A compact China getaway pairing imperial Beijing with cosmopolitan Shanghai. Walk vast historic squares and palace courts, step onto the Great Wall, cruise old lanes and gardens, and end among riverfront skylines, creative alleys, and timeless water towns.
Includes
- Transportation (private coach/transfers; high-speed rail Beijing→Shanghai)
- 4-star hotel accommodation (CP basis at hotels; tour meals as per itinerary)
- Meals: Breakfast daily; lunches & dinners as listed
- English-speaking guide service
- Sightseeing & entrance fees per itinerary
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
Excludes
- Tips for guides, drivers, hotel staff, etc.
- Personal expenses (laundry, beverages, optional activities)
- Anything not specified under inclusions
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4-star hotels (double/twin; CP at hotels, tour meals included per program)
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Beijing
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Spring (Apr–May) & Autumn (Sep–Oct)
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Shanghai
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Yes (English-speaking)
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Yes (airport–hotel–airport)
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Yes (per inclusions)
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English (guides)
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N/A
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Breakfast daily; lunches & dinners on Days 1–5 as listed
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Beijing Capital/PKX arrivals hall; daily pick-ups from hotel lobby
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Not specified
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Private A/C coach/minivan; high-speed train (Beijing→Shanghai)
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Moderate, ~2–4 hrs (palace grounds, gardens, old lanes)
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Yes (at hotels; public coverage varies)
Begin in Beijing with Wangfujing by night, then trace centuries at Tian’anmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and hutong lanes. Ride out to Juyongguan Great Wall and the lakes and pavilions of the Summer Palace, with Olympic icons en route. Continue by rail to Shanghai for the Bund skyline, Yu Garden and the Old Town, the French Concession and Tianzifang, then slow the pace in Zhujiajiao Water Town. Most meals, guides, entrances, and insurance are included for an easy, well-rounded city duo.
Highlights
- Beijing’s big three: Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven
- Juyongguan Great Wall & the imperial Summer Palace
- Hutong stroll plus views of the Bird’s Nest & Water Cube (exteriors)
- Shanghai classics: The Bund, Yu Garden, Old Town, Nanjing Road
- Creative quarters: French Concession & Tianzifang
- Zhujiajiao Water Town canals and bridges (boat optional)
