Beijing Classic City Tour

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Begin your day by meeting the tour guide in your hotel lobby at 8:00 am. Tiananmen Square, the heart and emblem of Beijing, is the largest city square globally. This expansive square has hosted numerous public celebrations, ceremonies, and demonstrations for over a century.

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - The Forbidden City is among the largest and most well-preserved wooden palace complexes. It served as the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1912), housing 24 emperors. (Note: The Forbidden City is closed every Monday.)

Temple of Heaven - Situated in the southern part of Beijing, the Temple of Heaven was a complex of sacrificial buildings where Ming and Qing Dynasty emperors prayed for peace and a bountiful harvest.

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - Located on the western outskirts of Beijing, the Summer Palace spans 290 hectares. Built during the Qianlong Era of the Qing Dynasty, it mimics the layout of Hangzhou’s West Lake. It is now the largest and best-preserved imperial garden in China.

Beijing Badaling Great Wall Tour

Ming Tombs (Ming Shishan Ling) - Today, visit the Ming Tomb (Changling Tomb), the resting place of Zhu Di, the second Emperor of the Ming Dynasty.

The Great Wall at Badaling - The Badaling Great Wall is the most renowned and best-preserved section of the Great Wall from the Ming Dynasty. For those who find hiking challenging, a cable car option is available.

Beijing - Shanghai by High-Speed Train

Beijing West Railway Station - In the morning, a driver will take you to the Beijing train station for your high-speed train journey to Shanghai.

Yu Garden (Yuyuan) - Completed in 1577 by Ming Dynasty official Pan Yunduan, Yuyuan Garden was created as a serene retreat for his parents to enjoy their later years.

Yuyuan Old Street - Yuyuan Market is a lively area featuring century-old restaurants, intriguing souvenirs, and a variety of authentic local snacks.

Shanghai City Tour

Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall - With the theme “city, human, environment, development,” this exhibition hall showcases Shanghai’s past and future from multiple perspectives.

Xintiandi - Xintiandi is a vibrant area for leisure and entertainment, featuring rows of shops and bars converted from Shikumen houses.

The Bund - The Bund is a renowned Shanghai landmark. While cruising on the Huangpu River, you’ll see 26 buildings of various architectural styles, including Gothic, Baroque, Romanesque, Classicism, and Renaissance, symbolizing Shanghai’s history.

Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road) - Nanjing Road is Shanghai’s most famous shopping street.

Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu) - Located in the Pudong District, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower is Asia’s tallest TV tower and a symbol of modern Shanghai. Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the stunning Shanghai City from its transparent glass floor.

Shanghai - The tour concludes at your hotel in Shanghai city.

• Private air-conditioned transfers with a licensed driver
• 2nd class bullet train tickets from Beijing to Shanghai
• All entrance fees included as per the itinerary
• Complimentary bottled water
• English-speaking tour guide throughout the tours

• Personal expense
• Gratuities to guide and driver
• Any meal
• accommodation

Experience the best of Beijing and Shanghai in a 4-day, no-shopping excursion. Begin your journey in Beijing, exploring attractions such as the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Ming Tomb, and the Great Wall. Board a train to Shanghai to soak in the city’s key sights including Yuyuan Garden, Nanjing Road, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, and the Bund Area.

• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
• You will be contacted at least one day ahead of the travel day via email to advise the pickup info. The tour guide will also call you or leave you a message through your hotel room the night before tour about pickup time.
• Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 3rd ring road of Beijing city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.
• Forbidden City is closed on Mondays. We will adjust the visiting order if necessary. But we promise you will visit all the sites listed in itinerary.
• You are suggested to wear comfortable shoes on tour day.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.