Xi'an and Beijing from Shanghai with Airfare include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 1720 listed pickup locations in and around Shanghai. Be ready about 30 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Private Tour: 3-Day Xi'an and Beijing from Shanghai with Airfare offered in?

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    It is offered in Chinese and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Private Tour: 3-Day Xi'an and Beijing from Shanghai with Airfare?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Private Tour: 3-Day Xi'an and Beijing from Shanghai with Airfare wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Private Tour: 3-Day Xi'an and Beijing from Shanghai with Airfare if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Shanghai. Standard cancellation terms apply.

    What do travelers say about Private Tour: 3-Day Xi'an and Beijing from Shanghai with Airfare?

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    Across 11 reviews averaging 4.6 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.

    What booking options are available for Private Tour: 3-Day Xi'an and Beijing from Shanghai with Airfare?

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    There are 2 options to choose from, including 3-Day from Shanghai to Beijing, 3-Day from Beijing to Shanghai. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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