Discover the highlights of China with our 8-Day Classic China Holiday Package from Kenya, a carefully designed journey combining China’s ancient heritage, fascinating culture, iconic landmarks, and vibrant modern cities. This classic itinerary is ideal for first-time visitors who want to experience some of China’s most famous destinations in one unforgettable holiday.
Explore the historic streets and imperial treasures of Beijing, walk along the magnificent Great Wall of China, discover the ancient Forbidden City, and experience the beauty of the Temple of Heaven. Continue your journey to Xi’an, home of the world-famous Terracotta Army, before traveling to Shanghai to experience its spectacular skyline, historic waterfront, shopping districts, and modern city life.
Tunza Tours arranges your accommodation, daily breakfast, intercity transportation, airport transfers, and scheduled sightseeing to make your journey comfortable and well organized. Return international flights from Nairobi can also be arranged on request.
| Package Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Duration | 8 Days / 7 Nights |
| Destination | Beijing, Xi’an & Shanghai, China |
| Start & End Point | Beijing Capital International Airport / Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
| Package Type | Classic Multi-City China Holiday |
| Accommodation | Carefully selected 4-star hotels |
| Meal Plan | Daily breakfast |
| Transport | Airport transfers, high-speed train/domestic transportation and scheduled sightseeing |
| Main Experiences | Great Wall of China, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Terracotta Army, Xi’an City Tour, The Bund & Shanghai City Tour |
| Best For | Couples, families, friends, solo travelers and first-time visitors to China |
| Starting Price | From USD 1,699 per person sharing* |
| Flight Option | Return international flights from Nairobi available on request |
Beijing Capital International Airport → Beijing City → Great Wall of China → Forbidden City → Temple of Heaven → Xi’an → Terracotta Army → Shanghai → The Bund → Shanghai City → Shanghai Pudong International Airport
This eight-day itinerary brings together three of China’s most fascinating destinations, making it an excellent introduction to the country’s history, culture, and modern development.
Begin in Beijing, where ancient imperial landmarks and the Great Wall reveal China’s extraordinary history. Continue to Xi’an to discover the remarkable Terracotta Army and the city’s ancient heritage before ending your journey in Shanghai, one of China’s most dynamic and modern cities.
The itinerary balances guided sightseeing with free time, allowing you to explore the destinations without making the holiday feel rushed. Tunza Tours can also customize the package with additional nights, hotel upgrades, private tours, shopping experiences, or other destinations.
Beijing is China’s historic capital and one of the world’s most fascinating cities. Its ancient palaces, temples, traditional neighborhoods, and imperial landmarks provide an insight into China’s long and remarkable history.
Visit the magnificent Great Wall, explore the Forbidden City, and discover the Temple of Heaven while experiencing the unique combination of traditional culture and modern city life.
Xi’an was once the starting point of the ancient Silk Road and served as the capital of several Chinese dynasties. Today, it is best known for the extraordinary Terracotta Army, one of China’s greatest archaeological discoveries.
Beyond the Terracotta Army, Xi’an offers ancient city walls, traditional architecture, local markets, and famous regional cuisine, making it an essential stop on a classic China itinerary.
Shanghai provides a striking contrast to China’s historic cities. The city is renowned for its futuristic skyline, historic architecture, shopping, entertainment, and vibrant international atmosphere.
Walk along the famous Bund, explore traditional areas such as Yu Garden, and experience the energy of one of Asia’s most impressive modern cities.
The advertised starting price is based on accommodation in carefully selected 4-star hotels offering comfortable rooms, modern facilities, daily breakfast, and convenient locations for sightseeing.
Hotels will be confirmed after availability has been checked for your preferred travel dates.
Upgrade to carefully selected 5-star hotels for enhanced comfort, premium facilities, exceptional service, and convenient locations in Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai.
Tunza Tours will confirm your preferred hotels before your booking is finalized. If unavailable, a similar property of the same standard will be offered.
The advertised price applies to two adults sharing a room in carefully selected 4-star hotels during eligible travel dates.
The final package price may vary depending on travel dates, hotel category, transportation fares, exchange rates, and seasonal demand. Higher rates may apply during Chinese public holidays, school holidays, Christmas, New Year, the Spring Festival, National Day holiday, and major events.
International flights, China visa fees, travel insurance, meals not specified, optional activities, and personal expenses are excluded unless otherwise stated in your personalized quotation.
Contact Tunza Tours today for the best available quotation based on your preferred travel dates and let us help you experience the best of classic China.
Your classic China adventure begins with your flight from Nairobi to Beijing. Upon arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport, you will be welcomed by your local representative and transferred for your arrival arrangements.
Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a relaxed introduction to Beijing. You may take a gentle walk around the surrounding area, sample local Chinese cuisine, or simply rest after your international journey.
Meals: Depending on your flight schedule
After breakfast, begin your Beijing sightseeing with a visit to Tiananmen Square, one of the world's largest public squares and an important landmark in China's history.
Continue to the magnificent Forbidden City, the former imperial palace of China's Ming and Qing dynasties. Explore its grand courtyards, ancient halls, impressive architecture, and fascinating imperial history.
Later, visit the Temple of Heaven, a remarkable complex of religious buildings surrounded by beautiful gardens. The site was historically used by Chinese emperors for ceremonial prayers.
Return after a full day of discovering Beijing's imperial heritage and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, travel to one of China's most famous landmarks, the spectacular Great Wall of China.
Spend time exploring the ancient wall and enjoying panoramic views across the surrounding mountains and countryside. Your guide will share fascinating information about the history and significance of this extraordinary structure.
After the visit, return to Beijing and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. You may choose to explore local restaurants, shopping areas, or traditional neighbourhoods.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, check out and transfer to the railway station for your high-speed train journey from Beijing to Xi'an.
Enjoy the comfortable journey through China's changing landscapes before arriving in Xi'an, one of China's most historically important cities.
Upon arrival, transfer and settle into your accommodation. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a relaxed introduction to the city or explore the surrounding area at your own pace.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, begin your Xi'an sightseeing adventure with a visit to the world-famous Terracotta Army.
Discover thousands of life-sized clay soldiers, horses, and chariots created more than two thousand years ago to protect China's first emperor in the afterlife. Your guide will explain the fascinating history and archaeological significance of this extraordinary discovery.
Later, return towards Xi'an and continue exploring the city's rich heritage. Depending on the available time, you may visit parts of the ancient city or enjoy some free time to experience local cuisine and markets.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, check out and transfer to the railway station for your high-speed train journey to Shanghai.
Enjoy the scenic journey as you travel across China before arriving in one of Asia's most dynamic cities.
Upon arrival, transfer to your accommodation and enjoy some time to relax. Later, take a short orientation around the city or explore the surrounding area independently.
In the evening, you may enjoy Shanghai's vibrant dining scene or admire the illuminated city skyline.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, begin your guided Shanghai sightseeing experience.
Visit The Bund, Shanghai's famous waterfront promenade, where historic European-style buildings contrast beautifully with the futuristic skyline across the Huangpu River.
Continue to Yu Garden and the surrounding Old City, where traditional Chinese architecture, markets, shops, and local culture provide a different perspective of Shanghai.
Later, enjoy free time for shopping, dining, or exploring more of the city at your own pace.
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast before checking out.
Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some free time for last-minute shopping, sightseeing, or relaxing before your transfer to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Board your return flight to Nairobi, bringing your unforgettable 8 Days Classic China Holiday Package from Kenya to an end.
Thank you for choosing Tunza Tours. We look forward to helping you discover more incredible destinations around the world.
Meals: Breakfast
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