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  • Tour Code:Yaso-CDT-1292
  • Length of Travel:6 Days
  • Tour Route: Beijing-Shanghai
  • Tour Type:Top China Tours
  • Guide & Driver:English-speaking guide, experienced driver with vehicle
  • Accommodation: 4-5 Star Hotels for Luxury Stays
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    This 6-day Beijing–Shanghai tour offers a compact yet in-depth introduction to China’s imperial heritage, vibrant local life, and modern metropolis. The journey begins in Beijing, where ancient dynasties shaped China’s history. You will explore iconic landmarks such as Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and enjoy an exciting hiking experience on the Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the most scenic and less-crowded sections of the Wall.

    Beyond famous sights, this tour also provides a deeper cultural immersion. Discover old Beijing hutongs, visit a traditional courtyard residence, and experience local daily life around Shichahai. A spectacular Chinese Kung Fu Show adds insight into traditional martial arts and philosophy.

    Traveling by high-speed train, the tour continues to Shanghai, China’s most cosmopolitan city. Here, classical elegance meets futuristic skylines as you stroll through Yuyuan Garden, explore Nanjing Pedestrian Road, admire the skyline of Lujiazui, and enjoy a relaxing Huangpu River cruise with stunning city views. This itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking a balanced experience of history, culture, and modern China within a short timeframe.

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    1

    Beijing City Tour

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    Arrival in Beijing, you will met with you tour guide and transferred to your hotel in Beijing.

    Day

    2

    Beijing City Tour - Tiananmen Square; Forbidden City; Jingshan Park; Drum Tower; Kung Fu Show

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    Meals: Lunch

     

    After breakfast, we will first visit Tiananmen Square (40 minutes sightseeing), which is the biggest public square in the world that can hold more than million people.

    Then We will cross over the Golden River Bridge to visit the Forbidden City (2 hours sightseeing) and experience the ancient royal's life here.

    Exit Forbidden City, and move on to Jingshan Park (40minutes sightseeing) to have a bird's view of the entire Forbidden City. Jingshan Park is filled with community activities during sundays, such as tai chi, square dance, and other traditional activities.

    Lunch at a nice Cantonese restaurant (la carte lunch).

    After lunch, we will visit Shichahai Area (1.5hours sightseeing) behind Beihai Park for Hutong tour. And take a rickshaw going around Shichahai area, visiting a local family in a courtyard. Then climb on the Drum Tower and have a bird's view of the old Beijing.

    Tonight we will appreciate a Kung Fu Show at Red Theatre, that tells a story about Chin Yu entering the monastery and making his way through life to finally becoming the Abbott.

    We will transfer back to hotel after the show.

    Day

    3

    Beijing City Tour - Mutianyu Great Wall; Dingling Tomb

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    Meals: Lunch

     

    7:00-7:30am, You will be met by your guide and driver at your hotel lobby before proceed to the Great Wall at Mutianyu. 9:30 am, you will arrive the Mutianyu Great Wall, then you can spend about 3 hours wandering around Mutianyu Great Wall. It is very exciting to take the cable car up and down (at your own cost).

    After lunch continue to visit Dingling Tomb (Tomb of the Wanli Emperor, 1.5 hours for sightseeing), one of the 13 Ming Emperors Tombs. And it is the only Ming Dynasty Tombs excavated.

    Back to your hotel.

    Day

    4

    Beijing - Shanghai, Yuyuan Garden; Lujiazui

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    Meals: Lunch

    In the morning, your guide will wait you at the lobby of the hotel in Beijing. And transfer you to the railway station. You will take the morning speed train to Shanghai.

    Upon arrival in Shanghai, the local tour guide will wait you in the station. And take you to have a lunch. After lunch, we will visit Yuyuan Garden, which is a famous traditional Chinese gardens in Shanghai.

    Then we will visit Lujiazui, which is a new development zone in Pudong and teeming with the futuristic, avant-garde buildings, such as the Oriental Pearl Tower, Jin Mao Building, Bank of China Tower. You can imagine the place as the Time Square in China.

    Back to the hotel in Shanghai.

    Day

    5

    Shanghai City Tour - Shanghai Museum; Nanjing Pedestrian Road; Huang Pu River

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    Meals: Lunch

    After breakfast, we will first visit the Shanghai Museum, the selection of over 112,000 Chinese cultural relics from the Old Stone Age to modern times.

    Then we will head to Nanjing Pedestrian Road by walk. And continue to move on to the Bund, which is one of the waterfront landmark and symbols of Shanghai. After this, we will visit a Silk Factory, where is full of unique silk products and China's traditional silk art.

    Lunch at a nice local restaurant (a la carte lunch).

    After lunch, we will have a cruise trip on the Huang Pu River (1 hour), and enjoy the beautiful lake views of the Shanghai from the cruise ship.

    Back to your hotel.

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    6

    Departure Shanghai

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    We are able to provide transfer service from the hotel to the airport for departure. (Please let us know when you booking the tour packages, if you want us to provide airport transfer service for departure.)

    If you don't want us to provide transfer service. You can arrange it on your own, or explore the city by yourself today.

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    6 Days Beijing Shanghai Tour By by High Speed Train

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  • 6 Days Beijing Shanghai Tour By by High Speed TrainAdmission fees for all of the sightseeing spots listed in the itinerary;
  • 6 Days Beijing Shanghai Tour By by High Speed TrainMeals as listed in the itinerary;
  • 6 Days Beijing Shanghai Tour By by High Speed TrainAccommodations: hotels based on twin occupancy as specified(Except day tours);
  • 6 Days Beijing Shanghai Tour By by High Speed TrainSharing English-speaking tour guide;
  • 6 Days Beijing Shanghai Tour By by High Speed TrainSharing vehicle for transfers & sightseeing with skilled driver;
  • 6 Days Beijing Shanghai Tour By by High Speed TrainService charge & government taxes;
  • 6 Days Beijing Shanghai Tour By by High Speed TrainLuggage transfers between airports and hotels;
  • 6 Days Beijing Shanghai Tour By by High Speed TrainDomestic train tickets of soft sleeper.
  • 6 Days Beijing Shanghai Tour By by High Speed TrainAny arrival and departure international airfares or train tickets;
  • 6 Days Beijing Shanghai Tour By by High Speed TrainChinese visa fees;
  • 6 Days Beijing Shanghai Tour By by High Speed TrainExcess baggage charged by Airlines;
  • 6 Days Beijing Shanghai Tour By by High Speed TrainSingle room supplement;
  • 6 Days Beijing Shanghai Tour By by High Speed TrainTips to guides and drivers;
  • 6 Days Beijing Shanghai Tour By by High Speed TrainPersonal expenses and gratuities to service staff;
  • 6 Days Beijing Shanghai Tour By by High Speed TrainPersonal travel accident insurance;
  • 6 Days Beijing Shanghai Tour By by High Speed TrainAll optional programs.
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