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China Primary

10 days/7 nights - from $4,075 per person including airfare from Los Angeles

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Take a 7-night trip and visit the main tourist attractions in China. See the Great Wall, Tian An Men Square, and the Forbidden City in Beijing. Then travel to the ancient capital of China, Xi’an, and view the terracotta soldiers. Finally, explore the vibrant city of Shanghai with its intriguing mix of the modern and historic. Starting from $4,075, including air from Los Angeles or San Francisco, with weekly guaranteed departures.

Day 1  - USA/Beijing
Depart Los Angeles on your China Airlines trans-Pacific flight for Beijing.

Day 2  - En Route
Cross the International Date Line.

Day 3  - Beijing
Arrive Beijing and transfer to your hotel. (Guangxi Mansion/New Century)

Day 4  - Beijing
Visit Tian An Men Square, Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven. Peking Duck Dinner. (Note: If Forbidden City is not available at the time of booking due to often sold out tickets, the Summer Palace will be the replacement.)  (B/L/D)

Day 5  - Beijing
Full-day excursion to Great Wall and Ming Tombs. (B/L)

Day 6 - Beijing/Xian
Fly to Xian and transfer to your hotel. (Delta/Sofitel) (B/L)

Day 7 - Xian
See the 6,000 life-size terra-cotta soldiers and horses at the tomb of Emperor Qinshi Huangdi. Also see Historic Museum and Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Tonight enjoy a feast of delicate dumplings. (B/L/D)

Day 8 - Xian/Shanghai
Fly to Shanghai and transfer to your hotel. (Mercure Hotel Hongqiao/Wyndham Hongqiao) (B/L)

Day 9 - Shanghai
Visit the Bund, Jade Buddha Temple and Yu Garden. Shop on Nanjing Road. (B/L)

Day 10 - Shanghai/USA
Board China Airlines flight to the USA and arrive home the same day. (B)

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Departure DatesLand & Air *
Los Angeles
Land & Air *
San Francisco
Land Only *Single Supplement
2026
January 1 - May 21 01/01 - 05/21
$4075 FC$4,075 FC
$4350 D$4,350 D
$4075 FC$4,075 FC
$4350 D$4,350 D
$2675 FC$2,675 FC
$2845 D$2,845 D
$600 FC$600 FC
$875 D$875 D
May 22 - July 31 05/22 - 07/31
$4640 FC$4,640 FC
$4910 D$4,910 D
$4640 FC$4,640 FC
$4910 D$4,910 D
$2675 FC$2,675 FC
$2845 D$2,845 D
$600 FC$600 FC
$875 D$875 D
August 1 - December 2 08/01 - 12/02
$4075 FC$4,075 FC
$4350 D$4,350 D
$4075 FC$4,075 FC
$4350 D$4,350 D
$2675 FC$2,675 FC
$2845 D$2,845 D
$600 FC$600 FC
$875 D$875 D
December 3-1312/03 - 12/13
$4640 FC$4,640 FC
$4910 D$4,910 D
$4640 FC$4,640 FC
$4910 D$4,910 D
$2675 FC$2,675 FC
$2845 D$2,845 D
$600 FC$600 FC
$875 D$875 D
December 14-2412/14 - 12/24
$4820 FC$4,820 FC
$5090 D$5,090 D
$4820 FC$4,820 FC
$5090 D$5,090 D
$2675 FC$2,675 FC
$2845 D$2,845 D
$600 FC$600 FC
$875 D$875 D
December 25-3112/25 - 12/31
$4640 FC$4,640 FC
$4910 D$4,910 D
$4640 FC$4,640 FC
$4910 D$4,910 D
$2675 FC$2,675 FC
$2845 D$2,845 D
$600 FC$600 FC
$875 D$875 D
Hotels are FC (first-class) and D (deluxe), as indicated.
Land & Air prices are per person based on double occupancy for weekday travel.
For weekend travel to and from the US (Fri, Sat & Sun), add $75 each way.
Land & Air prices include government taxes and fees.
Sole traveler supplement: (first class) $1,560; (deluxe) $1,790.

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 Tour Features

  • Round trip trans-Pacific airfare from Los Angeles via China Airlines coach class
  • Round trip airport transfers
  • Local airfare as per itinerary
  • 3 nights stay in a double occupancy room in Beijing
  • 2 nights stay in a double occupancy room in Xian and in Shanghai
  • Hotel taxes and service charges
  • Extensive sightseeing tours by coach/car with English-speaking guide and admission fees in each location as per itinerary: full-day tours of Beijing and Xian, full-day tour of the Great Wall and Ming Tombs, tour of Shanghai
  • 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 2 dinners
  • Airline fuel surcharge (subject to change) and government taxes and fees 

Rates do not include

  • Any expenses of personal nature such as tips, laundry, table drinks, telephone calls, etc.
  • Optional Travel Insurance
  • Any item not mentioned above 

Remarks

  • First class (FC): Guangxi Mansion (Beijing), Delta (Xian), Mercure Hotel Hongqiao (Shanghai)
  • Deluxe (D): New Century (Beijing), Sofitel (Xian), Wyndham Hongqiao (Shanghai)
  • If above hotels or China Airlines are not available at the time of reservation, alternative hotels at the same category or airlines could be used. Prices may differ.
  • During trade fairs season and during Christmas and New Year’s Days, some hotels may require surcharges. The prices may increase.
  • Ticket(s) must be issued and full payment must be received 90 days prior to departure
  • Major credit card accepted; credit card authorization required
  • Change and cancellation penalty ($250-$600 per person) apply once ticketed; Pacific Holidays’ general cancellation policy applies
  • Hotel upgrades, additional hotel nights, extensions to all Asian destinations and add-on air fares from various US cities are available 

 

from $4,075
General information about the region
Beijing. China
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Average High 35.2 41 52.9 68.5 78.8 86.4 87.6 85.5 78.4 66.4 50.2 38.7
Average Low 16.9 21.9 32.7 46.2 56.5 65.8 71.6 69.4 58.6 46.2 32 21.6
Average Rainfall 0.106 0.193 0.327 0.835 1.346 3.075 7.291 6.287 1.791 0.858 0.291 0.11
* Degrees are in Fahrenheit. Rainfall are in inches.
Climate/T
Time zone
(GMT+08:00)
Voltage
220-240V
Health requirements
Currency
Chinese Yuan
$1.00 USD = ¥6.21 CNY
Visa requirement
Yes Apply
Xian. China
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Average High 40.6 46.9 57 69.8 79 88.2 89.8 87.4 77.5 67.1 54 43.5
Average Low 25.2 30 38.5 49.1 57.6 66.6 71.4 69.6 60.6 49.8 37.2 27.5
Average Rainfall 0.272 0.378 1.126 1.693 2.37 2.142 3.882 2.787 3.606 2.358 0.941 0.228
* Degrees are in Fahrenheit. Rainfall are in inches.
Climate/T
Time zone
(GMT+08:00)
Voltage
220-240V
Health requirements
Currency
Chinese Yuan
$1.00 USD = ¥6.21 CNY
Visa requirement
Yes Apply
Shanghai. China
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Average High 46.6 50.2 56.8 67.1 76.6 82 90 88.7 82.2 73.2 63.1 52
Average Low 35.8 38.7 44.4 53.4 63.1 71.1 78.4 78.4 72.3 62.2 51.1 40.5
Average Rainfall 2.929 2.327 3.693 2.921 3.327 7.157 5.736 8.413 3.429 2.189 2.059 1.728
* Degrees are in Fahrenheit. Rainfall are in inches.
Climate/T
Time zone
(GMT+08:00)
Voltage
220-240V
Health requirements
Currency
Chinese Yuan
$1.00 USD = ¥6.21 CNY
Visa requirement
Yes Apply
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