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!

Amazing Terracotta Warriors with 2000 Years History
4 Days Shanghai Xian Overnight Bullet Train Tour

Highlights: The Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai World Financial Center, Jade Buddha Temple, Terraccota Warriors, Ancient City Wall

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.

Our curstomer enjoyed the beautiful night view of Shanghai
5 Days Shanghai Xian Contrast Tour (by Flight)

Highlights: Maglev Train, The Bund, Terracotta Warriors, Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, Nanjing Road, Ancient City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda

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.

Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center with Visitors
6 Days Shanghai Xian Tour with Suzhou Gardens

Highlights: The Bund, Shanghai World Financial Center, Lingering Garden, Tiger Hill, Terracotta Warriors and Horses

Spend one extra day to the heaven on earth - Suzhou during your Shanghai Xian tour. In 6 days, you’ll appreciate different styles of Chinese architectures in Jiangnan Area and North China. Also, profound history and splendid culture will present if you take this amazing tour.

Our guests enjoyed riding on the Ancient City Wall, Xian
5 Days Classic Xian Shanghai Tour (by Flight)

Highlights: Terraccota Warriors, Ancient City Wall, The Bund, Shanghai World Financial Center, Yu Garden

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 (474m) of “the Eye of Shanghai” - Shanghai World Financial Center, also The Bund and Nanjing Road in Shanghai.

Our customers visited Terracotta Warriors in Xian
3 Days Classic Xian Tour (Best Highlights Plus Enjoyable Pace)

Highlights: Airport Pickup, Terracotta Warriors, Ancient City Wall, Great Mosque, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian Museum

This is the most classic Xian itinerary. Our tour guide picks up you at the airport/train station on the 1st day and drop you off on the departing day - worry free vacation! With 3 days, you can enjoy all the best highlights of the ancient capital Xian at an enjoyable pace - contast impression of the life-size warriors of Terracotta Warriors and the mini terracotta figures of human and animals in Hangyangling; enjoy a leisure stroll or biking on the Ancient City Wall...

Looking West Peak from South Peak on Huashan
4 Days Xian Highlights Tour with Mount Huashan Hiking (Most Recommended)

Highlights: Terracotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Mount Huashan, Huashan Plank Walk

Your Xian tour is not complete without Mount Huashan hiking! You really should spare out one day to take a side trip to Mount Huashan. It is only about 1.5hrs’driving (or 40min’s bullet train ride) from Xian. So take our 4 Days Xian Highlights Tour with Mount Huashan Hiking to quiet down to soak leisurely in the wonderful history and culture of the ancient capital city Xian, and enjoy an adventure hike on Mount Huashan to challenge the world's most thrilling hiking trails, including the Plank Walk now!

Our guest Lewis cycling on the Ancient City Wall of Xian in 2017
2 Days Xian City Break (Pick Up from Hotel, Train Station or Airport)

Highlights: Terracotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Muslim Quarter(snack street)

This trip is ideal for those who have brief 2 days to stay in Xian but want to explore the history and culture of the ancient capital city. It is perfectly designed to cover the Must-see attractions in Xian. You will discover the amazing history behind the Terracotta Warriors and step on top of the Ancient City Wall, feel the invisible heart beats of this ancient city. You can start this tour in the morning from your hotel, or let us pick up you at the airport or train station if you arrive at Xian in the morning.

Dazzling Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City at Night
4 Days Xian In-depth Experience Tour - Ultimate Comfort and Fun of Xian

Highlights: Terracotta Warriors, Ancient City Wall, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Bell & Drum Tower, Huaqing Palace Show, Chinese calligraphy Class

Terracotta Warriors, Ancient City Wall, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and Muslim Quarter are only parts of the Xian highlights. There are many others places you have to see, such as the beautiful Small Wild Goose Pagoda, grandiose Bell Tower and Drum Tower, secluded Great Mosque, also many interesting things to do, such as the elaborate class of Chinese calligraphy, cooking Chinese dishes, making a miniature Terracotta Warrior on your own, etc. Our 4 Days Xian In-depth Experience Tour takes you to explore above all and far more.

Antal's family enjoyed the scenery of Shanghai skyscrapers in March 2024
3 Days Shanghai Past and Present Contrast Tour (at Leisure Pace)

Highlights: The Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum, Shanghai World Financial Center, Tianzifang

It’s very popular to spend 3 days on discovering diversity of Shanghai, confront tradition culture surrounded by overwhelming modernization. We will take you to visit top landmarks like the Bund, Shanghai World Financial Center to marvel at great urban development, also tour Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum to trace back to brilliant past. With our cultural guide and considerate service, you can deeply feel the sharp contrast and understand the magic inter-growth in Shanghai!

Boats in Zhujiajiao Water Town, Shot by Our Guest Gaye from Australia
3 Days Shanghai Highlights Tour with Water Town

Highlights: The Bund, Shanghai Museum, Nanjing Road, Zhujiajiao Water Town, Shanghai World Financial Center, Yu Garden

Looking for a unique Shanghai tour which is different from the regular itineraries? Here it is - A harmony between soft and hard landscapes results in one of a kind holiday in Shanghai. With our private Shanghai tour, you will make the best of your time to sweep all the best highlights away in the urban Shanghai, including panorama of architectures in the Bund, skyscrapers view from one of the highest building in the world, classic Garden of Yuyuan, etc., then enjoy a unique half day in the beautiful water town of Zhujiajiao to experience the traditional face of Shanghai and find out what is a real water town of ancient time like. It is interesting, enjoyable and valuable.

Meet Mickey in Shanghai Disney Resort
4 Days Shanghai Magic Tour with Disneyland Park (Family Friendly)

Highlights: Shanghai Disneyland, The Bund, Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, Shanghai World Financial Center

This is our best-selling Shanghai tour package which perfectly mixes the best highlights of Shanghai, such as iconic modern skyscrapers and historical temples, ancient towns, various western style architectures along the Bund... and the fantastic Disney wonderland. You will firstly explore diverse culture and history of Shanghai, know its past heritages and present achievements, and then spend a whole day to fulfill your Disney dream tour with lively Mickey and notable Disney characters, interesting parade, performances, thrilling activities and family attractions. A relaxing water town trip is especially arranged for your relaxation. All attractions are carefully-selected to offer you a real MAGIC tour in Shanghai!

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.

Recommended Shanghai Xian Tour Extensions

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. Besides Hangzhou, Suzhou and Huangshan, if time allows, you are suggested to keep traveling to Beijing, Chengdu, Zhangjiajie, Guilin, etc. Below are some recommended tour packages:

The majestic Temple of Heaven in Beijing - Jessica from USA
8 Days China Golden-triangle Destinations Tour

Shanghai / Xian / Beijing

See the best of the BEST of China at your own pace! From the metropolitan Shanghai to the ancient hearts Xian and Beijing, you’ll explore the East-meets-West culture, profound history of the ancient emperors, authentic local life and more activities. Experience the beauty of Shanghai by going to Yu Garden for a stroll, feasting on the tastiest views from the Bund and Nanjing Road and so on.Touch ancient Xian and take stock of imperial beginning at the incredible Terracotta Warriors. Step into flourishing Beijing, admiring the magnificence of the Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall etc.

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Terra-Cotta Warriors - China Discovery
7 Days Shanghai Xian Tour with Luoyang & Kungfu

Shanghai / Xian / Luoyang

Xian & Shanghai shows you the past and future of China. While, take a side trip from Xian to Luoyang to help you explore further about the ancient Chinese culture - Buddhism and Grottos Culture & Shaolin Kungfu!

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Mr. Pasquale from Italy - Li River Fisherman, Guilin
10 Days Classic China Tour from Shanghai

Shanghai / Guilin / Yangshuo / Guilin / Xian / Beijing

Start your China tour from the most dynamic city, Shanghai, in the world’s fastest- changing nation! Discover the history, experience the stunning contrasts of ancient tradition and modern fashion, and get up and close with the finest scenery under heaven. Just indulge in the amazing atmosphere of China!

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Our Guest Lone with a Yangtze River Cruise
14 Days Essential China & Yangtze River Cruise Tour

Shanghai / Yichang / Yangtze Cruise / Chongqing / Guilin / Yangshuo / Xian / Beijing

You will literally be impressed after spending 14 days on this all-around China tour. With a focus on historic and cultural splendors and the most breathtaking natural sceneries, including 3 days cruising on China's longest and most spectacular river where also locates numerous historic and cultural relics and modern man-made marvels along its way.

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Yuanjiajie, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park-202311-Ivan's Group from New Zealand
15 Days China Golden Triangle Exploration with Guilin & Zhangjiajie

Shanghai / Zhangjiajie / Guilin / Xian / Beijing

This tour is crafted for travelers eager to experience China's diverse cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty. Starting in the vibrant city of Shanghai, you'll venture into the awe-inspiring landscapes of Zhangjiajie, famous for its towering sandstone pillars, and continue to the serene beauty of Guilin with its iconic Li River and picturesque karst mountains. Next, journey to Xi'an to witness the legendary Terracotta Warriors before concluding in Beijing, where the Great Wall and the imperial Forbidden City await.

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Wooden Granaries on Water at Xinqiao Miao Village
14 Days Marvelous China Tour with Leisure Yangtze River Cruise

Beijing / Xian / Chengdu / Leshan / Chongqing / Yangtze River / Shanghai

This 14 Days Marvelous China Tour offers a great opportunity to expose yourself to as many unique experiences as possible and uncover the distinct charm of Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Leshan, Chongqing, Yangtze River, and Shanghai! Major landmarks will be covered for your exploration of China’s glorious past and magical present. You will marvel at its splendid history, diverse culture, and breathtaking nature.

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Tibet Potala Palace Visit
15 Days China Tour with Tibet Discovery & Panda Visit

Shanghai / Guilin / Yangshuo / Guilin / Chengdu / Lhasa / Xian / Beijing

This best-selected China tour is all about giving you the best impression of China. Roam around various royal palaces to see the unique wooden architecture in China. Hold your breath when you climb on the Great Wall or tour the Terracotta Warriors to understand the defense and funerary culture of the imperial China. Make a close contact with the precious cute Giant Panda. Be awed by the holy Buddhism culture and magnificent Potala Palace in Lhasa. Enjoy the most beautiful hills and waters in Guilin.

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Recommended In-depth China Tour Packages including Xian and Shanghai

Our customer Heidy visited Mutianyu Great Wall
17 Days China Yangtze Tour with Tibet & Giant Panda Visit

Shanghai / Yangtze Cruise / Chengdu / Lhasa / Xian / Beijing

Luxury Yangtze River Cruise
16 Days Best China Zhangjiajie Landscape Tour with Yangtze Cruise

Shanghai / Guilin / Chongqing / Yangtze Cruise / Yichang / Zhangjiajie / Xian / Beijing

Our guests from Singapore visited Shanghai Museum in March 2019
19 Days Grand China Tour with Inspiring Experience

Shanghai / Suzhou / Zhouzhuang / Shanghai / Guilin / Yangshuo / Longsheng / Chengdu / Lhasa / Xian / Beijing

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