Beijing Trip Overview
Visit the largest two cities in China by air, Beijing and Shanghai. The tour package contains the most popular highlights within limited 4 days. From heritage site like Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace in Beijing to famous Bund, Yu Garden, Nanjing Road and Jinmao Tower in Shanghai. A contrast of historical and present modern city, bring traveler many surprises and enhance the understanding of China.
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Duration: 4 days
Starts: Beijing, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Beijing, China, China
Visit the largest two cities in China by air, Beijing and Shanghai. The tour package contains the most popular highlights within limited 4 days. From heritage site like Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace in Beijing to famous Bund, Yu Garden, Nanjing Road and Jinmao Tower in Shanghai. A contrast of historical and present modern city, bring traveler many surprises and enhance the understanding of China.
Itinerary
Day 1: Tiananmen Square-Forbidden City-Temple of Heaven-Acrobatic show
Stop At: Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), West Changan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
Your friendly tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel at 8am. You’ll head to Tiananmen Square which is the largest public city square in the world. Take a leisurely walk and take some pictures at the front of the Tiananmen Tower.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Walk straight to Forbidden City, enter inside great square and gates, in contrast to intricate halls, gardens, courtyards and living quarters, brings travelers a sence of solemnity and eager to explore hidden history from tour guide.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Heaven, Tiantan Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100050 China
After enjoying lunch and beautiful silk, you’ll proceed to the Temple of Heaven, get to know the procedures how Emperors praying for peace and harvest and appreciate beautiful architecture. See local people practicing Tai-Chi, card, and other games.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tiandi Theatre Acrobatic Show, No.10 Dongzhimen Nandajie, Dongcheng District, Beijing China
In the evening, you will watch the fantastic acrobatic show, marvel at their incredible their body flexibility and superb balance ability. The tour ends from sending you back the hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Mutianyu Great Wall-Ming Tombs-Olympic Park-Peking Roasted Duck
Stop At: Mutianyu Great Wall, Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District, Beijing China
Be picked upi by your knowledgeable tour guide and driver. You will be driven to Mutianyu Great Wall which is around 80 kilometers to the city. Mutianyu Great Wall is famous for the beautiful scenery around, with much less crowded. You can choose the cable car to see the bird view of the whole Great Wall at your own cost. After two hours of hiking on Mutianyu, you will be refueled with an authentic Chinese lunch.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ming Tombs (Ming Shishan Ling), Ming Shisan Ling Area, Changling Town, Changping District, Beijing 102213 China
After visiting a jade factory, you will be driven to Changling tomb which is the earliest, the most complete and the best preserved Ming Tombs. Get to know the tomb owner-Emperor Zhudi and his accomplishment.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Olympic Park, North of Beisihuanzhong road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100101 China
Once returning the city, you’ll have the chance of taking some snapshots outside Bird Nestle and Water Cube, enjoy beautifully shimmering night view.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Beijing, Beijing
You will be served with famous Peking Roast Duck for your dinner tonight. The tour ends from sending you back hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch: Enjoy authentic Chinese meal
• Dinner: Enjoy Peking Duck dinner
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Summer Palace, Hutong, Beijing to Shanghai by Air
Stop At: Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100080 China
You’ll commence the tour of the famous Summer Palace which presents different views in different seasons. Winter is suitable for skiing on the Kunming Lake, spring fits for resting under fresh trees and flowers, summer time is as beautiful as a Chinese painting, autumn is the best time for walking around. No matter when you come to this garden, it won’t let you down. Take a leisurely walk along the riverbank, enjoy the beautiful Kunming Lake and its tranquility. Later, enjoy beautiful pearl at a gallery.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Hutong Tour, No.9, Zhonglou, Dongcheng District No.9, Zhonglou, Dongcheng District, 100009, Beijing, Beijing 100009 China
Then you will take the traditional rickshaw for touring around the alleys and lanes in hutongs. Your lunch will be served in a courtyard family and taste authentic home-made meal.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Shanghai, Shanghai
After lunch, you will be sent to the airport leaving for Shanghai. After arriving in Shanghai, your private driver in Shanghai will pick you up from the airport and send you to the hotel for checking in.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Enjoy home-made Chinese meal
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Yu Garden, Nanjing Road, Bund, Jinmao Tower, Transfer to Shanghai Airport
Stop At: Yu Garden (Yuyuan), No.218 Anren Street, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200010 China
Today, start your tour from Yu Garden at first. Enjoy elegant wood carving and engraving, take a leisurely walk on the ancient garden and breathe the fresh air.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road), Nanjing East Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200000 China
Then, you’ll move to prosperous Nanjing Road for shopping. There are restaurants, cafes, coffee/tea houses, and ice cream shops on Nanjing Road, so there is plenty of places for one to take a break.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Bund (Wai Tan), Zhongshan East 1st Road, Shanghai China
Continue the wonderful tour to the landmark of Shanghai-the Bund, take a look at various styles of magnificent buildings in western style, while on the opposite side boasts incredible skyscrapers changed your opinion of China.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Jin Mao Tower, No.88 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200121 China
After enjoying delicious local lunch, pay a close visit to one of skyscrapers, take fast elevator to 88 stories Jin Mao Tower for having a panoramic view on Pudong new area. The tour ends from sending you to airport for next destination.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch: Enjoy authentic Chinese meal
No accommodation included on this day.
