How many days are enough for a China trip?

Most travellers do 8 days: Beijing (3N) · Xian (2N) · Shanghai (2N). We can shorten or extend this — some guests add a beach or city stopover at the end.

What does an Axplorar China holiday include?

Handpicked hotels, private airport and sightseeing transfers, entry tickets for the experiences you choose, selected meals, and a real person on WhatsApp through your trip. Flights and visas can be added.

Do you organise group tours to China?

No. We only plan private, customised trips — your family or friends travel on your own itinerary, with your own vehicle and guide.

How do I get a price for China?

Share your dates, number of travellers and preferred hotel category on WhatsApp or through the plan-my-trip form. You'll get a personalised quote, usually the same day.

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East Asia · Heritage

China tour packages

China's classic circuit covers the Great Wall, the Terracotta Army and Shanghai's futuristic skyline.

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Suggested duration

8 Days

Best time to visit

April to May and September to October

Trip type

Private & customised

Known for

Great Wall & skylines

Overview

Why travellers love China

China's classic circuit covers the Great Wall, the Terracotta Army and Shanghai's futuristic skyline.

Our suggested 8-day route runs Beijing (3N) · Xian (2N) · Shanghai (2N). Nothing here is fixed — we design every China holiday privately, so you travel with your own vehicle, your own pace and an itinerary shaped around the way you like to travel. No group departures, no forced shopping stops.

Best time to visit China

April to May and September to October.

Things to do in China

Walk a restored section of the Great Wall
Maglev train ride in Shanghai
Hutong rickshaw tour
Xian city wall cycling

Must-see

Top places in China

1Great Wall of China
2Terracotta Warriors, Xian
3Forbidden City
4The Bund, Shanghai
5Tiananmen Square

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Sample Plan

8-day China itinerary

A starting point, not a fixed package. Add nights, swap cities or slow it down — we rebuild it around you.

Day 1
Arrive in Beijing
Private airport pickup, hotel check-in and a relaxed first evening. Your trip coordinator shares the day-by-day plan and local contact numbers.
Day 2–4
Beijing — sightseeing at your pace
3 nights in Beijing. Explore Great Wall of China with private transport, plus free time built in rather than a packed group schedule.
Day 5–6
Xian — sightseeing at your pace
2 nights in Xian. Explore Terracotta Warriors, Xian with private transport, plus free time built in rather than a packed group schedule.
Day 7–8
Shanghai — sightseeing at your pace
2 nights in Shanghai. Explore Forbidden City with private transport, plus free time built in rather than a packed group schedule.
Day 8
Departure
Breakfast, checkout and a private transfer to the airport, timed around your flight.

What's Included

Everything handled, end to end.

Stays we'd book ourselves

Handpicked hotels and resorts in China, matched to your budget band — from comfortable 3-star to luxury.

Private transport

Airport pickups, sightseeing and inter-city transfers in a private vehicle. No sharing, no waiting for a group.

Experiences, pre-booked

Tickets and slots for the China experiences you pick, so you're not queuing on holiday.

Flights & visa support

Air tickets, visa documentation and travel insurance can all be added to your quote.

A real person on WhatsApp

One coordinator who knows your trip, reachable before and during travel — not a call-centre queue.

Transparent pricing

A clear quote showing what's in and what's not, so you can compare properly before you decide.

FAQ

China travel FAQs

Common questions we get asked about planning a China holiday.

April to May and September to October. Because every Axplorar trip is planned privately, we also adjust the route to suit the season you can travel in.