Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Beijing
BeijingIncluded Activities
- Hike wild, unrestored section of the Great Wall
- Camp overnight on the Great Wall
- Introductory Mandarin lesson around campsite
- Stargazing
Landmarks Great Wall of China 


- Day 2
Beijing
BeijingIncluded Activities
- Great Wall sunrise viewing (weather permitting)
Optional Activities
- Explore contemporary galleries in 798 Art District
- Wander through historic grounds of Summer Palace
- Discover additional city sights
Landmarks Summer Palace 798 Art District 
- Day 3
Beijing
BeijingIncluded Activities
- Enter the Forbidden City
- Visit Jingshan Park for palace views
Optional Activities
- Walk across Tiananmen Square
- Chinese acrobatics performance
- Traditional Peking Roast Duck dinner
Landmarks Forbidden City Tiananmen Square Jingshan Park - Day 4
Beijing to Hangzhou
Beijing to HangzhouOptional Activities
- Browse city's lively bargain markets
- Walk grounds of Temple of Heaven
- Explore Nanluo area with traditional hutong alleyways, hidden courtyards, cafes, and bars
Landmarks Temple of Heaven Nanluo Alley - Day 5
Hangzhou
HangzhouIncluded Activities
- Boat cruise across West Lake to central island
- Hike Jiuyao Mountain for sunset views
Optional Activities
- Visit National Tea Museum
- Visit Silk Museum
- Visit historic Lingyin Temple
- Dinner
- Walk along Hefang Street for local food stalls and artisan shops
Landmarks West Lake Jiuyao Mountain National Tea Museum Silk Museum Lingyin Temple Hefang Street 
- Day 6
Hangzhou to Shanghai
Hangzhou to ShanghaiIncluded Activities
- Hike through Nine Creeks in Misty Woods
Optional Activities
- Evening river cruise along Huangpu River to view illuminated skyline
Landmarks Nine Creeks in Misty Woods Huangpu River 

- Day 7
Shanghai
ShanghaiIncluded Activities
- Interactive Mandarin lesson with local language instructors
- Visit Yu Gardens
- Jinmao Tower Platform View
Optional Activities
- Explore West Nanjing Road for shopping
- Walk along the Bund
- Rooftop venue for city views
- Shanghai Pub Crawl
Landmarks Yu Gardens People's Square West Nanjing Road The Bund - Day 8
Shanghai
ShanghaiOptional Activities
- Visit Shanghai Disneyland
- Explore Shanghai Museum collections
- Visit contemporary galleries along Moganshan Road (M50)
- Day trip to ancient water town of Zhujiajiao
- Visit local markets
Landmarks Shanghai Disneyland Shanghai Museum Moganshan Road (M50) Zhujiajiao - Day 9
Shanghai
ShanghaiIncluded Activities
- Explore French Concession
- Visit local propaganda art gallery
- Explore Tianzifang's narrow, creative lanes
Optional Activities
- Jinmao Tower observation deck visit
- Optional outdoor skywalk experience at 340 meters
- Local dinner and drinks recommendations
Landmarks French Concession Tianzifang Jinmao Tower Lujiazui - Day 10
Shanghai
Shanghai















