Grand China Tour 2026: Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai | 11 Days | Megalo Travel

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Grand China Tour 2026

From ancient to modern: 11 days through Beijing, the Great Wall, Terracotta Army in Xi'an, and futuristic Shanghai.

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Dates March / June 2026

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Duration 11 Days / 8 Nights

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Price from

2370 € ~ 4635 BGN

✈️Turkish Airlines: Flights Sofia – Istanbul – Beijing/Shanghai.
🚄Bullet Train: High-speed journey from Beijing to Xi'an.
🧱Great Wall: Visit one of the wonders of the world.
💂Terracotta Army: The unique heritage in Xi'an.
🏙️Shanghai: Futuristic metropolis & Tea Ceremony.
🗺️Professional Guide throughout the entire journey.

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Grand China Tour 2026 | Full Itinerary

Tour Highlights

Dates & Prices 2026

Travel Dates	Price per person (Double Room)
12.03.2026 – 22.03.2026	2370 € / 4635 BGN
15.06.2026 – 25.06.2026	2400 € / 4694 BGN

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Daily Itinerary

Day 1 Sofia – Istanbul ›

Flight from Sofia with Turkish Airlines at 21:40. Landing in Istanbul at 00:15.

Day 2 Istanbul – Beijing ›

Flight from Istanbul at 02:05, landing in Beijing at 16:15. Meeting with the representative. Dinner at a local restaurant. Transfer and hotel check-in. Overnight stay.

Day 3 Beijing: Forbidden City & Summer Palace ›

Breakfast. Visit Tiananmen Square (the largest public square in the world) and Mao Zedong's Mausoleum. Explore the Forbidden City (Imperial Palace) – a UNESCO World Heritage site with 980 buildings and 9,999 rooms. The tour continues with the Summer Palace, famous for its impressive gardens and lakes. Dinner – Peking Duck. Overnight stay.

Day 4 Beijing: The Great Wall ›

Breakfast. Visit the Great Wall of China (UNESCO) – one of the wonders of the world, stretching over 9,000 km. Opportunity for photos in imperial costumes. Visit to the Jade Factory and photo stop at the Olympic Park ("Bird's Nest" and "Water Cube"). Buffet dinner.

Optional: "Golden Mask Dynasty" Show (50 Euro).

Day 5 Beijing – Xi'an (Bullet Train) ›

Breakfast. Transfer to the railway station for the High-Speed Train to Xi'an (09:55-14:05). Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Tang Dynasty Square. BBQ dinner at a local restaurant. Check-in.

Day 6 Xi'an: Terracotta Army ›

Breakfast. Tour of the ancient City Walls. Visit the Museum of the Terracotta Army (UNESCO) – over 7,000 life-size figures hidden underground for centuries. Afternoon: Bell and Drum Tower Square and Muslim Street. Dinner.

Optional: "Tang Dynasty Dance Show" with dinner (60 Euro).

Day 7 Xi'an – Shanghai ›

Breakfast. Flight to Shanghai. Visit the Jin Mao Tower and walk along The Bund – the city's most famous waterfront landmark. Dinner at a local restaurant and check-in.

Optional: Evening cruise on the Huangpu River (60 Euro).

Day 8 Shanghai: Gardens & Temples ›

Breakfast. Visit the Jade Buddha Temple and the picturesque Yuyuan Gardens. Tea ceremony. Walk through the French Concession and Nanjing Road ("Champs-Élysées of the East"). Dinner.

Optional: Acrobatic Show (50 Euro).

Day 9 Shanghai (Free Day) ›

Breakfast. Free day for independent exploration of the metropolis or shopping.

Day 10 Zhujiajiao – Istanbul ›

Breakfast. Excursion to the water town Zhujiajiao – the "Venice of Shanghai", featuring a boat ride and ancient bridges. Return to Shanghai and visit the Tianzifang art district. Dinner. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Istanbul at 22:50.

Day 11 Arrival in Sofia ›

Arrival in Istanbul at 05:50. Flight to Sofia at 09:00, landing at 09:15.

Your Hotels (4 Stars)

Accommodation is provided in selected 4-star hotels (or similar):

Beijing (3 nights): Mercure Beijing Downtown 4*.
Xi'an (2 nights): Titan Central Park Hotel 4*.
Shanghai (3 nights): Holiday Inn Shanghai Jing’an 4*.

What is Included & Excluded

The Price Includes:

✅Flight tickets Sofia – Istanbul – Beijing / Shanghai – Sofia (Turkish Airlines, 23kg luggage).
✅Domestic Flight: Xi'an – Shanghai (20kg luggage).
✅Bullet Train: Beijing – Xi'an (2nd class).
✅8 nights with Breakfasts in 4* hotels.
✅8 Dinners in local and western restaurants.
✅All tours and entrance fees (Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Army, etc.).
✅Tour guide and Medical Insurance (15,000 Euro coverage).

The Price Does Not Include:

❌Tips for guides and drivers (payable on spot).
❌Personal expenses.
❌"Golden Mask" Show (50 Euro).
❌Tang Dynasty Show in Xi'an (60 Euro).
❌Huangpu River Cruise (60 Euro).
❌Acrobatic Show (50 Euro).
❌Trip Cancellation Insurance.

Useful Information

Flight Schedule (Turkish Airlines)

Sofia 21:40 – Istanbul 00:15
Istanbul 02:05 – Beijing 16:15
Shanghai 22:50 – Istanbul 05:50
Istanbul 09:00 – Sofia 09:15

Visa Requirements

China has decided to extend its unilateral visa exemption policy for 45 countries, including Bulgaria, until 24:00 on December 31, 2026.
Valid international passport required (min. 6 months validity).

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