Shanghai and Beijing are China's vibrant urban centres where ancient history meets modern innovation. Contrast Shanghai's futuristic skyline and historic Bund with the Forbidden City and the Great Wall to feel the royalty of Beijing. In these bustling cities, you'll discover a rich mix of culture, cuisine and old and new, each a unique window into China's past, present and future.
Shanghai Arrival
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Welcome to Shanghai, the city of prosperity. A metropolis that never sleeps, a city that has always been fascinating, nostalgic and modern, oriental and western at the same time.
Our professional tour guide will meet you at the airport arrival and transfer you to your hotel for rest.
The rest of the day is free time. If you want to wander around, you can find a tour guide and your guide will give you some good suggestions.
Yuyuan Garden--Shanghai World Financial Center--Nanjing Road--the Bund
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Breakfast
After breakfast, we will head to Yuyuan Garden. It has a typical Jiangnan garden style, reflecting the artistic style of the southern gardens of the Ming and Qing dynasties, which is "quiet and beautiful, delicate and exquisite". The nearby Yuyuan Bazaar is a great place to sample local cuisine and explore traditional Chinese handicrafts.
Next, we will drive to the Shanghai World Financial Center, known as the "Eye of Shanghai", which is 474 meters high. From its 100th floor, you will have a panoramic view of Shanghai's modernity and feel the city's prosperity and vitality.
In the afternoon, we will take you on a stroll along Nanjing Road, a shopping paradise that is not only perfect for shopping but also for experiencing the modern atmosphere of Shanghai.
Afterwards, we'll head to the Bund, a former cargo transportation route that has been transformed into a bustling trade area. Here you will witness a perfect blend of Chinese and Western cultures while taking in the breathtaking skyline of Shanghai.
Take a night cruise on the Huangpu River and enjoy the beauty of the city at night (about 50 minutes).
Jade Buddha Temple--Tianzifang--Transfer to Beijing
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Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Jade Buddha Temple, one of the top ten attractions in Shanghai, is located in the bustling city center but seek peace and quiet in a bustling neighborhood. which houses the world's largest collection of Jade Buddhas as well as numerous religious artifacts, ancient statues and Buddhist scriptures.
Then you will go to the Tianzifang which is touristic arts and crafts place that has developed from a traditional residential area.
In the afternoon, you will take a high speed train arrive in Beijing. The rest of the day is free time. If you want to wander around, you can find a tour guide and your guide will give you some good suggestions.
Recommended for Free Time:
Watching a Peking Opera Show, Kung fu Show or Acrobatic Show.
Tian'anmen Square--Forbidden City--Jingshan Park--Summer Palace
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Breakfast
After breakfast, we will reach the Tiananmen Square, one of the largest city squares in the world. Standing in the North Square, you can look up at the Tiananmen Tower, where Chairman Mao proclaimed the founding of the People's Republic of China.
Passing through Tiananmen Square, you will step into the Forbidden City, which is the largest and best-preserved palace in the world. Once the imperial palace of the Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty. It is a reflection of the highest architecture level in ancient China.
After touring the Forbidden City, we will make a short trip to Jingshan Park, where you will have a panoramic view of the entire Forbidden City.
In the afternoon, we will drive to the Summer Palace, which is the largest existing and the best-preserved royal garden in China. The natural landscape of hills and open water is combined with artificial features such as pavilions, halls, palaces, temples and bridges to form a harmonious ensemble of outstanding aesthetic value.
You can choose foot massage, houhai night bars or Sanlitun bar street at night.
Great Wall--Bird Nest
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Breakfast
We will drive about 70 kilometers to the Mutianyu section of the world-famous Great Wall. This section of the Great Wall is well-preserved and relatively unvisited, and it will surely live up to your expectations. The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is one of the "longest Great Walls in China" and impresses visitors with its rich vegetation and magnificent natural scenery.
You will take an easy cable car up to the Great Wall. Next you will climb up to the city tower overlooking the majestic Great Wall, which will surely make your stay unforgettable. After the Great Wall tour, we will take the cable car down the mountain.
(Note: If you are
physically fit, you can also choose to hike up and down the mountain to
feel the sense of accomplishment of climbing to the top).
Afterwards, we will return to Beijing, stopping on the way to visit the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube from the outside in the Olympic Village.
You can go to Quanjude and enjoy a meal of the famous Peking duck.
The Temple of Heaven-Hutongs-Beijing Departure
Breakfast
After Breakfast, we will visit the Temple of Heaven, a sacred site used in ancient times to worship the heavens and offer prayers for a bountiful harvest. Nowadays, it has become a lively place where locals perform traditional activities such as Tai Chi, dancing, kite flying and calligraphy. Stroll among the halls of the Temple of Heaven and feel the solemnity and mystery of ancient royalty.
Next, we will visit the Hutongs and take a rickshaw ride through Beijing's hutongs. These alleys, made up of courtyards, epitomize life in old Beijing. During lunch, you will learn to make and eat dumplings in the hutongs for an in-depth experience of the old Beijing way of life.
Finally, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight or train to your next destination or home. We hope you have a wonderful memory of this tour and look forward to seeing you again.
