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6 Days · 6 Days Beijing Shanghai Small Group Tour

6 Days Beijing Shanghai Small Group Tour

Features: World Heritages, Architectures, Skyscrapers, Museum and Chinese-style Gardens.

The journey

The published day-by-day itinerary below is supplied for this route.

From $899 per person

Highlights

  • Arrival in Beijing | Airport Pick-up and Hotel Check-in
  • Beijing City Tour | Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park and Summer Palace (BL)
  • Beijing Great Wall Tour | Mutianyu Great Wall, Glimpse of Bird’s Nest & Water Cube(BL)
  • Beijing to Shanghai by High Speed Train (B)

Day by day

  • Day 1 — Arrival in Beijing | Airport Pick-up and Hotel Check-in: Nihao! Welcome to Beijing, the capital city of China! Upon your arrival at the airport/train station in Beijing, the driver will meet and greet you at the exit, and then escort you to the well-selected hotel in downtown Beijing. The rest of the day is free on your own so you can have a good rest for the jet lag or explore by yourself around your hotel.
  • Day 2 — Beijing City Tour | Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park and Summer Palace (BL): Today you will spend the whole day exploring the ancient citadel of Beijing through China's famous landmarks, imperial grandeur, and royal gardens.
  • Day 3 — Beijing Great Wall Tour | Mutianyu Great Wall, Glimpse of Bird’s Nest & Water Cube(BL): In this morning, you will head northwest of Beijing (about 1.5-2 hours’ drive, 73km) to the Great Wall at Mutianyu. The Great Wall boasts a history over 2,000 years and stretches more than 3,000 miles across several provinces of northern China, making it one of the most impressive ancient masterpieces on the planet. Mutianyu Great Wall is connected with the Jiankou Great Wall in the west and the Gubeikou Great Wall in the east. Mutianyu is the longest and best fully-restored Great Wall with fewer tourists and is also famed for its 23 Ming-era watchtowers and stunning views. Take the cable car up to the 14th watchtower and then enjoy the memorable hiking time on the wall while visiting its western route. With the green pines and cypresses covering the surrounding area, and the winding wall standing majestically on the vast land, you will capture the most stunning natural scenery in this section. Challenge yourselves while climbing up to the 20th watchtower where you could fulfill your Great Wall dream. Cherish the chance and take photos as many as you like!
  • Day 4 — Beijing to Shanghai by High Speed Train (B): After breakfast, you will have some time in Beijing and explore more on your own till be escorted to the train station for high-speed train to Shanghai (about 4.5-5.5 hours).
  • Day 5 — Shanghai City Tour | Shanghai Tower, Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden & Bazaar, Nanjing Road & The Bund (BL): Today, your group will have full day to experience the perfect blend of East and West in the "Paris of the East." Explore brilliant museums, classical gardens, futuristic skyscrapers, and stunning architecture - all in one vibrant city.
  • Day 6 — Departure from Shanghai | Hotel Check-out and Airport See-off (B): It is time to end your 6-day Beijing Shanghai group trip. You will have some time in Shanghai and explore more on your own till be escorted you to the airport/train station for your flight or high speed train to your next destination.