Shanghai & Beijing Highlights: Great Wall, Forbidden City & More Tour

$2,542
Duration
8 days
Type
Difficaulty
Reviews
(4)
4.6 /5

About This Tour

Your memorable tour to Shanghai and Beijing in China starts with our friendly Pick-up Service in Shanghai Pudong airport. After you arrive and claim your baggage, you will find tour guides outside the customs area waiting for you, holding a “ChinaWayz” placard so you can easily find them. You will be transferred to your hotel, and the remaining day is free for you to rest well and prepare for your China tour. In this tour you will visit:

  • Tiananmen Square
  • Forbidden City
  • Temple of Heaven
  • Great Wall of China
  • Kung Fu Show
  • Beijing Olympic Stadium
  • Summer Palace
  • Hutongs of Beijing
  • Shanghai Museum
  • Yu Yuan Garden
  • The Bund
  • Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower (TV Tower)
Destinations
Activities
Accessibility
Max People
10
Operator

Inclusions

  • 7x Breakfast,
  • 3x Lunch,
  • Accommodation included: 7 nights,
  • Private transportation,
  • Entry/Admission - Beijing International Airport Airport Transportation China,
  • Entry/Admission - Forbidden City-The Palace Museum,
  • Entry/Admission - Temple of Heaven,
  • Entry/Admission - Red Theatre Beijing Kung Fu Show,
  • Entry/Admission - Mutianyu Great Wall,
  • Entry/Admission - Summer Palace (Yiheyuan),
  • Entry/Admission - Zhangyiyuan Tea House,
  • Entry/Admission - Beijing International Airport Airport Transportation China,
  • Entry/Admission - Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan),
  • Entry/Admission - Yu Garden (Yuyuan),
  • Entry/Admission - Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu),
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines

Tour Plan

Itinerary

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Day 1 Arrival in Shanghai

Your memorable tour to Shanghai and Beijing in China starts with our friendly Pick-up Service in Shanghai Pudong airport. After your arrival and claiming your baggage, you will find out tour guides outside the customs area are waiting for you holding "China Wayz" placard so that you can easily find them. You will be transferred to your hotel and the remaining of the day is free for you to have a good rest and get ready for your China tour.No meals, Advice available

Day 2 Shanghai Yu garden & TV tower day tour (B+L)

An entire day trip will show you a versatile Shanghai. In the morning, you will get a general knowledge about the history, culture and development of this city in Shanghai History Museum. You will also go to one of the most famous and iconic towers in the world, The Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower (TV Tower) to see the beauty of Shanghai from the elevation.After lunch, we head to the beautiful Yu Garden where you will see traditional Chinese buildings with beautiful carvings and decorations, and artistic artificial hills and clear ponds with stone bridges. A silk shop is also scheduled for today.Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch

Day 3 Free Day
Day 4 High Speed Train From Shanghai to Beijing (B)

After breakfast, we will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to the Train station to take the high-speed train to your next destination. When you arrive in Beijing, our guide will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. You'll have the rest of your day free to rest or explore around your hotel.

Day 5 Beijing Forbidden city & Temple of heaven day tour (B+L)

After breakfast, you will meet with your fellow group members in the hotel lobby and then set off for today’s visit. The first destination will be Tiananmen Square, the largest city square in the world. Then follow your guide to enter the Forbidden City. The halls with flying golden roofs and red walls, carved dragons, and lion statues in the palace reveal the past glory of the fallen imperial family.After lunch and a short visit toPearl factoryyou continue your visit to the Temple of Heaven, the imperial altar for the emperors of the Ming (1368 – 1644) and Qing (1644 – 1911) dynasties to worship the god of heaven. This evening, enjoy a sensational Chinese Kung Fu Show at the Red Theater.Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Chinese Lunch

Day 6 Beijing Great wall & Summer palace day tour (B+L)
Day 7 Beijing hutongs tour - Bullet train to Shanghai (B)
Day 8 Leaving Beijing (B)

In the last day of your tour, you will check out of the hotel after breakfast. According to your flight schedule. Airport drop-off is not included today. Please find your way to the airport for your home bound flight. You can choose to take a taxi or train to the airport. We wish you a nice trip home.Meals: Western buffet breakfast

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

Know Before You Go

  • Passport required

Please Note

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation Policy

  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 2 days or less before the event

Reviews

4.6/5
Wonderful
4 verified reviews
Location (4.75/5)
Amenities (5/5)
Services (4.25/5)
Price (4.25/5)
Rooms (4.75/5)

4 Comments

  1. 4.8

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    We found ourselves immersed in a captivating journey over eight days, discovering the rich tapestry of history and culture. The accommodations were comfortable and strategically located, providing us with easy access to bustling city life and iconic sites. Each day revealed a new highlight, from the majestic structure that stands as a symbol of strength to the intricate details of the ancient palace that once housed emperors. Our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable, weaving stories that brought each location to life, making it even more engaging. It would have been helpful to have a bit more downtime to explore on our own, but overall, the experience was truly memorable.

  2. 4.4

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    We were captivated by the stunning contrasts between Beijing in China and Shanghai, especially the majestic Great Wall and the intricate Forbidden City. While the overnight stays were comfortable, we would have appreciated a bit more downtime to soak in the local ambiance.

  3. 4.6

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    Exploring the Great Wall was a breathtaking experience that far exceeded my expectations; the sheer scale and beauty left me speechless. The food was also a delightful surprise—each meal introduced me to authentic flavors that truly captured the essence of Beijing. I do wish there had been a bit more time to delve into the Forbidden City, but overall, the highlights of this adventure made every moment worthwhile!

  4. 4.6

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    From the moment I stepped into the bustling streets of Beijing, I knew this adventure was going to be unforgettable. One of my favorite moments was savoring a steaming bowl of hand-pulled noodles at a local eatery, which perfectly fueled me for the day’s exploration of the Forbidden City. The grandeur of the ancient architecture truly captivated me, but nothing compared to the awe of walking along the Great Wall—standing there, I felt a profound connection to history. While the itinerary was packed with highlights, I wish there had been a bit more downtime to soak in the local culture. Overall, this trip was a fantastic way to embrace the vibrancy of both the location and Shanghai!

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