Day-by-Day Plan
Day1Beijing▾
Arrive at Beijing airport, our team pick up from Airport and drop you to the hotel for check-in.( No tour guide for today).
🏨 5L 5L Hotel.Day2Beijing▾
After breakfast, visit Tiananmen Square, the central square of Beijing and a venue for major political gatherings and celebrations. Then, explore the Palace Museum (Forbidden City), the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties and one of the world's largest and best-preserved ancient wooden structures. In the afternoon, visit the picturesque Shichahai Scenic Area, renowned as the "Countryside of the North."
🏨 5L 5L Hotel.Day3Beijing▾
After breakfast, visit the Juyongguan Great Wall, a famous pass along the northern Beijing section of the Great Wall, listed as one of the "Eight Scenic Views of Yan Mountain." Then, proceed to the Summer Palace, the largest and most completely preserved imperial garden in China. Later, take an external view of the Bird's Nest (National Stadium), a key venue for the Beijing Olympics, and the Water Cube (National Aquatics Center), another iconic Olympic venue.
🏨 5L 5L Hotel.Day4Beijing → Shanghai▾
Fly to Shanghai in the morning. After arrival, visit Yu Garden, a classical Jiangnan-style garden from the Ming Dynasty. Explore the nearby City God Temple, a vibrant center for local culture and snacks, and Nanjing Road, known as "China's No.1 Commercial Street." Later, take a stroll along the Bund, with its iconic colonial buildings facing the modern skyscrapers of Lujiazui across the river.
🏨 Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Xuhui BinjiangDay5Shanghai▾
After breakfast, visit Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, a classic water town characterized by its canals and traditional architecture. Then, explore Xintiandi, a leisure district blending Shikumen architecture with modern dining and shopping. Drive past the "Shanghai Triplett" skyscrapers (Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, and Jin Mao Tower). Option to visit an observatory deck for a panoramic view of Shanghai (at your own expense).
🏨 Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Xuhui BinjiangDay6Shanghai▾
After breakfast, our team pick you up from hotel and send to local airport according to the flight schedule.(No tour guide for today).
🏨 homeTour Highlights
- ⭐ No shopping stops — 100% sightseeing time
- ⭐ Professional English-Speaking Guide: Gain deeper cultural and historical insights with our expert guide service (available upon request).
- ⭐ Diverse and Well-Paced Experiences: A thoughtfully balanced blend of world heritage sites, urban exploration, trendy shopping, and water town leisure, offering rich activities at a comfortable pace.
- ⭐ A Dialogue Across Time: Journey from the Temple of Heaven and the Great Wall to the Bund and skyscrapers, and from imperial gardens to a classic water town, experiencing a fascinating transition from profound history to modern vibrancy.
- ⭐ A Tale of Two Cities: Beijing & Shanghai: Experience the contrasting charms of ancient imperial Beijing and modern international Shanghai, discovering the unique appeal of China's two leading northern and southern hubs in one journey.
Price Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Accommodation in listed hotels (or similar)
- Private vehicle with experienced driver (transfers & touring)
- Professional English-speaking guide on tour days
- Economy flight: Beijing → Shanghai
Not Included
- International flights & China visa
- Meals (optional add-on: US$15–30/person/day)
- Gratuities (US$10/person/day, suggested)
- Personal expenses & travel insurance
- Surcharges during Chinese national holidays
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