9-Day Classic China Family Tour

Explore Imperial, Historical, and Modern China with Your Family

🗓️ 9day(s)8night(s) 📍 Beijing

Family

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📞 Contact & Local Agency

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Overview

This customizable family tour blends China's rich history, captivating culture, and vibrant modern attractions across Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai.

Learn Chinese history and play games specially designed for kids in the Forbidden City

Besides the six main palaces on the axis, you will also explore some sites that interest kids more. You will play a game about the nine sons of the dragon and the auspicious beats in the Forbidden City.

Enjoy delicious Beijing roast duck with succulent flavors and crispy skin

Beijing roast duck is a famous Chinese dish that features thin, crispy skin and tender meat. It's a must-try dish for anyone visiting Beijing or looking to explore authentic Chinese.

Ride the toboggan down the Great Wall for an exhilarating journey

The toboggan ride offers a fun and slightly adventurous way to descend from the Wall, providing stunning views of the surrounding landscape as you weave down the hillside.

Experience how Chinese children living in an old Hutong district study and play

Discover the traditional lifestyle and let your kids be like Chinese children living in a hutong as they experience how they study and play, and taste the snacks they love.

Visit the Terracotta Warriors and create a miniature replica

Marvel at the archaeological wonder of thousands of life-sized clay soldiers, chariots, and horses. then make a Terracotta Warriors by yourself at the family workshop in the countryside,

Narrate a family tale through Chinese shadow puppetry

Try your hand at dyeing a carved puppet. The teacher will show you how to operate the puppets behind the curtain. Tell a Chinese story you know or a story about your family using Chinese shadow puppetry.

Indulge in Xi'an cuisine and experience the vibrant Muslim quarter

While exploring the bustling streets of the Muslim Quarter in Xi'an, you can sample local specialties such as roujiamo (Chinese hamburgers), biangbiang noodles, steamed cold noodles and pita bread soaked in lamb soup.

Crossing Shanghai's Huangpu River in a constantly changing color tunnel

The Bund Sightseeing Tunnel in Shanghai is an underground pedestrian tunnel that connects the Bund and Pudong areas of the city. It offers a unique experience with multimedia displays, colorful lights, and moving walkways.

Test your courage at the glass sky deck on top of the highest building in Shanghai

The Shanghai Tower is the tallest building in China, offering breathtaking views of the Shanghai skyline from the Observation deck.

🧭 Itinerary

Arrive in Beijing | Airport Transfer

Your personal guide and driver will meet you and your family at the airport, and transfer you to your hotel in a non-smoking private vehicle, making sure your holiday gets off to a smooth start. Your guide will help you check-in.

Beijing | Forbidden City and Hutong Life

Breakfast & Lunch In the morning, after seeing Tian'anmen Square, discover the Forbidden City. Besides the six main palaces on its axis, we have specially chosen some places that interest kids. Play a game as you learn more about the nine sons of the dragon and the four auspicious beasts represented in Forbidden City architecture. Relish lunch at a top Beijing roast duck restaurant, renowned globally for its tender red meat and unique, non-greasy texture. Next, visit a traditional courtyard to experience the traditional lifestyle in the hutongs. Children can learn Chinese calligraphy, play with Chinese yo-yos, and taste traditional sweets.

Beijing | The Great Wall and the Temple of Heaven

Breakfast & Lunch Visit the Temple of Heaven in the morning, where emperors of old prayed for a good harvest, and where local people now do morning exercises. Lots of elderly local people meet there daily to sing, exercise, and do tai chi.. In the afternoon, we'll take you to the less-crowded Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, where a cable car offers a comfortable ascent to stunning views from the wall's watchtowers. Embark on a thrilling toboggan ride down (when the weather is good), enhancing this unforgettable family-friendly experience.

Beijing to Xi'an | The Summer Palace

Breakfast & Lunch Spend the morning relaxing in the Summer Palace, which consists of gardens and lakes. Take a boat ride across a lake and explore the Garden of Virtue and Harmony to take you further into China's history. Later in the day we will take you to the train station for your bullet train to Xi'an, escorting you all the way to the boarding gate. Upon arrival, you will be met at the arrival gate by your tour guide, and transferred to your hotel by a private vehicle and driver.

Xi'an | The Terracotta Warriors and City Wall Biking

Breakfast & Lunch Experience with your children's archeology comes to life in the form of the Terracotta Army, stood in arrays in the underground pits where they were found. An interesting museum and film deepens the experience. Unravel the mysteries surrounding these figures with our knowledgeable guides. Visit a countryside family workshop before returning downtown to create your own terracotta figurine, a memorable souvenir to take home. Take a bike ride along Xi'an City Wall, one of the oldest and most complete city defenses still standing. There are ramparts, gates, and watchtowers in abundance to explore.

Xi'an to Shanghai | Shadow Puppetry and Xi'an Food Tasting

Breakfast & Lunch The elegant Big Wild Goose Pagoda is one of the main attractions in Xi'an's city center, and it makes a truly wonderful silhouette against the sky. Visit a Chinese Shadow Puppetry studio to learn about the history of this art and its new lease of life. Have a fun family time trying your hands at dyeing a carved puppet, and then tell a story using Chinese shadow puppetry. The teacher will show you how to operate the puppets behind a curtain. Take on an ultimate food challenge at the bustling Muslim Quarter. Sample iconic street foods like lamb kebabs, roujiamo (Chinese hamburgers), pita bread with cumin lamb, spicy noodles, and much more. Our guide and driver will take you to the airport for your afternoon flight to Shanghai.

Shanghai | New and Old Shanghai

Breakfast & Lunch Shanghai is a collision of new and old. Visit the new part of Shanghai in the morning. Ascend to the 118th-floor observation deck of Shanghai Tower, the world's second-tallest building, for a panoramic view of the city. Take the Bund Sightseeing Tunnel to other side of river, enjoying the colorful light displays, music, and visual effects during the journey. In the afternoon, travel back in time to the old part of Shanghai: the famous Yuyuan Garden that was built during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644). The market street near Yuyuan Garden is an exciting experience, where crowds of people buy local snacks, handicrafts, antiques, and souvenirs.

Shanghai Free Day | Your Choice of Activities

Breakfast & Lunch Based on former clients' experiences, they highly recommend allocating a free day in Shanghai for shopping or visiting Disneyland. If you are interested in traditional Chinese culture and architecture, the water towns nearby would be a good choice.

Departure

Breakfast After a buffet breakfast at your hotel, your guide and driver will make sure you get to the airport on time and without any stress. Say goodbye to China and take some awesome memories home.

✅ Inclusions

· Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space · English speaking local guide · Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary · Flights/trains between itinerary cities · 24/7 helpline for while you are traveling

📌 Booking Notes

Reference price: from US$2,019 per person (source quotation in USD; final price and currency confirmed at booking). Child price (2-11): from US$1,679 per person. This is a private, customizable itinerary. Contact us to confirm the final program, price and available dates.

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