Shanghai Xian Tours 2024/2025 - Time Machine Journey

Visit Xian and Shanghai to travel from the ancient China to the modern China!

Xian and Shanghai are two of the most sought-after travel destinations in China that are visited by millions of tourists from home and abroad. Xian, with more than 3000 years’ history, is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China. It is the No. 1 place to explore China’s glorious history, the place where the man-made wonder of Terracotta Warriors is located in. Shanghai, the Pearl of the Oriental, is a fascinating mix of west and east, China’s biggest city developed from a shabby fishing village. They are conveniently connected to other by direct flights and fast bullet trains. Just travel as you like in comfort and style.

Traveling from Xian to Shanghai is like traveling through history to learn about China’s rich and brilliant civilization, then jumping on a time machine to the modern and fashionable world. What a huge CONTRAST you’ll experience along the journey.

China Discovery has operated tailor-made Shanghai Xian tours for decades. On our private tours, you will follow experienced local guides to explore the highlight attractions in the two cities, transfer by private car safely, try best local food, enjoy comfortable stay in well-selected hotels. Pack and go now!

Top 3 Shanghai Xian Tour Packages

Below are our travel experts’ carefully handpicked top 3 Shanghai Xian tour packages. In 4~5 days, you could take either Shanghai Xian tour or Xian Shanghai tour by flight (2~2.5 hours), or by high speed train (6~10 hours). Choose your travel length and best way to transfer and start the Shanghai Xian holiday - all-inclusive & best value!

5 Days Shanghai to Xian Contrast Tour (by Flight)

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Features: All highlights, Comfortable Pace, Flight from Shanghai to Xian

This tour all about CONTRAST of Shanghai and Xian - modern and ancient, future and past, West and East, skyscrapers and old architecture... In 5 days, you’ll not only learn the Chinese history but also hear the stories about the development of China in the two destinations. After tour in Shanghai, you will take a direct flight from Shanghai to Xian.

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5 Days Classic Xian to Shanghai Tour (by Flight)

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Features: Classic Attractions, Comfortable Pace, Flight from Xian to Shanghai

Transfer in the fastest way from Xian to Shanghai by flight and see the most classic tourist attractions in 5 days. During the trip, you’ll explore Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Xian Ancient City Wall in Xian, see the modern face of Shanghai from the 100th floor (474 m) of “the Eye of Shanghai” - Shanghai World Financial Center, also The Bund and Nanjing Road in Shanghai.

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8 Days Beijing Xian Shanghai Tour - Best-selling China Tour

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All-inclusive tour package: flight/bullet train, hotels, tour guide, transfer...

This itinerary covers two ancient capital cities of China – Beijing & Xian, as well as the most developed city – Shanghai. It’s not overstated to call it the most classic China tour, for China’s past, present and future are epitomized in the golden triangle cities for your exploration. During the short 8 days, you will climb on the majestic Great Wall, walk into the splendid Forbidden City and Summer Palace, ride a rickshaw to experience Hutong folk custom in Beijing, be amazed by the fascinating Terracotta Warriors, stroll on the Ancient City Wall in Xian, and seize the most prosperous and modernized scene of China in Shanghai.

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4 Days Shanghai to Xian Overnight Train Tour (by High Speed Train)

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Features: Highlighted Attractions, Tight Pace, D Train from Shanghai to Xian

This 4-day trip is the well-designed tour package taking you to explore all essences of Shanghai and Xian at a budget price. The comfortable overnight high speed train which usually departs after 10 P.M. will help you save one night accommodation cost during the tour, at the same time transfer you from Shanghai to Xian efficiently.

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Everything you need to know before Shanghai Xian Tours

The following articles give you useful suggestions and tips about how to plan a Shanghai Xian trip, how to decide your travel length, the best way to transfer and top things to see and do in Shanghai and Xian, visa application, etc.

Shanghai Xian Extension Tours

There are five awesome UNESCO World Heritage Sites located near Shanghai and Xian, including Classical Gardens of Suzhou, West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou, Grand Canal, Longmen Grottoes, Historic Monuments of Dengfeng in “The Center of Heaven and Earth”. If you have 1 or 2 days extra time, take the Shanghai Xian extension tours to Suzhou, Hangzhou, Luoyang and Dengfeng which will give you more visual feast.

8 Days Best Shanghai, Xian & Beijing Tour

Shanghai / Xian / Beijing

Strolling in the imperial gardens, exploring the man-made historical wonders, getting lost in the breathtaking skyline - this China Golden Triangle tour really meets your all needs.
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6 Days Shanghai Xian Tour with Suzhou Gardens

Shanghai / Suzhou / Xian

Add one day side trip from Shanghai to Suzhou by high speed train to explore UNESCO World Heritage Site - Classical Gardens of Suzhou, and Grand Canal in the heaven on earth.
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7 Days Shanghai Xian Tour with Luoyang & Kungfu

Shanghai / Xian / Luoyang

Take two extra days after Shanghai Xian trip to ancient capital Luoyang and its surrounding Shaolin Temple to experience Buddhism culture and profound Chinese Kung Fu.
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Start planning your tailor-made holiday to China by contacting one of our specialists. Once inquired, you’ll get a response within 0.5~23.5 hours.

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