Day1 Arrive in Beijing

Meals: self-catering

Accommodation: 3-star hotel in downtown Beijing

Welcome to China's capital – Beijing. Our drivers will greet you at the exits of airports or train stations and escort you to your hotel in downtown Beijing for accommodation and rest. During your free time, you may relax at the hotel to alleviate jet lag or explore the surrounding areas.
Recommended arrival method:
Airports: Beijing has two airports, namely Beijing Daxing International Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport. Both airports operate numerous international and domestic flight routes, connecting passengers to Beijing from countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, the United States, Australia, Canada, Japan, and Cambodia, as well as from most cities in China including Hong Kong, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Xi'an, Guilin, Hangzhou, Kunming, and Wuhan.
Trains: Beijing boasts a highly developed rail transit system. You can take high-speed trains from cities such as Xi'an, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Zhengzhou, Wuhan, and Harbin to Beijing.

Day2 Beijing Day Trip: Tiananmen Square + The Forbidden City + Jingshan Park + Summer Palace

Dining: Includes breakfast and lunch

Accommodation: A three-star hotel in the center of Beijing

After breakfast, you will visit the world-renowned Tiananmen Square, located on Beijing's central axis. As the largest urban central square in the world, it holds significant importance in China's history and has witnessed countless major historical events. Here, you can admire the majestic and solemn Tiananmen Gate Tower and learn about the profound Chinese culture.
Next, you will traverse the square to visit the Palace Museum in Beijing. Also known as the Forbidden City, it is located at the heart of Beijing's central axis and served as the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is the world's largest and best-preserved wooden palace complex within a Forbidden City layout. Here, you can tour the major palaces along the central axis, admire their magnificent and exquisite ancient architecture, and learn more about the museum's history through guided tours. Upon completion, you may proceed to the nearby Jingshan Park (approximately a 15-minute walk away) for a panoramic view of both the Forbidden City and the stunning scenery of Beijing.
In the afternoon, you will travel by vehicle to visit the renowned Imperial Garden—the Summer Palace. The Summer Palace is the largest and best-preserved imperial garden still existing in China, as well as one of the four famous imperial gardens in China, often referred to as a museum of imperial gardens. Its scenery is breathtaking, featuring exquisite pavilions, terraces, towers, lakes, bridges, and other picturesque elements.

Day3 Beijing Great Wall Day Trip: Mutianyu Great Wall + Bird's Nest Stadium + Water Cube

Dining: Includes breakfast and lunch

Accommodation: A three-star hotel in the center of Beijing

After breakfast, you will travel a distance of 73 kilometers (approximately 1.5–2 hours) to visit the Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and the longest and best-preserved section of the China Great Wall, renowned as "the sole highlight among the Great Wall's sections." First, take the cable car to the No.14 Watchtower, then hike westward to enjoy the magnificent mountain scenery and the winding, majestic views of the Great Wall along the way, before reaching the highest point at the No.20 Watchtower to conclude your journey.
After visiting the Great Wall, return to downtown Beijing and stop by the Bird's Nest (Beijing National Sports Center) and the Water Cube (Beijing National Aquatics Center) for photos. Then head back to your hotel to rest properly.

Day4: Beijing to Shanghai – Transportation: Airplane/Train; Accommodation: Hotel

Meal: breakfast included

Accommodation: A three-star hotel in the center of Shanghai

This morning, after breakfast at the hotel, our driver will pick you up from the hotel and take you to Shanghai High-Speed Railway Station in advance according to your schedule.
Welcome to Shanghai! Our driver will meet you at the airport exit and escort you to your hotel in downtown Shanghai for check-in. You can freely arrange your remaining time: if tired, rest at the hotel; if early, explore the surrounding area.

Day5 Shanghai Day Trip: Shanghai Tower + Shanghai Museum + Yuyuan Garden + Nanjing Road + The Bund

Dining: Includes breakfast and lunch

Accommodation: A three-star hotel in the center of Shanghai

After breakfast, you will head to the Lujiazui business district in Shanghai Pudong to visit the tallest building in Shanghai and even China – the Shanghai Tower. There, you will take the world's fastest observation elevator (73.8 km/h) directly to the "Shanghai Skyline Observation Deck" on the 118th floor at a height of 546 meters above ground level, where you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of Shanghai's magnificent skyline and cityscape, with a sweeping vista of surrounding landmarks. If interested, you may also visit the world's highest post office – the Shanghai Skyline Air Post Office – to send a special message from the clouds to your family and friends.
Subsequently, visit the [East Branch of Shanghai Museum] to admire various exquisite and precious cultural relics and gain a deep understanding of China's long-standing and profound historical culture. The East Branch of Shanghai Museum houses numerous exhibits, among which the renowned treasures that constitute its crown jewels are particularly worth seeing:
The Great Ke Ding: This bronze artifact, dating back approximately 3,000 years, features a majestic and solemn appearance, serving as an outstanding representative of China's Western Zhou Dynasty bronze culture.
The Shang Yang Square Sheng: As a relic of Shang Yang's reforms, it serves not only as the physical standard for measurement systems during the Qin Dynasty but also holds the key to understanding the economic rise of the Great Qin Empire.
Zi Zhong Jiang Pan: This bronze water basin from the Spring and Autumn Period features carvings of over 30 vivid aquatic creatures. When clean water flows into it, these animals rotate 360 degrees, creating a captivating spectacle that showcases the ancient artisans' exceptional craftsmanship.
Next, visit the Yu Garden, renowned as the "Crown of Famous Gardens in Southeast China," to admire the classical garden scenery of China's Jiangnan region. Originally constructed in the 38th year of the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty (1559 AD), the garden boasts a history of over 460 years. It was initially built by Pan Yunduan, the Sichuan Provincial Administration Commissioner of the Ming Dynasty, as a private garden for his father to spend his later years. Strolling along the winding paths of the Yu Garden, visitors can appreciate its exquisite garden layout, elegant classical architecture, and masterful brick carvings, stone sculptures, clay figures, and wood carvings. The nearby Yu Garden Commercial District is a bustling area where one can savor authentic Shanghai cuisine or browse various traditional Chinese handicraft shops.
Next, you can walk along Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street – renowned as "China's First Commercial Street" – to the Bund, covering a distance of approximately 2 kilometers. Along the way, you can admire Shanghai's architectural landscape from the 1930s and 1940s and explore various century-old brand stores. Located on the west bank of the Huangpu River, the Bund is one of Shanghai's iconic landmarks often referred to as a "panorama of international architecture." It features 52 buildings with distinct foreign styles, including the Shanghai International Hotel, Peace Hotel, and HSBC Bank; stepping inside evokes a sense of the golden age of Shanghai's Oriental Wall Street. Standing by the riverbank, you can also gaze at landmark structures such as the Shanghai Tower, Oriental Pearl Tower, Jinmao Tower, and Shanghai World Financial Center.

Day6 leaves Shanghai: Airport/school drop-off service provided.

Meals: breakfast included

Accommodation: Arranged by yourself

After breakfast, we will conclude this exciting 8-day exploration tour of Beijing and Shanghai across China, spanning both ancient and modern times. Our driver will escort you to the airport or train station for your next destination. If you wish to extend your trip and explore more destinations in China, such as Chengdu, Xizang, Yunnan, Zhangjiajie, Harbin, etc., please contact us for arrangements.